tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70337316865377538772024-03-16T01:10:10.642+00:00Inside ViewStories-Memories-ImagesBarry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-88087183865717650702024-03-05T17:04:00.001+00:002024-03-05T17:04:10.264+00:00Tohill Does the Double at IRX rounds 3 and 4<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY6BPAIRusljqVM86cD4Gk07BdJ_vXoEb94z0v-va5drfHLS_YEzgSzesTjF807BF6RDSmZfHcQPHHasHqzCEV6AxsHP-MLcMMGYG1Tianat89RtZhQUw-EMfxQj0zRJkORtGFQzV7mQe0DWIHv0Tw5nrhfyEkdM23feshmdAalYooyT0vPbGwgBtiXLUP/s1183/BTC_4708%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="749" data-original-width="1183" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY6BPAIRusljqVM86cD4Gk07BdJ_vXoEb94z0v-va5drfHLS_YEzgSzesTjF807BF6RDSmZfHcQPHHasHqzCEV6AxsHP-MLcMMGYG1Tianat89RtZhQUw-EMfxQj0zRJkORtGFQzV7mQe0DWIHv0Tw5nrhfyEkdM23feshmdAalYooyT0vPbGwgBtiXLUP/w640-h406/BTC_4708%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">03-March-2024; Derek Tohill, FOrd Fiesta, on his way to victory in the Superfinal. partsforcars.ie IRX Championship, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Derek Tohill made it two wins from two at the wknd in Mondello Park, for rounds three and four of the partforcars.ie IRX Championship. On Saturday for round 3 the cold weather and eventual hail shower made life hard for competitors choosing the correct tyre and compound for the heats and finals. </p><p>Hoping to build on his championship lead after winning the opening rounds. It looked good with a second place behind local man Tommy Graham in the opening heat and a win in the second but a collision with rival Michael Leonard in the third, through no fault of his own dropped him down in the times but he was still quicker enough to start from pole for the final. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-eqAlogUzZ-eRgWYJKC06Tyjv9FZAuj1TNIZSeAjYnUNBKQA4T8CWItfCKPv3rCHphe6eeCb_Npxaad0Gl0P95RU3JWMDwgr0kO_6IvfgwRHZWtMKyETmwOIFiKUm6HDVqdwZSAdd3Kq5IFP0rUffX2Q_ZDXoKrK5qXsk8kKtetgOmOvxxsgnl4lTcSvE/s1183/DSC_4227%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="1183" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-eqAlogUzZ-eRgWYJKC06Tyjv9FZAuj1TNIZSeAjYnUNBKQA4T8CWItfCKPv3rCHphe6eeCb_Npxaad0Gl0P95RU3JWMDwgr0kO_6IvfgwRHZWtMKyETmwOIFiKUm6HDVqdwZSAdd3Kq5IFP0rUffX2Q_ZDXoKrK5qXsk8kKtetgOmOvxxsgnl4lTcSvE/w640-h380/DSC_4227%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">03-March-2024; Derek Tohill, left, Ford Fiesta, leads John McCluskey, right, Ford Fiesta, with Michael Leonard, Ford Fiesta, and Tommy Graham, Ford Fiesta, into turn one during the Supercar race. partsforcars.ie IRX Championship, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Jack Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>His thrusty Ford Fiesta known as 'Molly' had a few battle scars but he would have a lot more by the events end on sunday. A great start off the line gave him the lead into turn one and he was never headed although fellow ford driver John McCluskey kept him honest right to the chequered flag finished just under half a second behind. Another win in the Superfinal gave him a terrific double.</p><p>Sunday dawned for round four of the championship and it look as if the Tohill's good run came to and end in heat one. Yet another collision this time with rival McCluskey resulted in a broken rear suspension and a dnf. However the partsforcars.ie team worked their magic and had the car fixed in time for heat two. He repayed them with two second places in the following heats. The dnf earlier meant a second row start for the final though. A good start saw him move up to third going into turn one but a coming together with John McCluskey saw him loosing his front bumper and wing.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQdNR7nc5SPJrN1EHZ5L-lqhVdcGJPTm7hkc6SbbO5cjVEPTpnLy-pnmY-3mEuwQZP5ZbPseav6wtS5p7x89_zyyn02U5JBt2tsq68UHhhwOqN__FrfiUA1N5XwUf5kPV84YdVq8VMjCrjEotS0j-kxm00gd9XB3ReGDgFQaJrQxSA9SSrYiEMEfprFYIB/s1172/BTC_4638%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="1172" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQdNR7nc5SPJrN1EHZ5L-lqhVdcGJPTm7hkc6SbbO5cjVEPTpnLy-pnmY-3mEuwQZP5ZbPseav6wtS5p7x89_zyyn02U5JBt2tsq68UHhhwOqN__FrfiUA1N5XwUf5kPV84YdVq8VMjCrjEotS0j-kxm00gd9XB3ReGDgFQaJrQxSA9SSrYiEMEfprFYIB/w640-h384/BTC_4638%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">03-March-2024; Derek Tohill, Ford Fiesta, leads Darragh Morris, Subaru Impreza, during the Supercar race. partsforcars.ie IRX Championship, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Poor 'Molly' was looking very second hand but still seemed to be handling resonable enough to continue although crucial time lost to rival Leonard who was out front and looking strong. Try as he might Tohill could not cath him and had to take the runner up spot this time. For the Superfinal he would start in the middle of the front row sandwhiched between his two rivals who were also team-mates. Yet again the partsforcars,ie team worked wonders and 'Molly' was looking new again. Tohill got the start right and got the jump on his two rivals and lead into turn one.</p><p>Instead of working together the two Murray Motorsport run cars did not give each other an inch and as a result they collided and both ended up in the barriers exiting turn one. While McCluskey got back going Leonards races was over with his right rear wheel hanging offand pulled off track at turn three. Tohill was out front and by the end of lap two he was cruising. McCluskey battled his way back to fourth by the end. It was another Superfinal win for Tohill, to round out a hectic weekend's racing.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibU4CS_5Y0JS3OGQdiI3oRIbaWsS7vXVwy5uhGvg_yGuftxfAltax79Z3VtOMA7m3gBf4T8H_ItCLDbRv6qP2TobjI9k39aY01cG7XNntzIj7OKzXQTdMAzqJ3jAkon5ujUg70Qp-5pQJn9S6GsqtjViN7DtflUhttKC976BFyFipPcNhjyL-pLgnmSvc2/s1183/BTC_4469%20copy%20-%20Copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="717" data-original-width="1183" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibU4CS_5Y0JS3OGQdiI3oRIbaWsS7vXVwy5uhGvg_yGuftxfAltax79Z3VtOMA7m3gBf4T8H_ItCLDbRv6qP2TobjI9k39aY01cG7XNntzIj7OKzXQTdMAzqJ3jAkon5ujUg70Qp-5pQJn9S6GsqtjViN7DtflUhttKC976BFyFipPcNhjyL-pLgnmSvc2/w640-h388/BTC_4469%20copy%20-%20Copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">03-March-2024; Derek Tohill, Ford Fiesta, leads John McCluskey, Ford Fiesta, during the Supercar race. partsforcars.ie IRX Championship, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8WPG4SdKXpnGuIW9dkMOGiZc9g54OSTyP6z9jnXWmiFr4HaHI1I0ypMgVhbYTGkgzBeXg7dkfJmhrtLggV7Wm-Zs4PBXxNRFoeZlpm59bdkOVxCxmP7NogNXIgcKk-nljF51ci5KrzZKxidu6f1VNGgltL1cI0NHQeteN6oOcyE5TVbL7MbeqRpHuo00/s1183/BTC_4486%20copy%20-%20Copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="716" data-original-width="1183" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8WPG4SdKXpnGuIW9dkMOGiZc9g54OSTyP6z9jnXWmiFr4HaHI1I0ypMgVhbYTGkgzBeXg7dkfJmhrtLggV7Wm-Zs4PBXxNRFoeZlpm59bdkOVxCxmP7NogNXIgcKk-nljF51ci5KrzZKxidu6f1VNGgltL1cI0NHQeteN6oOcyE5TVbL7MbeqRpHuo00/w640-h388/BTC_4486%20copy%20-%20Copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">03-March-2024; Derek Tohill, Ford Fiesta, during the Supercar race. partsforcars.ie IRX Championship, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEYuxl4sJYB8tM-6iINNaC3Im4nlw3M4toIJFiX-4Q3wxUdtTQu9SHrDC9prVjpUWMdCvpJv0zNPL9xeU2aFVrgpwApaGxJatruBAqRUV3KaRM8zeNkmxkuHrKoHh3rnlVIe5yftaTGzYIJKjNWOkVvrow_T4iTgGTTjRE1JDWFWCGBb7LTVwPCjxT14R-/s1154/DSC_4381%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="1154" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEYuxl4sJYB8tM-6iINNaC3Im4nlw3M4toIJFiX-4Q3wxUdtTQu9SHrDC9prVjpUWMdCvpJv0zNPL9xeU2aFVrgpwApaGxJatruBAqRUV3KaRM8zeNkmxkuHrKoHh3rnlVIe5yftaTGzYIJKjNWOkVvrow_T4iTgGTTjRE1JDWFWCGBb7LTVwPCjxT14R-/w640-h394/DSC_4381%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">02-March-2024; Derek Tohill, left, Ford Fiesta, leads John McCluskey, Ford Fiesta, with Tommy Graham, Ford Fiesta and MIchael Leonard, Ford Fiesta, into turn one during the Supercar race. partsforcars.ie IRX Championship, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Jack Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>A break to the 25th and 26th of May where the British championship travels over for a round of their championship and also to contest the Irish Rallycross Grand Prix. An event not to be missed if last years was anything to go by, where local driver Tommy Graham took the win. Tohill will be out to add that trophy to the cabinet.</p><p> </p><p><br /></p>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-58855874610679382912023-12-17T12:26:00.004+00:002023-12-17T12:32:12.005+00:002023 Season Review In Pictures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5IMDhaymePLFcP1JjxiWv76uJEE7EDntRbEpm1akTh0aZOdZOsffl_dP7xz8W_8iytAzl8lPeM8qyeB4h4aYLFo1gQMzwK4oCfV8otMfs4g3aJCKF76wcOJ9jUZwgVZCZmGMOOz_qRnfRxaIaSx-E6zkTXlpvPtK98sFlgCN-mXyYyIilcsd14RCyTCM0/s1183/BTC_0877%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="726" data-original-width="1183" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5IMDhaymePLFcP1JjxiWv76uJEE7EDntRbEpm1akTh0aZOdZOsffl_dP7xz8W_8iytAzl8lPeM8qyeB4h4aYLFo1gQMzwK4oCfV8otMfs4g3aJCKF76wcOJ9jUZwgVZCZmGMOOz_qRnfRxaIaSx-E6zkTXlpvPtK98sFlgCN-mXyYyIilcsd14RCyTCM0/s320/BTC_0877%20copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://youtu.be/FWZmu5-3764?feature=shared">https://youtu.be/FWZmu5-3764?feature=shared</a>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-55273208812963701772023-10-04T19:29:00.015+01:002023-10-04T19:35:42.220+01:00Sean McCallion Clinches VW Spares Formula Vee 'B' Championship<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj23HB_n0DTWFs1IcZtxBo4Gmml3m70G6M5i-sJtzZmTTNKJq2tiFdD3gdWfGtChksD6R5L15jzDebCBkhLPjRLSl_F2rX_Da7nuPL47fMC42V0pUQk5NNvfCxCh6ZWQQc-haBwNHTvfJbm4_uOtleI8_hwSXoyLVg52BDJPGF825bZh4l5gF5yui7_wkRj/s1167/BTC_8689.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="659" data-original-width="1167" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj23HB_n0DTWFs1IcZtxBo4Gmml3m70G6M5i-sJtzZmTTNKJq2tiFdD3gdWfGtChksD6R5L15jzDebCBkhLPjRLSl_F2rX_Da7nuPL47fMC42V0pUQk5NNvfCxCh6ZWQQc-haBwNHTvfJbm4_uOtleI8_hwSXoyLVg52BDJPGF825bZh4l5gF5yui7_wkRj/w640-h362/BTC_8689.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sean McCallion, Sheane, on his way to winning the VW Spares B Championship. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg,</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">The VW Spares Formula Vee B
Championship final round took place on Saturday at Kirkistown in county Down. It
was a winner takes all scenario as both Derry man Sean McCallion and Kildare
man Robert Flemming were equal on points going into the last race before
dropped scores came into play. Flemming drew first blood by qualifying two
place ahead of McCallion. Both men have upped their pace all year each driving
Sheane cars and have battled all year, clashing on a couple of occasions and in
the process. This led to rising tempers for a moment in parc ferme at Mondello
Park last time out. It was one of the funniest moments of the year and in typical
Formula Vee fashion where the two men wanted to rip into each other one minute,
five minutes later both were sitting on the wheels of their cars chatting away.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLWCxwG2au72uRh2sMLgYwnvoybCfGUBGJ5PZWtetukwLTE9pjYYFdIfevpByhhzq6nD3VW2BGIs1rxGIB2t5LiyzhHeInNkaXl_JgyHIXyiBxeWEti0Q8omREtYsCn6szT3cy1FZ5JHOjGR47tPXpfyDLxDIZIY-OheKbtO3tgA-5HHVkKqwV9GGDNI3G/s1169/BTC_8797%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="724" data-original-width="1169" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLWCxwG2au72uRh2sMLgYwnvoybCfGUBGJ5PZWtetukwLTE9pjYYFdIfevpByhhzq6nD3VW2BGIs1rxGIB2t5LiyzhHeInNkaXl_JgyHIXyiBxeWEti0Q8omREtYsCn6szT3cy1FZ5JHOjGR47tPXpfyDLxDIZIY-OheKbtO3tgA-5HHVkKqwV9GGDNI3G/w640-h396/BTC_8797%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ger Byrne, Sheane, leads Sean McCallion, Sheane, and Gavin Buckley, Sheane, durng the VW Spares B Championship. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg,</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;">In the very competitive B class,
for drivers who have moved on from the rookie class and those who are rising
the ranks towards the National class. It often is a favourite for the drivers who
don’t have the budget to race at the head of the field yet still have plenty of
other drivers to compete against. McCallion had the easier job in a way as all
he had to do was follow Flemming home where Flemming had to get enough drivers
between him and McCallion to give enough of a points difference to take the
championship. Flemming got the start and lead away from the line and built up a
good pace early on. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKLrbCtdGCMuatdQM1ZlC7MDb3YGeWrXsfVuzgAKMKfPWaYoMYP6nqkd7BllXw86c9CQfJrZMCZ4cvnGaUszjF94lYgznHaE_FCA1DX3OUlmKybN53vgmDwnk5IGaXQgvsgihIySzdp8j0oD_3gZe4RTFpjQ01ZkbDDOpzn77U2lLEz9XvpWlSZ_Hv7ral/s1130/BTC_8795%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="652" data-original-width="1130" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKLrbCtdGCMuatdQM1ZlC7MDb3YGeWrXsfVuzgAKMKfPWaYoMYP6nqkd7BllXw86c9CQfJrZMCZ4cvnGaUszjF94lYgznHaE_FCA1DX3OUlmKybN53vgmDwnk5IGaXQgvsgihIySzdp8j0oD_3gZe4RTFpjQ01ZkbDDOpzn77U2lLEz9XvpWlSZ_Hv7ral/w640-h370/BTC_8795%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robert Flemming, Sheane, on his way to winning the VW Spares B Championship race. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg,</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">McCallion didn’t get a great
start and got passed by a couple of cars on the run to turn one. Once the
opening laps were over and the race settled down, he struggled to stay with
those ahead. Ger Byrne also showed good pace and battle with Flemming early on
but dropped back and also was hampered by the recovering Gavin Buckley who spun
on the second lap. Flemming was doing what he had to do and built on his lead
hoping there would be another car or two in front of his rival. McCallion
started to close in on Byrne in the final laps not good news for Flemming. Once
past he opened a gap easily but was too far behind to catch his title rival.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">In the end he had done enough to
take the VW Spares championship and well deserved too after taking his maiden
win back in April at Mondello Park. When the points were added up and dropped
scores counted, he won by a mere two points showing how close the championship
was all year. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Speaking afterwards he said, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Where do I start with the season, it was a like a
roller coaster between bad luck and good luck, the start of the year went well
for us the first few races with no mechanical problems and some good results
even getting my 1st ‘B’ win at Mondello in April. Then a few races later the
bad luck started to show its head in Mondello again, where I went out in qualifying,
and the gearbox went. We hadn’t got a spare box with us but thanks to Stephen
and Christy at SM Racing who loaned me one for the rest of the weekend. That's
what I love about Formula Vee class everyone helps each other out when in need.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">The race I looked forward to the most this season
was Anglesey. It is a real lovely track to drive. We loaded the cars up and
headed for the boat everything was great and then going to the boat the gear
box started to go in my van and we thought we weren’t going to make it, but I
knew I had to get there no matter what for the points in championship. After we
got off boat, we made it 10mins from the track with just 3 gears left and then
bang! The gearbox gave up completely. After a few calls we got Colm Blackburn
(another vee driver) to tow us. Fair play to Colm as he first took the trailer
and then came back for the van and us!!! </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">I will never forget him for that.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8292IqypwJWmEiCw3qE3G49eNfrqC_vhCuQpnydNxeVREHpa9II9UPsAPYgQPE3qGSyOT3hSfBUvhWZW0xqarTL21FPmzE1gAFYkeEiW1VqMS78dmNWYCOMmkM6WtZdbUcE-xmzBgvZ33cPtVou1rgYpBPhP4-05gi1VEbQKFvTyGR1ClUeCHJQ7Fk0oY/s1183/BTC_8738%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="676" data-original-width="1183" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8292IqypwJWmEiCw3qE3G49eNfrqC_vhCuQpnydNxeVREHpa9II9UPsAPYgQPE3qGSyOT3hSfBUvhWZW0xqarTL21FPmzE1gAFYkeEiW1VqMS78dmNWYCOMmkM6WtZdbUcE-xmzBgvZ33cPtVou1rgYpBPhP4-05gi1VEbQKFvTyGR1ClUeCHJQ7Fk0oY/w640-h366/BTC_8738%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colm Blackburn, Leastone, leads Jack Byrne, during the Selco.ie Formula Vee race. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Co. Down. PictureL Barry Cregg,</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">I didn’t do too well in race one as it was wet, and
I had a spin as there was oil everywhere. Race two came and what a race it was
with Kieran Hannon, I would say in the years that I’ve been racing. It was one
of the best and fairest races I’ve ever had, we swapped places so many times
for the lead of the ‘B’ race until the last lap when I out braked myself and Kieran
pulled out a brilliant move to take the win. Nevertheless, I was happy with a
second as I had a really good race with him. We packed up happy and ready for Jonny
Hollywood and his partner Meadhbh who actually towed me back to the boat in
their truck fair played of her, I was told it was her 1st time driving the
truck that day lol.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Moving onto the final race in Kirkistown on Saturday
where qualifying didn’t go the way I wanted as the track changed a little
overnight and so did the weather. My main rival was Rob Flemming as there was
only four or five points of difference between us. He qualified in front on me,
but I wasn’t worried though as I knew if I finished behind him I would be
crowned the VW Spares champion. The race came and we got off the line I got a
good start and got away good. Then the red flag came out due to a serious
incident which thankfully everyone was ok afterwards. It was the longest race
of my life because were left sitting on the grid for 15/20 Mins until the marshall’s
got everyone to safety. On the restart I got another good start, but it wasn’t
as good as first one. Ger Byrne and myself got into a bit of a dicing match and
that was letting Robert get away. I knew I had to stay in front of Ger. I did
my best and think we swapped places a few times. Ger is a great racer and is
very hard to pass on track and I enjoy racing with him, but I didn’t this time
as knew if Robert passed another car it was over for me.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Once passed Ger I put the head down a bit a could
see I was catching Rob again so I knew my job was just to sit behind him and
take no risks and that’s exactly what I did. I came in from the race and people
started congratulating me couldn’t believe I had won the VW Spares Formula Vee B
championship. What a feeling what a season with so much effort time and hard
work it was all suddenly worth it.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Id like to take this opportunity to thank my wife Kathleen
and family once again for supporting me the whole way through my racing since
the beginning. I couldn’t have done it without them. Big thanks to James at James
Friel Motorsport for the great chassis and all of the hard work and time he has
put into it to make it a great car. Also the Kelly brothers Jordan and Owen for
all the support and help throughout the year. Dave at bugbitz for the engine
building and of course all the marshalls in the orange army and all off the
class sponsors, Selco Hygene, VW Spares, LOH Motorsport.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXacybTl0wApHUw427Ds7xyMKTJuEZcNg6wu2kCmJd4h6wc4BAa4OAevQpgUff_vAevsoHqnY2jkU_EAeDmyxCdeBCgyKDW2d28IxoqA7plSRzhQnwGCP889zntzWOsOgp1A3vrEWN5iy5S43x9baztPRpqq0gPU-i5e0yfE33OZLrxXZGLhpjWlpqCZ6h" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXacybTl0wApHUw427Ds7xyMKTJuEZcNg6wu2kCmJd4h6wc4BAa4OAevQpgUff_vAevsoHqnY2jkU_EAeDmyxCdeBCgyKDW2d28IxoqA7plSRzhQnwGCP889zntzWOsOgp1A3vrEWN5iy5S43x9baztPRpqq0gPU-i5e0yfE33OZLrxXZGLhpjWlpqCZ6h=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><span style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p> </o:p></span><p></p><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><br /><p></p>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-63914332642123243382023-10-02T20:35:00.003+01:002023-10-02T20:36:47.698+01:00Doherty Does the Double Including The Emerson Fittipaldi Tropy <p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVwav_IOwQHR9e5UVbixu4FkQDW83RvHZASKptIZlEwQpcBZn334_X8AMFmEaaQ3Uot65TWuRKs6q4XhcPRB-HAovgJjCeMbsu6iWW4XF_upjuw1xilxVAXWokDTNMic9OnA0DvIiPfTNMDGWkxirA_e3eQbKQGsqS1fR8z35Ux-8D2xXuJ_8UJo-Yie8q/s4744/BTC_9078%20copy%202.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3280" data-original-width="4744" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVwav_IOwQHR9e5UVbixu4FkQDW83RvHZASKptIZlEwQpcBZn334_X8AMFmEaaQ3Uot65TWuRKs6q4XhcPRB-HAovgJjCeMbsu6iWW4XF_upjuw1xilxVAXWokDTNMic9OnA0DvIiPfTNMDGWkxirA_e3eQbKQGsqS1fR8z35Ux-8D2xXuJ_8UJo-Yie8q/w640-h442/BTC_9078%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">30-09-2023: Ronan Doherty with the Emerson Fittipaldi Trophy. Kirkistown Racing Circuit. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">After the
heartbreak of missing out on a certain win for the Leinster Trophy and a chance
to bring the national championship to the final round, Dunloy youngster Ronan
more than made up for it at Kirkistown Racing Circuit on Saturday. The Damien
Doherty Racing car never missed a beat all weekend. The sign of what was to
come was shown in qualifying by Doherty as he claimed pole position by 0.477 of
a second which is a lot in Formula Vee. The weather forecast looked mixed for
the day with heavy rain expected. For the final Selco.ie national championship
round it was dry underfoot as the 23 cars lined up on the grid. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwYaoIHgushxJXFGYsCHaq1cJwpbD57YeG8-4t5xranDaEJBGNZG7RvYoFL4rpzFPOZi-hOQOG-7J0e8h2h7uzJDXRFUyiHGSC7vIn7sWDkbg2ERex7eZFyEIOXEBRLiSW6F3rHMs1hHDt0MnQsTn_nRf8svbzyCZdcJajL8qScZEnHb9oCylc3CVpxC1I/s1183/BTC_8688%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="730" data-original-width="1183" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwYaoIHgushxJXFGYsCHaq1cJwpbD57YeG8-4t5xranDaEJBGNZG7RvYoFL4rpzFPOZi-hOQOG-7J0e8h2h7uzJDXRFUyiHGSC7vIn7sWDkbg2ERex7eZFyEIOXEBRLiSW6F3rHMs1hHDt0MnQsTn_nRf8svbzyCZdcJajL8qScZEnHb9oCylc3CVpxC1I/w640-h394/BTC_8688%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">30-09-2023: Gavin Buckley, Sheane, leads Anthony Cross, Sheane, and Dan Polley, Sheane, during the final Selco.ie Championship round. Kirkistown Racing Circuit. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">As the
lights went out it was Gavin Buckley who took the lead as Doherty messed up the
start and dropped to third by turn one. He was back up to second by turn two
and right on Buckleys tail on the run down the back straight. A better exit
from the hairpin brought him alongside and then into the lead by turn one.
Behind them though Stephen Roche and Colm O’Loughlen had a coming together
resulting in a big off for both men. Thankfully both were unhurt, and it is a
testament to the strength of these Formula Vee cars as that is the third big
incident this season and all drivers came away unharmed.</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzpEF99rD6HEo0h7pTlVVgO5zIgLtwNF9tcUnx3N1PULL5bwRkNUy75MzmHHE0bDlr1NJ-Tc8-aBE2zBTCS93rPS58I4teydPqY6R5QqYwT9c7dT73e8nHYlYnxHos0YroIQjdx50kzx7nNlUe5oqoTkYeYCT7s8tIdQdvFyiOtyu8QcJwc5OO9nkOQTIq/s1029/BTC_8748%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="1029" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzpEF99rD6HEo0h7pTlVVgO5zIgLtwNF9tcUnx3N1PULL5bwRkNUy75MzmHHE0bDlr1NJ-Tc8-aBE2zBTCS93rPS58I4teydPqY6R5QqYwT9c7dT73e8nHYlYnxHos0YroIQjdx50kzx7nNlUe5oqoTkYeYCT7s8tIdQdvFyiOtyu8QcJwc5OO9nkOQTIq/w640-h386/BTC_8748%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">30-09-2023: Ronan Doherty, Sheane, leads Gavin Buckley, Sheane, during the final Selco.ie Championship round. Kirkistown Racing Circuit. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">On the
restart Doherty it right and lead the field away with Buckley and Dan Polley
behind in third who was out after a tremendous effort during the week by the
LOH Motorsport team to build his car from scratch on Wednesday! Doherty was
heading a four-car train as Buckley, Polley and Cross hounded him using the
slipstream to good effect down the straights. Buckley made good use of it to
take the lead going through turn one but undid all his good work by locking up
the brakes at turn two and spinning off. Doherty got through cleanly but cross
and Polley had to take avoiding action which let Doherty off the hook giving
him a gap to build on.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7GDPNCO2Xjs_fS0XzclyBat13R5-z9QM0vrATjNY1A5jtCrqHUaHxu25l0u8vNZudmLzf6cm9dqnM7IYJxi34Gntid6DHs7ptexzqwB3r20oHc6TiquMjQtcpye-tSxOX5UnKZHncC9Ew84lnJ3WLqH0q8OLzUKQOqZch1Gx08snrZueElMZXTE2SsRW5/s1034/BTC_8831%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="1034" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7GDPNCO2Xjs_fS0XzclyBat13R5-z9QM0vrATjNY1A5jtCrqHUaHxu25l0u8vNZudmLzf6cm9dqnM7IYJxi34Gntid6DHs7ptexzqwB3r20oHc6TiquMjQtcpye-tSxOX5UnKZHncC9Ew84lnJ3WLqH0q8OLzUKQOqZch1Gx08snrZueElMZXTE2SsRW5/w640-h360/BTC_8831%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">30-09-2023: Anthony Cross, Sheane, leads Dan Polley, Sheane, during the final Selco.ie Championship round. Kirkistown Racing Circuit. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Colm
Blackburn was now in third, but Cross was on the move setting the fastest lap
of the race in the process. Polley tried to close the gap to Doherty but just
couldn’t manage it as the Antrim manged his lap times well and never got out of
shape. Cross closed up to Polley in the final laps and moved past on the run to
the hairpin to get into second. Polley didn’t give up but a big lock up going
into the hairpin put an end to his chance to retake second. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ9-ENPxxWbxKyY91QPbLyC3d0awGkWGxAzH2kFBfmTyAIa72fMlRQUlTmQTHsV3Q0pSbzzFbLxsgHGaWKYsrYTQk20rwn21Li2V9hCBC4_CacunZe69bEuALzuiuYn-BbL4jXwLT628_I8D0dCRptbGGOSkEFKlPlFbXRG_FlrGnoYV2M7mw5NXI-8RqC/s1155/DSC_1817%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="689" data-original-width="1155" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ9-ENPxxWbxKyY91QPbLyC3d0awGkWGxAzH2kFBfmTyAIa72fMlRQUlTmQTHsV3Q0pSbzzFbLxsgHGaWKYsrYTQk20rwn21Li2V9hCBC4_CacunZe69bEuALzuiuYn-BbL4jXwLT628_I8D0dCRptbGGOSkEFKlPlFbXRG_FlrGnoYV2M7mw5NXI-8RqC/w640-h382/DSC_1817%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">30-09-2023: Ronan Doherty, Sheane, leads Dan Polley, Sheane, during the final Selco.ie Championship round. Kirkistown Racing Circuit. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Doherty
cruised home to take the chequered flag and his fourth championship win of the
year. A very mature drive and it would put him as one of the favourites for the
Emerson Fittipaldi Trophy race later in the day. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The weather
forecast was correct and as predicted the heavens opened. As always, the wet is
a great leveller and create a sense of unpredictability when it comes to the
final results. With the track heavily covered in water in places the grip would
be hard to find for drivers and vision even more so from the spray off the
cars. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, it was Doherty who lined up
on pole from Polley who initially got the better start but Doherty held his
line round the outside of turn 1 and took the lead.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVfbT6ThJQJIbtAUOjSrZ99wMXVdmJvDdEkdEcPkOMI551F5MYAmx0A71-zf-SxfuY4rpRoCwb6xxOh3lAq-JRaV9bf31DaCh6gTOhXxy1MGtuz4T7WN8YIcw32tlTKp4FTlnKZ26SvJeT9STxvykUMhoaeE6ekYQlqCgPhV4f1bNYKSWZGrJQMU4BhHfQ/s1183/BTC_8902%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVfbT6ThJQJIbtAUOjSrZ99wMXVdmJvDdEkdEcPkOMI551F5MYAmx0A71-zf-SxfuY4rpRoCwb6xxOh3lAq-JRaV9bf31DaCh6gTOhXxy1MGtuz4T7WN8YIcw32tlTKp4FTlnKZ26SvJeT9STxvykUMhoaeE6ekYQlqCgPhV4f1bNYKSWZGrJQMU4BhHfQ/w640-h426/BTC_8902%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">30-09-2023: Ronan Doherty, Sheane, on his way to winning the Emerson Fittipaldi race. Kirkistown Racing Circuit. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The clear road ahead would give
him an advantage as he would not have to deal with the spray and let him create
a lead. Polley was sticking with him for now though and Jack Byrne back out in
his new car was in third and looked very strong. The weather was getting worse,
and all were struggling for grip in the first sector of the lap and also the
exit of the chicane. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiggGYdhehebGhOe4xQdAvhyJ6rdaTL3A2pUV2GLMCIfL6K75-lJYzd8bYVQcq6DPiYNJVfLvaEKdMl1xrOsdvdDAtWDht1lKaCLGATkEfjd38I6nmEFWogJ79lz8W7GmcSN0ITbtJmM5NA3nZ9q_Xd3ZgLpCprmGEjw1GqdlxKElbOqz6h5SC4gopmoFwa/s4928/BTC_8967%20copy%202.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3280" data-original-width="4928" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiggGYdhehebGhOe4xQdAvhyJ6rdaTL3A2pUV2GLMCIfL6K75-lJYzd8bYVQcq6DPiYNJVfLvaEKdMl1xrOsdvdDAtWDht1lKaCLGATkEfjd38I6nmEFWogJ79lz8W7GmcSN0ITbtJmM5NA3nZ9q_Xd3ZgLpCprmGEjw1GqdlxKElbOqz6h5SC4gopmoFwa/w640-h426/BTC_8967%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">30-09-2023: Ronan Doherty, Sheane, on his way to winning the Emerson Fittipaldi race. Kirkistown Racing Circuit. Picture: Barry Cregg.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The more
Polley and Byrne battled the more the lead for Doherty grew and by mid race
distance just like the earlier it was his to loose. Byrne finally got by with
an excellent move through Debtors Dip. His pace was strong and he began to
close on Doherty. Time was running out but backmarkers began to come into play
and slowed Doherty down. Anthony Cross also began a charge and passed Colm
Blackburn and closed in on Polley. The rain really was coming down hard now and
it was borderline on being cut short. Cross got by at the hairpin to get third
the best he was going to get as the front to were too far ahead.<p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Up front
Byrne had closed the gap significantly to Doherty and it was shaping up to be a
close last couple of laps.Then the red flags came out due to a car being off at the hairpin and
lying in a dangerous position bringing an end to a very wet race early and
denying a last lap shootout. That is not to take anything away from Doherty who
drove superbly and took the win and with it the Emerson Fittipaldi Trophy.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">After the podium celebrations and fun was had a protest by Dan Polley against Anthony Cross was upheld as he was deemed to have passed him under yellow flags. This demoted Cross to fourth, </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhzvb4vM0gkhrU3oG5bCboW2L5aVLIuOWjntuHMQkdVC1s2PW-0e5yHRsgwJ5JoLWeNmUMHbRf5r0ADyKQBD2UCJg5Ne4zeyv9ZL_vwjBZNwUZ3_iXDD7wrGI4eojsYdkT22mae2gnfFHQMBk7blEegvG1Th-DICXgw2YTv73GBYCwopgEohJWeZXK1xuw/s1027/BTC_9016%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="743" data-original-width="1027" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhzvb4vM0gkhrU3oG5bCboW2L5aVLIuOWjntuHMQkdVC1s2PW-0e5yHRsgwJ5JoLWeNmUMHbRf5r0ADyKQBD2UCJg5Ne4zeyv9ZL_vwjBZNwUZ3_iXDD7wrGI4eojsYdkT22mae2gnfFHQMBk7blEegvG1Th-DICXgw2YTv73GBYCwopgEohJWeZXK1xuw/w640-h464/BTC_9016%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs24T5shrgN2cRZmF5A9shbUdfoKvowxiBOm2sV-7fwff8ZpXLgp92idWJUIHWnwEFZ2fxo22y9NSBxgGlMX2aG06EFQ8JzCBUKCyTIR26NdUgm9YbLCmBKaevjPvltoyiWmrzqTFdjabg1ogCSyF14I9mNdPL72fJnbtibFXe8_A1YOfn-pUWemvV2vFz/s1167/DSC_1964%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="716" data-original-width="1167" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs24T5shrgN2cRZmF5A9shbUdfoKvowxiBOm2sV-7fwff8ZpXLgp92idWJUIHWnwEFZ2fxo22y9NSBxgGlMX2aG06EFQ8JzCBUKCyTIR26NdUgm9YbLCmBKaevjPvltoyiWmrzqTFdjabg1ogCSyF14I9mNdPL72fJnbtibFXe8_A1YOfn-pUWemvV2vFz/w640-h392/DSC_1964%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">30-09-2023: Ronan Doherty, Sheane, on his way to winning the Emerson Fittipaldi race. Kirkistown Racing Circuit. Picture: Jack Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Speaking
afterwards he said:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #222222; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">“Well today was a fantastic close to a great rookie
season, of course there are a few what ifs, but to take the most wins out of
anyone this year is fantastic and to add the Emmo as one of those wins is
amazing and nice to put my name beside the other great drivers who have gone
before me”</span><span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #222222; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">“Yesterday the car was on fire, wet or dry it didn’t matter, in
qualifying we got a great lap, maximising the tow and from there drove smart in
race 1 managing the gap after Gavin went round, The Emerson Fittipaldi was tricky in such a
downpour but once I got my gap I knew I could drive at 80% and manage it by
making use of the pit board. The cars great pace in all conditions is a
testimony to the lads and all the work they put in. They are the real winners
in my eyes”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVohzvq68EiDlHKXC-TNceo0Jz4V9iZWw62whGGyKgajlcKP3ztD9QtLZiXvKACobgVKBX1ucMyKirSaicZR3lwyLMAT_eTxvmBgmqewlaZSiWxex2R6yMBdqFtcV66af_kBo4m5qbbgyF62cySCmEmgk2IrTVFJjxU6AHuO-QxseBjjSd6ijYBt0FwVd/s1133/BTC_9031%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="1133" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVohzvq68EiDlHKXC-TNceo0Jz4V9iZWw62whGGyKgajlcKP3ztD9QtLZiXvKACobgVKBX1ucMyKirSaicZR3lwyLMAT_eTxvmBgmqewlaZSiWxex2R6yMBdqFtcV66af_kBo4m5qbbgyF62cySCmEmgk2IrTVFJjxU6AHuO-QxseBjjSd6ijYBt0FwVd/w640-h390/BTC_9031%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRESFwptRmP32yHlpzzdLdtkOPu631Ak6UGsQzyqNFQ6QF9yYpxODkHMNaBL6ftiq4IRV30FZDSuQgpwRJApGhJ-ErybV2Kmv4RE52qLfZAzdDkw9BCjejVsc_fM_pyNtQ5cuNZlmk8Url3t3TEbTDHpHMUV9IvObSIsX5xrhtf9p_ELH3Mjj360kyVYTT/s1183/BTC_9047%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRESFwptRmP32yHlpzzdLdtkOPu631Ak6UGsQzyqNFQ6QF9yYpxODkHMNaBL6ftiq4IRV30FZDSuQgpwRJApGhJ-ErybV2Kmv4RE52qLfZAzdDkw9BCjejVsc_fM_pyNtQ5cuNZlmk8Url3t3TEbTDHpHMUV9IvObSIsX5xrhtf9p_ELH3Mjj360kyVYTT/w640-h426/BTC_9047%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_tpo5RUCoIM9T3u3Ci5VPjh081i9aL3QsJ-iWVHmIbhqlmKTI-pG2ZLT08qglRPasxyTYILiHpfUcMR8nSQ2Nqr8JsMT32SFOV7xlD808P0dpHjHLomKEm5O93OdRiIQSBEB7zDSaB3E3UvtC9IzP-TsTaUXY75XZKibEb5J_8GGFtRDeqLPMcnlgLxTA/s1156/BTC_9071%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1156" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_tpo5RUCoIM9T3u3Ci5VPjh081i9aL3QsJ-iWVHmIbhqlmKTI-pG2ZLT08qglRPasxyTYILiHpfUcMR8nSQ2Nqr8JsMT32SFOV7xlD808P0dpHjHLomKEm5O93OdRiIQSBEB7zDSaB3E3UvtC9IzP-TsTaUXY75XZKibEb5J_8GGFtRDeqLPMcnlgLxTA/w640-h436/BTC_9071%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #222222; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-68749715798445195942023-09-14T21:05:00.010+01:002023-09-14T21:26:01.668+01:00Ronan Doherty Takes The LOH Motorsport Rookie Championship<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpUJl7Ie5UMBPb2suo6ppzyn_q8A_VC9EgwLYK1UpZKwHltM4ch8dLQc7eZWeCD_xC7Om4R9noQz1h4CicX2kyoKHz92sf8lhvmxxMEdDVYdSGSDMdN_I9GQg4xlKC_h_5U5zJFmfvQ7Zs0TpS1XjZpJyRPcIri0ZpUPB9DPAGKdNI12o6Ga5W_imMYoAO/s1126/BTC_8217%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="651" data-original-width="1126" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpUJl7Ie5UMBPb2suo6ppzyn_q8A_VC9EgwLYK1UpZKwHltM4ch8dLQc7eZWeCD_xC7Om4R9noQz1h4CicX2kyoKHz92sf8lhvmxxMEdDVYdSGSDMdN_I9GQg4xlKC_h_5U5zJFmfvQ7Zs0TpS1XjZpJyRPcIri0ZpUPB9DPAGKdNI12o6Ga5W_imMYoAO/w640-h370/BTC_8217%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gavin Buckley leads the field into turn 1 during the Selco.ie Formula Vee race. Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">For rounds
ten and eleven of the Selco.ie Formula Vee championship Mondello Park was the
venue with two out of the three class championships up for grabs. The Leinster
Trophy race would always be the race to win on the weekend but for Ronan
Doherty it also be a double if things went his way. It has been a great season
for him, always up at the sharp end and taking points and being consistent.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">With one
hand already on the LOH Motorsport trophy, Doherty lined up on pole ahead of
Gavin Buckley. Conditions were wet and slippery, a complete contrast to those
in practice the day before. A day Doherty suffered mechanical problems each
time he went out. Hopefully those were gone, but as the lights went out it was
the young Antrim man got too much wheelspin and dropped several places on the
run down into turn one.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvNYS-MLJmnWXyvn7QvKEpGzxizuOA1womxAwt4iaBHQRl2-TYJJuOhljV5mnpOaenENO4xmPrhmYvhSZN6zHMIYE76-5pE4RmWvgA0A0OWYoDgBTj7-KxmezW7uld_RipZQMGo-ONDFQ47Hr0IJ7p6NxRd6n0yrHgO1NdgyszzHpoLk2FGy3uAIOOR2jq/s1183/BTC_8228%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvNYS-MLJmnWXyvn7QvKEpGzxizuOA1womxAwt4iaBHQRl2-TYJJuOhljV5mnpOaenENO4xmPrhmYvhSZN6zHMIYE76-5pE4RmWvgA0A0OWYoDgBTj7-KxmezW7uld_RipZQMGo-ONDFQ47Hr0IJ7p6NxRd6n0yrHgO1NdgyszzHpoLk2FGy3uAIOOR2jq/w640-h426/BTC_8228%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gavin Buckley leads the field into turn 1 on the restart during the Selco.ie Formula Vee race. Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gavin
Buckley got a flyer as well as Lee Newsome and returnees to the series for the
weekend, Mark Reade and Tim Murray. With a lot of spray coming off the cars,
those down the field would have to thread their way carefully in the opening
stages. Buckley was on a charge and making the most of the clear view ahead. He
opened a gap of 5 car lengths by halfway round the opening lap. Newsome dropped
to third as Mark Reade got by showing no signs of any rustiness after his long
layoff. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Newsome was
back into second on the run down the hill, with Reade and Doherty swapping
places twice by the end of the lap. The race already providing great
entertainment for the onlookers. Reade got back into second with a great move
round the outside of turn one, but Doherty was also on the move getting past
Newsome by turn 3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Buckley still was
well ahead and in control but just as the race behind was shaping into another
vee thriller the safety car was brought out. Stephen Roche needed to be removed
from the gravel trap as well as Sean McCallion and Jonathan Mannix. The
conditions catching out several drivers. This meant if Doherty just finished
the rookie title was his. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LnupqCN3ITRnU-bHBsEpmXch-Fo4yuSsL74c1Afqopm81Yh2m3hh7pUImdWczewQXVyRHPTPH5r3_CvwJGMIyzW8F2FfUUMh1Pr84FxuRts9ZvM0zIrj_D-LCeUgCFJO3T7XlyHj6Q79I-1ISK7wjSKpfM-JqO8l2m423_BP3IfAWdFEdQoaJ5bH_oU-/s1122/BTC_8464%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="1122" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LnupqCN3ITRnU-bHBsEpmXch-Fo4yuSsL74c1Afqopm81Yh2m3hh7pUImdWczewQXVyRHPTPH5r3_CvwJGMIyzW8F2FfUUMh1Pr84FxuRts9ZvM0zIrj_D-LCeUgCFJO3T7XlyHj6Q79I-1ISK7wjSKpfM-JqO8l2m423_BP3IfAWdFEdQoaJ5bH_oU-/w640-h346/BTC_8464%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ronan Doherty in action during the Selco.ie Formula Vee race. Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>On the
restart Buckley continued where he left off and lead from Reade and Doherty. Again
opening up a gap within the first couple of corners. With all the time behind
the safety car the time left meant they would not get across the line to get
another lap so this would be the final one. Doherty tried his late dive down
the inside tactic which nearly came off, but the traction of Reade’s Leastone
was better out of the corners than the Sheane of Doherty. A repeat move at turn
seven did work however, and then he found himself in the lead a Buckley spun on
his own on the exit of turn 7b. Colm Blackburn was now into third and coming on
strong. Newsome was back in fourth but
not close enough to challenge the front three and then a late move by current
champions Anthony Cross dropped him to fifth.<p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As the
front three went into the final turn Blackburn used the outside line and gained
on Reade with the extra grip provided. Doherty had it covered though and held
it on the run to the line to take the win ahead of Reade and Blackburn. A great
end to the race but it was ruined for the spectators as they only got to see 4
flying laps. The timed races do not work when safety cars are brought out. It
kills the enjoyment as the spectators can not know if the time is running out.
