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Pacenotes Rally Magazine Stages: Entry List Revealed!

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Pacenotes Rally Magazine Stages: Entry List Revealed!
 The entry list for this Saturday’s Pacenotes Rally Magazine Stages, which will be held at Kirkistown Race Circuit, has been revealed and organisers received a last minute entry from former Irish Tarmac Champions, Declan and Brian Boyle!
North Armagh Motor Club was delighted to receive an entry from the Donegal native. The Boyle cousins retired from last weekend’s Galway International Rally with engine troubles so they decided to enter the Kirkistown event to get more ‘seat time’.
The Boyles’ entry bolsters what is an already strong field for Saturday’s opening McGrady Insurance Northern Ireland Rally Championship counter. Last year’s winner, Kenny McKinstry, will lead the field away in his Impreza WRC with reigning champion, Derek McGarrity, hot on his heels at number two with his Fiesta R5. Former champion, Connor McCloskey, is at number three while Jonny Greer (Citroen DS3 R5) starts at four ahead of Declan Boyle who has been slotted in at number five.
The opening stage gets underway at 9.30am with competitors tackling six stages throughout the day, all within the confines of Kirkistown Race Circuit.
Entry List (Top 20)
1 Kenny McKinstry/TBA (Impreza WRC S8)
2 Derek McGarrity/TBA (FIesta R5)
3 Connor McCloskey/John Rowan (Fiesta WRC)
4 Jonny Greer/Brian Crawford (DS3 R5)
5 Declan Boyle/Brian Boyle (Fiesta WRC)
6 Peadar Hurson/Damian Connolly (Fiesta WRC)
7 Alan Carmichael/Ivor Lamont (Mini WRC)
8 Robin Phillips/Laura Phillips (Impreza WRC S10)
9 Kieron Graffin/Paddy Robinson (DS3 R5)
10 Greg McCormack/Caron McCormack (Fabia)
11 Niall Henry/Aaron Johnston (Lancer Evo X)
12 Camillus Bradley/Crawford Henderson (Escort Mk2)
14 Keith White/Paul Mulholland Escort Mk1)
15 Clive Kilpatrick/Jay Colville (Lancer Evo 9)
16 Matthew McGaffin/Andrew McGaffin (Lancer Evo 9)
17 James Kennedy/Heather Kennedy (Escort Mk2)
18 Dessie McCartney/Garth McCartney (Darrian T90 GTR)
19 Kyle White/Sean Topping (Peugeot 208 R2)
20 Geoff McMahon/Rob Graham (Lancer Evo 9)
ENDS.
Regards,
Jonathan MacDonald
MediaJAM Communications
Feb 07, 2017 | View Post

Kenny McKinstry Heads Entry for Pacenotes Rally Magazine Stages!

Kenny McKinstry won the 2016 Pacenotes Rally Magazine Stages. Image: William Neill/NEILLPICS.COM

Kenny McKinstry Heads Entry for Pacenotes Rally Magazine Stages!

The best of Northern Ireland’s rally talent is gearing up for this weekend’s Pacenotes Rally Magazine Stages Rally, round one of the 2017 McGrady Insurance MSA Northern Ireland Rally Championship!

The UK and Ireland’s only dedicated rally magazine is backing the event for the second successive year. Regarded as the clubman’s rally bible, each edition of the monthly publication is packed full of rally news, reports, photographs and features from the world of rallying, from club level to the World Rally Championship.

Pacenotes’ roving reporters and photographers will also be at Kirkistown on Saturday, and more than 80 entries have been received for the North Armagh Motor Club Ltd rally spectacular, including four past and current champions – Derek McGarrity, Kenny McKinstry, Connor McCloskey and Robin Phillips.

Last year’s event winner Kenny McKinstry heads the entry list, this time in an S8 specification Impreza WRC. He heads reigning champion Derek McGarrity, who won the New Year Stages Rally at the same venue less than two weeks ago. The Glengormley man plans to wheel out his Ford Fiesta R5 once again, in a bid to secure another win ahead of the World Rally Car crews.