Maybe a stop on the clock for safety car laps should be brought in. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIIoAkHHqF2Fy_ULiNfIPMJOrZsNI5IV85IK2Pys3qZ7DS8XFRa5RC4ogmbM5m39GfEsqnV8DV2HyOrdlEMcds5qokMsA-PLmqrUAgdd9QV60_Tv2CelYW1czFTOVLlxtJy0b56P9xkgLvHoqBLrqXVySS6Q3OYDoYuNL8SEch2zU4o0yP7V_6wz03ZWz/s1145/BTC_8528%20copy.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="712" data-original-width="1145" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIIoAkHHqF2Fy_ULiNfIPMJOrZsNI5IV85IK2Pys3qZ7DS8XFRa5RC4ogmbM5m39GfEsqnV8DV2HyOrdlEMcds5qokMsA-PLmqrUAgdd9QV60_Tv2CelYW1czFTOVLlxtJy0b56P9xkgLvHoqBLrqXVySS6Q3OYDoYuNL8SEch2zU4o0yP7V_6wz03ZWz/w640-h398/BTC_8528%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">Ronan Doherty in action during the Selco.ie Formula Vee race. Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</div></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">That’s said
the front three were separated covered by 0.25 of a second! Not only did
Doherty take his third national win of the year he also took the LOH
Motorsport.com Rookie championship. It is well deserved after showing all experience
beyond his years throughout the year. Speaking after the race the new champ was
happy to get the job done. “ I’m delighted to take the win there in those
conditions it was tricky out there and had a good battle with Mark and Colm. I
saw Gavin spin and new I had to stay on the tight lines to hold the boys behind
me. Its nice t o have it done before the Leinster Trophy race.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #fcff01;"><u>Results</u><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #fcff01;"><u>Selco,ie
National Championship</u><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #fcff01;">1<sup>st</sup>
Ronan Doherty<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #fcff01;">2ns Mark
Reade<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #fcff01;">3<sup>rd</sup>
Colm Blackburn<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #fcff01;"><u>VW Spares</u><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #fcff01;">1<sup>st</sup>
Mark Reade<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #fcff01;">2<sup>nd</sup>
Stephen Morrin<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #fcff01;">3<sup>rd</sup>
Andy Keogh<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #fcff01;"><u>LOH
Motorsport Rookie Championship</u><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #fcff01;">1<sup>st</sup>
Ronan Doherty<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #fcff01;">2<sup>nd</sup>
Brian Hall<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #fcff01;">3<sup>rd</sup>
Jonathan Hyde</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-23223397033507139082023-09-11T20:21:00.002+01:002023-09-11T20:21:22.355+01:00Blackburn Takes the 2023 Leinster Trophy<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0s59sOFOU4jTB4ezQoRqoDW39YizMqjBUHbM3czXIOVvv7eOFRINEg7loEqF1_Uhy_tc_C_OpTsIfCGV9z7WQFpO-TkcttZt297wNNplSgE-dfYY4olkglYWoBRpdFq_4s_l-822xdVh82u67jF-Q_JGXyDeRnhXF4k4uTJs3QYVvaxSWI3silTUzA9EH/s1183/BTC_8576%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0s59sOFOU4jTB4ezQoRqoDW39YizMqjBUHbM3czXIOVvv7eOFRINEg7loEqF1_Uhy_tc_C_OpTsIfCGV9z7WQFpO-TkcttZt297wNNplSgE-dfYY4olkglYWoBRpdFq_4s_l-822xdVh82u67jF-Q_JGXyDeRnhXF4k4uTJs3QYVvaxSWI3silTUzA9EH/w640-h426/BTC_8576%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colm Blackburn takes the chequered flag to win the 2023 Leinster Trophy. Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">For motor
racing fans, Mondello Park in September can only mean one thing. The Leinster
Trophy Races. The biggest race meeting of the season which is celebrating its
80<sup>th</sup> running this year, is the one that everyone wants to win, as
the annual prestigious silverware is brought out by the Leinster Motor Club.
All competitors want to add their name to those trophies and have them
alongside the famous ones already on them. For this year the Formula Vee class was
awarded the honour to compete for the Leinster Trophy. Last awarded to the
class back in 2011 and won by Ray Moore, a strong grid of 27 drivers took to
the grid for this year’s event. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Sadly, the heatwave
the country was experiencing all week decided to end on Saturday and the mixed
Irish climate returned for race day. Drivers were having to pick a setup to
work over both wet and dry areas on the track after a couple of heavy downpours.
Most of the track was dry but a couple of areas off the racing line were still
damp which would play a role in the outcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjIXIsMSDRhbO4um1-qoc8rsivLdRA2HVa01NEMgjrKpkWJBQ5CcvG1HkXtrgohbRYYbLL7YikYOjz4O17cZZ6wKaFO_u_1PN9CnDSAHg_CPlrmFM3Oo5rHGBArKNTRxonkEA-g0UqDrOpY41AcYexc51jyMx_00B5QLG_aZ2e8OjsshkVfZ0A-bV_1BkP/s1183/BTC_8444%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjIXIsMSDRhbO4um1-qoc8rsivLdRA2HVa01NEMgjrKpkWJBQ5CcvG1HkXtrgohbRYYbLL7YikYOjz4O17cZZ6wKaFO_u_1PN9CnDSAHg_CPlrmFM3Oo5rHGBArKNTRxonkEA-g0UqDrOpY41AcYexc51jyMx_00B5QLG_aZ2e8OjsshkVfZ0A-bV_1BkP/w640-h426/BTC_8444%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMYdHdbvktWJr3eAwbffYu6rCQ63sJxdh4vpxqRtkKS0ou_XstBM6A6wkkGKbi4ibM7Kgu50yZTJuE561aDHVGm_Dkg4zR8Wd7AJ5xulyTYTR4pimDUXUIvwAFO2NiYUlCAsTVfEKFoFApOfkLAz_dMC8cWygo_Ng_YPr8p7EvYx3vsDwB-eT5Mo_Nq6jy/s1003/BTC_8450%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="760" data-original-width="1003" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMYdHdbvktWJr3eAwbffYu6rCQ63sJxdh4vpxqRtkKS0ou_XstBM6A6wkkGKbi4ibM7Kgu50yZTJuE561aDHVGm_Dkg4zR8Wd7AJ5xulyTYTR4pimDUXUIvwAFO2NiYUlCAsTVfEKFoFApOfkLAz_dMC8cWygo_Ng_YPr8p7EvYx3vsDwB-eT5Mo_Nq6jy/w640-h484/BTC_8450%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Family and friends of the later Mick Merrigan ahead of the Leinster Trophy race. Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As the
lights went out it was pole sitter Gavin Buckley who got the best start albeit
after a bit of movement on the line to lead Lee Newsome into turn one from Ronan
Doherty. Using the full international track for this race there would be ample
opportunities for passing manoeuvres throughout the race. Doherty was on the
move and got back into second by turn three and former champion Colm Blackburn
made a strong pass on current champion Anthony cross to move into fourth. An
ambitious move into Birranes Bends by Doherty on the lead didn’t come off and
the young rookie was lucky not to take both men out, but he did drop back to fourth.
The long track tends to spread the cars out but by the end of lap one there was
a train of cars together, nobody wanting to be left behind. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Blackburn
looked the quickest however and was into second ending the first lap and looked
to close right up to the leader Buckley. The damp conditions at turn three
caught him out and he was beached in the gravel trap unable to get out and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>being in an unsafe position brought out the
red flags.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh97e15EgngQQCRwO3lQnTUzQlBcMTkYw13P6loJpxgXyPTrsFS_HaSASPg5g8XpPyUVfNh4Koofy-cM6APDRimXI58Yk0vSCa-PfJmfvSowOS3Gr2RjQW2M3Oaxk9Wv1hVYR19jifF1qyOECBPwgdYJ3vJtpQVaHNE-SX-6pJ8i9Gq7zCaMWV4B_cNIalr/s1152/BTC_8472%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="712" data-original-width="1152" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh97e15EgngQQCRwO3lQnTUzQlBcMTkYw13P6loJpxgXyPTrsFS_HaSASPg5g8XpPyUVfNh4Koofy-cM6APDRimXI58Yk0vSCa-PfJmfvSowOS3Gr2RjQW2M3Oaxk9Wv1hVYR19jifF1qyOECBPwgdYJ3vJtpQVaHNE-SX-6pJ8i9Gq7zCaMWV4B_cNIalr/w640-h396/BTC_8472%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">10-09-2023: Gavin Buckley, Sheane, leads Ronan Doherty, Sheane, Lee Newsome, Sheane, and Anthony Cross, Sheane, on his way to winning the Leinster trophy race. ICCCR, Leinster Trophy races, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The Mondello
Park track team pulled Blackburn from the gravel and he rejoined to grid for
the restart from his original position of 5<sup>th</sup> place. Some questioned
this and felt he should have restarted at the back of the field. For now, it
was lights out and a race to turn one again lead by Buckley. Doherty, Newsome and
Blackburn were all behind and tucked in but by halfway round an unfortunate Eamonn
Thornton got clipped by a spinning Kieran Hannon while trying to avoid him and got
put into the bank and then rolled his car over a couple of times. Thankfully no
injuries were sustained. He got out of the car straight away. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This brought out the red flags once again understandably.
<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5nofrEnib4IcApUzQXgw67diIcs35fLKj47xf3fCYi60W9AXWAL0768MhkiRnbxy_YIG2cq2dfEQ3hLLSVyidpcpQcACavPZwvWT5pOvK3f6Cr6IIOi7cOkDmh7khPqm943_cEnzyh6uol-7jBvO98bJMDddfCfHl4zLCmeh-Z4k0INOZEt0MG0L6pJ1-/s1145/BTC_8528%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="712" data-original-width="1145" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5nofrEnib4IcApUzQXgw67diIcs35fLKj47xf3fCYi60W9AXWAL0768MhkiRnbxy_YIG2cq2dfEQ3hLLSVyidpcpQcACavPZwvWT5pOvK3f6Cr6IIOi7cOkDmh7khPqm943_cEnzyh6uol-7jBvO98bJMDddfCfHl4zLCmeh-Z4k0INOZEt0MG0L6pJ1-/w640-h398/BTC_8528%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">10-09-2023: Ronan Doherty, Sheane, leads Colm Blackburn, Leastone, during the Leinster trophy race. ICCCR, Leinster Trophy races, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">On the
third restart it was Doherty who lead into turn one with Buckley, Blackburn and
Newsome behind. The young man from Antrim in his first year of racing, who
already taking the Loh Motorsport Rookie class Championship earlier in the day was
out to take the biggest prize. His pace was strong and his mechanical problems
from Friday testing seemed to be behind him. On the run down to turn 7 Buckley
used a good exit from the previous corner to get alongside Doherty. Doherty defended
on the inside but an over ambitious move by Blackburn to get by Buckley
resulted in him hitting his rear wheel and spinning him around and luckily not
into more people coming past. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This gave Doherty
a healthy lead to build on. If those behind started to battle amongst themselves,
he could become uncatchable. Blackburn still stayed in second after his
collision with Buckley and set to catch Doherty. The gaps between the first
three stayed the same over the next several laps until disaster struck Doherty
who’s mechanical gremlins came back to force him into retirement. Such a shame for
the young man who looked in complete control of the race. This let Blackburn
off the hook to take the lead and barring the same misfortune the race was his
as he was lapping quicker than Newsome. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLvbrSwY0p0lyo6pNhDl1QOuqeBLmwNNxIwkHXr37mLJ-Fle_YTCRflFdO8VQN8XXK_QICKMWrCYkRKfvxYmodczFoq5qZfJn-LqpLGXl-M9p3jz3WYG3x8WieP_HTR3Dn6KSTWz8BYOd8QdM4CJigYioc9O48oYbYq-wt0jZ7PcHxTGCy2K_LDt70i__U/s1183/BTC_8490%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="691" data-original-width="1183" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLvbrSwY0p0lyo6pNhDl1QOuqeBLmwNNxIwkHXr37mLJ-Fle_YTCRflFdO8VQN8XXK_QICKMWrCYkRKfvxYmodczFoq5qZfJn-LqpLGXl-M9p3jz3WYG3x8WieP_HTR3Dn6KSTWz8BYOd8QdM4CJigYioc9O48oYbYq-wt0jZ7PcHxTGCy2K_LDt70i__U/w640-h374/BTC_8490%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colm Blackburn leads Lee Newsome, Ronan Doherty and Anthony Cross on his way to winning the 2023 Leinster Trophy. Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The battle
of the race for third place between Mark Reade, Tim Murray and Trevor Delaney.
Reade who only lives down road from Mondello, sowing great pace after not being
in the car for over a year. In the end it was Blackburn who reeled off the
final laps comfortably to take the win ahead of Newsome and Reade who got the third
in the end. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtij-mB7p8muKyQeNORGEoxI1GQhONsPTaS6Sb6Id4iKXaUP-kMPW0ysc_28p51FcHQAi4PLIS-p9KOslmF1zxDQgepRSnqW8-l4oCsoLn5mYOphID3L8MBrc-dT7R4muD--psf1Qe8aRJQfqbPDRBYQMpXatXLLaD-Qj5iX7lo76BLWH14b3h60qEz3D_/s1068/BTC_8546%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="679" data-original-width="1068" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtij-mB7p8muKyQeNORGEoxI1GQhONsPTaS6Sb6Id4iKXaUP-kMPW0ysc_28p51FcHQAi4PLIS-p9KOslmF1zxDQgepRSnqW8-l4oCsoLn5mYOphID3L8MBrc-dT7R4muD--psf1Qe8aRJQfqbPDRBYQMpXatXLLaD-Qj5iX7lo76BLWH14b3h60qEz3D_/w640-h406/BTC_8546%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tkjPqTUuKDksbiQLbqSfxCX1XX-uNtQQgX1irnS84ApK662k_SfqQfwTv31za5XvqCSYXTDnUOPrV65h2op4OrCYcQ5qSAx-q9xz2Lt8a-Ww7P9sEm6m94xzwyS-uV8SXqp7yG3-vwJrShUFTUkep5clCkDCxSQfVyunRG9erKWFEbwW-xGhTVe-aV4l/s1081/BTC_8598%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1081" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tkjPqTUuKDksbiQLbqSfxCX1XX-uNtQQgX1irnS84ApK662k_SfqQfwTv31za5XvqCSYXTDnUOPrV65h2op4OrCYcQ5qSAx-q9xz2Lt8a-Ww7P9sEm6m94xzwyS-uV8SXqp7yG3-vwJrShUFTUkep5clCkDCxSQfVyunRG9erKWFEbwW-xGhTVe-aV4l/w640-h426/BTC_8598%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colm Blackburn celebrates winning the 2023 Leinster Trophy. Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Punching
the air as he crossed the line the man from Ballyfermot wasn’t holding back his
joy at winning the Leinster Trophy. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Speaking
after the race the winner was in a sate of shock at adding his name to the
famous trophy. “ When I seen the message on the phone a few months back that
the class was going to race for the Leinster trophy I got a shiver down my
spine. Then my friend Stephen Kershaw who helps me with the car texted to say
you will win that. Now I have its just mad, I’m so delighted to win it.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixD8E3UlKxAzrB8UQ7NYWW6i_r30xyelYYXhGZ1TOCCfypTq_KgV1SG_MLSnY_BxpsJQzu4oOyqsffxarHaX47WkX7dkGRVBBtnUrs7sdEk0Ej50zK9OLufVKkhQSSSBPPmQiP_sD5eHY60oU4Am0gU8_7DM1MStbC82I1zKlwuV8xVSjR4mucxhbVaXXx/s1158/BTC_8611%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="724" data-original-width="1158" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixD8E3UlKxAzrB8UQ7NYWW6i_r30xyelYYXhGZ1TOCCfypTq_KgV1SG_MLSnY_BxpsJQzu4oOyqsffxarHaX47WkX7dkGRVBBtnUrs7sdEk0Ej50zK9OLufVKkhQSSSBPPmQiP_sD5eHY60oU4Am0gU8_7DM1MStbC82I1zKlwuV8xVSjR4mucxhbVaXXx/w640-h400/BTC_8611%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colm Blackburn celebrates with his son Jamie after winning the 2023 Leinster Trophy. Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii_WmOLqREnwkEg7XJni8FDwgjH7NENl6IGsQ0pLTnPAQZqVBXEqAd7JDOG7EABcKW9J4y0o4QdeBMxwX-KkAScH7YQHsiqdJq3H0h28G0RYL7fGvdPIV2PBSYTj1fnWe6w6JDM9T0LCT7roE7LinT0VJcW5NXmNB-Re45DkXZFnTdf3LAo4flV8MhIQbr/s1019/BTC_8629%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="652" data-original-width="1019" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii_WmOLqREnwkEg7XJni8FDwgjH7NENl6IGsQ0pLTnPAQZqVBXEqAd7JDOG7EABcKW9J4y0o4QdeBMxwX-KkAScH7YQHsiqdJq3H0h28G0RYL7fGvdPIV2PBSYTj1fnWe6w6JDM9T0LCT7roE7LinT0VJcW5NXmNB-Re45DkXZFnTdf3LAo4flV8MhIQbr/w640-h410/BTC_8629%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colm Blackburn reflects on his own after winning the 2023 Leinster Trophy. Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">They joy
was put on hold for over two hours as protests against him after being allowed
to restart from his original position and his coming together with Gavin Buckley.
The officials had to decided if these had enough grounds for action. In the end
they declared the results stood and victory to Blackburn. It’s a shame for the
spectators and other class members as well as Colm’s big win that the podium celebrations
did not happen. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The final Formula
Vee outing is in Kirkistown Racing Circuit on the last Saturday of the month.
It also has another prestigious race for the Emmerson Fittipaldi trophy. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p><span style="color: #fcff01;"><u> Results:</u></span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p><span style="color: #fcff01;"><u>Selco.ie National Championship</u></span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p><span style="color: #fcff01;">1st Colm Blackburn</span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p><span style="color: #fcff01;">2nd Lee Newsome</span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p><span style="color: #fcff01;">3rd Mark Reade</span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #fcff01;"><u>VW Spares B Championship</u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #fcff01;">1st Mark Reade</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #fcff01;">2nd Ger Byrne</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #fcff01;">3rd Andy Keogh</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #fcff01;"><u>LOH Motorsport Rookie Championship</u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #fcff01;">1st Stephen Roche</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #fcff01;">2nd Brian Hall</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-10162006082303030172023-08-19T17:57:00.004+01:002023-08-19T17:57:30.782+01:00Devine Wins Closely Fought ALMC Hellfire Stages Rally<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuUq3e1Zctv55qsn8FxnClu9XvK7zzJ7zqNKkBi_MCpzO09dUpTp3Ds2hNs-x8EISvrUxIgyM8YaYjB3I37fedHU2d1OjZV1vauQUyyqVYbJmO-0Fg-mI_z2mLRtYouxdwJgUyGF17SSCj4GKd408_cUpz-kDamVokwt5SB6KrdLzZxm7m20FAGKr1Sawh/s1116/cd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="708" data-original-width="1116" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuUq3e1Zctv55qsn8FxnClu9XvK7zzJ7zqNKkBi_MCpzO09dUpTp3Ds2hNs-x8EISvrUxIgyM8YaYjB3I37fedHU2d1OjZV1vauQUyyqVYbJmO-0Fg-mI_z2mLRtYouxdwJgUyGF17SSCj4GKd408_cUpz-kDamVokwt5SB6KrdLzZxm7m20FAGKr1Sawh/w640-h406/cd.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">13-08-2023: Callum Devine and Noel O'Sullivan, in their VW Polo GTI R5, in action on SS6 Mullahmeen, during the ALMC Helfire Stages Rally. Oldcastle, Co. Meath. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The ALMC
Motor Club where hosts for round six of the Triton Showers National Rally
Championship. The Hellfire Stages Rally was based in Oldcastle in county Meath
on Sunday. All of the sports top crews were out in force to tackle the loop of
three stages which would be run three times each. Irelands top two drivers in
Callum Devine and Josh Moffett would once again be the ones to beat as both men
are going for the championship. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Devine
would be out in his trusty VW Polo while Moffett would be out in the newer
version of the Hyundai i20. Since he switched to it, he has had to work hard on
setup to feel comfortable in the car. While a win in the Ravens Rock rally
brought maximum championship points, Devine was not out that day and has since
won the Cork 20 International last weekend. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUMlWGR9lcfMxclBGaBlq-mvOfWwGrLbvN319syUTnze-NWyS0CamwIwXKbLkoXh1ViW3UmD8tYAIThChQ4fbtCEXidhZctQm774OyKo86DV1bYKV69kHwJe8-RR6P4EAD97NeXNWkLgOK-2QVMCio-B7ulWRE5c5Vla3RHZp3AP7QpvBID6W2GxJvwh5W/s1183/dh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUMlWGR9lcfMxclBGaBlq-mvOfWwGrLbvN319syUTnze-NWyS0CamwIwXKbLkoXh1ViW3UmD8tYAIThChQ4fbtCEXidhZctQm774OyKo86DV1bYKV69kHwJe8-RR6P4EAD97NeXNWkLgOK-2QVMCio-B7ulWRE5c5Vla3RHZp3AP7QpvBID6W2GxJvwh5W/w640-h426/dh.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">13-08-2023: Desi Henry and Shane Byrne, in their Citroen DS3 Rally 2, in action on SS6 Mullahmeen, during the ALMC Helfire Stages Rally. Oldcastle, Co. Meath. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The weather
brought mixed conditions, dry for the most part but some heavy showers would
fall during the day, making tyre choice a nightmare for the drivers. Devine
came out of the blocks first setting fastest time on the opening stage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Behind him it wasn’t Moffett chasing him
down. Desi Henry in his Citroen DS3 was also quick out of the blocks and lay in
second with Moffet in third with Gareth McHale in fourth. His best showing this
year so far and getting closer to the time of the men in front of him. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">After
completing the first stage on the final loop 7 seconds cover the top three with
only 0.6 between Devine and Henry. It was turning into one of the best and
closest rallies of the year with all the crews complementing the stages and how
the were enjoying them even with showers falling on certain parts of them at
times. Moffett was happy with the dry setup of his car now but not in the wet
which was costing him time. Devine pulled out a further two seconds on the
penultimate stage, Lough Bán, over Henri, but anything can happen in rallying,
and it was all to play for going into the final stage.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_pvf4IpZh8GVX2l0M65fNSg_soyBSZdkkWwkApPISzFA-I2YIsv-bZDlSjyvanfTbUIdVtbKI45FTeDFub4ZOmD2dNKmRhwoASfjJnGmVSEM_Fb-3fmwHFoBlMmB8olcI8HXWknTpibmPDeAPiB15f3BHMFouz20q7SAUTdGmVIp6c4AFItK4Kp_KLBnP/s1130/jm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="1130" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_pvf4IpZh8GVX2l0M65fNSg_soyBSZdkkWwkApPISzFA-I2YIsv-bZDlSjyvanfTbUIdVtbKI45FTeDFub4ZOmD2dNKmRhwoASfjJnGmVSEM_Fb-3fmwHFoBlMmB8olcI8HXWknTpibmPDeAPiB15f3BHMFouz20q7SAUTdGmVIp6c4AFItK4Kp_KLBnP/w640-h402/jm.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">13-08-2023: Josh Moffett and Keith Moriarity, in their Hyundai i20 R5, in action on SS6 Mullahmeen, during the ALMC Helfire Stages Rally. Oldcastle, Co. Meath. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Try as he
might Henri could only take 0.2 seconds out of Devine to win the stage but not
the rally. Devine held on and showed his growing maturity to withstand such
pressure to take his second win of the championship.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">It was
magic rallying in what is a new golden era for the sport with so many top-level
cars competing in Ireland, and by young drivers too. It certainly bodes well
for the future. Next weekend sees the crews back out for the Irish Tarmac
Championship final round at the Ulster Rally. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><sub><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">=<o:p></o:p></span></sub></p>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-51439857075589193192023-07-11T23:37:00.006+01:002023-07-11T23:37:54.730+01:00Doherty and McCallion Extend LOH Motorsport Rookie Championship and VW Spares B Championship Lead<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZR8NsbGTIRCiiWwyRiD4JPNy3ivkL36kd0yhmexD4SP7WtBm-CR-sbjVS5YDyV8W0fwxHzVNy-KyMLJGoiQvSzk3hh_EWcUaAhrBNiszE9uiTUXhw2Px6ggg58WWLQjfJ-YNTK4qKioNz6O5Kt2qijGbSyM8nWt2p6TfhXiOIOAbLvjRll9FW8WHdFW-/s1183/BTC_6675%20copy%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="758" data-original-width="1183" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZR8NsbGTIRCiiWwyRiD4JPNy3ivkL36kd0yhmexD4SP7WtBm-CR-sbjVS5YDyV8W0fwxHzVNy-KyMLJGoiQvSzk3hh_EWcUaAhrBNiszE9uiTUXhw2Px6ggg58WWLQjfJ-YNTK4qKioNz6O5Kt2qijGbSyM8nWt2p6TfhXiOIOAbLvjRll9FW8WHdFW-/w640-h410/BTC_6675%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">08-July-2023: Ronan Doherty on his way to winning the LOH Motorsport Rookie Championship race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Killdare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The long trip made from Dunloy in county Antrim to Mondello Park in county Kildare was worth it yet again for Ronan Doherty. He cruised to another victory in round seven of the LOH Motorsport Formula Vee Rookie Championship at the weekend. This trip to Mondello Park would see him tackle the longer international layout of the circuit for the first time, not that you would have thought it after qualifying. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwS5hUo8Cl9QF4shBv-DTT4_tH_KF3xAlzu1sXinf4dD7-6pgp2PZxC9oSUsWwQmQbFu1UhbRHO_CSKjq5Un8WCA6qnLjok5c9DTUrwhjExDt25uAqXdUvDEJCj-79ym4H7DcqlE4E_ZHpTsOfyASorETE0GuN5k9nZytqa39mEJxk7xpJ2cZKZngytAw4/s1026/BTC_6642%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="1026" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwS5hUo8Cl9QF4shBv-DTT4_tH_KF3xAlzu1sXinf4dD7-6pgp2PZxC9oSUsWwQmQbFu1UhbRHO_CSKjq5Un8WCA6qnLjok5c9DTUrwhjExDt25uAqXdUvDEJCj-79ym4H7DcqlE4E_ZHpTsOfyASorETE0GuN5k9nZytqa39mEJxk7xpJ2cZKZngytAw4/w640-h382/BTC_6642%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">08-July-2023: Robert Flemming, Sheane, leads Sean McCallion, Sheane, during the VW Spares B Championship race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Killdare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>He immediately clicked with the circuit and his car was set up well for it also. His father Damien has set up many race cars to great success over the years. So with that experience and youthful eagerness to do well is certainly a recipe for a good result. It showed by qualifying in second position overall in the national race as well as pole position for the combined VW Spares and LOH Motorsport championship race. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQab5uKa3KxyS0pyWFc1WyxBl9CfXs-cE2wdtsqSMnwRt9sKmJAhI6JFh9OFy3yXHsacGrFnyY53w1g5Ae3gQYj4Qil5nC26DZLM-vERBfOPt44yT6KyegTw-1fRFdzgNtHpHVc-8ZF_rY5AFgZEMHHhLMkelPywuXQXA-xa0d4c93VsCF_JU46T-67lB0/s1049/BTC_6659%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="662" data-original-width="1049" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQab5uKa3KxyS0pyWFc1WyxBl9CfXs-cE2wdtsqSMnwRt9sKmJAhI6JFh9OFy3yXHsacGrFnyY53w1g5Ae3gQYj4Qil5nC26DZLM-vERBfOPt44yT6KyegTw-1fRFdzgNtHpHVc-8ZF_rY5AFgZEMHHhLMkelPywuXQXA-xa0d4c93VsCF_JU46T-67lB0/w640-h404/BTC_6659%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">08-July-2023: Ronan Doherty, Sheane, leads Sean McCallion, Sheane, on his way to winning the LOH Motorsport Rookie Championship race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Killdare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>A poor start in the national race saw him drop down the field in the opening laps but once he got into his stride he caught back up to the top six but a move on current champion Anthony Cross did not come off and instead put him spinning off track. He lost time to the leader again which he never regained and also earned himself a two place position penalty after the race. </p><p>So for his second race of the day for his class it was time to make amends. He made a better start this time but still Robert Flemming who started from second took the lead and headed the field into turn one. His main championship rival Sean McCallion was back in third and made a big lunge down the inside of Doherty into paddock corner. Carrying too much speed he came down the inside of his fellow northern man sideways and was lucky not to take both men off the track. Doherty cut back on the inside and was back up to second on the exit of the corner. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqxvbSIkJ5jVrBCDaFfXwNQEoHQC4AQC_dFBPmxBJflLwurnqflEK3760uHglg0n9w0zpFMdVnxLDB61QsvPTsyeJ-jEBOhHEl3b7Uo3JgLkaImzirCPYH1GVBPCY4zMFDro4pCM7b6hB8amqzH0uJ_bJmo43DkLk_kuvF-X1ua045gwb5q1bhNMAtBen/s1183/BTC_6351%20copy%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="732" data-original-width="1183" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqxvbSIkJ5jVrBCDaFfXwNQEoHQC4AQC_dFBPmxBJflLwurnqflEK3760uHglg0n9w0zpFMdVnxLDB61QsvPTsyeJ-jEBOhHEl3b7Uo3JgLkaImzirCPYH1GVBPCY4zMFDro4pCM7b6hB8amqzH0uJ_bJmo43DkLk_kuvF-X1ua045gwb5q1bhNMAtBen/w640-h396/BTC_6351%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhXtveEpsfqTXV8Pxtg8mnmP5VjVT2k9LC_8wRS46VX2hRVDlH-GaFc8JSw7JvtA53kvscxzsZGzkInC-buYVSWt8pJbsORJAfR7-SfGWJrhuA0YGDQqn3XENPP-9S7Vqns7fQHVJx_X0IX4tZK9jYYSBDv7FV7Igz53BE0m8moXzC-riLVp4OcROrM4o6/s1167/BTC_6390%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="741" data-original-width="1167" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhXtveEpsfqTXV8Pxtg8mnmP5VjVT2k9LC_8wRS46VX2hRVDlH-GaFc8JSw7JvtA53kvscxzsZGzkInC-buYVSWt8pJbsORJAfR7-SfGWJrhuA0YGDQqn3XENPP-9S7Vqns7fQHVJx_X0IX4tZK9jYYSBDv7FV7Igz53BE0m8moXzC-riLVp4OcROrM4o6/w640-h406/BTC_6390%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0KJrAQGhtWR3pWy8GGDxihVMwT4etx6ZH7Kf54Bfq7SpghG2WxJu4DrsX6pLqU_tF3zl0L22z_-4ayrBj2sBkn0YLrGaWerbs45rtF0IHPGrvmBXQXno6ZNNnUg29VErDipnW7HgaZOgVQQVQemqlw--hOLfzy25G9bI4buTqUuehzXqSADbdfyiG4MUZ/s1183/BTC_6655%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0KJrAQGhtWR3pWy8GGDxihVMwT4etx6ZH7Kf54Bfq7SpghG2WxJu4DrsX6pLqU_tF3zl0L22z_-4ayrBj2sBkn0YLrGaWerbs45rtF0IHPGrvmBXQXno6ZNNnUg29VErDipnW7HgaZOgVQQVQemqlw--hOLfzy25G9bI4buTqUuehzXqSADbdfyiG4MUZ/w640-h426/BTC_6655%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">08-July-2023: Andy Keogh, top, Kieran Hannon,centre, and Colin Lewis in action during the VW Spares B Championship race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Killdare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>By the end of the lap he was right on Flemming's tail and got a better drive out of the final corner to squeeze past him on the straight to take the lead. A close encounter but it paid off. This let McCallion close back up also and the front three were together now. It was already shaping up to be another Formula Vee cracker.</p><p>Then yet again at paddock corner McCallion tried his inside move from too far back and hit Flemming's rear wheel and spinning him into the gravel. It was deemed by the stewards afterwards that Flemming turned in on McCallion so no further action was taken. That said it looked like McCallion got away with that one and lived to take more points off his rival but it could prove decisive further down the championship line. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpJepzwUR_Qhv8NDxKEQFPEA1KhU0VcX_9wjH6gwoayw24Z-cV9f3mZxXRYPKUpOk5ecduHIBV6urnRwXpupA0zxkkCjXoFUc0mQqbGv4lDAP7g630JXeBw0q87lSDUgkZDeXOa41ZxgqbsmSuH_nlwdtE7xT0qznjz5nze1vVbKJxa3OJGaacaBCFOZnl/s1153/BTC_6664%20copy%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="755" data-original-width="1153" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpJepzwUR_Qhv8NDxKEQFPEA1KhU0VcX_9wjH6gwoayw24Z-cV9f3mZxXRYPKUpOk5ecduHIBV6urnRwXpupA0zxkkCjXoFUc0mQqbGv4lDAP7g630JXeBw0q87lSDUgkZDeXOa41ZxgqbsmSuH_nlwdtE7xT0qznjz5nze1vVbKJxa3OJGaacaBCFOZnl/w640-h420/BTC_6664%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">08-July-2023: Ronan Doherty, Sheane, leads Sean McCallion, Sheane, on his way to winning the LOH Motorsport Rookie Championship race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Killdare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>With Flemmings car beached in the gravel the safety car was brought out and the field bunched right up again. On the restart Doherty held the lead with McCallion behind with Jonathan Hollywood in third. He and Kieran Hannon were having a great scrap for third. In the following laps Doherty increased his lead and starting the last lap he had the main staight between himself and McCallion who was dropping back towards the two men behind. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ZP99yU4KZ38ryeZAXxu3zdtfUS954UMGuAa_BdMEYYd6MKE9KCSfu1tw8g6sCofU65wvyeEAdtFFmkzbawQWCKtUlk7RRzojtm1td83cRcXKGsl3gyLsV9h68-fB_jYxQUaTjvsMAGepp_57q23Pgm-sAxCZLYqNZi-6yS1RdBXzWdj20YBCv72LrJDl/s1183/BTC_6336%20copy%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="735" data-original-width="1183" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ZP99yU4KZ38ryeZAXxu3zdtfUS954UMGuAa_BdMEYYd6MKE9KCSfu1tw8g6sCofU65wvyeEAdtFFmkzbawQWCKtUlk7RRzojtm1td83cRcXKGsl3gyLsV9h68-fB_jYxQUaTjvsMAGepp_57q23Pgm-sAxCZLYqNZi-6yS1RdBXzWdj20YBCv72LrJDl/w640-h398/BTC_6336%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvYZurkVhqhVK6pX2VVrC-zjFoPIHntDlKX9KktVawCv8T6i3oGmkVgTA77u13jRugAQpCcAwepksy2-7hKEt2HmGOSWLiZ7Rd_j4JP02slJs7O9IDu0T8BU7MfozGeJuyKl6J0bS7379gWMEOqCcLuF2QJRauhW4YUdSEsknwTKyh0g7e_ZgxV8Myheny/s1097/BTC_6665%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="676" data-original-width="1097" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvYZurkVhqhVK6pX2VVrC-zjFoPIHntDlKX9KktVawCv8T6i3oGmkVgTA77u13jRugAQpCcAwepksy2-7hKEt2HmGOSWLiZ7Rd_j4JP02slJs7O9IDu0T8BU7MfozGeJuyKl6J0bS7379gWMEOqCcLuF2QJRauhW4YUdSEsknwTKyh0g7e_ZgxV8Myheny/w640-h394/BTC_6665%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">08-July-2023: Top. Jonathan Hollyword, Sheane, and bottom Sean McCallion, Sheane, duringing the VW Spares B Championship race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Killdare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Another good battle further down the field all race long was between Andy Keogh and Colin Lewis with Keogh getting the better of Lewis in the end. With time running out Hollywood could not gain anymore time on McCallion but third in the end was a great drive for the rugby referee. In the end nobody could match Doherty who cruised to yet another win.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvN656S-2OtIRTApNBOrw04Q-J7TpsdXOvsVX7O9jyb2w696hcEX9eU6NMUj2QxDnhvY1m_xoCIvWQQ6aC81_1qAj2MLilCePUxrjbJ4nSEgWSBzfu_pZYnbakVw_Et5nVaAERpJCupINpFFk9mpddCRseu6wNWRfBqN6NYihJvQiAOt6VJUMshoQoPisR/s1133/BTC_6662%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="689" data-original-width="1133" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvN656S-2OtIRTApNBOrw04Q-J7TpsdXOvsVX7O9jyb2w696hcEX9eU6NMUj2QxDnhvY1m_xoCIvWQQ6aC81_1qAj2MLilCePUxrjbJ4nSEgWSBzfu_pZYnbakVw_Et5nVaAERpJCupINpFFk9mpddCRseu6wNWRfBqN6NYihJvQiAOt6VJUMshoQoPisR/w640-h390/BTC_6662%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">08-July-2023: Ronan Doherty, Sheane, on his way to winning the LOH Motorsport Rookie Championship race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Killdare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Speaking afterwards he young man was happy with his days work, "I didn;t get a great start and both Rob and Sean got by me but then after the safety car I got by on the main straight just missing getting hit in the head by a pit board! I just got my head down and put in a few consistent lap times and built a lead to hold on to until the end."</p>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-23722747298163109142023-07-08T23:55:00.011+01:002023-07-09T14:50:23.444+01:00Dan Polley Takes First Win of 2023 - Selco.ie Formula Vee Championship Round 7<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb1EXQkU7fevapJym0cxjFBIjB8r6tMFTaG5NbOnIDEqq6uKScFcFLMAFWrviT44SaxknnH85Gqf45DKEMOjRE0Ct1qkC_ILojskO-vGqfdHbhZHfe2mFe3Dt_XR0fya6MCS7Taroz3vR6qc292q1vtwRo_2nvybKiDNWbZeHqJSCjSntMftrTprK3KJPl/s1183/BTC_6437%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb1EXQkU7fevapJym0cxjFBIjB8r6tMFTaG5NbOnIDEqq6uKScFcFLMAFWrviT44SaxknnH85Gqf45DKEMOjRE0Ct1qkC_ILojskO-vGqfdHbhZHfe2mFe3Dt_XR0fya6MCS7Taroz3vR6qc292q1vtwRo_2nvybKiDNWbZeHqJSCjSntMftrTprK3KJPl/w640-h426/BTC_6437%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Dan Polley with his Sheane after winning the Selco.ie Formula Vee race. Mondello Park, Donore, Co.Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg</span></span></span></span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">For round seven of the Selco.ie Formula Vee
Championship drivers returned to Mondello Park in county Kildare. This time out
they would be racing on the international circuit which gives them a longer lap
with more opportunities to overtake over the national layout used in previous rounds.</span></span></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">The weather forecast in the week leading up to the
event didn’t look too good but for qualifying the showers that looked like coming down stayed away and the temperature rose producing ideal
conditions. It also marked the return of Jack Byrne since his big accident in
Bishopscourt earlier this year. Borrowing his father Ger's car, it was a test to
get up to speed again while waiting on his new car to be built.</span></span></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">As per the course of qualifying in Formula Vee it was
close between several drivers and a blanket could be thrown over the first four
with them all being under the same second. Surprisingly current champion and
Mondello specialist Anthony Cross could only manage sixth. Once again however,
it was Dubliner Dan Polley who grabbed pole. His second in a row after
Kirkistown two weeks previous. Series and racing newcomer Ronan Doherty once
again showed great pace in qualifying in second place outgunning round six
winner Lee Newsome in third.</span></span></span></span></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGSC60xE-RaGlrINkBXXU3aqOmDEspg-kRU62DXWReyN-k5ujytTXA_uaAzGouZt-ju7Zf_uXPtuTO15oIk07s6G85VmkxwsLRAaHIL3IHtMvC1bIQWjAzkW7aXYbKplEocsjpQQ77egyw3Wr6a8qt9I4bXPN6dPuSckOu7JMl8OeHMto3IZEy5hf_4czP/s1183/BTC_6326%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGSC60xE-RaGlrINkBXXU3aqOmDEspg-kRU62DXWReyN-k5ujytTXA_uaAzGouZt-ju7Zf_uXPtuTO15oIk07s6G85VmkxwsLRAaHIL3IHtMvC1bIQWjAzkW7aXYbKplEocsjpQQ77egyw3Wr6a8qt9I4bXPN6dPuSckOu7JMl8OeHMto3IZEy5hf_4czP/w640-h426/BTC_6326%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Dan Polley, Sheane, leads the field though turn 3 on his way to winning the Selco.ie Formula Vee race. Mondello Park, Donore, Co.Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg</span></span></span></span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">As the lights went out it Polley got the best start and
lead the field into turn one. Doherty though had a disaster off the line, the
car bogging down and dropped several places in the process and any chance of a
win or podium was already out the window. Lee Newsome made the most of the
opportunity and slotted into second place with Colm Blackburn in third. The opening
lap is always fraught with everyone jostling for position and but current
champion, </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Anthony Cross already made a
place and was up to fifth. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"></span></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Polley lead the long train of cars out to the
international loop for the first time and looked comfortable in the LOH
Motorsport run car. Just like qualifying though there was nothing in it and an
on form Newsome was right behind ready to pounce. As they rounded the final turn
the safety car was brought out and it would bunch the field right up. On the
restart Polley held his lead superbly defending his line into turn one from Newsome
and Blackburn. The front three opening a gap to Gavin Buckley in fourth as they
made their way out the county in what was shaping up to be another Formula Vee thriller,
but by the time they were halfway round the lap it was a six car train again.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj63dqSlpIOKCqlrB8HBf8htGM3wEILBYeDm411X25GG3aPuNMzonvrdSV6voMCThz8eHOZWxAbHYwFbFuMmP037uMhu-x5otdVCwZ-7oGIv7abd7dGSnWTKCW6R0GXdjTNzf9iwFtcGQB9fLCZ2j9zuKdkO496FKkuFWAgiP8LzusWR4lHnB1iFop99kN/s1183/BTC_6380%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj63dqSlpIOKCqlrB8HBf8htGM3wEILBYeDm411X25GG3aPuNMzonvrdSV6voMCThz8eHOZWxAbHYwFbFuMmP037uMhu-x5otdVCwZ-7oGIv7abd7dGSnWTKCW6R0GXdjTNzf9iwFtcGQB9fLCZ2j9zuKdkO496FKkuFWAgiP8LzusWR4lHnB1iFop99kN/w640-h426/BTC_6380%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dan Polley, Sheane, leads Lee Newsome, Sheane. through turn 3 on his way to winning the Selco.ie Formula Vee race. Mondello Park, Donore, Co.Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><br /></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Doherty was closing in on Cross and tried to get by on the inside of the long left hander on the international loop. In doing so he hit the back Cross's car spinning him off track and dropping him right down the field. Cross's consistent run of
form has deserted him this year and it has not been his fault. It
shows how competitive the class is this year, where any kind of mistake like this can cost
you valuable points in the championship that is so close at this stage of the season.
</span></span></span></span></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">A couple of laps later the front five had stretched out
a bit with Doherty unable to close up to the leaders. Gavin Buckley was now up
to third though and set out to catch the front two. Just as he looked like he
was pulling away Polley made a slight error exiting turn one and Newsome closed
back in again. He was hampered too though as he had Buckley closing in and as
ever in Mondello it’s a battle to try for the lead whist also defending at the
same time.</span></span></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">He wasn’t giving up though and he closed right in
through Birrane’s Bends and got alongside on the run to the penultimate corner.
It looked like his move was going to work but Polley held firm and held his
lead thought the fast left hander. It would be Newsome's last attempt. Polley
took control on the final laps and brought it home to win ahead of Newsome and
Buckley.</span></span></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Doherty work his way into fourth and looked fast in
the final laps. It’s a shame his start ruined his race as it would have been interesting
to see him mix it with the front three.</span></span></span></span></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"></span></span></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk-rkX2CEtWUsw_Zr3_oev_Da3lSRBbFJ9EdQlYVB5NXpYdPc1qzsLCq6vDXWlGU3MkPxYEknym7qm9HZagd-Z3Wu5q0mDWDt68to9N3fMV5VvyZ6QVfArzEhwp6w-JRer1V4dEvb6qKPx8RT7REbSgTI9nc6Ul2IxN4iltJ2zqhTBhwX5zINxjPMp_bHw/s1183/BTC_6409%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="1183" height="381" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk-rkX2CEtWUsw_Zr3_oev_Da3lSRBbFJ9EdQlYVB5NXpYdPc1qzsLCq6vDXWlGU3MkPxYEknym7qm9HZagd-Z3Wu5q0mDWDt68to9N3fMV5VvyZ6QVfArzEhwp6w-JRer1V4dEvb6qKPx8RT7REbSgTI9nc6Ul2IxN4iltJ2zqhTBhwX5zINxjPMp_bHw/w640-h381/BTC_6409%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Dan Polley, Sheane, leads Lee Newsome, Sheane, and Gavin Buckley, Sheane, on his way to winning the Selco.ie Formula Vee race. Mondello Park, Donore, Co.Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg</span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><br /><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Another different winner this year the fourth so far
and speaking afterwards a happy but relieved winner gave his view on the race. “
I'm glad that’s over, It was tough out there today. I had a great battle with
Lee. I knew I had the pace from testing and qualifying but I still knew I had
to get the head down. I was comfortable, turn one was a bit tight but we got
through and began to open a gap until I made a slight mistake and let Lee close
in again. Im looking forward to Anglesea in Wales for the next round.”</span></span></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p><b><u><span style="color: #fcff01;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Results:</span></span></span></u></b></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Selco.ie Formula Vee National Championship</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p><b><span style="color: #fcff01;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">1st Dan Polley</span></span></span></span></span></b></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p><b><span style="color: #fcff01;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">2nd Lee Newsome</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p><b><span style="color: #fcff01;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">3rd Gavin Buckley</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-5139901977058314602023-06-27T20:24:00.004+01:002023-06-27T20:24:28.033+01:00Flemming takes Maiden VW Spares Win At Kirkistown<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLvv6oRJCmCfUfCTLBQCRrLRv26KDwMRgE6Eoyc3JL7j9pTv-xv90eJMloEkJxM43Uk0QlNmLeD9cWzymyHh1d1nUNKmh0aR5a8kMe1c1XUk13zND5gBK8DkBNprizJ7Ey6XAOSqn2Ud3ahlcXUWyLjoMd7-djZsiT16Fj-aJNE6mBhEencuNXKYzu6u0m/s1183/c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLvv6oRJCmCfUfCTLBQCRrLRv26KDwMRgE6Eoyc3JL7j9pTv-xv90eJMloEkJxM43Uk0QlNmLeD9cWzymyHh1d1nUNKmh0aR5a8kMe1c1XUk13zND5gBK8DkBNprizJ7Ey6XAOSqn2Ud3ahlcXUWyLjoMd7-djZsiT16Fj-aJNE6mBhEencuNXKYzu6u0m/w640-h426/c.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">24-06-2023: Robert Flemming, Sheane, with his trophy after winning the VW Spares Formula Vee race at Kirkistown. Kirkistown, Kirkcubbin, Co.Down. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table><p> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Curragh man Robert Flemming took his maiden win in the
VW Spares Formula Vee championship race at Kirkistown Racing Circuit in county
Down on Saturday. Qualifying took place on Friday in damp conditions but it
suited the Kildare man as he took pole position from championship rival Sean
McCallion. This has been the case this year as both men head the front row each
time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As the lights went out Flemming who immediately had
gearbox problems off the line. Sean McCallion jumped the start and received a
time penalty even though by turn two he was in the lead. McCallion stretched
his lead quiet quickly although he was unaware of his time penalty.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtHTcLKtZB42xGuKqZKngeHnk5fQhs2ndZo-ao7aguOCoxjwHwIjsig-uVIuAqIti0GeQ8v95tuWqOfWi7biSliKbbJspDvPKIgEVBboWP2PBA789s9fg5PSytfndvcmbo9pe1WFCcJ302fN4GRSAYRk2VhkY-oNsOxS0RNZvOF7KYaNleEakt0Cvg5EyR/s1183/BTC_5972%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="726" data-original-width="1183" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtHTcLKtZB42xGuKqZKngeHnk5fQhs2ndZo-ao7aguOCoxjwHwIjsig-uVIuAqIti0GeQ8v95tuWqOfWi7biSliKbbJspDvPKIgEVBboWP2PBA789s9fg5PSytfndvcmbo9pe1WFCcJ302fN4GRSAYRk2VhkY-oNsOxS0RNZvOF7KYaNleEakt0Cvg5EyR/w640-h392/BTC_5972%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">24-06-2023: Colm O'Loughlen, Leastone, leads Robert Flemming, Sheane, and Sean Hynes, Sheane, during the VW Spares Formula Vee race at KIrkistown. Kirkistown, Kirkcubbin, Co.Down. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Fellow Kildare driver Colm O’Loughlen in his Leastone also
made a good start and began to close in on the front two. However, after the
initial laps were completed and the race began to settle down amazingly the
front three all began to have mechanical problems. Flemming’s gearbox problems
didn’t improve and began to drop back from McCallion and to O’Loughlen. Just as
it looked like O’Loughlen could move up a place his car developed a handling
problem. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Things went from bad to worse for McCallion, he overshot
at the hairpin due to a sticking throttle and a couple of laps later he had to
enter the pits as an anti-roll bar broke. He got back out, but his chance of
victory was gone.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGgfImwZqnQpdRuJnbNltPCXqcx9q6jM_lye-A5Aes4ASGgq_dvwMpvtegsKq0eVwiMBsNrj3sziFir3WWte1beFb_wvVT40_aLfdsZLCEvETKwiV_7zMtsYwCanrg4VEW_XHdSX5Dgp1-qYw25KoN0ZTeUEFnLcYWSLIXmRV9LLo27aFEEodHMbnj7d20/s1183/d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGgfImwZqnQpdRuJnbNltPCXqcx9q6jM_lye-A5Aes4ASGgq_dvwMpvtegsKq0eVwiMBsNrj3sziFir3WWte1beFb_wvVT40_aLfdsZLCEvETKwiV_7zMtsYwCanrg4VEW_XHdSX5Dgp1-qYw25KoN0ZTeUEFnLcYWSLIXmRV9LLo27aFEEodHMbnj7d20/w640-h426/d.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">24-06-2023: Sean McCallion, Sheane, during the VW Spares Formula Vee race at KIrkistown. Kirkistown, Kirkcubbin, Co.Down. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Up front Flemming was managing his gearbox problem
well and now moved into the lead. Another Formula Vee newcomer for this round
Sean Hynes was putting in a good showing running in third, joining the battle
with Flemming, and O’Loughlen. By tripping each other up they let Felmming
break the all-important tow round the fast high-speed circuit.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs9J5ULswvEYXLAxNh7RVeF4ikbKfXEdZ1s1R08J5KNksy4vCJoGICPJXWGxNCaxC0dbhsqFoj_lylXQAdSRJdUQwRBSD3_OvKtyJKuCdAdXbZSf-YFa7q8EUHF2sqoIfKG2lrxyXGwmed4DBGbp2m47vMDRHbZKx4iXUkx3qmpl2it-gUdtnln6rdfD9C/s1183/a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="1183" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs9J5ULswvEYXLAxNh7RVeF4ikbKfXEdZ1s1R08J5KNksy4vCJoGICPJXWGxNCaxC0dbhsqFoj_lylXQAdSRJdUQwRBSD3_OvKtyJKuCdAdXbZSf-YFa7q8EUHF2sqoIfKG2lrxyXGwmed4DBGbp2m47vMDRHbZKx4iXUkx3qmpl2it-gUdtnln6rdfD9C/w640-h386/a.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">24-06-2023: Robert Flemming, Sheane, leads Colm O'Loughlen, Leastone, on his way to winning the VW Spares Formula Vee race at KIrkistown. Kirkistown, Kirkcubbin, Co.Down. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Then with two laps to go the handling problem
O’Loughlen had got worse forcing him to retire. It turned out to be a part
connecting the front right suspension to the damper had broken and became too
dangerous to continue. Another chance for a maiden win gone. All this let Flemming
to cruise home and take his maiden win. It was well deserved as he too had
mechanical problems several times this year robbing him of victories.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir2-hsKWFegPfeidyn5XAgSmD65Gwx0BOaEKy-Mvodkki3BeJ9VtkFCLBqIykSVzgdwiD3yPhk33iAJBEsx4-Jr-2od3Ydij4e5m_ROBtnP-uKNCeH88_fuk6BdVh9PhBQeZB_L1cqCiWF5-qqWXfdSJgDSlJYRgp2jsc290C0EIwnuZEDoQqLGTLBvh5K/s1183/b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="730" data-original-width="1183" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir2-hsKWFegPfeidyn5XAgSmD65Gwx0BOaEKy-Mvodkki3BeJ9VtkFCLBqIykSVzgdwiD3yPhk33iAJBEsx4-Jr-2od3Ydij4e5m_ROBtnP-uKNCeH88_fuk6BdVh9PhBQeZB_L1cqCiWF5-qqWXfdSJgDSlJYRgp2jsc290C0EIwnuZEDoQqLGTLBvh5K/w640-h394/b.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">24-06-2023: Robert Flemming, Sheane, on his way to winning the VW Spares Formula Vee race at KIrkistown. Kirkistown, Kirkcubbin, Co.Down. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Speaking after the race the winner was happy with the
win but knew he had a bit of luck on his side. “I’m delighted to get the win. I
had a gearbox problems from pretty much from the word go. I couldn’t get third
gear which hampered me out of the hairpin and chicane. I had a good battle with
Colm O’Loughlen until he went out but at least we got the win in the end and
had a good days racing.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">VW Spares ‘B’ Championship<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">1<sup>st</sup> Robert Flemming<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">2<sup>nd</sup> Sean Hynes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">3<sup>rd</sup> Colin Lewis<o:p></o:p></span></p>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-41871285394296873262023-06-27T18:14:00.003+01:002023-06-27T20:29:31.990+01:00Doherty Dominates At Kirkistown - LOH Motorsport Rookie Championship<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeh6fIOKuimhCTn-PmvmEsuGF_RhP56RHpe9yYUpyG1Iv9WWcNt7VSGPQQf9bue9q0O2btsx4_Tq-veGkSc-17usrNHXuk50sBhfS2ExBgyE1Sz8kAfLgiw257jzuxoADJ6LQLbU0uFIlAI_NP3-c1EJNqDrbNsSyaW2qNyWzVhepmxuW9D_BA-jdez_zs/s1183/b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="753" data-original-width="1183" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeh6fIOKuimhCTn-PmvmEsuGF_RhP56RHpe9yYUpyG1Iv9WWcNt7VSGPQQf9bue9q0O2btsx4_Tq-veGkSc-17usrNHXuk50sBhfS2ExBgyE1Sz8kAfLgiw257jzuxoADJ6LQLbU0uFIlAI_NP3-c1EJNqDrbNsSyaW2qNyWzVhepmxuW9D_BA-jdez_zs/w640-h408/b.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">24-June-2023: Ronan Doherty, Sheane, on his way to winning the LOH Motorsport Formula Vee Rookie Championship race. Kirkistown, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table></p><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Dunloy’s Ronan Doherty once again dominated the LOH
Motorsport Formula Vee rookie championship race at Kirkistown Racing Circuit in
county Down on Saturday. Qualifying took place on Friday and as his current
form suggested ahead of it pole position was secured not only for his class but
also for the combined VW Spares ‘B’ race which ran together. Already this has
been the case this year and all credit to the youngster who in his first ever
season of motor racing has shown many seasoned campaigners the way home.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As the lights went out Doherty got the better start
over fellow front row man Robert Flemming who immediately had gearbox problems
off the line. Sean McCallion on row two jumped the start and received a time
penalty even though by turn two he was in the lead. It wasn’t plain sailing for
Doherty as his car developed a misfire on the early part of the first lap. This
let McCallion stretch his lead quiet quickly although he was unaware of his
time penalty.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghmVjk80ZKuvDI4cN7GWAK42Rje-DhdHP3ZONgj2kZZEI7_JoKZNvjltN4-3ILOXcabc32KAzKhDCPyXHsDwQhDwMIt38r7H2PD6BA0s-d2HtN4qnZY94J7Wp-cX1Cz7ArSRdLqGBkonlEFRMkkq1828c_CEMx7moDnpEfCwrhVCS2qpzaHHkRqOsH_AoH/s4928/BTC_5933%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2953" data-original-width="4928" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghmVjk80ZKuvDI4cN7GWAK42Rje-DhdHP3ZONgj2kZZEI7_JoKZNvjltN4-3ILOXcabc32KAzKhDCPyXHsDwQhDwMIt38r7H2PD6BA0s-d2HtN4qnZY94J7Wp-cX1Cz7ArSRdLqGBkonlEFRMkkq1828c_CEMx7moDnpEfCwrhVCS2qpzaHHkRqOsH_AoH/w640-h384/BTC_5933%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">24-June-2023: Ronan Doherty, Sheane, leads Kieran Hannan, Leastone, and Colm O'Loughlen, Leastone, on his way to winning the LOH Motorsport Formula Vee Rookie Championship race. Kirkistown, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">In fact it was Kieran Hannan in his Leastone who was
the actual leader of the race keeping Doherty at bay for the opening number of
laps. However, the misfire problem he was clearly having was becoming intermittent
and when it cleared, he could pick up his pace. Things went from bad to worse
for McCallion, he over shot at the hairpin due to a sticking throttle and a
couple of laps later he had to enter the pits as an anti-roll bar broke. He got
back out but his chance of victory was gone.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Up front Doherty now moved into the lead but still
being hampered with his misfire but his cause was helped by the fact Robert
Flemming began a charge up the field and in doing so battle with Hannan which
let Doherty off the hook. Another Formula Vee newcomer for this round Sean
Hynes was putting in a good showing running in third, joining the battle with
Flemming, Hannan and Colin Lewis. By tripping each other up they let Doherty
break the all important tow round the fast high speed circuit. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirII_rzZmVISrPHTU6cdUVSGBqH5Gb4EN9mK-Wee_B3b9HLx8zq_WSDcmxTP8mp1Z83VUUnuScOngun01U3Q6QNv57jlbgyNLz0sBCIVFfSFQ78YnepdF-gljnupU_dgrVHYM4ABUGXux7q5IV-Ek2wBGLiltC5cyyy4lHQROi2qcVnStiM2l0CbEuCZJN/s1083/a.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="637" data-original-width="1083" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirII_rzZmVISrPHTU6cdUVSGBqH5Gb4EN9mK-Wee_B3b9HLx8zq_WSDcmxTP8mp1Z83VUUnuScOngun01U3Q6QNv57jlbgyNLz0sBCIVFfSFQ78YnepdF-gljnupU_dgrVHYM4ABUGXux7q5IV-Ek2wBGLiltC5cyyy4lHQROi2qcVnStiM2l0CbEuCZJN/w640-h376/a.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">24-June-2023: Ronan Doherty, Sheane, celebrates after winning the LOH Motorsport Formula Vee Rookie Championship race. Kirkistown, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 14pt;">By the final lap the positions were locked in for the
top 4 and Doherty ended up cruising home to take the win from Flemming and
Hynes. Simon Rudd and Niall O’Mara round out the podium spots for the LOH
Motorsport rookie class but also mixing with the ‘B’ championship runners
showing their improvement as the year has gone on.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ogEtQaz6UJ_VP8_3qBlpgMaT24VQYpllUw9epuUbaM44UmCWeTuQ42WB2R-SLFVBKOVgEplTi3YYKbTt9coz4QuTyuN3I99otADnI6dvTpSM2fPuoVFR10jY_BBY1oqqHSC4qaFsjwV7TdQ5CDYhS9upKE6w8k6XNc-1aHJ39x_IRoqGt3_PHxdWoUDX/s1152/e.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1152" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ogEtQaz6UJ_VP8_3qBlpgMaT24VQYpllUw9epuUbaM44UmCWeTuQ42WB2R-SLFVBKOVgEplTi3YYKbTt9coz4QuTyuN3I99otADnI6dvTpSM2fPuoVFR10jY_BBY1oqqHSC4qaFsjwV7TdQ5CDYhS9upKE6w8k6XNc-1aHJ39x_IRoqGt3_PHxdWoUDX/w640-h438/e.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">24-June-2023: Ronan Doherty with his trophy after winning the LOH Motorsport Formula Vee Rookie Championship race. Kirkistown, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Speaking after the race the winner was happy with the
win but knew he had a bit of luck on his side. “I’m delighted to get the win
but I dunno really how I did it to be honest” he said laughing. “I had a
misfire from pretty much from the word go. It did clear for a couple of laps
but came back again. I think the boys battling with each other behind helped me
a lot to get away. I couldn’t do the pace I normally do round here but at least
we still got the win in the end.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #fcff01; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Results:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #fcff01; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">LOH Motorsport Rookie Championship<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #fcff01; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">1<sup>st</sup> Ronan Doherty<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #fcff01; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">2<sup>nd</sup> Simon Rudd<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #fcff01; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">3<sup>rd</sup> Niall O’Mara<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #fcff01; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #fcff01; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">VW Spares ‘B’ Championship<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #fcff01; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">1<sup>st</sup> Robert Flemming<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #fcff01; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">2<sup>nd</sup> Sean Hynes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #fcff01;">3<sup>rd</sup> Colin Lewis</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-60615239231745722972023-06-26T20:28:00.005+01:002023-06-26T20:32:49.716+01:00Newsome Wins in Kirkistown To Join Championship Title Race<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_CYqgGGBJcxMOxx10qm0rFLbz0LEFRuEGjBC45mHL7S0E37khZQfvxtDwNLOo56yjtSSjzHtVRP5_82oBdPEwAA5HsHCnT7ZiAVzsc_w6Df3h28d-68jJcgG5laIDxgA7zq1V5TXGuEwPaiM8OdNcDBAUOyZhRGFwT_uIN4KSAN3AehXs5psuKBsf2Gv/s1140/1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="770" data-original-width="1140" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_CYqgGGBJcxMOxx10qm0rFLbz0LEFRuEGjBC45mHL7S0E37khZQfvxtDwNLOo56yjtSSjzHtVRP5_82oBdPEwAA5HsHCnT7ZiAVzsc_w6Df3h28d-68jJcgG5laIDxgA7zq1V5TXGuEwPaiM8OdNcDBAUOyZhRGFwT_uIN4KSAN3AehXs5psuKBsf2Gv/w640-h432/1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lee Newsome with his trophy after winning round 6 of the Selco.ie Formula Vee Championsip. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Ashford man Lee Newsome took an
impressive win at round six of the Selco.ie Formula Vee championship at Kirkistown
on Saturday. It was July last year in Mondello Park when he last stood on the
top step of the podium but has always been in the top ten in each race he has
finished since. He always has had the pace but also cruel mechanical luck with
it resulting in fewer wins that he has to him name.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">As always in Formula Vee the
pace was hot and close with the first six drivers covered under the same second.