Connor McCloskey, who once held the accolade of being the youngest ever N.I. champion, starts the event at number three in his Fiesta WRC. He debuted the car at Kirkistown less than two weeks ago and now that he has a better feel for his new mount, he could be a real challenger this weekend.

Jonny Greer and Brian Crawford will also be in the fray with their Citroen DS3 R5, while Peadar Hurson and Damien Connolly are wheeling out their new Fiesta WRC for the first time.

Also in World Rally Cars are Alan Carmichael (Mini Countryman WRC) and former champion Robin Phillips (Impreza WRC S10), who has enjoyed just a handful of outings since winning the N.I. title back in 2000 with a Toyota Celica.

Other ‘R5’ mounted crews include Kieron Graffin (Citroen DS3) and Isle of Man resident, Nathan Cafearo (Citroen DS3 R5), while Greg McCormack also join the class 10 field in his Skoda Fabia.

The leading two-wheel-drive entrants include Camillus Bradley, who finished second overall in last year’s title race with his Escort Mk2. Keith White will provide some stiff opposition in his Escort Mk1, while James Kennedy (Escort Mk2), Dessie McCartney (Darrian T90) and Kyle White (Peugeot 208 R2) are all in the mix.

The event gets underway at 9.30am on Saturday with competitors facing a total of six stages. The winners will spray the champagne shortly after 4pm. Marshals are still required to help run the event so if anyone would like to help out, MSA registered marshals should contact Chief Marshal, Eddie Martin, on 07727 960594.

Feb 07, 2017 | View Post

The Pacenotes Rally Magazine Stages Rally 2017 – Regulations and Online Entry Submission!

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Regulations and Online Entry Submission are now available for round one of the 2017 McGrady Insurance MSA ANICC Northern Ireland Stage Rally Championship, the North Armagh Motor Club Ltd Pacenotes Rally Magazine Stages Rally, incorporating the second round of the Junior 1000 Rally Challenge Ireland.

The event, which takes place on Saturday 11th February, is sponsored by Pacenotes Rally Magazine, and will feature six stages based within the confines of Co.Down’s Kirkistown Race Circuit.

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Entries for the event should be completed online at enter.rallyscore.net

Following the online entry submission, an entry fee in the form of a cheque (or other agreed form of payment) should be returned to:

Entries Secretary DAVID BINGHAM
10 Irwin Gardens, Lurgan, Co Armagh, BT66 7DP.
Email: dbingham20@hotmail.com
Tel: 07543 890871
(between 7.00pm and 10.00pm weekdays & 1.00pm and 6.00pm weekends ONLY).
As David works shifts he may not always be able to pick up calls during these times so please leave a message and he will get back to you at the earliest opportunity.

Jan 02, 2017 | View Post

Ballylisk Car Sales Loughgall Lanes Rally Results

Results for last Saturday’s Ballylisk Car Sales Loughgall Lanes Rally;

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Oct 24, 2016 | View Post

Ballylisk Car Sales Loughgall Lanes Rally Final Instructions No 1

Ballylisk Car Sales Loughgall Lanes Rally Final Instructions No 1 now available.