An entry of 20 cars took to the track for qualifying, but it was Dan Polley in
the LOH Motorsport car who topped the timesheet and took pole position from
current champion Anthony Cross who only qualified 0.001 of a second of new
rookie hotshot Ronan Doherty with Lee Newsome rounding out the second row.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ5YZ79bdZYgDwk4bwohOzBwjwRY2a7e5w4BF6-tLUBhS6MFPI7RM7Yj5GTH2f7lfepOa63oZ4Tzu9WpKVlLbxblFpfJw3S_Fo9FMsDpoX2f8hfUTVHrG4Pqvp2M6CT_0AiRoTsQ-WDRkj3QdXIIcWyUvu2PgnVpS6SECT_U2hv5UmzxiXOsGlfSClLXxV/s1142/3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="760" data-original-width="1142" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ5YZ79bdZYgDwk4bwohOzBwjwRY2a7e5w4BF6-tLUBhS6MFPI7RM7Yj5GTH2f7lfepOa63oZ4Tzu9WpKVlLbxblFpfJw3S_Fo9FMsDpoX2f8hfUTVHrG4Pqvp2M6CT_0AiRoTsQ-WDRkj3QdXIIcWyUvu2PgnVpS6SECT_U2hv5UmzxiXOsGlfSClLXxV/w640-h426/3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lee Newsome, Sheane, leads Anthony, Cross, Sheane, and Colm Blackburn, Leastone, on his way to winning round 6 of the Selco.ie Formula Vee Championsip. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">The weather improved from
qualifying the previous day. From wet to damp to scorching sunshine the drivers
and teams had a busy time setting up their cars as conditions changed but at
least it would stay the same for race day. As always, the fast northern circuit
which lays along the Ards Peninsula produced another classic race with a six-car
train battling out for the win. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">As the lights went out Newsome
reacted the quickest and got a brilliant start passing the front row drivers going
into turn 1 to take the lead. With two long straights it is very hard for the
leader to make a break unless someone behind makes a mistake. Therefore, the
only option for the leader is to defend their lines without loosing time. Not
an easy feat and even hard to do from the very start. That was what Newsome
faced, though but he was up for the challenge. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">The long straights allow those
following to benefit from the slipstream from those ahead. This also provides
great entertainment for the spectators as there are always several passing
moves per lap with trains of cars all vying for position. Newsome held firm and
no matter how hard Cross tried he couldn’t get by. Doherty was up to third but
the man on the move was Colm Blackburn who was trying every line possible, inside and outside and it was working as by lap three he was up to second. Pole
sitter Dan Polley moved back to third then to fourth and then to sixth where he
would finish. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgocvihepctCcsbVzyq47s4SepyK2mJcJDQNCInQ19lXzSGP4ll9KpS67oGUNJ5_kZGA0IJ3-_AY-9YlIXpxmoJYCIZHCE59l_GZFN2BderQrth69MLwTM_6pTrgyY9OOhB-s3B-EkgxQGjcQqwVWk86cYxOptJEornnL8hjx57TJPgd_b2Jf3vw7SE9iyp/s1183/4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="760" data-original-width="1183" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgocvihepctCcsbVzyq47s4SepyK2mJcJDQNCInQ19lXzSGP4ll9KpS67oGUNJ5_kZGA0IJ3-_AY-9YlIXpxmoJYCIZHCE59l_GZFN2BderQrth69MLwTM_6pTrgyY9OOhB-s3B-EkgxQGjcQqwVWk86cYxOptJEornnL8hjx57TJPgd_b2Jf3vw7SE9iyp/w640-h412/4.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lee Newsome, Sheane, leads Anthony, Cross, Sheane, and Colm Blackburn, Leastone, on his way to winning round 6 of the Selco.ie Formula Vee Championsip. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">It was still anyone’s for the
win at the halfway mark but Newsome kept his lines and kept backing those up
behind him so they would trip over each other. However a dive down the inside
at turn two saw Blackburn into the lead but a missed gear on the exit of the
chicane saw Newsome through along with Doherty who fought it out from the
hairpin to two turn where Newsome held the lead once more.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">What a show the top six were
putting on. Gavin Buckley was also on the move slotting into third briefly but
once again got swallowed up by Doherty, Cross and Blackburn. Doherty was
quickest out of the chicane but having to pull out of the slipstream early was
hindering his progress as he didn’t have enough pace to get ahead by the
hairpin. The spectators weren’t complaining however as it led to cars three
abreast on the exit and down the main straight millimetres apart with each thrusting
in one another not to overstep the mark. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqwNDkcN54Xb-bh2zYUKvDpsei6Go1PbchuJtdMsmALvYgzK9-yy0OZZb5BB80kooSaIx-1upElBua7831ieJiLt1bbn4NXuXCvE7EO9-BLtt10RUo2XE4JxSukYh2JubBFYWy_E8CkfGoQiSOkZ5FYwuhT_klV9_BbUVZ0rmdCRPJHTbTl3CDyD7YueRz/s1015/2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="621" data-original-width="1015" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqwNDkcN54Xb-bh2zYUKvDpsei6Go1PbchuJtdMsmALvYgzK9-yy0OZZb5BB80kooSaIx-1upElBua7831ieJiLt1bbn4NXuXCvE7EO9-BLtt10RUo2XE4JxSukYh2JubBFYWy_E8CkfGoQiSOkZ5FYwuhT_klV9_BbUVZ0rmdCRPJHTbTl3CDyD7YueRz/w640-h392/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lee Newsome, Sheane, leads Ronan Doherty, Sheane, and Colm Blackburn, Leastone, on his way to winning round 6 of the Selco.ie Formula Vee Championsip. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">As the race made its way into
the final laps Blackburn again made his outside move work moving back into
third. Doherty again got into the lead a lap later on the run down to turn one,
but Newsome got it back a corner later. Doherty wouldn’t lead again but the
rookie proved his worth once again against seasoned Formula Vee drivers. He lost another
spot to Blackburn and then to Buckley and had to watch for Cross behind. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Buckley moved into second at the
hairpin and with two laps to go it was between him and Newsome. Newsome had
opened a slight gap starting the last lap which looked like it would prove
vital at the end but Buckley close in. Both men going wheel to wheel down the
back straight towards the hairpin. Newsome held it but Buckley cut back on the
inside and it was a drag race to the line. Both men deserved it, but it was
Newsome who got to the chequered flag first but only by 0.079 of a second! It was
the same for the final position on the podium with Colm Blackburn taking third.
</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9s-yNiySdwYfs1oTXwb6D1YbO5VylR4o4VxaFCwh3sc40vkrG9S9i5ZEKX7ra3RR5PzQXbgjS3jgOWKGJihj1GhtKxDbf8VUVUUuwN9xFXt7fLw2UsixkhgvQqy0OAtnLZhor0B6eZ3kij8VU7ouIwSCblp8nMYlhCfEGG2DCcm9fl_jjL03syBYxJDoj/s4273/BTC_6263%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2376" data-original-width="4273" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9s-yNiySdwYfs1oTXwb6D1YbO5VylR4o4VxaFCwh3sc40vkrG9S9i5ZEKX7ra3RR5PzQXbgjS3jgOWKGJihj1GhtKxDbf8VUVUUuwN9xFXt7fLw2UsixkhgvQqy0OAtnLZhor0B6eZ3kij8VU7ouIwSCblp8nMYlhCfEGG2DCcm9fl_jjL03syBYxJDoj/w640-h356/BTC_6263%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lee Newsome, Sheane, leads Gavin Buckley, Sheane, on his way to winning round 6 of the Selco.ie Formula Vee Championsip. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Yet again it was worth the long
trip up north as the racing gets better every time, they visit the coastal
circuit. Speaking after the race the winner was clearly pleased with his days
work. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ-oucEpXBC--u6X4_dYZTzCX4y4HbVX8PIvcI0E-Ba6iFRsmvxaDz0EmgMR-G9szxVg80WKhEHys1CK-bp3NnAo05k4XvKIHJK7ehL3qbptq746uRQBAJ-eoRbFzNxBh600lNTe-BVb1a7Iq-XgFTcy6udrii4fKaZ2JUjBqCJNmri-zF0eFtL-BDodhp/s3896/BTC_6277%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2221" data-original-width="3896" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ-oucEpXBC--u6X4_dYZTzCX4y4HbVX8PIvcI0E-Ba6iFRsmvxaDz0EmgMR-G9szxVg80WKhEHys1CK-bp3NnAo05k4XvKIHJK7ehL3qbptq746uRQBAJ-eoRbFzNxBh600lNTe-BVb1a7Iq-XgFTcy6udrii4fKaZ2JUjBqCJNmri-zF0eFtL-BDodhp/w640-h364/BTC_6277%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lee Newsome, celebrates after winning round 6 of the Selco.ie Formula Vee Championsip. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">“It was a typical vee race full
on slipstream no holds bar race. I got a weapon of a start from fourth to lead
into turn one. I had different drivers behind me in my mirrors each lap. I got
passed a few times but managed to get back by again and then try and hold my
line and back those behind me up as much as I could. It the most competitive year
in Formula Vee in a long time and I think 5 or 6 of us are in with a shout for
the championship. I’m delighted to get the win today. It was a shame my brother
Sean couldn’t get his car fixed in time but we will be back out in Mondello in
two weeks to get another win”.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #fcff01; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><u>Results:</u><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #fcff01; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">1<sup>st</sup> Lee Newsome<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #fcff01; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">2<sup>nd</sup> Gavin Buckley<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="color: #fcff01;">3<sup>rd</sup> Colm Blackburn</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-44828933606137858032023-06-04T22:25:00.003+01:002023-06-04T22:31:50.201+01:00The People's Champion wins the 2023 Irish Rallycross Grand Prix<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiEvzEA9FTDYFvAGxumusBB5W_RyoAchKlpND24CV5iesxMkewFLN2VeZST-YbzdI3skZaUC1jHWT4F0BR8hf39XcNPZWk4nBQXe7ts1ISVTxBVFLRO5xdzarDbzkS9rD44nX4zVmsAYv_eErPvhb8S5CyV0WFZBhyLSYgFfPPE8Z6zAJ9RB7DC3UFqQ/s1183/BTC_3908%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiEvzEA9FTDYFvAGxumusBB5W_RyoAchKlpND24CV5iesxMkewFLN2VeZST-YbzdI3skZaUC1jHWT4F0BR8hf39XcNPZWk4nBQXe7ts1ISVTxBVFLRO5xdzarDbzkS9rD44nX4zVmsAYv_eErPvhb8S5CyV0WFZBhyLSYgFfPPE8Z6zAJ9RB7DC3UFqQ/w640-h426/BTC_3908%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">04-June-2923: Tommy Graham, Ford Fiesta, on his way to winning the Irish Rallycross Grand Prix. Irish Rallycross Grand Prix 5 Nations Trophy, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Tommy Graham rolled back the years at Mondello Park on
Sunday to take the 2023 Irish Rallycross Grand Prix. The Prosperous man who is
in his fourth decade of motorsport competition showed the younger men a clean
pair of heels in Sunday’s supercar final. While getting caught up in an
incident earlier on in the day the Dominic McNeill ran Ford Fiesta in which he
only purchased a couple of weeks ago, was repaired with the help of long
serving mechanic and friend Jack Keane. This weekend was also a counting round
of the British Rallycross Championship. On top of dealing with the leading Irish
drivers Graham was up against the top drivers from UK. <o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKxkZE8pEFjh-CUDph6kF0-Zg2VuRDuGhQb1_tZm9ihChbJiCzss9QvH9TQqgtLnu6Sjl19ocAIMXDgHWzanBCduu2dZLWhGw1qWPt_AXU-txm7a3RtPOLiTxRe24LbHwp__m6kB00_f4M6x8NEmTR1Bt0zoUh-V2WNsjyOTu4Mw_jeE76ahBLBGRIQQ/s1140/BTC_4474%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="1140" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKxkZE8pEFjh-CUDph6kF0-Zg2VuRDuGhQb1_tZm9ihChbJiCzss9QvH9TQqgtLnu6Sjl19ocAIMXDgHWzanBCduu2dZLWhGw1qWPt_AXU-txm7a3RtPOLiTxRe24LbHwp__m6kB00_f4M6x8NEmTR1Bt0zoUh-V2WNsjyOTu4Mw_jeE76ahBLBGRIQQ/w640-h394/BTC_4474%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">04-June-2923: Tommy Graham, Ford Fiesta, on his way to winning the Irish Rallycross Grand Prix. Irish Rallycross Grand Prix 5 Nations Trophy, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">A vast array of high-performance supercars took to the
county Kildare track including one of the new generation electric cars, that of
Jake Harris with his BMW Mini Clubman. It brought back memories of days gone by
when the European Championship came to town. Even the weather was as hot as it
was back in those days with the sun-drenched spectators being covered in dust,
throughout the day. Another local man out at Mondello Park was Naas driver
Michael Leonard Jr. Also in a Ford Fiesta he was setting quickest lap times in
the heats, but in doing so he was also getting caught up in incidents with
current champion Derek Tohill and he clipped a tyre wall himself causing a lot
of damage. That said he did line up on pole position for the final. Once again,
they both collided as they made their way towards turn one. <o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIClhiI9hJZaHOxJ7JHAKeJJ2JvoHVqjMxO2GLR3kqsWnaw8aGUgJS3hKEujBSCWjHPWNDjGDLdhNs1dwRRI98Cy_IV8FpmlWKqkh_PncDaHuoFwrwx3UjhglQwVIocThwl0-rmvd__wvhY6ZP1Ze-JP44GNsFEBfFWpb-d3tYu50kHjQYZTIBSIQaA/s1183/BTC_4382%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIClhiI9hJZaHOxJ7JHAKeJJ2JvoHVqjMxO2GLR3kqsWnaw8aGUgJS3hKEujBSCWjHPWNDjGDLdhNs1dwRRI98Cy_IV8FpmlWKqkh_PncDaHuoFwrwx3UjhglQwVIocThwl0-rmvd__wvhY6ZP1Ze-JP44GNsFEBfFWpb-d3tYu50kHjQYZTIBSIQaA/w640-h426/BTC_4382%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">04-June-2923: Tommy Graham, Ford Fiesta, on his way to winning the Irish Rallycross Grand Prix. Irish Rallycross Grand Prix 5 Nations Trophy, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">A heavy impact spun both cars off the track but they
managed to get back going but dropping back from the rest of the field. Graham slotted
into second place behind the electric mini of Harris with Tristan Ovenden in
his Citroen in third. He went for the joker lap second time round which would
prove a decisive move. He got away from the pack and ahead of both Leonard and
Tohill which enabled him to put in the times knowing the rest would have to
take the joker later in the race. Ovenden was next to take the joker dropping
out of contention for the win. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQM9eSMd3F3zGpMEDV0-67fCsJ0sUau8v9_D55G2aggFRcfmWd2lGEHTRKa7euf79Xb51le3YluLnuPPESBHePE3H6nltrR5n7S0rb140tb-Z6zwArDkc3GOdjC7PY4miYC-EnLJvQyvC1QcFmJ7ft6EwDqA53eg7N8BCPgGutOeNn3IUSsivWqEa_-A/s1127/BTC_4449%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="708" data-original-width="1127" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQM9eSMd3F3zGpMEDV0-67fCsJ0sUau8v9_D55G2aggFRcfmWd2lGEHTRKa7euf79Xb51le3YluLnuPPESBHePE3H6nltrR5n7S0rb140tb-Z6zwArDkc3GOdjC7PY4miYC-EnLJvQyvC1QcFmJ7ft6EwDqA53eg7N8BCPgGutOeNn3IUSsivWqEa_-A/w640-h402/BTC_4449%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">04-June-2923: Michael Leonard, Ford Fiesta, and Derek Tohill, Ford Fiesta, collide during the Irish Rallycross Grand Prix. Irish Rallycross Grand Prix 5 Nations Trophy, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf2iCEzAq6GUUbKAchxuaVgKLwEkvEc_U0xBNK_Q-9FkJPc9BZDbYvcq8zbK3zIJxxlykIy5fnHaymxcMAoLYeW_vkgJmRMe2AhqfMUToOzpU7zM-xW6cVCQ6KY2FfAm1OyfBwAT565BLUBcwktNyK0SDd5TJoX-t__3JTpZpxlMwBEX_Ae1NejtpApA/s1183/BTC_4507%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="687" data-original-width="1183" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf2iCEzAq6GUUbKAchxuaVgKLwEkvEc_U0xBNK_Q-9FkJPc9BZDbYvcq8zbK3zIJxxlykIy5fnHaymxcMAoLYeW_vkgJmRMe2AhqfMUToOzpU7zM-xW6cVCQ6KY2FfAm1OyfBwAT565BLUBcwktNyK0SDd5TJoX-t__3JTpZpxlMwBEX_Ae1NejtpApA/w640-h372/BTC_4507%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">04-June-2923: Tommy Graham, Ford Fiesta, on his way to winning the Irish Rallycross Grand Prix. Irish Rallycross Grand Prix 5 Nations Trophy, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlfPWHzwGnd_v8G61Et1rOq61g8kJm_eT3asld1J5kEmnPYZb30rtbmD1VNnXJ9-d7hNCQz4Mk4tTYZxECsrjzqwvDw2y08ps9cs9RvzgP1qmGDjZIw9I3rfbZ2Ws_aHNWJYp0gQMGPpLn1s3SHsAEvGclgKpn6RewYJfzP-8z_qVNnner4IB348JKmg/s1103/BTC_4458%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1103" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlfPWHzwGnd_v8G61Et1rOq61g8kJm_eT3asld1J5kEmnPYZb30rtbmD1VNnXJ9-d7hNCQz4Mk4tTYZxECsrjzqwvDw2y08ps9cs9RvzgP1qmGDjZIw9I3rfbZ2Ws_aHNWJYp0gQMGPpLn1s3SHsAEvGclgKpn6RewYJfzP-8z_qVNnner4IB348JKmg/w640-h388/BTC_4458%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">04-June-2923: Jake Harris, Mini, leads Tommy Graham, Ford Fiesta, during the Irish Rallycross Grand Prix. Irish Rallycross Grand Prix 5 Nations Trophy, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGOKEXwuZrAjztO-d3PhzvuPHGmr0mtGccGesYLS4E-YcKxWkr514GDr7mbnpyoPh9_3akVWQ1ab-MGul4qgPOaR8bP0xAKY-7FK2NEoP2oyJX4_TCJCuNjK_DMQJX1jXCW-P_woJoo5QImADsYHTL9zfs6y5n332ZKOFbysNhjFvDqAR1lTKXh2Eumg/s1183/BTC_4500%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGOKEXwuZrAjztO-d3PhzvuPHGmr0mtGccGesYLS4E-YcKxWkr514GDr7mbnpyoPh9_3akVWQ1ab-MGul4qgPOaR8bP0xAKY-7FK2NEoP2oyJX4_TCJCuNjK_DMQJX1jXCW-P_woJoo5QImADsYHTL9zfs6y5n332ZKOFbysNhjFvDqAR1lTKXh2Eumg/w640-h426/BTC_4500%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">04-June-2923: Jake Harris, Mini, leads Gary Donoghue, Ford Fiesta, during the Irish Rallycross Grand Prix. Irish Rallycross Grand Prix 5 Nations Trophy, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_5hjaEoURgX89_8K0jPRYG2NnjqEsEkDkZthQnfS7cZITab_zn0Zr_sEBUNJBgb-Vl8JQMLg9EfARU6mbw3opiV2tM-wg_3dXIfEL7beyBy12UbLJWq2kg53C4xIJihLwcFaC6iqE6f6z7J6_9HE7ErkL8IQ-HHAaQDCyaGpBY77H4-x3KphEslomJQ/s1155/BTC_4477%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="691" data-original-width="1155" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_5hjaEoURgX89_8K0jPRYG2NnjqEsEkDkZthQnfS7cZITab_zn0Zr_sEBUNJBgb-Vl8JQMLg9EfARU6mbw3opiV2tM-wg_3dXIfEL7beyBy12UbLJWq2kg53C4xIJihLwcFaC6iqE6f6z7J6_9HE7ErkL8IQ-HHAaQDCyaGpBY77H4-x3KphEslomJQ/w640-h382/BTC_4477%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">04-June-2923: John McCluskey, Ford Fiesta, leads Derek Tohill, Ford Fiesta, during the Irish Rallycross Grand Prix. Irish Rallycross Grand Prix 5 Nations Trophy, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">As the front two battled for the lead Graham began to
close and was in the right position to take the lead once the front two made
their move for the joker. With a lap and a half to go it played into Graham’s
hands as he took the lead while Harris and Donoghue both took the joker
together. He had planned it perfectly and had enough in hand over John
McCluskey who inherited second to take the win. Known as the “People’s Champion”
those who have followed the local man over the years, cheered with joy as the
he took the chequered flag. A fantastic victory for the sand and gravel man and
his local sponsor Frank Smyth of FJS Plant Ltd.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHb23z5vyhrAwQf-LCW3z6J8DU0DYVivHP_GM2cUgpmiAsjwZJA9ylM9vU6lYOePvKzeSVLlMNxEfbsRncWHNlVCkeasFwGO4ePSgCndIHKYAiYx9AsCKUIImLrWg_BPjlsiDAR5C7yIIJ8-Z_S9WnswXSUFUHmOGxm6N5ovAfs0pN1FrjuPOTSyJd1A/s1183/BTC_4267%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHb23z5vyhrAwQf-LCW3z6J8DU0DYVivHP_GM2cUgpmiAsjwZJA9ylM9vU6lYOePvKzeSVLlMNxEfbsRncWHNlVCkeasFwGO4ePSgCndIHKYAiYx9AsCKUIImLrWg_BPjlsiDAR5C7yIIJ8-Z_S9WnswXSUFUHmOGxm6N5ovAfs0pN1FrjuPOTSyJd1A/w640-h426/BTC_4267%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">04-June-2923: Tommy Graham, Ford Fiesta, on his way to winning the Irish Rallycross Grand Prix. Irish Rallycross Grand Prix 5 Nations Trophy, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Speaking afterwards he said “When I saw Derek and
Michael coming together and going off, I knew I had a good chance and took the
joker early in case they did. It left me clear of the others. I got out of my
joker lap ahead of them so I pushed on to give myself a gap when the other did
theirs. It worked and held on to take the win. I was Irish Champion in 2009 and
2010 but this was an amazing achievement winning the Grand Prix and also my first
time driving a left hand drive car”.</span></p><br /><p></p>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-86107196102603076172023-05-12T20:19:00.000+01:002023-05-12T20:19:17.780+01:00Blackburn Burns Through The Mist To Win Again In Formula Vee<p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiaR3uYCqQvr73TbpXZXLhzMAdd1HQir3QKsY_E-g6IPUgMOL5lh0hKZveuG-Oa2gpJSrCVDhEyjfKErTpZy5XfldOQnPuvF0pW4-4tjZaGInl9-4vsdoWDAAL1ZePegWcY8EpXbQei-L67hcoUmJrZ147_aQY37nW7FPMd13WWDHliU9KXXpr8RGRMw/s1183/DSC_9378%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="1183" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiaR3uYCqQvr73TbpXZXLhzMAdd1HQir3QKsY_E-g6IPUgMOL5lh0hKZveuG-Oa2gpJSrCVDhEyjfKErTpZy5XfldOQnPuvF0pW4-4tjZaGInl9-4vsdoWDAAL1ZePegWcY8EpXbQei-L67hcoUmJrZ147_aQY37nW7FPMd13WWDHliU9KXXpr8RGRMw/w640-h404/DSC_9378%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">07-May-2023: Colm Blackburn, Leastone, on his way to winning the Selco.ie Formula Vee race. Bishopscourt Racing Circuit, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Ballyfermot
man Colm Blackburn returned to winning ways again at Bishopscourt Racing
Circuit on Sunday. The 2017 champion who has made a return to the series again
after a four-year break hasn’t been far off the pace since his return. He
looked strong in all races so far, this season but fuel pressure issues and
silly bodywork parts coming loose in previous rounds put him out of contention
for podiums and victories.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">This weekend
however, he was back stronger than ever and right in the mix in both Selco.ie
Formula Vee championship races. The fast and flowing nature of the county Down
circuit produced a great qualifying and was as close as you could get with the
top six covered by the same second. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7YoowI6XSpdN7xi9iXF2s7OeocKaC3qvySJyYrOyuORvdLcnFbckMOxRyQhSz1Xf_zogTwn0VKa79Gz053rBIiUupp-KozyTSyQTdpivClczhBkr7bJIvngv_nfNXD-PWLXWzDo0kABCdBa2TGbqdzyR3rA2ERSumhbhJDTXBa8qaMVcRd38wZ_13qA/s1165/DSC_9368%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="686" data-original-width="1165" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7YoowI6XSpdN7xi9iXF2s7OeocKaC3qvySJyYrOyuORvdLcnFbckMOxRyQhSz1Xf_zogTwn0VKa79Gz053rBIiUupp-KozyTSyQTdpivClczhBkr7bJIvngv_nfNXD-PWLXWzDo0kABCdBa2TGbqdzyR3rA2ERSumhbhJDTXBa8qaMVcRd38wZ_13qA/w640-h376/DSC_9368%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: center;">07-May-2023: Lee Newsome, Sheane, leads the field during the Selco.ie Formula Vee race. Bishopscourt Racing Circuit, Co. Down. Picture: Jack Cregg.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Starting
from 5<sup>th</sup> for the first race Blackburn made a good get away and began
a race long battle with the top eight drivers of the series. Battling with
Jordan Kelly and Gavin Buckley for much of the race he then broke clear of them
and closed in on the back of fifth place man Jack Byrne with a couple of laps
remaining. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It looked
good for him to grab another place or two before the chequered flag came out as
his pace was as strong if not strong than those ahead. As they made their way
up the back straight a big crash between the Anthony Cross and Jack Byrne gave
him to further positions. Not the way he wanted to get them but thankfully the
two drivers were unhurt, but it did bring out the red flags. The race was
declared a result as it had gone past the distance to restart a new race and it
gave Blackburn good points for the championship. Race two would give him
another chance to take his first win in four years. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1HEIYI5gLaf0Az7Mz8s_5ODrMQ4Bh7Ex1USXmriHzpFK4lk7h_oOi2z22kKhjQlzDoqEzjvkFelMt9TBNs4SEhrfRelWoYikk--uDSgxlFwmfe8B4TVhcfJXrdLZJTIfdLkf7uEkybJeH9C8LMryiQyoqXfSzUbJG4262ySIscmNM1uzoWisuiWP1Hw/s1098/BTC_2752%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="1098" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1HEIYI5gLaf0Az7Mz8s_5ODrMQ4Bh7Ex1USXmriHzpFK4lk7h_oOi2z22kKhjQlzDoqEzjvkFelMt9TBNs4SEhrfRelWoYikk--uDSgxlFwmfe8B4TVhcfJXrdLZJTIfdLkf7uEkybJeH9C8LMryiQyoqXfSzUbJG4262ySIscmNM1uzoWisuiWP1Hw/w640-h416/BTC_2752%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">07-May-2023: Dan Polley, Sheane, leads Lee Newsome, Sheane, Colm Blackburn, Leastone, and Ronan Doherty, Sheane, on his way to winning the Selco.ie Formula Vee race. Bishopscourt Racing Circuit, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">For race two
the weather turned for the worse, still dry but a heavy mist hung over the circuit
not bad enough to cancel but still not ideal for seeing the road ahead as clear
as drivers would like. It was the same for everyone though and it was Dan
Polley who lined up on pole. Anthony Cross amazingly got his car back out with
the help of other drivers and team members after his crash earlier in the day. It has to be said it is a testament to the class where rivals come together to help each other out if they can. It was a major task to get the car fitted with a new front end of parts, as well as setting it up to the best as it could be within the time limit. Blackburn would start from fourth this time. Such was the mist the circuit
commentator could not see the drivers round the hairpin at the far end of the
track. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZP-ahkDp6dICz8XiuU_V9jE8zUFZWz_xi16A5FzpChL5D_9wO0v99Krz02PS3qWC2ZfCJUCkCNvT43-9gROsj0ZodUdj4ns_1jkKOGqLK828cvpDRm1zcIxyj_yLTbS-yPoHW5Rob0v0N7JeO-q-tDPim7c2btvpZBf4WNEEMxMKyGx3IDs2QFPyXQg/s1183/DSC_8836%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZP-ahkDp6dICz8XiuU_V9jE8zUFZWz_xi16A5FzpChL5D_9wO0v99Krz02PS3qWC2ZfCJUCkCNvT43-9gROsj0ZodUdj4ns_1jkKOGqLK828cvpDRm1zcIxyj_yLTbS-yPoHW5Rob0v0N7JeO-q-tDPim7c2btvpZBf4WNEEMxMKyGx3IDs2QFPyXQg/w640-h426/DSC_8836%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf9LDxKwLsF1lhZIHg8_gPIRqjIw9TtAXwtIc__7OPI8sGqWwVVQxB0iY5wtpVF8JXeA1MnZFy-j2a8PW-3VoLDKiGoH-CQCRF50q7u4J6vvvNQ2yIr_UllWDeZh43Bfhb_fY_fiyuGcglpVr5hnfIYefDjP83_LZ3ZB06UVOhYFiqml9CJVW_FpTcGQ/s1183/DSC_8819%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf9LDxKwLsF1lhZIHg8_gPIRqjIw9TtAXwtIc__7OPI8sGqWwVVQxB0iY5wtpVF8JXeA1MnZFy-j2a8PW-3VoLDKiGoH-CQCRF50q7u4J6vvvNQ2yIr_UllWDeZh43Bfhb_fY_fiyuGcglpVr5hnfIYefDjP83_LZ3ZB06UVOhYFiqml9CJVW_FpTcGQ/w640-h426/DSC_8819%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">07-May-2023: Anthony Cross repairs his car after a crash in during Selco.ie Formula Vee race 1. Bishopscourt Racing Circuit, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Blackburn
held his fourth place by the end of the opening lap. Lee Newsome led from Cross
and Polley with Balckburn being sandwiched by Gavin Buckley and Ronan Doherty
as they round turn one. By the penultimate corner Blackburn was back in fourth
and behind him Doherty and Buckley collided resulting in Buckley ending up on
the grass. It gave Blackburn room to breathe and concentrate on the front three
ahead. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As they
exited the mist next time round Blackburn was into third behind Newsome and
Polley, but the race was stopped when the red flags came out to clear up an
incident. On the restart it was Newsome who led from Cross with Blackburn in
third. The order was reversed one lap later. Blackburn had got to the front and
meant business. He already pulled a slight gap and if he could hold that for
another lap, he could stretch it out so those behind would begin to lose the
tow. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbido2e0LxtLEr8xT-hgtQWHFOJHgvs1Pk9tOVV-o4aOW41fVIM7Xyjf4Bs3SMRb_F-X9lbvmA8Valwd8GQS9TTD2ZFkANwzFZxbEOM77WskMjrOBAHjPWG5JwPCdzDvrTrAhkNKDG1yS4Ey30A2S4EadgyYZgTL67EzflLr9HQISPDByEr2Y5TJOB3w/s1183/BTC_2763%20copy%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="723" data-original-width="1183" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbido2e0LxtLEr8xT-hgtQWHFOJHgvs1Pk9tOVV-o4aOW41fVIM7Xyjf4Bs3SMRb_F-X9lbvmA8Valwd8GQS9TTD2ZFkANwzFZxbEOM77WskMjrOBAHjPWG5JwPCdzDvrTrAhkNKDG1yS4Ey30A2S4EadgyYZgTL67EzflLr9HQISPDByEr2Y5TJOB3w/w640-h392/BTC_2763%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">07-May-2023: Lee Newsome, Sheane, leads the field during the Selco.ie Formula Vee race. Bishopscourt Racing Circuit, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It was
working as he began to open the gap to Newsome and Cross. A lap later Cross ran
wide holding Newsome up but crucially for Blackburn his lead extended even
more. Now he was clear and free from those behind catching his tow. Barring any
mechanical problem or driver error the shortened race was his for the taking.
Neither happened and he crossed the line to take his first win in four years
and give his championship chance a major boost. </span><span style="font-size: 16pt;">There is still a long way to go
in the season and anything can happen but with a win under his belt Blackburn
will be another one to add to the list of title contenders. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrxLFea1qYHVVk8fFvW_5rj4uOG6kjFtHMIzBx1H7T8R-UO_6F-BmReHBFWMgrNwhSVs8IMLOy_LlH0CGPP3ru6cZFZXk19vQFSeosmvMqEeAai-eD4rDIUVIL1Xz_-gW6ak0skCymZt8tKJU9r1hygXaxjUO0Rxxua1CECteu7TY76jNmMyhIuMaGAA/s1049/BTC_2782%20copy%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1049" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrxLFea1qYHVVk8fFvW_5rj4uOG6kjFtHMIzBx1H7T8R-UO_6F-BmReHBFWMgrNwhSVs8IMLOy_LlH0CGPP3ru6cZFZXk19vQFSeosmvMqEeAai-eD4rDIUVIL1Xz_-gW6ak0skCymZt8tKJU9r1hygXaxjUO0Rxxua1CECteu7TY76jNmMyhIuMaGAA/w640-h366/BTC_2782%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">07-May-2023: Colm Blackburn, Leastone, on his way to winning the Selco.ie Formula Vee race. Bishopscourt Racing Circuit, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzJMNxlakZDA2XQkrKKe5T9xNtSfVOM6xkoHYnGLTSSwLcpszoRudQrI2PyMh0VsVvVVuiWgfmSNUOMOTqB8-Xm8f4RdrimOHmHrCLjHefV8FUzUgFk0RynJTrKPFStH2KCoGoP2rLU2PZGghMclTMZTI905uL8VVdXOZoFdQQwhCzlcnsAJCovFdBEQ/s1109/BTC_2826%20copy%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="662" data-original-width="1109" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzJMNxlakZDA2XQkrKKe5T9xNtSfVOM6xkoHYnGLTSSwLcpszoRudQrI2PyMh0VsVvVVuiWgfmSNUOMOTqB8-Xm8f4RdrimOHmHrCLjHefV8FUzUgFk0RynJTrKPFStH2KCoGoP2rLU2PZGghMclTMZTI905uL8VVdXOZoFdQQwhCzlcnsAJCovFdBEQ/w640-h382/BTC_2826%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">07-May-2023: Colm Blackburn, Leastone, on his way to winning the Selco.ie Formula Vee race. Bishopscourt Racing Circuit, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Speaking after the
race a delighted winner gave his view on the race “I am delighted to win again
after four years and also it is my first win at this track which makes things
even better. After clutch problems in testing and race one I asked myself why I
came back to Formula Vee again after winning all 3 Championships before. Then I
got this win, and I came to the conclusion that it’s a love that will never
die. Long live Formula Vee in Ireland.”</span></p>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-43313481770891696142023-05-10T23:25:00.007+01:002023-05-11T21:14:31.359+01:00Dunloy Destroyer Wins at the Court<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_dEwEvwuPmLUtjrJsVJPjyhhQAdP2_9xw5jL1BNync6RmZqzBpOwkiTNoo80ThAc0oj__x0qz9hQ5LGC2YRGzRTJDGs4ogmUrWSGDBnD1HUAB0sVCkx4hbheOgTei7ij6N9T0gdo1YPl2_puCDkijopBzYuN1-Qufpqdofsav2M_QEbpl4GXAjWw3Aw/s1173/BTC_2670%20copy%202.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="697" data-original-width="1173" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_dEwEvwuPmLUtjrJsVJPjyhhQAdP2_9xw5jL1BNync6RmZqzBpOwkiTNoo80ThAc0oj__x0qz9hQ5LGC2YRGzRTJDGs4ogmUrWSGDBnD1HUAB0sVCkx4hbheOgTei7ij6N9T0gdo1YPl2_puCDkijopBzYuN1-Qufpqdofsav2M_QEbpl4GXAjWw3Aw/w640-h380/BTC_2670%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">07-May-2023: Ronan Doherty with his first ever Selco.ie Formula Vee National trophy after taking his maiden win. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The old saying “you wait ages for a bus and two come along
at once” in terms of race wins for Ronan Doherty cannot be applied for the
young Dunloy man. In Mondello Park last time out he scored his second LOH
Motorsport Rookie Formula Vee Championship win. At Bishopscourt Racing Circuit
in county Down on Sunday, he went one better and not only took another two wins in his
class but also his first ever Selco.ie National Championship race win. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">What makes it even more impressive and a new record for the
class in its 47<sup>th</sup> year, is that a rookie has never won a national
race so early in their first season of racing. Sean Newsome from county Wicklow has been the only other rookie to win in their first year but it was at a later stage of the season. </p><p class="MsoNormal">To add to that statistic, he has done all
this by his third ever car race and at a track which he never drove before
until the second practice session the day before (he missed the first one due
to mechanical problems)! It is an extraordinary achievement by the very humble
and down to earth Antrim man. He gave himself an early birthday present to
remember as the now twenty-year-old, has gave himself a good haul of points in
both his class and overall championships. <o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQO6oboi7toH9Lcn5VNALBrXKDJt5fRZCxQmrlabQ800dO9URqfWCKHcbXJo9-eHgAfU5CuB6rWbVF05vkZLp0dWXqPOgtuB_Atj86WtucLGxM3whD3-3uOO9gVQHkIEUZI57Wmk547MSulVTVzrQre3XPRXNwFNdgWsNCcxTQ8W15drg3lTiwgjpiw/s1183/BTC_2203%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="730" data-original-width="1183" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQO6oboi7toH9Lcn5VNALBrXKDJt5fRZCxQmrlabQ800dO9URqfWCKHcbXJo9-eHgAfU5CuB6rWbVF05vkZLp0dWXqPOgtuB_Atj86WtucLGxM3whD3-3uOO9gVQHkIEUZI57Wmk547MSulVTVzrQre3XPRXNwFNdgWsNCcxTQ8W15drg3lTiwgjpiw/w640-h394/BTC_2203%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">07-May-2023: Dan Polley, Sheane, leads Lee Newsome, Sheane, Ronan Doherty and Anthony Cross, Sheane, during the Selco.ie Formula Vee National trophy after taking his maiden win. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p class="MsoNormal">The pace in Formula Vee is very quick and in qualifying for
the days races the top six were covered by the same second. Bishopscourt is a
very fast track with two quick chicanes and a technical loop at the end of the lap,
so setup is quite vital, and a balance needs to be made to be quick around the
1.8 mile track. Dubliner Dan Polley lined up on pole position with current champion
Anthony Cross beside him with Lee Newsome in third and Doherty in fourth. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It is a long run down to the first bend and if a bad start
is made you can get passed by several cars on the run down the straight. This
is what happened to Doherty who bogged himself down at the start, causing those
behind to swallow him up and leaving himself plenty of work to do. Newsome had
his race face on also and was in the lead by turn 3. Cross had got into second,
but Polley got by into the second chicane. Doherty found himself back down in 8<sup>th</sup>
place but was starting to fight back picking up positions on the run up the
back straight and penultimate corner on the opening laps. By the start on lap
three he was into third place in a 9-car train headed by Polley who was trying
his best to make a break, but such is the tow along the main straight he was
one of three abreast going into turn one. <o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhsilsAuzQSLvQIpAbEC_QpCbA4KWTmlJmen8Q88r44F8RJCMNXH9E5ZRS91VW0IEZgILFRo8leGuuMaiSAp_0uEgS4KbLGOBPk3GrFUaHZ5WVqri4kYp5lCU0RIv-C1e3U7n1WPf4ODFghVN0-4wAbamfDLeAM6kuDA1BMeXQWensqOt_0eEbwMxcUA/s1183/BTC_2275%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhsilsAuzQSLvQIpAbEC_QpCbA4KWTmlJmen8Q88r44F8RJCMNXH9E5ZRS91VW0IEZgILFRo8leGuuMaiSAp_0uEgS4KbLGOBPk3GrFUaHZ5WVqri4kYp5lCU0RIv-C1e3U7n1WPf4ODFghVN0-4wAbamfDLeAM6kuDA1BMeXQWensqOt_0eEbwMxcUA/w640-h426/BTC_2275%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<p class="MsoNormal">It was yet again another Formula Vee thriller at
Bishopscourt. The northern circuits provide great entertainment every time for
those looking on. It was really anyone’s race at this point. It is all about
placing yourself in the right position at this point to have a chance in the
latter stages. The lead changed again by lap five with Newsome taking charge,
but Doherty was in flying form and up to second with a dive bomb move on Polley
into Ringawaddy corner. <o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4tZiNJd2xixaPSX-UfBiHy-LAdjwakCuNhfxRvcX-zmp2Wpeq4qLJqTgypG37r8DuH4nW6ovLLWxOeXaxMjnAyIUbp4ut1eP2mtFHW5UXJvHv45acjctpGbrjwmQq2knLArCdo8RosfkolfwytCnxS1aZ-YjbU0lpNzvDw5sg_ONGrmKtp6WF3xEfg/s1183/BTC_2230%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="1183" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4tZiNJd2xixaPSX-UfBiHy-LAdjwakCuNhfxRvcX-zmp2Wpeq4qLJqTgypG37r8DuH4nW6ovLLWxOeXaxMjnAyIUbp4ut1eP2mtFHW5UXJvHv45acjctpGbrjwmQq2knLArCdo8RosfkolfwytCnxS1aZ-YjbU0lpNzvDw5sg_ONGrmKtp6WF3xEfg/w640-h378/BTC_2230%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">07-May-2023: Lee Newsome in action during the Selco.ie Formula Vee race. Bishopscourt Racing Circuit. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p class="MsoNormal">With time running down on the clock Doherty made his move at
the hairpin a lap later and took the lead from Newsome. He was now in the lead
of his first national race, and he looked like had been there many times. He
absorbed the huge pressure from those behind going into turn one four abreast
at times. It was fantastic to watch and a hard one to call but Doherty held
firm and remained in the lead for the next couple of laps. Newsome fought back
at the first chicane and took the lead but on their way up the back section
towards the final chicane Polley moved across on Anthony Cross behind, putting
him on the grass which then caused him to spin back across the track and collide
with Jack Byrne. <o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjONT5boC8jnhdWevb9etAqz6-ZWZSy6K0wmPSMit48QhIT5nZWux2bXL7I-DHtEvgsD0jopXLZVyR6hK597b4lA53bog2P5dhNUC0_KH8YnoA7AFYJT3OnyJEv7GbP5NO5LIGgAXZRrccah6Sb0oIC6FmRDpK1h_W60rSq754xWDkKGJdJoNGmqNyivA/s1183/BTC_2231%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjONT5boC8jnhdWevb9etAqz6-ZWZSy6K0wmPSMit48QhIT5nZWux2bXL7I-DHtEvgsD0jopXLZVyR6hK597b4lA53bog2P5dhNUC0_KH8YnoA7AFYJT3OnyJEv7GbP5NO5LIGgAXZRrccah6Sb0oIC6FmRDpK1h_W60rSq754xWDkKGJdJoNGmqNyivA/w640-h426/BTC_2231%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-c4nDmTSfPtqKCWmkErhQSl_urpFmFfZHF2MqS9fwjQqMl7aFSJ5a3qE7DsVqM5elaiKMD2E7_AhLRYmvlAAG-3YjLZ6zI6qsPwM0rpa3WRjifUS7HBbOHlw7yw1X-8iMQ51mCvxCXfOvjJFWWeCtVYmU-PXTcKb1RdZiE1PBtNutQqwXxFKpkVYiwA/s1183/BTC_2240%20copy%202.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="642" data-original-width="1183" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-c4nDmTSfPtqKCWmkErhQSl_urpFmFfZHF2MqS9fwjQqMl7aFSJ5a3qE7DsVqM5elaiKMD2E7_AhLRYmvlAAG-3YjLZ6zI6qsPwM0rpa3WRjifUS7HBbOHlw7yw1X-8iMQ51mCvxCXfOvjJFWWeCtVYmU-PXTcKb1RdZiE1PBtNutQqwXxFKpkVYiwA/w640-h348/BTC_2240%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">07-May-2023: Top, Jack Byrne, Below, Ronan Doherty in action during the Selco.ie Formula Vee race. Bishopscourt Racing Circuit. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p class="MsoNormal">The result was a massive accident with Byrne rolling several
times and ripping his rear wheel off his car. Cross also damaged his car substantially. Thankfully both Cross and Byrne
were unhurt and it in testament to the strength of the cars and the safety
equipment drivers wear. After a few worrying minutes Byrne climbed out a bit
shaken but in one piece. <o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn4GkOn7cJjROBcojatWAneMUAahG8mIY-iba_ItGESqOYoKeOfYe7iOI1J2pepOqWlRe3631VasueRfKvWEh19iWHB5_QFYT8XQdvVAEaUgaeBkUYLGDdeefkAVKjBpS8AR3sV8-F9rBVvb9vOUYPcdySMQbMRlfMA1jvhefmE00BEPlfsJqRIGufWg/s625/BTC_2277%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="395" data-original-width="625" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn4GkOn7cJjROBcojatWAneMUAahG8mIY-iba_ItGESqOYoKeOfYe7iOI1J2pepOqWlRe3631VasueRfKvWEh19iWHB5_QFYT8XQdvVAEaUgaeBkUYLGDdeefkAVKjBpS8AR3sV8-F9rBVvb9vOUYPcdySMQbMRlfMA1jvhefmE00BEPlfsJqRIGufWg/w640-h404/BTC_2277%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrAJnVwS__FVjSUqYEQvQSN7tYXqxzISsKQv_ZKqSf-WSHWIWobNlAMO3h3PHuVpi3j8g65xkvYvzpD9WVcY-17paVuNAhjWI25C9Zba3yNyEF028favN5GOAUO_Ku2sTKlcRQ7v7XdK_es774ywX8-mGkvRJxWQjQoGlNoOvgtwFkZ9jAQ2QrVkTuTw/s1183/BTC_2287%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrAJnVwS__FVjSUqYEQvQSN7tYXqxzISsKQv_ZKqSf-WSHWIWobNlAMO3h3PHuVpi3j8g65xkvYvzpD9WVcY-17paVuNAhjWI25C9Zba3yNyEF028favN5GOAUO_Ku2sTKlcRQ7v7XdK_es774ywX8-mGkvRJxWQjQoGlNoOvgtwFkZ9jAQ2QrVkTuTw/w640-h426/BTC_2287%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEkHHpu0IRZFY_WmMyWM6fAAbYD1lpoNd9RHkvmSZ0Z34at_9Q5QLa4DBSB1TX0iDIzvVhmIdyFmDXD2yFLzJSphamyYoo9GdHosyUL8GEbiv4HeSUJ_Pq5Hq9RsvCocCKMFwUnRx6ysA5fSqTNAIDmkL9tL_gsqYSwOkX6SV0NZlDOcDB7Ll7bd_oyA/s1183/BTC_2294%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEkHHpu0IRZFY_WmMyWM6fAAbYD1lpoNd9RHkvmSZ0Z34at_9Q5QLa4DBSB1TX0iDIzvVhmIdyFmDXD2yFLzJSphamyYoo9GdHosyUL8GEbiv4HeSUJ_Pq5Hq9RsvCocCKMFwUnRx6ysA5fSqTNAIDmkL9tL_gsqYSwOkX6SV0NZlDOcDB7Ll7bd_oyA/w640-h426/BTC_2294%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4H1PIdLAK29tLMsi91VzvR39WBAMEB3HiJGrFKoX9mhvX7NlrMUuKPgUCI58v0gbzAwXouLlQpm4mUxHQKL61hiUoK0tB6jDo8UxvyvXeZuHRHsilJ7mNYr4_p046zaSqnrRBpNBXL9io6GxWHXP752bE7CfeZYnRJ3A85V6CJvJ5nGFc0cCaCcbKPQ/s1183/BTC_2302%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4H1PIdLAK29tLMsi91VzvR39WBAMEB3HiJGrFKoX9mhvX7NlrMUuKPgUCI58v0gbzAwXouLlQpm4mUxHQKL61hiUoK0tB6jDo8UxvyvXeZuHRHsilJ7mNYr4_p046zaSqnrRBpNBXL9io6GxWHXP752bE7CfeZYnRJ3A85V6CJvJ5nGFc0cCaCcbKPQ/w640-h426/BTC_2302%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglvztqk40agDRo1oWujOIKElzFq3iwmAJhE-LwrUJUtsXlW4sY8qQd05IXInjClRLhkwcnBSAEBbUtXzFqFI3RDwy_hHanKG3KnnD7_5v1w9QvhWbxs24ieuYSq3FSroLDVL5QLiobopgp76ziLCEcQrDQnSkgcwVsLarJLC5RpjzUDJBaHN5qXr7MAA/s1183/BTC_2315%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglvztqk40agDRo1oWujOIKElzFq3iwmAJhE-LwrUJUtsXlW4sY8qQd05IXInjClRLhkwcnBSAEBbUtXzFqFI3RDwy_hHanKG3KnnD7_5v1w9QvhWbxs24ieuYSq3FSroLDVL5QLiobopgp76ziLCEcQrDQnSkgcwVsLarJLC5RpjzUDJBaHN5qXr7MAA/w640-h426/BTC_2315%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWw41EMJikGYxB9WmWUo9UmsAZnmRgOruWf2bpY0Xir1Xq-nR7LIrvc-GN1opKDNqiEROvd0YGq1aKoVzUPDw2q8oR36FzJzIFVGbyJMc53wDcnseCxvFEGyb-YLH4jBfkGDjmWpSrXKTQAFqeooYYFJyYa-ENFwDXlSMtkrjDMXAARhyEXgjtGQVm1w/s4928/BTC_2309%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2952" data-original-width="4928" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWw41EMJikGYxB9WmWUo9UmsAZnmRgOruWf2bpY0Xir1Xq-nR7LIrvc-GN1opKDNqiEROvd0YGq1aKoVzUPDw2q8oR36FzJzIFVGbyJMc53wDcnseCxvFEGyb-YLH4jBfkGDjmWpSrXKTQAFqeooYYFJyYa-ENFwDXlSMtkrjDMXAARhyEXgjtGQVm1w/w640-h384/BTC_2309%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The red flags came out immediately as rescue crews and
marshals attended the scene. They clean up took a few minutes and the race had
run over enough distance to be declared a race. This gave Doherty the win from
Newsome and Polley on countback from the lap before. It may have been cut short,
but it was a deserving maiden win for Doherty who was over the moon after the
race “The race was great apart from the bad start I had, I think I was 8<sup>th</sup>
or 9<sup>th</sup> going into turn one on the first lap! I knew I had the pace
and from there I started picking them off one by one. It all bout carrying your
speed through the corners here and I managed to do that, and I’m delighted to
get the win and its my birthday on Monday too, so I’ve managed to give myself
an early birthday present.” <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #fcff01;"> </span></o:p></p>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-65698522786853870152023-04-23T13:52:00.006+01:002023-04-23T13:52:57.643+01:00Carlow Man Does the Double - Airportcars.ie Formula Sheane Trophy<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHfAw1r5FWWDNSGfvQNH8LA3g5ynOZ05mOJOFaMMDh_ng7YKe_f-qE0tb9SjKwFnrXDSLj8mH7ysORsa8r838ly6yeNqZkABCdRR7a4vD0G3p8ukR4W-iepmjCI80kPqGbMFDWacHlYDrMsMuR5-kq32aWy923D_hPJAS6XpWU7gW4KGZjR3LjNH5Hrg/s1183/DSC_6099%20copy%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="664" data-original-width="1183" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHfAw1r5FWWDNSGfvQNH8LA3g5ynOZ05mOJOFaMMDh_ng7YKe_f-qE0tb9SjKwFnrXDSLj8mH7ysORsa8r838ly6yeNqZkABCdRR7a4vD0G3p8ukR4W-iepmjCI80kPqGbMFDWacHlYDrMsMuR5-kq32aWy923D_hPJAS6XpWU7gW4KGZjR3LjNH5Hrg/w640-h360/DSC_6099%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Richard Kearney leads Garrett McKenna and Keith Hogg during the Airportcars.ie Formula Sheane race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Naas, Co. Kildare. Picture: Jack Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table></p><p>For the opening round of the Airportcars.ie Formula Sheane Championship
drivers made their way to Mondello Park in county Kildare. The new season has
brought in some new changes to the cars and a return of Keith Hogg and new
drivers Vinny Keogh, Niall O’Flynn and Sean Kiernan. Weather was good
for qualifying where Richard Kearney from Leighlinbridge wanted to start
from where he left off last year on pole position.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>With cars now running on slick tyres in the dry and wet tyres for wet
conditions it was new for everyone. It didn’t make any difference to Kearney who
claimed pole position by only 0.194 of a second from Keith Hogg. Garrett McKenna
showed good form qualifying in third place. <o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLMRn02hmgvuH6kPp5WYixjG-73unTNbzEOMh_2VqduNCE8vI3p2INcpI47Uoob5e5-HRB_pjS2CSMSXbmV8LQ53ivTF65uH-sIT2T1n3Bods4ni_ckoKrqVaBn9vowjKiPhxYzlqjrfTHCOSFnzZVxUGxmF8Xqgp3dC2SMIOPlmXBOda6g5cD884Llg/s1096/DSC_6090%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="659" data-original-width="1096" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLMRn02hmgvuH6kPp5WYixjG-73unTNbzEOMh_2VqduNCE8vI3p2INcpI47Uoob5e5-HRB_pjS2CSMSXbmV8LQ53ivTF65uH-sIT2T1n3Bods4ni_ckoKrqVaBn9vowjKiPhxYzlqjrfTHCOSFnzZVxUGxmF8Xqgp3dC2SMIOPlmXBOda6g5cD884Llg/w640-h384/DSC_6090%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Keith Hogg leads Richard Kearney during the Airportcars.ie Formula Sheane race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Naas, Co. Kildare. Picture: Jack Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>As the lights went out Hogg got the best start and lead Kearney and the field
into the first turn. Mckenna held his third place from Chriss Dunne as they all
made their way out to turn three. No change but the top three were nose to tail
as they made their way to the final turn where it looked as though Kearney was
going to make a lunge for the lead. Mckenna, though had the idea first and with
a very late breaking move he passed both men on the inside. Kearney was to wise
for that one and cut back on the inside and moved from third to first as the
other two ran wide.</p><p><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>With a clear road ahead, he could build a lead which he did over the next
number of laps but just as he could control the race the safety car was brought
out. It let both Mckenna and Hogg to close and give them another chance to stay
with Kearney. McKenna got into the lead just before the green flag was shown to
them on the start finish straight but Kearney retook the lead going into turn
one while McKenna stayed in second his race was run as they exited turn one. A
mechanical problem forced him out. It left Hogg to chase Kearney down which he
did aided by another safety car. Once it again Kearney held firm in the lead
and pulled enough of a gap over the final laps to take victory.<o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr9jfvPllGey7_HzRRNQJp2dJxZzH2DrITJ3CLOElcJ11PLuGr-rEE4j2JDErjpny5c67gPERZNYpA72zu0ZaJ8L2x_3a7r4GMHo52bEHE6Gy6_uHkQKQvVDwBrMgJbNDcK1J8-seWCKJHu7LVflgFCk6oCzjeyq41FqxrFrA7Vb4mB_jXKPAS3i5otw/s1164/BTC_0578%20copy%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="1164" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr9jfvPllGey7_HzRRNQJp2dJxZzH2DrITJ3CLOElcJ11PLuGr-rEE4j2JDErjpny5c67gPERZNYpA72zu0ZaJ8L2x_3a7r4GMHo52bEHE6Gy6_uHkQKQvVDwBrMgJbNDcK1J8-seWCKJHu7LVflgFCk6oCzjeyq41FqxrFrA7Vb4mB_jXKPAS3i5otw/w640-h394/BTC_0578%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Keith Hogg leads the field into turn 1 during the Airportcars.ie Formula Sheane race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Naas, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh21UTwQw1PBpPeqnCccBvZs67SJpJRjafDX5FoMpNZuqVYWSQyKtuJfARIchXKcT0w8A9K3eFqawEfYkU3PanbtBMC_lUbUcst8VT-idqj_QiPl6jd0ub1NoVJq7D0Hx69sKxmd-0iUFJhfTiWWNLYRQQsXQQzQhTJyVNv2rAsCABCNXmj0u0fVKYqTg/s1183/BTC_0636%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="739" data-original-width="1183" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh21UTwQw1PBpPeqnCccBvZs67SJpJRjafDX5FoMpNZuqVYWSQyKtuJfARIchXKcT0w8A9K3eFqawEfYkU3PanbtBMC_lUbUcst8VT-idqj_QiPl6jd0ub1NoVJq7D0Hx69sKxmd-0iUFJhfTiWWNLYRQQsXQQzQhTJyVNv2rAsCABCNXmj0u0fVKYqTg/w640-h400/BTC_0636%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Garrett McKenna leads Keith Hogg during the Airportcars.ie Formula Sheane race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Naas, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p>Race two was much anticipated but sadly for the spectators Kearney was just
too strong for Hogg this time after the opening laps he built his lead further.
The action was behind them though for third place where Tome Foley drove
brilliantly in the early stages defending well from Vinny Keogh, Brendan Carr
and Sean Keogh. Sadly, for Carr his race was run after two laps with mechanical
failure. By Halfway Keogh was into third but too far back to get any higher up
the field. Kearney reeled off the laps in comfort and took the chequered flag
by four seconds to dominate the race. Hogg came home in second with Keogh in
third.<o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSfiZyYX_ny1xjj7Vv-o9fDDRxZsjSHYLsDimvPReQPKFkHepTO3f0ImTpurmrWVnqP0H5Fm3lphsJK5N_aeSOs6Ayw3ksRAHzT0ayL3cSn7Fox3hbxdVdqZYi5bX2bEzfvR7fk3EU_e107pIzHLQZSW661dIrWDU-i4jQILs_XQw4PFJYRZL74SsSCg/s1117/BTC_0665%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1117" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSfiZyYX_ny1xjj7Vv-o9fDDRxZsjSHYLsDimvPReQPKFkHepTO3f0ImTpurmrWVnqP0H5Fm3lphsJK5N_aeSOs6Ayw3ksRAHzT0ayL3cSn7Fox3hbxdVdqZYi5bX2bEzfvR7fk3EU_e107pIzHLQZSW661dIrWDU-i4jQILs_XQw4PFJYRZL74SsSCg/w640-h386/BTC_0665%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Richard Kearney celebrates after winning the Airportcars.ie Formula Sheane race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Naas, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p>Speaking after the race Kearney was pleased with his days work. “ That send
race went more to plan got a gap over Keith when I got the head down after the
opening laps when the tyres got up to temperature. It is a nice start to the
championship with two wins ahead of Bisopscourt which I love racing these cars
at.”<o:p></o:p></p>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-4830418739273970932023-04-20T21:29:00.000+01:002023-04-20T21:29:04.012+01:00Cross Makes It Two from Two - Selco.ie Formula Vee Championship<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyMUVWb5qlTJ8f-Y6lCgrcBO0s6FMPWvVjjkGhOhVfcUO9KW6o6EaozrGqvb5KAyBKnGHMuvA60XKe_DUg6eNJSEicXGzvQVwvse2Tm1L9pFEoe-Ju_lTrNLI9SuAwPRwl2KKR5NhVUhOh8M5SFgEHXcfoaZJGYVvx1FAZOQcc0NApA4fO2NeFFtFncg/s1129/DSC_6355%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1129" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyMUVWb5qlTJ8f-Y6lCgrcBO0s6FMPWvVjjkGhOhVfcUO9KW6o6EaozrGqvb5KAyBKnGHMuvA60XKe_DUg6eNJSEicXGzvQVwvse2Tm1L9pFEoe-Ju_lTrNLI9SuAwPRwl2KKR5NhVUhOh8M5SFgEHXcfoaZJGYVvx1FAZOQcc0NApA4fO2NeFFtFncg/w640-h386/DSC_6355%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">15-05-2023: Anthony Cross, Sheane, on his way to winning the Selco.ie Formula Vee race as Jack Byrne, Sheane, spins out. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Jack Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Current Formula Vee champion and 2023 series leader Anthony
Cross made it two wins from two starts after taking victory in the second round
of the Selco.ie championship at Mondello Park on Saturday. His points haul was
further boosted by the fact that runner up in round one Jack Byrne got putt off
track causing him not to score any points in this round. Qualifying was very
close as always with the top eight drivers covered by the same second. </p><p>Lee
Newsome and Colm Blackburn locked out the front row with Cross and Jack Byrne
in third and fourth. Blackburn got the best start and moved ahead on Newsome on
the run towards turn one. Cross slotted into third and then on the exit of turn
two a missed gear by Newsome allowed Cross by on the run towards turn three. Blackburn
held firm in the lead holding his racing line round the tight county Kildare
track making it hard for those behind to get by. Further behind Ronan Doherty
the young man from Antrim who has shown great pace already in his first year of
racing collided with Sean Newsome at the final corner.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtcy4VcKsrD-3PhHSju_sCJolfB-I99qniHMuyGI5wKlStSfR2mQhUBBdCEp9HPTH4U2z2X33_T5fnPCSOhZYrUs_cLEAT__Wwzvls6QIaetZUG3inwZ9kVc-lG0RnNipLhK5i8yp13G6_jDprdGD7tr7DfF6LPWwCYs5AkEv7wNJ8o79eNVOUB6Tp9Q/s1183/BTC_0919%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="730" data-original-width="1183" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtcy4VcKsrD-3PhHSju_sCJolfB-I99qniHMuyGI5wKlStSfR2mQhUBBdCEp9HPTH4U2z2X33_T5fnPCSOhZYrUs_cLEAT__Wwzvls6QIaetZUG3inwZ9kVc-lG0RnNipLhK5i8yp13G6_jDprdGD7tr7DfF6LPWwCYs5AkEv7wNJ8o79eNVOUB6Tp9Q/w640-h394/BTC_0919%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">15-05-2023: Anthony Cross, Sheane, on his way to winning the Selco.ie Formula Vee race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The safety car was deployed for several laps to take Sean Newsome
back to the paddock. On the restart Blackburn held the lead but only for a lap
as Cross made his move going into turn one. Byrne tried to follow but was
blocked but was successful a lap later. The front three were now out on their
own and providing great entertainment for the spectators. Three abreast
arriving into turn one each lap with only an inch between each other’s wheels.
Cross though again showed why he is the current champion, keeping his laps tidy
and smooth, holding his racing line making those behind work hard to try and
get by. While under massive pressure he again soaked it all up. However,
Blackburn had not given up just yet and got back into the lead in a move going
into the esses. Cross responded immediately with a move round the outside at
turn one which also let Byrne past by turn two. This move by Cross would prove
vital in the outcome.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPWmkLlS1e-9iRxjkcdJdLdh0GaXbcd9Nmu0cIULvDuppSoMtV48ZN7-t7Ie5_THPOqaX2ieMb-TV7_1r8MGkYCV5X66z1afn_9pm4m39bpls_Z-3kphEXHC8LKHKSCg2BNx7RCeFktk_MwUD8R-p4SVaXNl55D9sLsL5czvlWRyV4SUi3ScfpAdWnww/s1183/BTC_0928%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="655" data-original-width="1183" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPWmkLlS1e-9iRxjkcdJdLdh0GaXbcd9Nmu0cIULvDuppSoMtV48ZN7-t7Ie5_THPOqaX2ieMb-TV7_1r8MGkYCV5X66z1afn_9pm4m39bpls_Z-3kphEXHC8LKHKSCg2BNx7RCeFktk_MwUD8R-p4SVaXNl55D9sLsL5czvlWRyV4SUi3ScfpAdWnww/w640-h354/BTC_0928%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">15-05-2023: Anthony Cross, Sheane, leads Colm Blackburn, Leastone, on his way to winning the Selco.ie Formula Vee race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Two laps later Blackburn tried to go for a gap that wasn’t
there and hit the back wheel of Byrne spinning him round at turn one. It was a
shame as it was shaping up to be a last lap decider and it let Cross off the
hook. With only a lap and a half remaining he maintained the small gap to
Blackburn and Lee Newsome in third. Another victory won by not only on pace but
by staying out of trouble. It is still early days in the championship but two
maximum points scoring races in the bag already puts all the pressure on the
rest to catch up. Afterwards the stewards of the meeting gave Blackburn a
two-place penalty for careless driving.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDASVZu-OwLa4RVIDjCT3UQPpvHVsY2wEPx-SGCH4VmaO0LlHR3ZMCAdbVOmDCOrg3mFOHDv7gX1uJO8W-rQRdrUcgw0GjbN_Phsqi8273yTUbViyVOEHT4F7ByF0B6AjBH7NWko5iDxN4efkKcmmTwZEnIWQYbW3Iv-UlX99LnAR5C4cJH7jxHfysA/s1183/DSC_6369%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="695" data-original-width="1183" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDASVZu-OwLa4RVIDjCT3UQPpvHVsY2wEPx-SGCH4VmaO0LlHR3ZMCAdbVOmDCOrg3mFOHDv7gX1uJO8W-rQRdrUcgw0GjbN_Phsqi8273yTUbViyVOEHT4F7ByF0B6AjBH7NWko5iDxN4efkKcmmTwZEnIWQYbW3Iv-UlX99LnAR5C4cJH7jxHfysA/w640-h376/DSC_6369%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">15-05-2023: Anthony Cross, Sheane, on his way to winning the Selco.ie Formula Vee race as Jack Byrne, Sheane, spins out. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Jack Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2n-n8AQ-x3KENemiD4eKZdLe44JvT_ZUsPvjP-3aDzdIEbyYve_GCzT3NKqNVcY2LoWI2fW-BYCHGOL-B6Xr-zOUgznIjBBpn3trtDcCnUFfkxG0aP-dp6V78WljAl5VliNS4M6q9jd4AgPc-A5XloKpTUAgDCmJJ9LDJsjj_2a2HLWJ5KsZh_uUKsQ/s1128/DSC_6399%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="676" data-original-width="1128" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2n-n8AQ-x3KENemiD4eKZdLe44JvT_ZUsPvjP-3aDzdIEbyYve_GCzT3NKqNVcY2LoWI2fW-BYCHGOL-B6Xr-zOUgznIjBBpn3trtDcCnUFfkxG0aP-dp6V78WljAl5VliNS4M6q9jd4AgPc-A5XloKpTUAgDCmJJ9LDJsjj_2a2HLWJ5KsZh_uUKsQ/w640-h384/DSC_6399%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">15-05-2023: Anthony Cross, Sheane, leads Lee Newsome, Sheane, on his way to winning the Selco.ie Formula Vee. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Jack Cregg.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDWMdh4n7J-9PXk5nPtjnzGt26BMT2ITmGyqom0Eqm4LFyU6tUtM5ZwyViZb_DODdK66ria5kiUy6aQvd_O8fkXgxd6beYlVwFpfJY3aQLNurreYtkgFKbiNkwEUitKUhnbiFXTakf7uBtZutewK7H_OPQeBkDN6Pm0mtnE3XX6DyC4S5tmgcvxlqkjg/s1183/BTC_0951%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="1183" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDWMdh4n7J-9PXk5nPtjnzGt26BMT2ITmGyqom0Eqm4LFyU6tUtM5ZwyViZb_DODdK66ria5kiUy6aQvd_O8fkXgxd6beYlVwFpfJY3aQLNurreYtkgFKbiNkwEUitKUhnbiFXTakf7uBtZutewK7H_OPQeBkDN6Pm0mtnE3XX6DyC4S5tmgcvxlqkjg/w640-h382/BTC_0951%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">15-05-2023: Lee Newsome, Sheane, on his way to second place the Selco.ie Formula Vee race as Jack Byrne, Sheane, spins out. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAMybcbb5NZ85eB1zV5M9UMhuR4hdN-gYZXd5EzuovYCAiEq5tLEfXnMm9-PTCYjbuWFkKEIgFcLg81fbsSpe66UW48zdlXkSMvW4FEqA3K0f58Qt_bhATMbpdeFuBzNOV3dDHJeMnr297V0lOzadPGEjZAl0AQ_FibQOXgaCUwDcByo1uVNP-iA4M-w/s1114/BTC_0965%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="691" data-original-width="1114" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAMybcbb5NZ85eB1zV5M9UMhuR4hdN-gYZXd5EzuovYCAiEq5tLEfXnMm9-PTCYjbuWFkKEIgFcLg81fbsSpe66UW48zdlXkSMvW4FEqA3K0f58Qt_bhATMbpdeFuBzNOV3dDHJeMnr297V0lOzadPGEjZAl0AQ_FibQOXgaCUwDcByo1uVNP-iA4M-w/w640-h396/BTC_0965%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">15-05-2023: Dan Polley, Sheane, on his way to third place the Selco.ie Formula Vee race as Jack Byrne, Sheane, spins out. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>Afterwards Cross was relieved to get the win. “Again,
qualifying was tight, and I wanted to be on the front row but it wasn’t to be
but I got a good start and got into second on lap two and settled in. It was a
great race with Colm and Jack it was close the whole way. Then Jack was gone
and I had a small gap to hold for the last lap so I just brought it home”.<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5lEAYLaJtZaadILD0Q14yNZn8apexoTTmMAhNsx_IoRT6khVEGB-FsYfPlQThp7UBHn-Kg4wiI-nYVgtVv5_qZNhM-eyEliW1riOylAv4w1JytTnWGXBFnd-p6DbwS9ovL7eUiPmJPbMkMVq2KXS1dOyST-OFbqcSL_FyfJjLEMKjmU-OIf7ItdtVw/s1048/BTC_1009%20copy%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="745" data-original-width="1048" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5lEAYLaJtZaadILD0Q14yNZn8apexoTTmMAhNsx_IoRT6khVEGB-FsYfPlQThp7UBHn-Kg4wiI-nYVgtVv5_qZNhM-eyEliW1riOylAv4w1JytTnWGXBFnd-p6DbwS9ovL7eUiPmJPbMkMVq2KXS1dOyST-OFbqcSL_FyfJjLEMKjmU-OIf7ItdtVw/w640-h454/BTC_1009%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">15-05-2023: Anthony Cross, Sheane, on his way to winning the Selco.ie Formula Vee race as Jack Byrne, Sheane, spins out. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-8170827503556729392023-04-20T20:34:00.001+01:002023-04-20T20:34:14.079+01:00McCallion Bags His First Win<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh02rhOF_aDIG6L8y_vXB5wSpRgJstMtJYa6Ls1gkNPqyZiz4btyySZU-VNlMJqPupphPUTPps551vW_4SRZSXvepRyqr-A03V7fXw7LOqIjMfSjXRA8aaYBSk-a5IkRRCrg3VMD_f34PvvyTnKpPzk3YcP5__uQAmLaArHjCNbInVI1mFowHIuACIqhQ/s1183/BTC_0361%20copy%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="760" data-original-width="1183" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh02rhOF_aDIG6L8y_vXB5wSpRgJstMtJYa6Ls1gkNPqyZiz4btyySZU-VNlMJqPupphPUTPps551vW_4SRZSXvepRyqr-A03V7fXw7LOqIjMfSjXRA8aaYBSk-a5IkRRCrg3VMD_f34PvvyTnKpPzk3YcP5__uQAmLaArHjCNbInVI1mFowHIuACIqhQ/w640-h412/BTC_0361%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">15-05-2023: Sean McCallion, Sheane, on his way to winning the VW Spares Formula Veee Championship race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The VW Spares Formula Vee B Championship second round took
place on Saturday at Mondello Park in county Kildare. Derry man Sean McCallion
qualified in second place alongside fellow northern man Ronan Doherty.