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Oct 19, 2016 | View Post

Ballylisk Car Sales Loughgall Lanes Rally Entry List

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Loughgall Lanes Rally 2016
Entry List
Car No. Driver Navigator Car Class
1 Allan Harryman Suz Graham Toyota MR2 2
2 Christopher Evans Kevin Fagan Mazda MX5 2
3 Eric Patterson Raymond Donaldson Mazda MX5 2
4 Robert Woodside Bruce Drummond Mazda MX5 2
5 Eamonn Byrne Joanna Lenehan Toyota Starlet 1
6 Frank Lenehan Tim Faulkner Toyota Starlet 1
7 John O’Reilly Nick Sparks Mazda MX5 2
8 Mark Woodside Rob Graham Mazda MX5 2
9 Raymond Mason Matthew Mason Nissan Micra 1
10 Simon Woodside Steven Dowds Mazda MX5 2
11 Robert Woodside Snr TBA Ford Escort 2
12 Norman Ferguson Keith Hall Peugeot 106 1
13 Tim Woodside Ben Woodside Mazda MX5 2
14 Trevor Ferguson David McElroy Mazda MX5 2
15 Daniel Byrne Johnaton Bradshaw Peugeot 106 1
16 Michael Duke Claudette Hollywood Mazda MX5 2
17 David Crothers Barbara Kane Mazda MX5 2
18 Mark Faulkner Aly Coyle Mazda MX5 2
19 Conn Williamson Ronnie Griffin BMW 318 4
20 Peter Faulkner Ann Smyth Mazda MX5 4
21 Davy Young Richard Nelson Morris Cooper 3
22 Darren Fleck Gary Wilson BMW 318 4
23 Malcolm McQueen TBA Mazda MX5 4
24 Arthur McMullan Adam McMullan Ford Anglia 4
25 Gilmore Magee Ernest Magee Mazda MX5 4
26 Jonathan Henderson John Henderson Nissan Micra 3
27 Neil Fletcher Rodney McCready Mazda MX5 4
28 Mark Stewart Chris Hobson Mazda MX5 4
29 Douglas Reid Bill Reid Mazda MX5 4
30 Chris Arthur Alastair Robinson Mazda MX5 4
31 Simon Brien Juanita Brien Mazda MX5 4
32 Paul Fox Barry Fox Mazda MX5 4
33 Karl Neely James McKeefry Mazda MX5 4
34 Anthony McGuckin Terence Dillon Mazda MX5 4
35 Drew Wylie Pamala Wylie Mazda MX5 4
36 Steven Cromie Chris Henry Mazda MX5 4
37 Mark Brien Anna Brien MG Midget 4
38 John Henderson Billy Regan Toyota Starlet 3
39 Peter Caldwell David Lilburn Citroen Saxo 5
40 Kyle Gibson Colin Telford Nissan Micra 3
41 Robert Allingham Thomas Maxwell VW Golf 5
42 Noel Vallely Neil Vallely Toyota Corolla 6
43 Harry Barr Lawrence Knox Mazda MX5 6
44 Alan Jardine Raymond Knox Ford Escort 6
45 Kenny Martin Philip Coote Mazda MX5 6
46 Jordan Burns Darrell Burns Ford Fiesta 5
47 Eoin Longworth Patrick O’Leary Toyota Starlet 5
48 David Burns Conor Murphy Ford Fiesta 5
49 Chris Nelson Stephen McCombe Mazda MX5 6
50 Kevin McNamee Redmond McNamee Mazda MX5 4
51 Harry Crossen Alan Crossen Nissan Micra 5
52 Taylor Gribbon Alex Gribbon Nissan Micra 5
53 John Adams Sam Adams Ford Escort 6
54 Leslie Hawe Gareth Hawe Mazda MX5 6
55 Kenny Anderson Peter Anderson Renault Clio 5
56 Trevor Falloon TBA Proton WRC 5
57 Leslie McLean Robert McLean Mazda MX5 6
58 Gareth Miller Ryan McIvor Mazda MX5 6
59 Gerry Joyce Enda Hughes Toyota Starlet 5
60 Philip Hogg Andre Blakely Mazda MX5 6
61 Eric McIvor Suzanne McIvor Mazda MX5 6
62 Jordan Hone Paul Hone Nissan Micra 5
63 Andrew Gilmore Collin Cleland Mazda MX5 6
64 William Howell Eddie Carson Mazda MX5 6
65 Berry McGaffin Norma Glover Mazda MX5 6
Reserve List
Karl O Donoghue Graham O Donoghue Toyota Starlet 3
Daniel Hamill TBA Peugeot 106 5
Wayne McKay Dale McKay Ford Puma 5
Dermot Carnegie Mark Fitzsimon Ford RS2000 2
Oct 19, 2016 | View Post

Ballylisk Car Sales Loughgall Lanes Rally – Regs and Entry Form!