McCallion in his Sheane car has upped his pace further since round one of the
championship at Kirkistown. In the very competitive B class, for drivers who
have moved on from the rookie class and those who are rising the ranks towards
the National class.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Doherty got his head down straight away taking the lead and setting
the pace for the rest to catch in the opening laps. Whilst not in the same
championship as McCallion he has proved quick enough to be on their pace to
race and mix it with them but unable to score points in it and therefore not
able to take points off them either. It meant McCallion had a hard task ahead
of him as he could battle with Doherty or stick behind him and concentrate on
his own race and try and score maximum points. He could easily get caught in a
battle and make a mistake and end up in the gravel. <o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpFNvksVdi9nFLgDZzvZo_2KmnXOLjcpHxKENCb80lTnYUGBiPIFuCpmMz_bHmsGGeK-84WvYAAszXkYAg1d7jiLc8VnESgSVjAjud2P-WbYrQ2DtJHvywFbi_Om59AHkxpYt_3cVADbDBVVNOUul76c44CijAAU82n_TSLQguDRyamfmHKu9wj-f9Dg/s1144/BTC_0320%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="712" data-original-width="1144" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpFNvksVdi9nFLgDZzvZo_2KmnXOLjcpHxKENCb80lTnYUGBiPIFuCpmMz_bHmsGGeK-84WvYAAszXkYAg1d7jiLc8VnESgSVjAjud2P-WbYrQ2DtJHvywFbi_Om59AHkxpYt_3cVADbDBVVNOUul76c44CijAAU82n_TSLQguDRyamfmHKu9wj-f9Dg/w640-h398/BTC_0320%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">15-05-2023: Ronan Doherty, Sheane, leads the field into turn 1 during the VW Spares Formula Veee Championship race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p class="MsoNormal">Behind him were main rivals Robert Fleming and Ger Byrne now
that round one winner Sean Newsome was a not starter after an off in
qualifying. In the early laps he tried hard to hang on to Doherty but was also
having to defend his position from Byrne and Fleming. Mondello Park is a tight
circuit with only a couple of overtaking places, so while it can be relatively
easy to defend on it also cost you time to those ahead if doing so. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">That said Doherty was lapping a second quicker by the third
lap. Then further down the field a nasty collision between Brendan Ellis and
Colm O’Loughlen brought out the safety car. Thankfully both drivers were ok,
but it would take a couple of laps to clear their cars. Doherty had to control
the pace before the restart and try and build back up his hard worked lead. He
duly did, but McCallion was hot on his heels for several laps which helped him
break clear of those behind. Doherty reeled of the final laps to take the race
win and victory in the LOH Motorsport rookie championship. <o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBzNsb0oApBx-N8di_egqUKC3D-Yb0DdQEVMKIwheK_HsRhvPhAoGKP7SaIHUkkQWgjou5Vn1JvT8EMFWsoZ2QR0MKa1Hgc5pTyY_fVKntmHfwPEncqvDdZlSUz6RwCOCz2GkqVQRpd9g4OTjXblYHFHtchhL-KQ-VuFQ5dCeSbKgcttoV1aa-6Vw9iw/s1183/BTC_0365%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="1183" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBzNsb0oApBx-N8di_egqUKC3D-Yb0DdQEVMKIwheK_HsRhvPhAoGKP7SaIHUkkQWgjou5Vn1JvT8EMFWsoZ2QR0MKa1Hgc5pTyY_fVKntmHfwPEncqvDdZlSUz6RwCOCz2GkqVQRpd9g4OTjXblYHFHtchhL-KQ-VuFQ5dCeSbKgcttoV1aa-6Vw9iw/w640-h406/BTC_0365%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">15-05-2023: Ger Byrne, Sheane,leads Kieran Hannan, Leastone, Robert Flemming, Sheane, and Andy Keogh, Sheane, during the VW Spares Formula Veee Championship race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal">Though crossing the line in second McCallion took his maiden
win in the VW Spares Championship. A fantastic result for the Derry man who has
worked hard on hid car over the winter and now is getting his reaping the
rewards.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi51jfdxf-0bW4abm2XzXDv--L-pKF15KOD9DT2foA5vOBQaDV_ZIUwCP_U_4LSKKZkLwwMQcq2PBlkXkbW6Xukdis1hS0nw7Plqhr41RCo6WdwyF9vRYwUygJnad9rAyxsQA57UHp7hKO8mbgbDjzpvi0AOvztnVs8_HvJVvUnOvgh7IbF7670C8nyYg/s1065/BTC_0386%20copy%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="1065" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi51jfdxf-0bW4abm2XzXDv--L-pKF15KOD9DT2foA5vOBQaDV_ZIUwCP_U_4LSKKZkLwwMQcq2PBlkXkbW6Xukdis1hS0nw7Plqhr41RCo6WdwyF9vRYwUygJnad9rAyxsQA57UHp7hKO8mbgbDjzpvi0AOvztnVs8_HvJVvUnOvgh7IbF7670C8nyYg/w640-h384/BTC_0386%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">15-05-2023: Robert Flemming, Sheane, leads Andy Keogh, Sheane, during the LOH Motorsport Formula Vee race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJ6_uckrnyqxiiqLOdKV8_bInJiS0hny__Le7ZFTVMcnAVqQuZ7Z3MPhn-3h_piGXCChB3Pv0u0lZCc9CMeGR4gRw0mZ7nH9b_66toqQ-H4vXwLEJilVc8UPmT_6bt3RRECQ387opocg3FV1BLWI9NcTyL7sEpAw7E3CiO2HnD8EQVC_x4HxfNe_FLQ/s977/DSC_5974%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="977" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJ6_uckrnyqxiiqLOdKV8_bInJiS0hny__Le7ZFTVMcnAVqQuZ7Z3MPhn-3h_piGXCChB3Pv0u0lZCc9CMeGR4gRw0mZ7nH9b_66toqQ-H4vXwLEJilVc8UPmT_6bt3RRECQ387opocg3FV1BLWI9NcTyL7sEpAw7E3CiO2HnD8EQVC_x4HxfNe_FLQ/w640-h360/DSC_5974%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">15-05-2023: Sean McCallion, Sheane, on his way to winning the VW Spares Formula Veee Championship race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Jack Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Speaking after the race he said, “I had a few issues before
qualifying with the carburettor’s but got them sorted just in time and got a
good lap time in. I really enjoyed the race, but Ronan was on another level and
is one to watch for the future. I stayed with him early on but couldn’t match
him and I had to keep an eye on the boys behind but its still great to get my
first with in the class. I’m looking forward to Bishopscourt in a few weeks”.<o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5QSuedIaQJJ7Fe6-F3eRT5FSLt-zvRJQqjqZInI6El5E2otbvzf2Aud6X2JtvmxqBARjLMQiSjaGvHhpJ_Jm8RbQSMZp8IWba6-UhDViS4TJQma6K8R-raj1fld-DjxsO8PXjFYzw00225izNGDznACYgnIlI540yz1t5r6jj_D1ol07bEDxm3IE-Q/s1183/BTC_1017%20copy%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5QSuedIaQJJ7Fe6-F3eRT5FSLt-zvRJQqjqZInI6El5E2otbvzf2Aud6X2JtvmxqBARjLMQiSjaGvHhpJ_Jm8RbQSMZp8IWba6-UhDViS4TJQma6K8R-raj1fld-DjxsO8PXjFYzw00225izNGDznACYgnIlI540yz1t5r6jj_D1ol07bEDxm3IE-Q/w640-h426/BTC_1017%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">15-05-2023: Sean McCallion, with his trophy after winning the VW Spares Formula Veee Championship race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><br />Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-2289369694175459542023-04-20T19:46:00.000+01:002023-04-20T19:46:10.212+01:00Newcomer Doherty Bags His Second Win<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL1UBI-KR4QS6X38UQK3n-nnBcochs-5CKtUd3h4LLwsBsPjcyk4gF_0GMh_hQ_RPI4R5HqXYvwNTm_FJktw4NkPjbdDQj17eRb4OTvukFiJPOG-_X8hELJ4AXwfdkXBcTEG93xz9Hi4VQs5xnN3bT8WPvJWH6WhZ6fozB6mbKS7ZxeBSQ0NxJkwacJQ/s1183/BTC_0326%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="724" data-original-width="1183" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL1UBI-KR4QS6X38UQK3n-nnBcochs-5CKtUd3h4LLwsBsPjcyk4gF_0GMh_hQ_RPI4R5HqXYvwNTm_FJktw4NkPjbdDQj17eRb4OTvukFiJPOG-_X8hELJ4AXwfdkXBcTEG93xz9Hi4VQs5xnN3bT8WPvJWH6WhZ6fozB6mbKS7ZxeBSQ0NxJkwacJQ/w640-h392/BTC_0326%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ronan Doherty, Sheane, leads Sean McCallion, Sheane, and Kieran Hannan, Leastone, on his way to winning the LOH Motorsport Formula Rookie Championship race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Dunloy youngster Ronan Doherty, claimed his second LOH
Motorsport Formula Vee Championship on Saturday at Mondello Park in county
Kildare. The county Antrim man in only his first year of racing has been a
welcome surprise to the series this year. Already beating and battling with
seasoned racers, the twenty-year-old has shown great pace and speed this year
so far. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">While a top sim racer the transition to the real thing has
been effortless. In the opening round in Kirkistown he was already battling for
the win in the next class up from his own but only for a mistake costing him
the chance of a double victory. Qualifying on pole this time for the combined
B/C race he looked to put amends to that and made a great start leading the
fields into turn one. Leading fellow northern driver Sean McCallion who is in
contention for the VW Spares championship, Doherty got his head down straight
away setting the pace for the rest to catch. McCallion tried hard to hang on to
Doherty but was also having to defend his position from Ger Byrne and Robert
Fleming. Mondello Park is a tight circuit with only a couple of overtaking
places, so while it can be relatively easy to defend on it also cost you time
to those ahead if doing so. <o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYsm5ccmIkI1z-tB-VnNnFqwRF1wN6rIHrRM0616xC7YiD48dRuZhM8nj8IjGs2YV7L2Fx7Lbut2zVxjeMFmlyWKHPNR63G_vVq8ZzxdSvRsOJQrM_X-wT8AQwgbYA5LDs9No8f8qNGqx-o5JnWhSNmnJBbgXluTMCGyxNH-wE8uzHQBoROM1wXCRt5A/s1183/BTC_0324%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="659" data-original-width="1183" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYsm5ccmIkI1z-tB-VnNnFqwRF1wN6rIHrRM0616xC7YiD48dRuZhM8nj8IjGs2YV7L2Fx7Lbut2zVxjeMFmlyWKHPNR63G_vVq8ZzxdSvRsOJQrM_X-wT8AQwgbYA5LDs9No8f8qNGqx-o5JnWhSNmnJBbgXluTMCGyxNH-wE8uzHQBoROM1wXCRt5A/w640-h356/BTC_0324%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ronan Doherty, Sheane, on his way to winning the LOH Motorsport Formula Rookie Championship race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal">That said Doherty was lapping a second quicker by the third
lap. Then further down the field a nasty collision between Brendan Ellis and
Colm O’Loughlen brought out the safety car. Thankfully both drivers were ok,
but it would take a couple of laps to clear their cars. Doherty had to control
the pace before the restart and try and build back up his hard worked lead. He
duly did, immediately opening a gap to McCallion who himself broke clear of
those behind. Doherty commanded the race and reeled of the final laps to take his
first victory in a VW Spares B race and also victory in the LOH Motorsport
rookie championship. Speaking afterwards a happy but slightly relieved winner
gave his view of the race.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUd-PqqMMcqp07Tqs6xxF67HRs-UwYU3Qd7vZomvKBxsOPdbyVe0japvoTMJ23rREsdpe9BQoKmqTh34WuLmyD7HG6kYb0Y3HYR8vFnKKLH8eA4dJGSF1h9RnLafCPeTPTm2ogW8TifRpVfFihU82miRPrFcnynr_jyUnE03dl52sVJstlL98-d5wB9g/s1099/DSC_5876%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1099" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUd-PqqMMcqp07Tqs6xxF67HRs-UwYU3Qd7vZomvKBxsOPdbyVe0japvoTMJ23rREsdpe9BQoKmqTh34WuLmyD7HG6kYb0Y3HYR8vFnKKLH8eA4dJGSF1h9RnLafCPeTPTm2ogW8TifRpVfFihU82miRPrFcnynr_jyUnE03dl52sVJstlL98-d5wB9g/w640-h366/DSC_5876%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">15-05-2023: Niall O'Mara, left, Leastone, battles with Stephen Roche, Sheane, on his way to second place in the LOH Motorsport Rookie Formula Veee Championship race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Jack Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal">“I got a good start, but the clutch started slipping and I
tried to let the team know as I went by them on the opening laps but thankfully
during the safety car it seemed to fix itself and I got away again when it went
in. I am delighted to get another win towards the championship.”</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUorDtJGYChHrPoy6FoVcPdQJktl2LuSr8DdRRhmmxBZXWRRJF3busq_0WoloCGM039sCnAgU2LnX9KY9RZnxHsMKnzXr9eQ0QFWeMg-CzUSgxUJ3tjzn8x-xSxEJHt9H4XIWun0Kd-kc2E7TULPtYQKV_5ignLKyj76l-AUiuNGXdtGTNhJv1dwgn5A/s1068/DSC_5920%20copy%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="599" data-original-width="1068" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUorDtJGYChHrPoy6FoVcPdQJktl2LuSr8DdRRhmmxBZXWRRJF3busq_0WoloCGM039sCnAgU2LnX9KY9RZnxHsMKnzXr9eQ0QFWeMg-CzUSgxUJ3tjzn8x-xSxEJHt9H4XIWun0Kd-kc2E7TULPtYQKV_5ignLKyj76l-AUiuNGXdtGTNhJv1dwgn5A/w640-h358/DSC_5920%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ronan Doherty, Sheane, leads Sean McCallion, Sheane, and Kieran Hannan, Leastone, on his way to winning the LOH Motorsport Formula Rookie Championship race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Jack Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiteMzgKQiHyWKTw0qF4gs4BuMhUHNNm_SSYtJXFDZCY37bEA-_3KhxTe6Uh3gV354qgx4A6K6-cwp7G73KvX-vlQzAngf-ShEfWyaUDKpiaLNZD46vJFxJ6_8AGr4r5G0vUkwTCFwREQXxn74wQX3RC_Kppy9m9wQ4QWWkka5tIgAmLhlrnFcYbbuIDQ/s1029/BTC_1016%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="749" data-original-width="1029" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiteMzgKQiHyWKTw0qF4gs4BuMhUHNNm_SSYtJXFDZCY37bEA-_3KhxTe6Uh3gV354qgx4A6K6-cwp7G73KvX-vlQzAngf-ShEfWyaUDKpiaLNZD46vJFxJ6_8AGr4r5G0vUkwTCFwREQXxn74wQX3RC_Kppy9m9wQ4QWWkka5tIgAmLhlrnFcYbbuIDQ/w640-h466/BTC_1016%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ronan Doherty, with his trophy after winning the LOH Motorsport Formula Rookie Championship race. ICCR, Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-88014016435052795762023-03-27T20:25:00.000+01:002023-03-27T20:25:37.113+01:00Cross Lays Down His 2023 Marker With Round One Victory<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihnzeK_765zKiLuVoTsyu-GfqLSUyxi1DSNh7Sda48UyiSB8I865KSM0zjli0Flv8JvB-1cfabRtVWrT4POvR5L5rrSMMUMePPeGXNC2X-gIUZRuYRH3o3C7n4e4PNGYvY_F3NGpQ8QqOZoIMuPBXlnzyRsx49EtfxnM3DF3_DOTVEdZKCz3kLgTW_nw/s1099/BTC_9557%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="1099" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihnzeK_765zKiLuVoTsyu-GfqLSUyxi1DSNh7Sda48UyiSB8I865KSM0zjli0Flv8JvB-1cfabRtVWrT4POvR5L5rrSMMUMePPeGXNC2X-gIUZRuYRH3o3C7n4e4PNGYvY_F3NGpQ8QqOZoIMuPBXlnzyRsx49EtfxnM3DF3_DOTVEdZKCz3kLgTW_nw/w640-h392/BTC_9557%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anthony Cross, Sheane, leads Jack Byrne, Sheane, Gavin Buckley, Sheane, Lee Newsome, Sheane, and Ronan Doherty, Sheane, on his way to winning the Selco.ie Formula Vee Race. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The new Selco.ie Formula Vee national championship kicked off on Saturday in Kirkistown Racing Circuit in county Down. Bohernabreena man and current champion Anthony Cross once again took another victory at the northern track which is located along the beautiful Ards Peninsula. Those who follow the results could be forgiven for thinking it was just another win by the champion, but the results sheet does not tell the full story. It hides the truth that this victory was one of the hardest fought victories for the Dubliner. The depth in the class this season alone has risen with any of the first eight in this race itself were more than capable of taking the win. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRHzkKyEvUYmOYU-aOvsxHYpCrdEWbKmaAgKySUiM9Yp5LA3Oupr96m-E_h_3CdJOPpSv-DQBwc3VsB2OyAlghMKFIXYbms1vLDopyhz0lCMbq5kywML9OW0NHtF5DjSqiIxJvXMSr3efRZ7DLTABO4EMHZCT8nZUT0c2dvcxEg9fDCQukrmaP_I1oPQ/s1140/BTC_9422%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="636" data-original-width="1140" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRHzkKyEvUYmOYU-aOvsxHYpCrdEWbKmaAgKySUiM9Yp5LA3Oupr96m-E_h_3CdJOPpSv-DQBwc3VsB2OyAlghMKFIXYbms1vLDopyhz0lCMbq5kywML9OW0NHtF5DjSqiIxJvXMSr3efRZ7DLTABO4EMHZCT8nZUT0c2dvcxEg9fDCQukrmaP_I1oPQ/w640-h358/BTC_9422%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colm Blackburn, Leastone, leads Gavin Buckley, Sheane, and Jack Byrne, Sheane, during the Selco.ie Formula Vee Race. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>It was yet another belter for the spectators to witness with the lead changing several times but Cross proved yet again why he is going for six championships in a row. He never panics while lying in the middle of the pack or if he is at the front of it. If not heading the field he picks off his competitors one by one and is always in the right place near the end of the race to challenge for the win. </p><p>It began with Gavin Buckley topping the timesheets in qualifying but most impressive was returning former champion Colm Blackburn who joined him on the front row in his first race back. Twenty six cars took to the grid for the national race but sadly earlier VW Spares race winner Sean Newsome ran out of time in repairing his car to get out for this one. As the lights went out Blackburn got the better start over Buckley and lead the field round turn one, Cross tried to follow but had to slot into third. Several cars had a coming together passing the start/finish line when Robert Fleming, Colm O'Loughlen and Andy Keogh collided. Unfortunately, Fleming was race was run and could not get back going. Keogh and O'Loughlen did but dropped an enormous amount of time to the rest of the pack.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja79KR6haNgN8cc6HSVJ53Jhl_OCBjafvpMtmFojFc0R5e6oTSG06X6G-cADPL8hp6k3yqrDmiwnnVnGv-Uvpg5RLL-vBkfBK1_R4VfsUIUGTL92nBB_5bCdndhfTb97Hs6fczAaO9WfyaxPejF-TMrTYgDjqfLZY24QtGE0QdFoAZyyZpJHYfpFCedQ/s1183/BTC_9534%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="1183" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja79KR6haNgN8cc6HSVJ53Jhl_OCBjafvpMtmFojFc0R5e6oTSG06X6G-cADPL8hp6k3yqrDmiwnnVnGv-Uvpg5RLL-vBkfBK1_R4VfsUIUGTL92nBB_5bCdndhfTb97Hs6fczAaO9WfyaxPejF-TMrTYgDjqfLZY24QtGE0QdFoAZyyZpJHYfpFCedQ/w640-h364/BTC_9534%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaEeiR9u0TIyQl0oIv9fLvu7EpQlgl8UfSjvdMR2uAYISWEblBUq_MR0e5AWnrEdUDWAMZCddMOoK9fFXjXQ0EYWFfOMKmv-wZ5SbJyeRWftWV9uZFe2y82USo3n6dVW54dQ8Hlnfvetay_veCGBhErIuxacKRo_BM05by2wF6JlN8fJLZBxXfI8tsWA/s1127/BTC_9532%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="631" data-original-width="1127" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaEeiR9u0TIyQl0oIv9fLvu7EpQlgl8UfSjvdMR2uAYISWEblBUq_MR0e5AWnrEdUDWAMZCddMOoK9fFXjXQ0EYWFfOMKmv-wZ5SbJyeRWftWV9uZFe2y82USo3n6dVW54dQ8Hlnfvetay_veCGBhErIuxacKRo_BM05by2wF6JlN8fJLZBxXfI8tsWA/w640-h358/BTC_9532%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gavin Buckley, Sheane, leads Anthony Cross, Sheane, and Jack Byrne, Sheane, during the Selco.ie Formula Vee Race. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Back at the front Buckley got by Blackburn down the inside at the hairpin. Jack Byrne also followed through and by the end of the front straight it was three cars abreast with Cross being the biggest looser dropping down to fifth. Newcomer Ronan Doherty was right behind in sixth showing great pace as he did in the days earlier race and his LOH Motorsport Rookie Championship victory was no flash in the pan. Buckley lost his lead by turn two to Byrne but pulled off a great move around the outside at the hairpin which gave him the inside line by turn one to retake the lead. Lee Newsome was now into third and Cross also moved up a place to fourth.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDoBd6XyVmfbqTmciZ9Tg8boCBGNxc91EYU1cvxAZ38MWNhIzoq6845wNtOTNZy2Tn8TUkVNh7RSy38-2TgAky0yXw4wQo9uY79hSs81Hnzt3RliNESbGwKRGqSUiRxuXMRyHIRX2Icp0AJe5GuSNkdwttGmnEAszduzWgtiYCyjz5lF5n8KmSAJ1-YA/s4928/BTC_9527%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2944" data-original-width="4928" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDoBd6XyVmfbqTmciZ9Tg8boCBGNxc91EYU1cvxAZ38MWNhIzoq6845wNtOTNZy2Tn8TUkVNh7RSy38-2TgAky0yXw4wQo9uY79hSs81Hnzt3RliNESbGwKRGqSUiRxuXMRyHIRX2Icp0AJe5GuSNkdwttGmnEAszduzWgtiYCyjz5lF5n8KmSAJ1-YA/w640-h382/BTC_9527%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jack Byrne, Sheane, leads Anthony Cross, Sheane, Lee Newsome, Sheane, and Ronan Doherty, Sheane, during the Selco.ie Formula Vee Race. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Byrne repeated the same move to Buckley but it took until rounding turn two before he got ahead and into the lead. Again the hairpin saw a lead change as Buckley got by to lead an eight car train down the main straight. It was really settling into thriller and this was still only round one of the season! Dan Polley was also keeping in touch in sixth. As mentioned before the slipstream was coming into effect each time they raced towards the final hairpin corner. Buckley used it to again get past Byrne to head the field. It was hard to keep up with all the changes for the lead as well as the cars in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth places!</p><p>Cross however was now up to third as the laps left were running down, The gap to fourth had opened up enough to give the top three some breathing room. It wasn't the front threes first rodeo in this situation and all have the upmost respect for each other, and trust along with it while racing at this high speed track. Buckley again took the lead at turn two and they were now catching slower traffic.</p><p>With no blue flags used to warn slower drivers they could only stick to their own racing line and let those behind worry about getting past. Byrne and Cross began to battle allowing Buckley lead for a couple of laps with just three more to go. A lap later Cross was up to second and getting a great run out of the chicane took the lead into the hairpin. Buckley hit back straight away taking the lead at turn one to hold it only for half a lap as he went three abreast with Cross and Byrne into the hairpin to drop back to second to Cross and then to third to Byrne. Lee Newsome got past on the inside of turn three to move into third place blowing any chance for Buckley's shot at victory. It was still anyone's. Exiting the chicane for the final time they caught two backmarkers which allowed it a straight fight between Byrne and Cross.</p><p>Cross held his wider line round the hairpin for the final time and got enough drive to win the drag to the chequered flag to take the win by only 0.86 of a second! A fantastic race and one that had everything in it and everything motor racing should have. Another race that showed why everyone still has to beat current champion Cross who again proved why he has won so much in recent years. </p><p>Speaking after the race a very happy winner explained his race win. </p><p>" That was tough, there were a lot of lads on the pace today. I didn't think I had a chance of a win half way through. Gavin, Jack and Lee were flying as was young Ronan Doherty who will be a race winner for sure this year. I just tried to keep out of trouble and not make mistakes. I knew it was going to be important to get a win here to lay down a marker for the year. It is important for a championship to get a win at the start of the season."</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqflpxmpMjgb6LaZuXT6vkAyiAho2UQw5YQb863gAZB65wHWtNKkm9kLGP0I8PjD483nyuyek9VLDRar65m9vzMCHjKJK-ympUbrWjGaAHOn1E-JiZoz84m9e-P_Di0aVHRMDtfFdqyDHiyP5pjjPBqP6oW92hdoBZm-d49XE9NuFWU89UzFwlb7G1OQ/s1183/BTC_9587%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqflpxmpMjgb6LaZuXT6vkAyiAho2UQw5YQb863gAZB65wHWtNKkm9kLGP0I8PjD483nyuyek9VLDRar65m9vzMCHjKJK-ympUbrWjGaAHOn1E-JiZoz84m9e-P_Di0aVHRMDtfFdqyDHiyP5pjjPBqP6oW92hdoBZm-d49XE9NuFWU89UzFwlb7G1OQ/w640-h426/BTC_9587%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anthony Cross, centre, with Jack Byrne, left, and Lee Newsome, after winning the Selco.ie Formula Vee Race. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Picture: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><span style="color: #fcff01;"><u><b>Results:</b></u></span></p><p><span style="color: #fcff01;"><u><b>Selco.ie Formula Vee National Championship</b></u></span></p><p><span style="color: #fcff01;">1st Anthony Cross</span></p><p><span style="color: #fcff01;">2nd Jack Byrne</span></p><p><span style="color: #fcff01;">3rd Lee Newsome</span></p><p><span style="color: #fcff01;">4th Gavin Buckley</span></p><p><span style="color: #fcff01;">5th Ronan Doherty</span></p><p><span style="color: #fcff01;">6th Dan Polley</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-40401162549257130652023-03-25T23:17:00.007+00:002023-03-26T07:44:17.415+01:00Newsome Holds On To Win VW Spares Championship Season Opener<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvIaQ5Imyu9t_R4Z4jbOy_W7J0CRBvAJ-OME-ZXn_3ZnFq1apfOU3ikBX3aPwWxbhPoo6Pe7a6qctYpOR_FSkMX06ngfXGskut5aAshOq82SlwaJnyqCKYCY7y1mbapUZ_WVqXIoOw4fUbhJ6Mld_MdiPUL2JOhDnHERVM5FITsWVtMnuglWEoS3mBqA/s1183/BTC_9251%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="735" data-original-width="1183" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvIaQ5Imyu9t_R4Z4jbOy_W7J0CRBvAJ-OME-ZXn_3ZnFq1apfOU3ikBX3aPwWxbhPoo6Pe7a6qctYpOR_FSkMX06ngfXGskut5aAshOq82SlwaJnyqCKYCY7y1mbapUZ_WVqXIoOw4fUbhJ6Mld_MdiPUL2JOhDnHERVM5FITsWVtMnuglWEoS3mBqA/w640-h398/BTC_9251%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sean Newsome, Sheane, on his way to winning the VW Spares race, Kirkistown Racing Circuit. Picture: Barry Cregg,</td></tr></tbody></table><p>After the long winter break the Selco.ie Formula Vee the 2023
Championship began at Kirkistown Racing Circuit in county Down on Saturday. The
northern circuit situated on the Ards Peninsula always provides close racing
and close qualifying times. No more so than this time out as the top seven cars
were covered by the same second. With 29 cars taking to the track for
qualifying the interest and the continued growth of the series is just reward
for the hard-working series organisers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBuZvkTRTsGPaCjA_di6sCfledkm98E0PDfxG0SpTbTe_NljzMwVOcpilaMPSk1HHSaUfBiGMCNy_exqmDkvpvuvYijGn3owKxZW3vQMyD8Mb1aTmMoko8JRkDIYLJG_cMzkNkRT0MOV6OlC-wPPL3VaRbq4SOCWVd6RQp9JP4_VF1InJroKVfrxk4YA/s1030/BTC_9112%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="1030" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBuZvkTRTsGPaCjA_di6sCfledkm98E0PDfxG0SpTbTe_NljzMwVOcpilaMPSk1HHSaUfBiGMCNy_exqmDkvpvuvYijGn3owKxZW3vQMyD8Mb1aTmMoko8JRkDIYLJG_cMzkNkRT0MOV6OlC-wPPL3VaRbq4SOCWVd6RQp9JP4_VF1InJroKVfrxk4YA/w640-h304/BTC_9112%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE88H_pnf1ZgBCOWoIN7CnE3_t2s-YYiBTI_eeBvOM8F2V71ktbPNZanfTitckAnVSTi4EycO1QMVvPzX5ZEBuwCNkGkaqhTJtJM_soZ4ZrsFiGIwvcKG_17JXBv9zrtJjFm69cGslZdPA5ypO_x4Bl-9Sre0zDqo13qpSvi1aFR4WqU0WMfnUHVcWnA/s1166/BTC_9115%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="1166" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE88H_pnf1ZgBCOWoIN7CnE3_t2s-YYiBTI_eeBvOM8F2V71ktbPNZanfTitckAnVSTi4EycO1QMVvPzX5ZEBuwCNkGkaqhTJtJM_soZ4ZrsFiGIwvcKG_17JXBv9zrtJjFm69cGslZdPA5ypO_x4Bl-9Sre0zDqo13qpSvi1aFR4WqU0WMfnUHVcWnA/w640-h366/BTC_9115%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sean Newsome, left, Sheane, leads Ronan Doherty, Sheane, on his way to winning the VW Spares race, Kirkistown Racing Circuit. Picture: Barry Cregg,</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">This is after last season’s race
winners Owen and Jordan Kelly and B Championship winner Donal Downey moving on
to Formula Ford. Colm Blackburn who last raced in 2018, bought back his old car
from Donal Downey was most impressive in qualifying by putting his car second
on the grid. Gavin Buckley topped the timesheets in his newly painted Sheane in
a very Joey Dunlop esq colour scheme. Kirkistown is made up of two long
straights with a chicane in the middle of one and a tight and twisty loop at
the top. This means being in the slipstream is vital and both can gain or lose
you positions during the race. One mistake and you can go from hero to zero in
one foul swoop while in a tight battle at this track. <o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFZUrYft9vqGLUS-NoLnji6Liq1qWWn1a1m-bX4OIuZbMBncHZRnrQN2KrRBSef2jpndau8FGINJJ0wniVMPglxNiJoUWFgZlT-MdfCJw8nF5OYHdchJRia0nspSldCBnHmT7It9h2w_tJI0gmYU7oUrL7_4O2Qf4SayCAyf67Ogv98aLjjvFIWH4HEQ/s1183/BTC_9199%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="749" data-original-width="1183" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFZUrYft9vqGLUS-NoLnji6Liq1qWWn1a1m-bX4OIuZbMBncHZRnrQN2KrRBSef2jpndau8FGINJJ0wniVMPglxNiJoUWFgZlT-MdfCJw8nF5OYHdchJRia0nspSldCBnHmT7It9h2w_tJI0gmYU7oUrL7_4O2Qf4SayCAyf67Ogv98aLjjvFIWH4HEQ/w640-h406/BTC_9199%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robert Fleming, Sheane, on his way to fourth place during the VW Spares race, Kirkistown Racing Circuit. Picture: Barry Cregg,</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The championship had two races
this time out the first being for the VW Spares and LOH Motorsport Rookie Championship runners. Heading the grid for this race was Sean Newsome in his Sheane
from Ronan Doherty also in a Sheane. As the lights went out it was Newsome who
got away the best and lead into turn one. The long drag towards Debtors Dip can
be hard for the leaders to hold the field at bay as those behind can already
get a toe and make up places. Newsome and Doherty held on and held their
positions with Robert Fleming slotting into third. This was Doherty’s maiden
race and it looked like he had been at it for years driving well and running a
good pace. <o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR71Orvdr9WFgdiKTJHWpq0W82xcwEtAvJ4Ul_hriHBuSErH6y3QpXWbgq5CpUcZNe6Y4GumPkWY5YrgsiWOu5uKhm3xoQR1NTizcyaajZmV5M28CUFDilTZqaoDG6gJ8M3mRwIggFenfhI77aaDecN75f9RPMXBhhXy5ltoYTkh0fT8kV-5bmVWdtJw/s1137/BTC_9252%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="1137" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR71Orvdr9WFgdiKTJHWpq0W82xcwEtAvJ4Ul_hriHBuSErH6y3QpXWbgq5CpUcZNe6Y4GumPkWY5YrgsiWOu5uKhm3xoQR1NTizcyaajZmV5M28CUFDilTZqaoDG6gJ8M3mRwIggFenfhI77aaDecN75f9RPMXBhhXy5ltoYTkh0fT8kV-5bmVWdtJw/w640-h398/BTC_9252%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Andy Keogh, Sheane, leads Robert Fleming, Sheane and Sean McCallion, Sheane, during the VW Spares race, Kirkistown Racing Circuit. Picture: Barry Cregg,</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">He may have plenty experience of
sim racing which has stood to him, but the real thing is different. He was facing
the test and so far was passing with flying colours by running right on the
back of Newsome and challenging him into the hairpin. Newsome had his line
covered though and held firm in the lead. A great run onto the main straight
pulled him alongside Newsome to start lap two and as he nosed ahead, he ran
wide onto the bumpy outside line at Debtors Dip. He lost the back end but
caught it until the car put him sideways again and forced him across the track
and taking to the grass it looked like his race would end up in the barriers. <o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhudMVi6RcqE45o-PG7uuXrua-CSBCxBFp_OgHaJYRBPOH_0dX90_GGtfZGHyM5_fPAMb-op6beHiOHzQjykY15dB-CEoqLrCQWSnQKobTYl-au9CmwjHgGThN2lwMD4UFh33NJv1NHe5S-8TeyUHaGBNpEPuKclL3L7uWLUWyoUFihiPiii-M9o9xaXA/s1131/BTC_9230%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="668" data-original-width="1131" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhudMVi6RcqE45o-PG7uuXrua-CSBCxBFp_OgHaJYRBPOH_0dX90_GGtfZGHyM5_fPAMb-op6beHiOHzQjykY15dB-CEoqLrCQWSnQKobTYl-au9CmwjHgGThN2lwMD4UFh33NJv1NHe5S-8TeyUHaGBNpEPuKclL3L7uWLUWyoUFihiPiii-M9o9xaXA/w640-h378/BTC_9230%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ronan Doherty, Sheane, passes Andy Keogh, Sheane, on his way to second place in the VW Spares race, Kirkistown Racing Circuit. Picture: Barry Cregg,</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">He held it though and got it back
in a straight line and managed to go around the Marshalls hut at turn two and
re-join the track. He was back down to 9<sup>th</sup> place though. This let
Newsome away with a big lead and all he had to do was bring it home. However,
Robert Fleming hadn’t given up and after four laps began to close in on him. Andy
Keogh Sean McCallion and Aaron Murray were also having a good scrap for third
place. Doherty was closing in, he was lapping a second quicker than the three
in front and got passed McCallion and Murray starting lap 7. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">By turn three Fisherman’s he was
passed Keogh and up to third. Newsome had now upped his pace and grew his lead slightly,
but his clutch was starting to give him trouble and exiting the hairpin you
could hear it slip. With only a couple of laps left could he hold on to his
lead? It wasn’t looking good as both Fleming and Doherty were closing in with a
couple of laps to go. A better exit of the chicane gave Doherty the run to the hairpin,
and he passed Fleming on the inside to move back into second place. <o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijrCriEtmGRVe8Y_e2k1343GjIKCSbW1w4BKbKaWbA8yQWs54T3gxGkfSaLt9mx_jbuA1u_HTaY4AL82cNlr4s-6o8vXVxo_nn3c0kDTyEJqNbyxbUvVvgsupOAAuOuWObZBT62i5fwV-F5KWIFWFG2BLATnbeCV24HxjVYADwam_VhaTMRsRfpEog3g/s1183/BTC_9256%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijrCriEtmGRVe8Y_e2k1343GjIKCSbW1w4BKbKaWbA8yQWs54T3gxGkfSaLt9mx_jbuA1u_HTaY4AL82cNlr4s-6o8vXVxo_nn3c0kDTyEJqNbyxbUvVvgsupOAAuOuWObZBT62i5fwV-F5KWIFWFG2BLATnbeCV24HxjVYADwam_VhaTMRsRfpEog3g/w640-h426/BTC_9256%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ken Browne, left, Leastone, collides with Colm O'Loughlen, Sheane, during the VW Spares race, Kirkistown Racing Circuit. Picture: Barry Cregg,</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Time was running out though, but
the gap was down to one second starting the penultimate lap. Another great exit
from the chicane gave Doherty a chance at the hairpin but Newsome held him, but
his clutch was much worse. In fact the friction plate had broken. He lost drive
out of the hairpin which allowed Doherty to get alongside and pass him down the
main straight and into the lead. What a comeback from the young man from Dunloy,
in county Antrim in his first ever car race. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Sadly, his lead was short lived
as the red flags came out as behind them Ken Bowne left his braking too late
and collided with Colm O’Loughlen at the hairpin. As the race was declared from
the lap before Newsome took the win from Doherty with Andy Keogh taking third
which was a great result for the Tyre Doctor backed driver who put in a lot of
work rebuilding his car over the winter. <o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYJdyUiOI1Xur5kuj5LyEsNO2qSjNPMeJCizChQrrBAd7JN0_dBH_anFmP6TrM0OkyJANgR0R0jbUmiWbtR-e-gWe-J8e3t4D7Bu817O7m0_BBQ6iAJ6zK__-IOcSbfpl3r5b04_a8d5YFTQ2U7xfdkcFEPPClTzYgdx0ozTmEtUHDJDhr4Ad3dnD_Og/s1183/BTC_9185%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="693" data-original-width="1183" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYJdyUiOI1Xur5kuj5LyEsNO2qSjNPMeJCizChQrrBAd7JN0_dBH_anFmP6TrM0OkyJANgR0R0jbUmiWbtR-e-gWe-J8e3t4D7Bu817O7m0_BBQ6iAJ6zK__-IOcSbfpl3r5b04_a8d5YFTQ2U7xfdkcFEPPClTzYgdx0ozTmEtUHDJDhr4Ad3dnD_Og/w640-h374/BTC_9185%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ronan Doherty, Sheane, on his way to winning the LOH Motorsport C race, Kirkistown Racing Circuit. Picture: Barry Cregg,</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Speaking after the race Newsome
was happy but relieved to get the win. “ I got pole and held the lead for the
first lap holding off Ronan, then he went off. Race was going fine until my
clutch started to slip from the end of lap three and by the end it was getting
really bad and began to lose time everywhere, especially coming out of the
hairpin. Ronan got by but the red flags came out, which helped me as I don’t
think the car would have lasted another lap. “<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #fcff01;">Results<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #fcff01;"><u>VW Spares B Championship</u><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #fcff01;">1<sup>st</sup> Sean Newsome#<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #fcff01;">2<sup>nd</sup> Andy Keogh<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #fcff01;">3<sup>rd</sup> Robert Fleming<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #fcff01;"><u>LOH Motorsport </u><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #fcff01;">1<sup>st</sup> Ronan Doherty<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #fcff01;">2<sup>nd</sup> Niall O’Mara<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #fcff01;">3<sup>rd</sup> Jonathan Hyde</span><o:p></o:p></p><p></p>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-9840172693907546942023-03-06T21:21:00.004+00:002023-03-06T21:21:43.988+00:00O'Donovan and Tohill share the spoils at the opening Weekend of the Partsforcars.ie IRX 2023<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP-wX7YoV2TuEn4x8YrziH00ROfTHP24FZutk1Mxbw12d0uKM9cKsJZU9zibwSyXUk0a5PjQoSDd9okA5VnL226voNdJvFAJeuzMCXV6lnZKnCxOC61PNbobU3tEPsWusrBmTTdCtsj-DYkiFfdbreyQ8SqABnZOg5jZl6fdekggt_XVUOAk-liXRd8g/s1183/BTC_7218%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="693" data-original-width="1183" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP-wX7YoV2TuEn4x8YrziH00ROfTHP24FZutk1Mxbw12d0uKM9cKsJZU9zibwSyXUk0a5PjQoSDd9okA5VnL226voNdJvFAJeuzMCXV6lnZKnCxOC61PNbobU3tEPsWusrBmTTdCtsj-DYkiFfdbreyQ8SqABnZOg5jZl6fdekggt_XVUOAk-liXRd8g/w640-h374/BTC_7218%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Patrick O'Donovan, right, Proton Iriz, leads Derek Tohill, Ford Fiesta, centre, and Michael Leonard, Ford Fiesta, left, during the Supercar final during round 1 of the Partsforcars.ie IRX Championship. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Reigning Irish
rallycross champion Derek Tohill took his maiden win of the new season at
Mondello Park in county Kildare on Sunday. The all new look Partsforcars.ie IRX
series saw a bumper supercar entry with former champion John McCluskey making a
return to the sport in a two car team with Kildare circuit racer Michael
Leonard. Both men driving Ford Fiesta’s similar to Tohill’s and being run by
the Murray Motorsport team are a welcome addition to the series this year.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 107%;">The rise in popularity
of the sport in recent times is encouraging to the die hard rallycross fans who
hark back to the days of old in the late 1980’s and late 1990’s when rallycross
was the one of the most exciting motorsport to watch. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgShXWOlJoN-PpRX0hGmT6iVWJB5HrnM_eGk7VF3-4JU05imJrlwMjLnEs2IVQVby4sYGgyU1PH91ncpziH8frUoGb9_CIDx8ejpvixXICojHJD4lm06E6FTpmvZfZpW0aus6XOEYgk-tFr6nlBoSV9qn8I-LwUpK9kRl1nLjdiZfDTXqB5kT1OUePVNw/s827/DSC_5126%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="481" data-original-width="827" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgShXWOlJoN-PpRX0hGmT6iVWJB5HrnM_eGk7VF3-4JU05imJrlwMjLnEs2IVQVby4sYGgyU1PH91ncpziH8frUoGb9_CIDx8ejpvixXICojHJD4lm06E6FTpmvZfZpW0aus6XOEYgk-tFr6nlBoSV9qn8I-LwUpK9kRl1nLjdiZfDTXqB5kT1OUePVNw/w640-h372/DSC_5126%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Michael Leonard, Ford Fiesta, leads Patrick O'Donovan, right, Proton Iriz, during the Supercar final during round 1 of the Partsforcars.ie IRX Championship. Picture: Jack Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table></p><p class="MsoNormal">This year’s
series has a new format which sees the nine round championship compacted into five
weekends over the year with four being double headers and one overseas trip to
Pembrey in Wales. For the first round on Saturday, competitors had a new track
layout. Turn 3 on the racing circuit was now added in. This gave drivers a
chance to really stretch the legs of their 600bhp supercars.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Visiting
from the UK for the first two rounds at the weekend was Patrick O’Donovan in
his Proton Iriz RX. The British rallycross champion was no stranger to Mondello
Park having competed during the British round at the county Kildare circuit
last year. Not only was the entry of twelve supercars wetting the fans appetite
but the chance to watch the British and Irish champions go head-to-head was
also a bonus.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdXUTfrz6Pmhoy4b3nDx91x7esi_jQepuojqe17X8pr4O8c26lA49cd9mD4DGVEqJjdZYyS34hAu2fQWKK4vdKfgsx2A0SPAOHZmxNBChDlGtjwEeCZLs8ZFz7U02Z5GqKpmFiR4tGioR7G3HXbSP9UTsnK806Azc1ziuF0im_rurzyJ1Zva-ZCJpNyA/s944/DSC_5075%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="503" data-original-width="944" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdXUTfrz6Pmhoy4b3nDx91x7esi_jQepuojqe17X8pr4O8c26lA49cd9mD4DGVEqJjdZYyS34hAu2fQWKK4vdKfgsx2A0SPAOHZmxNBChDlGtjwEeCZLs8ZFz7U02Z5GqKpmFiR4tGioR7G3HXbSP9UTsnK806Azc1ziuF0im_rurzyJ1Zva-ZCJpNyA/w640-h342/DSC_5075%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Patrick O'Donovan, right, Proton Iriz, leads Derek Tohill, Ford Fiesta, Michael Leonard, Ford Fiesta, , Tommy Graham, Ford Fiesta, and John MCCluskey, Ford Fiesta, during the Supercar final during round 1 of the Partsforcars.ie IRX Championship. Picture: Jack Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table></p><p class="MsoNormal">The top two
did not disappoint and over the two days battled it out tooth and nail. Both winning
their semi-finals on Saturday and lining up on the front row together to battle
it out for round one of the championship. However they had not accounted for
Michael Leonard who had been making steady progress during the day. As the
first three entered turn one O’Donovan tried to sweep round the outside of his
two rivals but was pushed wide by Tohill and Leonard who got ahead on the
inside. Leonard held the field behind exiting turn 3 and settled into the lead.
As the race ran on it looked like his rallycross debut was going to end in victory,
but as he exited the joker lap section on the final lap O’Donovan got past
narrowly but ran wide and Leonard got back past on the run to the final corner. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZI4e_xbPSxHbeIGbdKiBsdymlVIhS8h8mPnR7SxESvXRSfG9DEvLUjQC_ILXQ0sIaGr23DWQiMk16oIdLofilwpg2Yv1hNgnBmuvXLYA9bgD_Yj_Fy3tXwJ_VUpQlR897yTS5VXE9SRNWshu0ERqmF4X9ZiACCGbNGgI6N0eZCrMZFKilTxB4j2Y6iA/s1095/BTC_7215%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="1095" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZI4e_xbPSxHbeIGbdKiBsdymlVIhS8h8mPnR7SxESvXRSfG9DEvLUjQC_ILXQ0sIaGr23DWQiMk16oIdLofilwpg2Yv1hNgnBmuvXLYA9bgD_Yj_Fy3tXwJ_VUpQlR897yTS5VXE9SRNWshu0ERqmF4X9ZiACCGbNGgI6N0eZCrMZFKilTxB4j2Y6iA/w640-h360/BTC_7215%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Patrick O'Donovan, Proton Iriz, leads Derek Tohill, Ford Fiesta, during the Supercar final during round 1 of the Partsforcars.ie IRX Championship. Picture: Barry Cregg<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Tohill could only watch from a distant third place uncharacteristically off the
pace of the front two. As the O’Donovan and Leonard exited the final turn O’Donovan
took the inside line and won the drag to the line to take round one of the
series. An exciting end that warmed up fans on a bitterly cold day.<div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0d0LStkbkk_rcUmreevoJHrDxLnjb99jDPYddLIiS0NuzSfc-C8tuFAiMD4WbJCqcnBJAYwBsKOkvGxV_dj37OWDFjfwKdvvr7CKUGMqjhHj3KMX6PPyuJMa0NB-cQQAbP_9uQo-E2xDZNAdTHCygInPLQugJe9nL0MMZT3U-LxG-4sqSdoCf0urK6w/s1162/BTC_7254%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="676" data-original-width="1162" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0d0LStkbkk_rcUmreevoJHrDxLnjb99jDPYddLIiS0NuzSfc-C8tuFAiMD4WbJCqcnBJAYwBsKOkvGxV_dj37OWDFjfwKdvvr7CKUGMqjhHj3KMX6PPyuJMa0NB-cQQAbP_9uQo-E2xDZNAdTHCygInPLQugJe9nL0MMZT3U-LxG-4sqSdoCf0urK6w/w640-h372/BTC_7254%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Michael Leonard, Ford Fiesta, during the Supercar final during round 1 of the Partsforcars.ie IRX Championship. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Sunday
brought sunshine and eager to make up for the day before Tohill was out to take
the top spot. O’Donovan however was in flying form taking victory in the heats,
butTohill was not far behind. Leonard, McCluskey and local man Tommy Graham
were also there in the hunt if anything happened the top two. There was a
different track layout this time as it was back to the normal rallycross track using
the famous ‘hole in the hedge’ corner this time out. As the lights went out to
start the supercar final it was O’Donovan who got the better start and lead
into turn one but running slightly wide gave Tohill the invitation to take the
inside line and make his way past on the run to turn two. He led on the exit
and had to drive inch perfect to keep O’Donovan at bay. This he duly did and no
matter how hard the British champ tried he could not find a way by the Irish
champ. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9PytK5VUSxFW4bTtB5TWNnxFXx7I7HGyxJ7NAU8ApqdAJfGfWgaARIaQTJyiiAW_VUJA9ANq0auROkd7qIQkR892ENQJ4KPDuiC9ZNc2qAuH5d0RBpkZkDdTpOEVlZpoads7oFnIPHcWILRrGFcgwLs_Bd-oFHBVpKXMEWwLhqqeQuucf1aNpJ5nXgw/s1183/BTC_8153%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="732" data-original-width="1183" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9PytK5VUSxFW4bTtB5TWNnxFXx7I7HGyxJ7NAU8ApqdAJfGfWgaARIaQTJyiiAW_VUJA9ANq0auROkd7qIQkR892ENQJ4KPDuiC9ZNc2qAuH5d0RBpkZkDdTpOEVlZpoads7oFnIPHcWILRrGFcgwLs_Bd-oFHBVpKXMEWwLhqqeQuucf1aNpJ5nXgw/w640-h396/BTC_8153%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Patrick O'Donovan, right, Proton Iriz, leads Derek Tohill, Ford Fiesta, John McCluskey, Ford Fiesta, and Michael Leonard, Ford Fiesta, ,during the Supercar final during round 2 of the Partsforcars.ie IRX Championship. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHvzN2QWbKFK-Bv_Cv90LgME01Jab3TjK7wmF--6SURCWwEnCnkR1194-mlHxqIb2twVUXRFobUUXJo3ElghFWbWzpXcekKk8vMVIDW8QeU29ff8nV_EJ3_ByXfubeiN49CLu6OtSWYvSMnQpkPll4GYpiDC6j65yy4e_Z0UIEJTas-500UDW7vjKPRw/s1121/DSC_5668%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="1121" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHvzN2QWbKFK-Bv_Cv90LgME01Jab3TjK7wmF--6SURCWwEnCnkR1194-mlHxqIb2twVUXRFobUUXJo3ElghFWbWzpXcekKk8vMVIDW8QeU29ff8nV_EJ3_ByXfubeiN49CLu6OtSWYvSMnQpkPll4GYpiDC6j65yy4e_Z0UIEJTas-500UDW7vjKPRw/w640-h324/DSC_5668%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Patrick O'Donovan, right, Proton Iriz, leads Derek Tohill, Ford Fiesta, John McCluskey, Ford Fiesta, and Michael Leonard, Ford Fiesta, during the Supercar final during round 2 of the Partsforcars.ie IRX Championship. Picture: Jack Cregg<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div>It was a hot paced race and the front two pulled clear of the rest of
the field easily. Sadly Leonard had to retire with mechanical trouble. A shame
for the local man on his debut weekend. McCuskey took third position and drove
well for someone only getting back into the sport after a long layoff. Turn one
is a fast righthander after the main straight and when the gravel has been cleared
back after the opening laps, it allows corner speed to be carried much higher. It
was a sight to behold seeing the Ford and Proton drifter through it with their
turbos whistling overtime as the power was being put down.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBA_QchY7JLXBY7f6ZxljtHuUHpYz2SdjcdtXpeC_Aijg9I2g09fms9xNmN75hQVJOp2XpivCTwsIlzGDO5lcYWrMNqNegaoQQhtgaisqJ7oKaWTVKMjEeI0pHeUOI_IybFvmFU7RmEoCaai24HcM7IfIO2VbblWiGoOAsI8o17azN2-Po6CTiAYE9Lg/s1183/BTC_8171%20copy%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="718" data-original-width="1183" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBA_QchY7JLXBY7f6ZxljtHuUHpYz2SdjcdtXpeC_Aijg9I2g09fms9xNmN75hQVJOp2XpivCTwsIlzGDO5lcYWrMNqNegaoQQhtgaisqJ7oKaWTVKMjEeI0pHeUOI_IybFvmFU7RmEoCaai24HcM7IfIO2VbblWiGoOAsI8o17azN2-Po6CTiAYE9Lg/w640-h388/BTC_8171%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Derek Tohill, Ford Fiesta, leads Patrick O'Donovan, right, Proton Iriz, during the Supercar final during round 2 of the Partsforcars.ie IRX Championship. Picture: Barry Cregg<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF3CigNg8ugMgUxgTN3E3q7TaHtyrTm-wJh7QCrMbvrkhCiLap1cjZxcNa8VksZ8c2ctG9VkbEtoHcXMTj8GeYXp7b5Rqmnxm4-uN8nwFx3ADxs28uqfkECgNxQoPxl_C6iypLKRsYYhJwiyhBrsCPYUZ5rMSISSPZGBmUcL2ilKk2keJEVAlr2oax1g/s1183/BTC_8184%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="678" data-original-width="1183" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF3CigNg8ugMgUxgTN3E3q7TaHtyrTm-wJh7QCrMbvrkhCiLap1cjZxcNa8VksZ8c2ctG9VkbEtoHcXMTj8GeYXp7b5Rqmnxm4-uN8nwFx3ADxs28uqfkECgNxQoPxl_C6iypLKRsYYhJwiyhBrsCPYUZ5rMSISSPZGBmUcL2ilKk2keJEVAlr2oax1g/w640-h366/BTC_8184%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Derek Tohill, Ford Fiesta, on his way to winning the Supercar final during round 2 of the Partsforcars.ie IRX Championship. Picture: Barry Cregg</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Once Tohill
got the first couple of laps over he began to pull a slight gap and gave
himself enough of a cushion on the final lap to take the joker lap in comfort.
He crossed the line 1.5 seconds ahead of O’Donovan to take the win with
McCluskey in third. A great opening weekend which saw a brace of new machines
and driver come out with more due to come out in the next rounds again at
Mondello Park on the weekend of the 3</span><sup style="text-align: left;">rd</sup><span style="text-align: left;"> and 4</span><sup style="text-align: left;">th</sup><span style="text-align: left;"> of June.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-33086024408070401282022-12-31T19:05:00.001+00:002022-12-31T19:11:03.432+00:00A Year of Formula Vee<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXAhCk0ev3CBRLQtZKNxeK7C4dY-XwgETnamw0pD7fqTDj4MQgw2nM92XMVcYCrgOcUoiS2OgjkRp9S6em-da0YZtI6EunwmeZgtKgn1Gdob_0-8VztRVQuo2a-NW1_qzjeBpsf_qr6IZEIoPvtZuYdd9_lzD2lqMUE_G5WL_OUyPtZwl9PHZfFiFlQ/s1183/BTC_0486%20copy%202.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXAhCk0ev3CBRLQtZKNxeK7C4dY-XwgETnamw0pD7fqTDj4MQgw2nM92XMVcYCrgOcUoiS2OgjkRp9S6em-da0YZtI6EunwmeZgtKgn1Gdob_0-8VztRVQuo2a-NW1_qzjeBpsf_qr6IZEIoPvtZuYdd9_lzD2lqMUE_G5WL_OUyPtZwl9PHZfFiFlQ/w640-h426/BTC_0486%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsC_QiPpJNr9OuC4Ku3UXcbQPk--MMrCVkDwe2RTNp38WxQwQ7dR1tfIig6zZGsDZV63Mz_OkzD87J977q2MF_RQDO5vO_7DkrOrI8CLK8xU-KBgbbCN0qgsB0ZXemkIG9Kj_W-Uth2I1L-azMWO7a-H0kBFPY_kAZ6p-klzdfBatcbCHw0Jbc2_cT7g/s4420/DSC_2562%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2620" data-original-width="4420" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsC_QiPpJNr9OuC4Ku3UXcbQPk--MMrCVkDwe2RTNp38WxQwQ7dR1tfIig6zZGsDZV63Mz_OkzD87J977q2MF_RQDO5vO_7DkrOrI8CLK8xU-KBgbbCN0qgsB0ZXemkIG9Kj_W-Uth2I1L-azMWO7a-H0kBFPY_kAZ6p-klzdfBatcbCHw0Jbc2_cT7g/w640-h380/DSC_2562%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Thomas O'Grady celebrates clinching the Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship after victory in the final race. Mondello Park, Donore, Co.Kildare. Photo: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The 2022 Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship came to its
conclusion on the 25<sup>th</sup> of September and for Thomas O’Grady from
Lusk, Co. Dublin, it has been one hell of a year. Returning on his Clear Energy
backed Yamaha R1 he was certainly one to be counted as a contender for the
title this year after his performances and podiums last season. The Martin
Gallagher built Yamaha came armed with upgraded brakes, suspension and kit electronics
he knew he had the tools to get the maiden win he was so close to getting several
times last season.<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUQNlHedcDPiITNMsbZW1ZLXeDlsrhC3zFxTH03Yx0OGz-aGnG3GAz83gzCq1xDV7udfZkPEPjmdia6vlTgQ53Es7xSi42kP_0WMLWUeHsk22XVIgLDk9k-6Lfj8MUyN27t_4Qu8bd_vGNdc5LIy7RA360yBg1NZBdxZJvbfCxcpJAHuB9WkWywj5NSg/s1183/BTC_9683%20copy%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUQNlHedcDPiITNMsbZW1ZLXeDlsrhC3zFxTH03Yx0OGz-aGnG3GAz83gzCq1xDV7udfZkPEPjmdia6vlTgQ53Es7xSi42kP_0WMLWUeHsk22XVIgLDk9k-6Lfj8MUyN27t_4Qu8bd_vGNdc5LIy7RA360yBg1NZBdxZJvbfCxcpJAHuB9WkWywj5NSg/w640-h426/BTC_9683%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSMcI9mm4QlY-9aiuG4wnQtK6O70FU-iP640MYugNrhzamnm_satGSyI60LuZLQa245dotpc2cOssDUPD1uf8z_1n4a9TZa1hdc9tYqdS0L-SHgGZGBJeQJdMrDFnbRRdYe6L3SpvHXAQNDQbRkcGmwX0eoRlnmyhSD9GAw3CoWcqMy3Mh3Yhao0a8lQ/s1183/BTC_9553%20copy%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="760" data-original-width="1183" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSMcI9mm4QlY-9aiuG4wnQtK6O70FU-iP640MYugNrhzamnm_satGSyI60LuZLQa245dotpc2cOssDUPD1uf8z_1n4a9TZa1hdc9tYqdS0L-SHgGZGBJeQJdMrDFnbRRdYe6L3SpvHXAQNDQbRkcGmwX0eoRlnmyhSD9GAw3CoWcqMy3Mh3Yhao0a8lQ/w640-h412/BTC_9553%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvZxtylHHukwbJB1baOYJDT_SxSpL72UISn0glIEs-sFNAtEdP1sNaNFIZ3TSqVGyhUN4yWwM_2cn0TxG9iJoXCv-LMmyNoLKFoySN_M_EC-h5Y-EqWLuWxZkXDOz7Im83I0sS3xtKBGpBBOfJSD9qt0dCKXpAWliwv1Ws2rLgYgYIwsHmwWLrenatOw/s1183/BTC_9581%20copy%202.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvZxtylHHukwbJB1baOYJDT_SxSpL72UISn0glIEs-sFNAtEdP1sNaNFIZ3TSqVGyhUN4yWwM_2cn0TxG9iJoXCv-LMmyNoLKFoySN_M_EC-h5Y-EqWLuWxZkXDOz7Im83I0sS3xtKBGpBBOfJSD9qt0dCKXpAWliwv1Ws2rLgYgYIwsHmwWLrenatOw/w640-h426/BTC_9581%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Above top, Thomas O'Grady with sponsor Peter McMahon, Clear Energy, ahead of the Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship. Wooden Bridge, Clontarf, Dublin. Photo: Barry Cregg.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The opening event brought home good points with three fourth
place finishes, not exactly the start he wanted but after looking at the data
logger he found the information he needed to improve a to get nearer the
podium. Helped by Steve Hardnett on suspension setup it sparked a run of form
that saw him on the podium at every race after that. By the July event and
while like waiting for a bus two came along at once, as not only did Thomas
take his maiden win, but he also made it a double and a third place to move
into the lead of the series. He followed this up with another win a second and
a third in the next meeting although a chance to lift the Leinster 200 trophy
would have to wait another year.<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal">Unlike the previous two seasons the pure road racing
calendar was back to full swing again since the Covid-19 pandemic. This would
mean the Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship would lose top riders such as
Derek Sheils and Michael Sweeney from its grid at rounds that were close to big
events like the Isle of Man TT and national road races. It is a shame that it
happens, but as ever-increasing costs mount up over the year it is too hard to
fit in every event unless the budget is there to do it. <o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-cmitFfZXNyQpS6zL6M14oW2BjUof3VxgOteuxsuMY7uanlAtCJdEKAs5hgmJXHH1yXsdIf7vWadtob1CNjFO9cIPRZuXaXAy9I8X9izbIVzrJpZ0SiTKNvsS_5o6lVJNqHp23Xrm2ABQ_s-56XL8osiNSuEfP8ySVYffKwTuc6bHlVN8DCPXaMrNA/s1152/BTC_3236%20copy%202.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="708" data-original-width="1152" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-cmitFfZXNyQpS6zL6M14oW2BjUof3VxgOteuxsuMY7uanlAtCJdEKAs5hgmJXHH1yXsdIf7vWadtob1CNjFO9cIPRZuXaXAy9I8X9izbIVzrJpZ0SiTKNvsS_5o6lVJNqHp23Xrm2ABQ_s-56XL8osiNSuEfP8ySVYffKwTuc6bHlVN8DCPXaMrNA/w640-h394/BTC_3236%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Derek Sheils, BMWM1000RR, leads Richie Ryan, Yamaha R1, on his way to victory in the opening round of the Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship. Mondello Park, Donore, Co.Kildare. Photo: Barry Cregg.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>It was at this time of the season however the new rules for
the Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship would come into play and caused
confusion amongst riders and that would affect O’Grady’s understanding of where
he was in the series points table. Riders were for this year allowed to drop
their two worst points scoring events. The new rules were put in to make the
last two events or six races (three races per event) a shootout for the overall
prize of becoming the 2022 champion. It did make it close and a real battle
with Alan Kenny, Derek Sheils and Emmet O’Grady along with Thomas all going
into the final two events in with a chance to win the title.<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Derek Sheils missed the second event in May as it was too
close to the start of the Isle of Man TT, so he dropped that round which caused
the confusion on how the new system worked. O’Grady was of the understanding
that he had a 14-point lead over Alan Kenny at the time as he saw how the
points should be. He didn’t know at the time Sheils dropped rounds included one
where he wasn’t even at! It made him question whether to carry on his efforts
in the series. <o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsclONZtaLZhSxF612GcDRv7Kcu89BEj2fW2kRDdBNcwQy4rDubiS1SwkOEYjR9rt9kE9PpEB7edkhqISn9YNVapd2qXZCgo33Mg-dKjGsxMQa3Csh7IlcLbZRpdRnynzoFt2y65uKndIPtKY0ka4SeF8F9eNaPv4dTE5jJ2Xu6QcUkA0rZoJy7EOCVg/s1183/BTC_8958%20copy%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="732" data-original-width="1183" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsclONZtaLZhSxF612GcDRv7Kcu89BEj2fW2kRDdBNcwQy4rDubiS1SwkOEYjR9rt9kE9PpEB7edkhqISn9YNVapd2qXZCgo33Mg-dKjGsxMQa3Csh7IlcLbZRpdRnynzoFt2y65uKndIPtKY0ka4SeF8F9eNaPv4dTE5jJ2Xu6QcUkA0rZoJy7EOCVg/w640-h396/BTC_8958%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8nB7PTxdG73OOGRWwKsC-BWWqE-hbrDcdvkewnRPsxjUASQC_vw40STECJvrlPb4No_Wcja_QSZbXAYWjar-IY7KGZIow2QFZVG0ISVWUMZlv8ruvFCelGRTqp8SHaF4UtPr1KtsxbEULj8MaBNpvtbPDZT6tt91vDzv1q75L4zpvEudrHeDLw_fVg/s1066/BTC_9071%20copy%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="653" data-original-width="1066" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8nB7PTxdG73OOGRWwKsC-BWWqE-hbrDcdvkewnRPsxjUASQC_vw40STECJvrlPb4No_Wcja_QSZbXAYWjar-IY7KGZIow2QFZVG0ISVWUMZlv8ruvFCelGRTqp8SHaF4UtPr1KtsxbEULj8MaBNpvtbPDZT6tt91vDzv1q75L4zpvEudrHeDLw_fVg/w640-h392/BTC_9071%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOWQ21FHuXozqQWZcKxvYA3IadK0zh3dSS5jt-QlcvNrFDfj1k0_jrH8qc1F-GXDcVenOOUDH4xMKIlMNT0KQ0u0kMooRe_eDWhJtKr308JMKXwXCjiKKl2vc9kJOUEuLL9Bs1iZgMrdm_1NVfk0LBLF1ST0dsAbisA3G6q1EvuSN3-LN3dXQTOIq5ZA/s1183/BTC_9306%20copy%202.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="711" data-original-width="1183" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOWQ21FHuXozqQWZcKxvYA3IadK0zh3dSS5jt-QlcvNrFDfj1k0_jrH8qc1F-GXDcVenOOUDH4xMKIlMNT0KQ0u0kMooRe_eDWhJtKr308JMKXwXCjiKKl2vc9kJOUEuLL9Bs1iZgMrdm_1NVfk0LBLF1ST0dsAbisA3G6q1EvuSN3-LN3dXQTOIq5ZA/w640-h384/BTC_9306%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Above top, leads the field into turn one during the Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship race. Middle, Thomas O'Grady celebrates after taking his maiden victory in the Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship. Below, Thomas O'Grady leads Derek Sheils during the Leinster 200 race. Mondello Park, Donore, Co. Kildare. Photo: Barry Cregg.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>“We were all told
that we were two drop two rounds at the start of the year but the regs say
event which is what I was told later in the year. Three quarters of the grid
thought the same as me. It was very annoying at the time, and it has hurt me in
terms of points a bit more than others. It made Derek look bad when it was
nothing to to with him at all. Derek is an idol to me and a phenomenal rider
with twenty years of winning championships behind him. He loves a good fight in
a race, and he came up to me and shock my hand after the fantastic battle we
had in Saturday’s race. I have so much respect for him, and we are two of a
kind as in we take it race by race and this championship isn’t the be all and
end all for both of us. It just got so messy the way it is was run and I know
if I come second or third, I can honestly swallow that pill because I have but
in 110% this year and that’s good enough for me as they are all brilliant
riders.” After finding out from the organisers that Sheils dropped
rounds were allowed in O’Grady now found himself three points behind going into
the final event of the year. It raises the question of the absence of a
national championship instead of championship both north and south of the
border. Where a championship doesn’t suffer if riders who do the roads can’t
take in which Thomas eludes too ahead of Sunday’s races. “I would love if there
was a national championship but there is a lot of politics involved. I am being
starved to being able to put my name to a national title and there must be
easily 15-20 top superbike riders in this country along with the cup and
support classes which means riders don’t have to go across to England. I am
getting a bit of cabin fever racing around Mondello. It’s great to have family
and friends come down and the racing has been fantastic this year, but I might
change something for next year.”<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgusg9vHrwfURU52DNd1oD70QvmWD7iQMy7Lx0WnI4gXXHFK6XwYglixQQs2Bw_FGg0BPxFZWzHSY4uCw4F_SfYfSgD0xmGa472eEHgIMk825sH-D291E_YX669kkUr04fqgb-IMiRNfDPbEogteGud6NMIRd1XaOUHdBo4BRI0iy_OOo9AH2Q4Zu-f3Q/s1098/BTC_8981%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="1098" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgusg9vHrwfURU52DNd1oD70QvmWD7iQMy7Lx0WnI4gXXHFK6XwYglixQQs2Bw_FGg0BPxFZWzHSY4uCw4F_SfYfSgD0xmGa472eEHgIMk825sH-D291E_YX669kkUr04fqgb-IMiRNfDPbEogteGud6NMIRd1XaOUHdBo4BRI0iy_OOo9AH2Q4Zu-f3Q/w640-h360/BTC_8981%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thomas O'Grady, Yamaha R1, leads Brian McCormack, BMWM1000RR, during the Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship race. Mondello Park, Donore, Co.Kildare. Photo: Barry Cregg.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>
<p class="MsoNormal">It made him more determined to try and take the title.