1377252_884851174858767_1147053274550607988_nWelcome to the Ballylisk Car Sales Loughgall Lanes Rally, which will run as a Targa Rally in accordance with Motor Sports Association (MSA) Regulations and with the protocol prepared by the Association of Northern Ireland (ANICC) Targa Rally Monitoring Panel.

The event will comprise of a number of timed Special Tests which will run in private grounds on a mixture of tarmac, concrete, gravel, mud and grass surfaces. The route between Special Tests will be identified in a Roadbook which will be supplied by the organising club.

Special Test information will be supplied in the form of diagrams and other information. Bogey times for Special Tests will be set on the basis of an average speed of 30mph and a range of measures will be used to ensure that bogey times are not beaten. Such measures will include chicanes, slaloms and stop boxes. Both the nominated driver and co-driver (subject to having the necessary grade of driving licence) are permitted to drive on Special Tests. Timing on connecting sections will be set to a very easy schedule and crews will be permitted to wait at Main Time Controls for their due time

The event will be based at Loughgall Country Park, County Armagh, and all Special Tests will be located within a 8 mile radius of the Park.

The schedule for the event is as follows:

Entries open on publication of these Supplementary Regulations;

Entries close on Tuesday 18th October 2016;

Final Instructions No 1 will be posted on the club website, www.namcc.com, on Wednesday 19th October 2016;

Saturday 22nd October 2016

1. 08.00 – 09.30 Car scrutiny and documentation

2. 09.45 Drivers Briefing

3. 10.01 First car starts

4. 15.30 First cars finishes

5. 17.00 Prize giving

The entry fee for the event id £70.00, and this includes a breakfast bap and a cup of tea for both crew members following signing-on.

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The Secretary of the meeting to whom all entries should be sent:

SIMON FULLERTON
26 Avonmere
CRAIGAVON
BT64 1AN
Tel: 07745 891227
Email: sfullerton@namcc.com

 

Sep 05, 2016 | View Post

***LURGAN PARK RALLY LATEST NEWS AND INFORMATION***

LPR 16 Website LogoFor all the latest news and information on this year’s Orchard Motorsport Lurgan Park Rally go to www.lurganparkrally.com

Jun 11, 2016 | View Post

Rainbow Communications Loughgall Country Park Rally – Stage Maps

Rainbow Communications Loughgall Country Park Rally Stage Maps now available.

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May 18, 2016 | View Post

Rainbow Communications Loughgall Country Park Rally Scrutiny Times!

Rainbow Communications Loughgall Country Park Rally Scrutiny Times now available.

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May 17, 2016 | View Post

Rainbow Communications Loughgall Country Park Rally – Final Instructions No 1

Rainbow Communications Loughgall Country Park Rally Final Instructions No 1 now available.

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May 17, 2016 | View Post

Rainbow Communications Loughgall Country Park Rally Seeded Entry List!

The Seeded Entry List for this Saturday’s Rainbow Communications Loughgall Country Park Rally has been released.

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May 17, 2016 | View Post

TONER DEFENDS LOUGHGALL RALLY TITLE

2015-WINNER-TONER

(Photo Credit William Neill)

PRESS RELEASE

16th May 2016

TONER DEFENDS LOUGHGALL RALLY TITLE

Last year’s rally winner, Damian Toner in his 2.5 litre MK2 Escort with navigator Denver Rafferty is set to headline the quality entry list of over 60 cars, received by North Armagh Motor Club Ltd for this weekend’s Rainbow Communications Loughgall Country Park Rally.

Indeed the list includes a number of former winners of this highly popular two wheel drive Clubman event, now in its 18th year, amongst which are Crumlin’s Keith White, MK1 Escort and David Armstrong from Banbridge in his MK2 example.

First timers to Loughgall include Belfast man Fintan McGrady, Escort MK2 and Saintfield’s Drew Wylie, historic spec. Escort MK2.

Organisers North Armagh Motor Club Ltd are most grateful to Armagh City Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council for their generous support and also along with them, DARD and AFBI government departments for the use of the splendid Loughgall Country Park, the perfect venue for this event.

Rally action begins at 9.30am and will include six Special Stages using 100% tarmac roads and will conclude at 5.00pm.

Admission to the event for adults is £10 including programme and accompanied children under the age of 16 are admitted free. Spectators can also enjoy the Orchard Motorsport Historic and Classic car display adjacent to the paddock area.

A few entries are still available at www.namcc.com or contact David Bingham on 07543 890871.

Anyone willing to Marshall, please contact Eddie Martin on 07727 960594.

Top five entries:

1. Damian Toner/Denver Rafferty – Ford Escort MK2 – Armagh – Class 7

2. Keith White/Damian McCann – Ford Escort MK2 – Crumlin – Class 7

3. David Armstrong/TBA – Ford Escort MK2 – Banbridge – Class 7

4. Mervyn Wedlock/TBA – Ford Escort – Cootehill – Class 6

5. Trevor Wilson/Uel Williamson – Ford Escort MK2 – Armagh – Class 6

 

For further information please contact William Fullerton at North Armagh Motor Club Ltd on 07703 219742 or Barry Taggart on 07771 892423 – www.namcc.com

 

May 17, 2016 | View Post

RALLY GOOD DAY IN STORE AT LOUGHALL COUNTRY PARK

25 April 2016 - Picture by Darren Kidd / Press Eye.

25 April 2016 – Picture by Darren Kidd / Press Eye.

RALLY GOOD DAY IN STORE AT LOUGHALL COUNTRY PARK

Rainbow Communications has teamed up for the tenth year with NAMC (North Armagh Motor Club) to present the 2016 Loughgall Country Park Rally (Co Armagh) on Sat 21st May.

The highly popular two wheel drive only event, an important round of the 2016 North Armagh Motor Club Championship, is now in its 18th year and is expected to attract over 60 competitors.

Martin Hamill, Director of Rainbow Communications, Northern Ireland’s largest independent business telecoms provider said: “We are delighted to help lend our support to an event which has now become a very popular fixture not only in Armagh but the wider Northern Ireland rally calendar.  Loughgall Country Park is an extremely challenging circuit for the rally teams and it also provides some excellent vantage points for fans to get up close to the action and see some top class rallying.  On behalf of Rainbow Communications I’d like to wish all competitors the very best of luck and we look forward to welcoming rally fans old and new to this unique motor sport event.”

William Fullerton Clerk of Course from NAMC said: “Our club is most grateful for the continued financial and practical support from Rainbow Communications which makes this event, now in its 18th year, possible. We are also indebted to Armagh City Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council for their grant aid support and also along with them, DARD and AFBI government departments for our use of the magnificent Loughgall Country Park. This is the perfect venue for the event and has been praised and enjoyed year on year by the list of top line competitors who have competed. Interest is already gathering and we look forward to another fine and safe event this year.”

The 2016 Loughgall Country Park Rally starts at 9.30am sharp and will be decided over six Special Stages run on 100% tarmac roads.  Admission is by programme only at a cost of £10 with children under the age of 16 being admitted free.

Last year’s event was won by Damien Toner and Paddy O’Toole in their Escort Mk2.  Closing date for entries is Monday 16th May 2016, entry forms are available at www.namcc.com Anyone who wishes to help out Marshalling at the event is advise to contact Eddie Martin on 07727 960594.

 

NOTE TO EDITOR: For further information please contact Lawrence Duffy of Duffy Rafferty Communications on Belfast (028) 9073 0880.

Rainbow Communications is Northern Ireland’s largest independent business telecoms provider and currently supplies and manages the telecoms and communications requirements of over 10,000 businesses throughout the UK and Ireland.

 

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