Saturday’s opening superbike race of the final weekend saw him take charge
early on leading from the start riding hard but fair around the international
circuit. He won a very closely fought race so close in fact himself, Sheils and
Josh Elliott were lapping 0.1 seconds outside the lap record! <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">So, with it all to play for and whoever finish ahead of the
other between Thomas and Derek they would be crowned champion. Elliott got the
best start and took the lead, but Sheils got by on lap two, but Thomas stayed
in touch in third. It was edge of your seat stuff and the final lap played out
like a movie ending. Thomas past Sheils but ran wide giving the place back and
with only the last corner an overtaking option he had no choice but to go for
it. He did by squeezing past on the inside which seemed to be covered by
Sheils. He held his line and held his lead as they all crossed the line. There
has not been a roar from a crowd at a motorcycle race like it in years. Nobody
could begrudge Thomas his win and championship. The first to congratulate him
was Sheils, his idol in Irish racing. Credit to the top three for such a
display all weekend. Fairy tales do come true, and a very emotional Thomas
expressed it after the race.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">“It was unbelievable I can’t believe it, it’s brilliant and
to do that on Derek Sheils and Josh Elliott is amazing. I tried to pass him
earlier and did but it didn’t stick so I had to try on the last corner, and it
worked. I must thank everyone for helping me out this year, I couldn’t have done
it without them. 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Mondello Park, Donore, Co.Kildare. Photo: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9BdCbzu1H27QLbdj3Fjvq8mJAtGkF_OBaS4VBK544K9Ph1de9uCeyanzXDoK5o8WrQMYWeQ63OOHFHMaEPkKYy41wVTqCnJL19NCAPx46y8t4gf0GvusVZ6ncIzxD8tfhQn7xcBMvXtSvv3t7u-pDHft6-jwCNDF8E5r-0GNQAApFNBOa2RaXsj2r-Q/s4928/BTC_2830%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3280" data-original-width="4928" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9BdCbzu1H27QLbdj3Fjvq8mJAtGkF_OBaS4VBK544K9Ph1de9uCeyanzXDoK5o8WrQMYWeQ63OOHFHMaEPkKYy41wVTqCnJL19NCAPx46y8t4gf0GvusVZ6ncIzxD8tfhQn7xcBMvXtSvv3t7u-pDHft6-jwCNDF8E5r-0GNQAApFNBOa2RaXsj2r-Q/w640-h426/BTC_2830%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thomas O'Grady, on the podium after winning the final Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship race. Mondello Park, Donore, Co.Kildare. Photo: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZhmeP0PkLSdZmv4O_LdZuntmslgcrMK8uoYbr0ILr8vbyQvUa86ol_OXTmayKQt03EVJ2ih13QxmbYDz_-knKG15OkZl9Umlu54uPas9nr4zYSEGD_IFC1HJu5unBJOiQO7sN9mVK8I5Yo9lTfwqZGhlNW5uIv1c0skmAZDvDPD9yjG3TXCRfsMrrtw/s4928/BTC_2949%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3280" data-original-width="4928" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZhmeP0PkLSdZmv4O_LdZuntmslgcrMK8uoYbr0ILr8vbyQvUa86ol_OXTmayKQt03EVJ2ih13QxmbYDz_-knKG15OkZl9Umlu54uPas9nr4zYSEGD_IFC1HJu5unBJOiQO7sN9mVK8I5Yo9lTfwqZGhlNW5uIv1c0skmAZDvDPD9yjG3TXCRfsMrrtw/w640-h426/BTC_2949%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Derek Sheils, BMWM1000RR, leads Thomas O'Grady, Yamaha R1, during the final Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship race. Mondello Park, Donore, Co.Kildare. Photo: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ5vWYeAbfzFJoR_I6ORlkuEfYNOgAsuyGxYjRYAlJCdR7mWHJ9rKoCyP6OxaOueqPTU2Cew78J3MmbDbLzxBZL1PLCzuZLeFf9j791spMyEBYrLYzbw6MglprcATop7Bm-zZ6IaKKi53CqalSVpquCudlrIoXFduFTS2fLN04my2c5t4uH573MvKW_A/s4928/BTC_3010%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3032" data-original-width="4928" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ5vWYeAbfzFJoR_I6ORlkuEfYNOgAsuyGxYjRYAlJCdR7mWHJ9rKoCyP6OxaOueqPTU2Cew78J3MmbDbLzxBZL1PLCzuZLeFf9j791spMyEBYrLYzbw6MglprcATop7Bm-zZ6IaKKi53CqalSVpquCudlrIoXFduFTS2fLN04my2c5t4uH573MvKW_A/w640-h394/BTC_3010%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Derek Sheils, left, speaking to Thomas O'Grady, right, on the podium after the final Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship race. Mondello Park, Donore, Co.Kildare. Photo: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwJ_kp8OOKQZdOYUhyZPgU70Y_Hi_9vAkc1RoyeS_PlgwLmtlt3nd-aHjeIaLUQwv2mbNMMDRe4MwSUYyGPwuux7UJKXn218EJF6PCCei5ilH2pC-R7K3oNlFY_WxQRHj8wNP6BVJE7EfIriLSz2rTlZPwV9O44rrF0rBfPgNfPxWLi1ALQpO3Mt70Bg/s4928/BTC_3040%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3280" data-original-width="4928" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwJ_kp8OOKQZdOYUhyZPgU70Y_Hi_9vAkc1RoyeS_PlgwLmtlt3nd-aHjeIaLUQwv2mbNMMDRe4MwSUYyGPwuux7UJKXn218EJF6PCCei5ilH2pC-R7K3oNlFY_WxQRHj8wNP6BVJE7EfIriLSz2rTlZPwV9O44rrF0rBfPgNfPxWLi1ALQpO3Mt70Bg/w640-h426/BTC_3040%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thomas O'Grady celebrates with his girlfriend Jess after clinching the Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship after victory in the final race. Mondello Park, Donore, Co.Kildare. Photo: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDDqUhnYwq9PYDkzoMUGX-Krh7RNSjjf-Eiwp02HoNdaKJ2hrz9vuUpMmIeK-__YTKzbNYNbyc0_ft-rB-sxB0FEZBDtg-o1vciitOpy224xjqKfTTEokNmbUvZgusgV8oVQ91XcDivUg47Z9CissrAEagvOL9GpAtFBBBKBbmm5G8FsmMxVgggqB2Fg/s4928/DSC_2553%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="4928" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDDqUhnYwq9PYDkzoMUGX-Krh7RNSjjf-Eiwp02HoNdaKJ2hrz9vuUpMmIeK-__YTKzbNYNbyc0_ft-rB-sxB0FEZBDtg-o1vciitOpy224xjqKfTTEokNmbUvZgusgV8oVQ91XcDivUg47Z9CissrAEagvOL9GpAtFBBBKBbmm5G8FsmMxVgggqB2Fg/w640-h402/DSC_2553%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thomas O'Grady celebrates clinching the Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship after victory in the final race. Mondello Park, Donore, Co.Kildare. Photo: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFe2_zkREk9JUZ814mFwbYF8rpIq0KOZ4yd_XUXNb-No3eIACNGl8EKtDf7ezMNloDgnlr002zrEerMEYe7mfOj_LwdVK-rIh7rdNXOFnywGFWqmjfxMRY9MlqVSSHzQ7BUcfv9dnLkByg19anggLvvBciMLNAgosRJA_97O8kYIJdnkfqMHiFs4cO7A/s4744/DSC_2580%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3280" data-original-width="4744" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFe2_zkREk9JUZ814mFwbYF8rpIq0KOZ4yd_XUXNb-No3eIACNGl8EKtDf7ezMNloDgnlr002zrEerMEYe7mfOj_LwdVK-rIh7rdNXOFnywGFWqmjfxMRY9MlqVSSHzQ7BUcfv9dnLkByg19anggLvvBciMLNAgosRJA_97O8kYIJdnkfqMHiFs4cO7A/w640-h442/DSC_2580%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thomas O'Grady, left, speaking to Derek Sheils, right, after the final Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship race. Mondello Park, Donore, Co.Kildare. Photo: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm2T4stFxfmGEJQAwhv8jNeHQ4_BsbTGPCy8s8yAEgw0iyEY0lQ2O-8vUZpJSNhs7p-BYNhronbQdxrXqXMG1PJbRT-rRhG2MM7mXkyVZZ057hJinEcZkf7ZY4bEDBevEqfVwlodiLJ2m59Ol9JxdlJnzJtBBGViYR7wfZZ7k75-ShWSdNPHGlWRnBng/s4672/DSC_2615%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3280" data-original-width="4672" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm2T4stFxfmGEJQAwhv8jNeHQ4_BsbTGPCy8s8yAEgw0iyEY0lQ2O-8vUZpJSNhs7p-BYNhronbQdxrXqXMG1PJbRT-rRhG2MM7mXkyVZZ057hJinEcZkf7ZY4bEDBevEqfVwlodiLJ2m59Ol9JxdlJnzJtBBGViYR7wfZZ7k75-ShWSdNPHGlWRnBng/w640-h450/DSC_2615%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thomas O'Grady celebrates with his team after clinching the Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship after victory in the final race. Mondello Park, Donore, Co.Kildare. Photo: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal">If competing in the superbike class wasn’t enough to keep
the Dubliner busy on a race weekend, he also competed in the Supertwin support
class on his Aprillia RS660. A brace of wins and consistent podium finishes
throughout the year gave him a 23-point lead going into the final event ahead
of Darragh Crean. He did enough by finishing third and fourth to take the
title.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal">By taking two titles in a year against very accomplished
opposition is nothing short of outstanding from man who is from a small town in
north county Dublin that revels in the pure road racing and off-road scene. He
has done it all in his relaxed way and with a smile on his face and exuberance
that is infectious to those around him. It also has endeared him to the
spectators looking on at each round this year and becoming a fans favourite. He
has come along racing from tearing up the grass in his granny’s back garden on
his TM50. <o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh17cgPS-ZZD-cFkvQJO3FYWrQus7Tn_5O8wGsCuz1uBE0nQjHImtv6O79-StLm3N1-RyU5y9pF3r-Uh3FMrScwQLCvfMPC7CFXH3cPFizrD73skIVxDN6LfW1fyAfeJ4qsV0_qw8DPXYIJYV46VoLbfFrbB8gyJr3duUj637FqQcbwl_5cF5AIDxORwA/s4108/DSC_2597%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3152" data-original-width="4108" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh17cgPS-ZZD-cFkvQJO3FYWrQus7Tn_5O8wGsCuz1uBE0nQjHImtv6O79-StLm3N1-RyU5y9pF3r-Uh3FMrScwQLCvfMPC7CFXH3cPFizrD73skIVxDN6LfW1fyAfeJ4qsV0_qw8DPXYIJYV46VoLbfFrbB8gyJr3duUj637FqQcbwl_5cF5AIDxORwA/w640-h492/DSC_2597%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thomas O'Grady celebrates after clinching the Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship after victory in the final race. Mondello Park, Donore, Co.Kildare. Photo: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzwJ3LeQ_qUZvw_3GZLqbpd3gKOg3OOqCcW5CtCfiOVK73SHBy6uaA49uTC9neLiMYQnVBOkDOgU58nsgqOozYWk9KguyzRkPXkNW5Mg5iqkZr-pI2EV7Gcmc1c93QGvMP1i6qrGH_1NwXXpN2I60uqMUmdGz2ECDJHp2tszMJMBfbPGK3CWc-GK4TVQ/s4592/DSC_2467%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3280" data-original-width="4592" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzwJ3LeQ_qUZvw_3GZLqbpd3gKOg3OOqCcW5CtCfiOVK73SHBy6uaA49uTC9neLiMYQnVBOkDOgU58nsgqOozYWk9KguyzRkPXkNW5Mg5iqkZr-pI2EV7Gcmc1c93QGvMP1i6qrGH_1NwXXpN2I60uqMUmdGz2ECDJHp2tszMJMBfbPGK3CWc-GK4TVQ/w640-h458/DSC_2467%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thomas O'Grady celebrates after clinching the Supertwins Championship. Mondello Park, Donore, Co.Kildare. Photo: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><br /><p></p>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033731686537753877.post-38709693996452659872022-09-27T21:40:00.001+01:002022-09-27T21:47:59.125+01:00 Champion Cross Caps Off Season In Style - Selco.ie Formula Vee Championship<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG4XwmLmthybO01tHkrOnclJJcc_1O3GKCnUceixDmpi1GOCugsUtoz8CsdmJvmTCwa5UDsk4gnGdydduewDiR4S53gJetrg-199u0gxtFGZXWzwVgKlmivwcxgJOnDd-99K9oiKPjf6XMtVJ0V2L2AJtwsehujBC2DA4HcSzgsNv3VHNwaztcKJexiw/s1183/BTC_2577%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="1183" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG4XwmLmthybO01tHkrOnclJJcc_1O3GKCnUceixDmpi1GOCugsUtoz8CsdmJvmTCwa5UDsk4gnGdydduewDiR4S53gJetrg-199u0gxtFGZXWzwVgKlmivwcxgJOnDd-99K9oiKPjf6XMtVJ0V2L2AJtwsehujBC2DA4HcSzgsNv3VHNwaztcKJexiw/w640-h426/BTC_2577%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anthony Cross with the Emerson Fittipaldi Trophy. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Photo: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bohernabreena;s
Anthony Cross finished off another championship year in style with a double victory
in the season finale at Kirkistown Racing Circuit in county Down last Saturday.
The current Selco.ie Formula Vee champion retained his title at the previous
round in Mondello Park two weeks ago by finishing second to Owen Kelly. With
the pressure of the championship in the bag he set his sights on not only
winning the finale round of the series but the prestigious Emerson Fittipaldi
Trophy race too.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">With a solid
grid of twenty cars taking to the track for qualifying and the return of former
champion Dan Polley also the returned to form Jack Byrne it would not be an
easy task. This meeting would also determine the outcome of the VW Spares ‘B’ and
LOH Motorsport ‘Rookie’championships to add an extra bit of excitement to the
onlookers. Cross gave himself the best chance to get the results he wanted by
qualifying in pole position just ahead of young Kildare man Donal Downey who
showed great pace at the same venue earlier in the year. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI75FIfOw0H-gYMFlFrneYjVRlMQbKDmHeN4-MQ0XNuwn2XQJDL-nj4pPZA-s49BoUiKdKtYjk3Wh29siZSfpeyz98e1Ids1asRyioOZnJkanTqkYn7jL_aaiu4WOBV-_cI9mlz_6J0MsHgQzRrCGXwk9S_O51jcgEtp8zjOHZBSiGkmqKG9BNHPZwtw/s1115/BTC_2142%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="651" data-original-width="1115" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI75FIfOw0H-gYMFlFrneYjVRlMQbKDmHeN4-MQ0XNuwn2XQJDL-nj4pPZA-s49BoUiKdKtYjk3Wh29siZSfpeyz98e1Ids1asRyioOZnJkanTqkYn7jL_aaiu4WOBV-_cI9mlz_6J0MsHgQzRrCGXwk9S_O51jcgEtp8zjOHZBSiGkmqKG9BNHPZwtw/w640-h374/BTC_2142%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jack Byrne, Sheane, leads the field during the Formula Vee race. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Photo: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Although he
headed the field as the lights went out the long run to the first turn at the
northern track can give those behind the bonus of a slipstream and as the field
made it to turn two it was Jack Byrne who lead Cross with tucked in behind,
followed by Polley and Downey. The long fast straights make it hard for anyone
to break clear from one another due to the slipstream. Only a passing manoeuvre
at the tight section into turn three or a mistake at the chicane can break up a
train of cars. Cross had made a better exit from the final corner on lap one to
give him the slingshot to get into the lead by turn one. Downey made a carbon
copy move to move past Polley to move into third place. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjToMRlZtM7ZNe_xuSaMmjH-8Xnira6BhOhvJBMdXCsMSxRgtqvBS3no-RvQ_6N99mJRo02rNkQaLQ3GDXgbvTys9xO9hNHGIlifvlgyKMtbW6v8jBvBYNpRvVNDvyFFNnc02QXHjruEHQ8NZUhaIN-Y1evg9IgPCNe9l0VUuu56smW1Xo4QE_fiHkulg/s1183/BTC_2153%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="695" data-original-width="1183" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjToMRlZtM7ZNe_xuSaMmjH-8Xnira6BhOhvJBMdXCsMSxRgtqvBS3no-RvQ_6N99mJRo02rNkQaLQ3GDXgbvTys9xO9hNHGIlifvlgyKMtbW6v8jBvBYNpRvVNDvyFFNnc02QXHjruEHQ8NZUhaIN-Y1evg9IgPCNe9l0VUuu56smW1Xo4QE_fiHkulg/w640-h376/BTC_2153%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dan Polley, Sheane, leads Donal Downey, Leastone, Gavin Buckley, Sheane, and Tim Murray, Leastone, during the Formula Vee race. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Photo: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">He repaid
him back into turn three, but it allowed the front two to begin to pull away. Byrne
also was into the lead again by the hairpin but again Cross got the better run into
turn one to retake the lead. Three lead changes in a lap set the tone for yet
another brilliant Formula Vee race. Behind, the following three cars of Downey,
Polley and Gavin Buckley headed to turn one side by side. The trust between all
drivers is immense and it has to be at of 100mph. Downey held his place, but Buckley
now moved into third. Again, Cross got into the lead at turn three but by the
end of the lap Byrne once again retook him. It was hard to keep up, but it certainly
was entertaining the spectators. It was now become a game of cat and mouse both
drivers finding where each was better than the other of the course of the lap. Buckley
had now moved up another place into third and set out to catch the front two. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNsRxhpZNtMCqmrWrUs6kXeGu0QDCb1grrJgPfig06BT9mV90iL-eicJPpXW9uuWednpasApmsydnQ-RHd24Lxfq8w7dUTiatNKatuq2mY0hqCsHC503ojEunV_c-kMuFQ4Op_jPMdS49wWAcIM_AQcr9ygjIE_P_XegvAF6KLokhHkALY1VIVygItMw/s1183/BTC_2162%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="749" data-original-width="1183" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNsRxhpZNtMCqmrWrUs6kXeGu0QDCb1grrJgPfig06BT9mV90iL-eicJPpXW9uuWednpasApmsydnQ-RHd24Lxfq8w7dUTiatNKatuq2mY0hqCsHC503ojEunV_c-kMuFQ4Op_jPMdS49wWAcIM_AQcr9ygjIE_P_XegvAF6KLokhHkALY1VIVygItMw/w640-h406/BTC_2162%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anthony Cross, Sheane, leads Jack Byrne, Sheane, during the Formula Vee race. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Photo: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The front two
would repeat each move Cross getting by at turn one only to lose it at the
final corner. By the halfway mark though Bynre had settled into a rhythm and
hold the lead over the next couple of laps and began to look like he was controlling
the race until they cam upon a backmaker which held him up at turn two cost him
time and letting Cross get past yet again, undoing all the hard work of the
previous few laps. The Battle for third was still as tight as Buckley and
Downey continued to pass and repass each other. As Polley made his move on
Downey into turn two to move up to fourth Downey ran wide cost himself time and
dropped back and out of contention for third. Up front Byrne found his way past
at the hairpin with three laps to go but as they started the final lap cross
after yet another clear run to the line seemed to let his opponent by to lead them
round to the back straight where he could make a move with the slipstream to retake
the lead. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpcSjJu1jiTOPhv3p443kH41pUkF9YfJeeKJTzxaPOVJc-WN7dceWw-FnvIbzTq_4bU7BPTbT8V0YjOFV-7w_9YoGLn6pC9RHL6OT8llj9dqAFGE2aWW4VxAuSHwtpwAfFMH05O1Es-l547AANgp--tYHiChSGcyB_w_xk57NwO8kPoAU3TnRzqCO0Q/s1139/BTC_2168%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="1139" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpcSjJu1jiTOPhv3p443kH41pUkF9YfJeeKJTzxaPOVJc-WN7dceWw-FnvIbzTq_4bU7BPTbT8V0YjOFV-7w_9YoGLn6pC9RHL6OT8llj9dqAFGE2aWW4VxAuSHwtpwAfFMH05O1Es-l547AANgp--tYHiChSGcyB_w_xk57NwO8kPoAU3TnRzqCO0Q/w640-h368/BTC_2168%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gavin Buckley, Sheane, leads Donal Downey, Leastone, and Dan Polley, Sheane, during the Emerson Fittipaldi Trophy. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Photo: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">A risky plan
if any mistake was made but one if it worked would show why he is a five in a
row champion. It did as he got the slingshot heading towards the hairpin, but
another backmarker being in their way was not what he could have planned for,
his exit was compromised, and Byrne drew alongside him. It was a drag race to
the line where Cross got the win by 0.005 of a second! One of if not the
closest ever finishes to a Formula Vee race seen. Gavin Buckley finished in
third and set the fastest lap of the race in doing so. Although he dropped back
Downey, came home in fifth but more importantly became the VW Spares ‘B’
Champion. A great result for the talented Kildare youngster. Speaking to the
victor after the race it was clear he enjoyed that race.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaxp0baIAGISah-mDKFTvLra6xMZsdfqSdHcasdVAxNtkL7anXqSKgFMs_UEW4LksknD88rlw2fnZhECUI_80LJ5-43K4UC8-6MJ0_aP8DMgAcbQxpypxdPfK2BuN3EKJ3x97YxjKMrX4RMmnnm3qCMoqEvMDyc7xqUoZx32gq3D72uY4ReM0dPbGmew/s1079/BTC_2167%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="638" data-original-width="1079" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaxp0baIAGISah-mDKFTvLra6xMZsdfqSdHcasdVAxNtkL7anXqSKgFMs_UEW4LksknD88rlw2fnZhECUI_80LJ5-43K4UC8-6MJ0_aP8DMgAcbQxpypxdPfK2BuN3EKJ3x97YxjKMrX4RMmnnm3qCMoqEvMDyc7xqUoZx32gq3D72uY4ReM0dPbGmew/w640-h378/BTC_2167%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anthony Cross, Sheane, leads Jack Byrne, Sheane, during the Formula Vee race. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Photo: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">“Jack kept me honest in that one, I lost count
how many times we passed each other for the lead. Then backmarkers got involved
but I just got it on the line, it was a great race”.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7A_LsF4MvCmlVrUMIY-tHMf4ii3UH2KiDYh8Ldm7YjiMXIlwsRzHEn9w7Q7HK4x9zxvL_4uCtnNZHptMa-4-RYMFx4c2nfoAc5dRMD43qqtE1Y3IKM-BBCR5YjlYJXteivTRPZopRtUy1tAvrKQ0DuFo2NkzCi-9cYtGA-qawCdpgGsLBMgKBxvExwQ/s1158/BTC_2639%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="745" data-original-width="1158" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7A_LsF4MvCmlVrUMIY-tHMf4ii3UH2KiDYh8Ldm7YjiMXIlwsRzHEn9w7Q7HK4x9zxvL_4uCtnNZHptMa-4-RYMFx4c2nfoAc5dRMD43qqtE1Y3IKM-BBCR5YjlYJXteivTRPZopRtUy1tAvrKQ0DuFo2NkzCi-9cYtGA-qawCdpgGsLBMgKBxvExwQ/w640-h412/BTC_2639%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">VW Spares Champion Donal Downey. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Photo: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Kieran
Hannan again drove superbly as he has all year to become the LOH Motorsport Rookie
Champion. He showed great pace and is sure to be up there with the top ‘B’
championships runner’s next season. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_cYsUtJFdBSCpB8rRqoIZjF_zrqo0MEIjj3eHvNss4mEFLeX3V2uuLQDQTmMZgL9zzg_qczgnOhXwhGooxAwOj4YOTIR8f-dB67wiRppn3A6b-U5SysmdljZ7FupQDnSUNED1Ry87H1zectL3VoYh6IlhLPd54TJTVd6BqgAL7DFyuNOCapaRTh_s1w/s1183/BTC_2453%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="728" data-original-width="1183" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_cYsUtJFdBSCpB8rRqoIZjF_zrqo0MEIjj3eHvNss4mEFLeX3V2uuLQDQTmMZgL9zzg_qczgnOhXwhGooxAwOj4YOTIR8f-dB67wiRppn3A6b-U5SysmdljZ7FupQDnSUNED1Ry87H1zectL3VoYh6IlhLPd54TJTVd6BqgAL7DFyuNOCapaRTh_s1w/w640-h394/BTC_2453%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kieran Hannan, Sheane, during the Formula Vee race. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Photo: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">With all the
championships sorted it was time for the second Formula Vee race of the day for
the prestigious Emmerson Fittipaldi Trophy. A trophy given to the Irish
championship by the former Formula 1 World Champion. There was also a prize of
€150 was up for grabs to the driver with the fastest lap. It was the top two
from the previous race who lined up on the front row and again Cross started
from pole. Byrne was out though to make amends for missing out on the win
earlier and if that race was anything to go by the onlookers were in for a
treat. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL7FVcdNeFAf0CYrxCZzF-X4bRSFNs8m3TjAICFYoV3KNChJR_IJ30b7ltSnbDdzBLg2cWingwHHXbzzNt2u3FLs23TXisfz8lp5fmmYZ3bXp6WYF4BoJ9jSwkvW4RUZ6pfWxmmO83fdgPKWJGTKEGO4ARUPuzE8ve5-BqpoNDZO50lurP8ArUkgBhoQ/s1125/BTC_2415%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="681" data-original-width="1125" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL7FVcdNeFAf0CYrxCZzF-X4bRSFNs8m3TjAICFYoV3KNChJR_IJ30b7ltSnbDdzBLg2cWingwHHXbzzNt2u3FLs23TXisfz8lp5fmmYZ3bXp6WYF4BoJ9jSwkvW4RUZ6pfWxmmO83fdgPKWJGTKEGO4ARUPuzE8ve5-BqpoNDZO50lurP8ArUkgBhoQ/w640-h388/BTC_2415%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jack Byrne, Sheane, leads Anthony Cross, Sheane, during the Emerson Fittipaldi Trophy. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Photo: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Byrne got a
flyer and lead into turn one but out-braked himself letting Cross take the lead
but he kept Polley at bay in third. Yet again the front two began to brake
clear of the field and opened a five car length gap by halfway round the fist
lap. As they rounded turn one for the second time Byrne was into the lead and straight
away was out to build some sort of lead and not get dragged into another lead
swapping battle so early on again in this race. Gavin Buckley was now into
third ahead of Downey and Polley in what was now a carbon copy of the result in
the earlier race. So much for not having a lead swap battle as Cross retook the
lead two laps later at the hairpin only to lose it at the same spot a lap
later.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_0ENZ1SKjQIlkpazFLXJ7C00JnjxxktogwOnP27pWKyJDRcRTXGeOExhduCSh2bQh7JJkzpza2nvq-sVP-aX_0WkqgglEhfImU5--dj3KjJ2RCy7yfVaHOv_YAyY5QQog5ZqC1tA0C2NihvI4YHcdvnuZAnZMzzj4f9IFuKLcUQ-erjAdCpSUJmr7A/s1183/BTC_2407%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="703" data-original-width="1183" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_0ENZ1SKjQIlkpazFLXJ7C00JnjxxktogwOnP27pWKyJDRcRTXGeOExhduCSh2bQh7JJkzpza2nvq-sVP-aX_0WkqgglEhfImU5--dj3KjJ2RCy7yfVaHOv_YAyY5QQog5ZqC1tA0C2NihvI4YHcdvnuZAnZMzzj4f9IFuKLcUQ-erjAdCpSUJmr7A/w640-h380/BTC_2407%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gavin Buckley, Sheane, leads Donal Downey, Leastone, and Dan Polley, Sheane, during the Emerson Fittipaldi Trophy. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Photo: Barry Cregg.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">All this
helped Buckley and Downey to close in to make it a four-car train. Polley
dropped back from the four ahead but held a solid fifth place. Yellow flags
came out at the chicane which ruled it out as an overtaking spot but as they
exited it Byrne got by a backmarker just at the right time giving him a gap as
Buckley and Cross tripped over each other getting past the backmarker. Buckley
got by and into second but not for long as by turn two he was back to third. Byrne
ran slightly wide on the exit of the chicane losing ground and by the start of
the next lap Cross was past. Byrne repeated the mistake a lap later at the same
spot and this time Cross got the gap to his rivals behind. It was enough to
give him some real breathing room and with only a few laps to go it looked like
it was his for the taking. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSY3pp2JAAkI6a_aOeWmjJUTZqoZXO2GxXLZk7PUD9gS8j4q6vItrR9tg3XuHUiSNsX0x7H2pzcsqnYzgLcE0nOlPyYZtGhBL4W-_vQfcYiAJtxTVJdyoGkfWB0xDHnZ6MtNUVzZy14Tk-iH7svzAAwSd--Ctsq9XARzqNgOLI1GENGdUG-KMjX5NgdQ/s1183/BTC_2479%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="670" data-original-width="1183" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSY3pp2JAAkI6a_aOeWmjJUTZqoZXO2GxXLZk7PUD9gS8j4q6vItrR9tg3XuHUiSNsX0x7H2pzcsqnYzgLcE0nOlPyYZtGhBL4W-_vQfcYiAJtxTVJdyoGkfWB0xDHnZ6MtNUVzZy14Tk-iH7svzAAwSd--Ctsq9XARzqNgOLI1GENGdUG-KMjX5NgdQ/w640-h362/BTC_2479%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anthony Cross, Sheane, leads Jack Byrne, Sheane, and Gavin Buckley, Sheane, during the Emerson Fittipaldi Trophy. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Photo: Barry Cregg.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Buckley was
now into second ahead of Byrne and Downey. These three would need to work
together if they were to reel in Cross but they began to have their own battle,
swapping places and going three a breast into turn one wasn’t going to help catch
the leader. It was all very entertaining though. Another mistake at the chicane
by Byrne allowed Downey by going down the back straight. He retook him again at
the beginning of the next lap and then Downey began to lose touch and drop
back. A lap later Cross began to drop time and began to drop back to the two
men behind.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxZieBgumQQoSyMtEuVASzw-Yd1VIif8TUTC94W3yf4_Cn3x-AFuQtjmBVlgS6-3TzWjHM8F5Uc_ghEw34JRUvx2-AOQpzAptyx07lPMJ42HSjMDoOZdZJbLgbOfLa2AD7QHguplWOiuTanFCcOq4eOwJ8OJ9VwnwiQU2i9cBINlte51tBsujoRLK9Q/s1160/BTC_2481%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="745" data-original-width="1160" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxZieBgumQQoSyMtEuVASzw-Yd1VIif8TUTC94W3yf4_Cn3x-AFuQtjmBVlgS6-3TzWjHM8F5Uc_ghEw34JRUvx2-AOQpzAptyx07lPMJ42HSjMDoOZdZJbLgbOfLa2AD7QHguplWOiuTanFCcOq4eOwJ8OJ9VwnwiQU2i9cBINlte51tBsujoRLK9Q/w640-h412/BTC_2481%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jack Byrne, Sheane, leads Gavin Buckley, Sheane, and Donal Downey, Leastone, during the Emerson Fittipaldi Trophy. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Photo: Barry Cregg.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It was
enough to give them the tow again and with two laps to go it was again a three-car
train. Yet again backmarkers looked to come into play as they were being caught
coming to the chicane for the final time. A mistake by Buckley this time allowed
Byrne through, but time was nearly up as they headed for the hairpin for the
final time. Those backmarkers did hold Cross up but luckily for him not enough
to allow anyone by and he held his lead to take the Fittipaldi Trophy race win.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizUztuegmLKDI3EWch5Wu4KACB5UUArPeqkeLbgEgmCyumtBoYVAxQ4mc2HmK9SGSL7L8w6QJ-IRIdXfAxlsuxZAJWjpqgCoQxDxkQqTowZ0zlx_7JliqsFCAbImqE15vfAMv1EuwRr6MbrgycsCQDhIM7fD_LV4U5rXkXTzim0cv1Fou-8HFKDrcYpg/s1183/BTC_2496%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="724" data-original-width="1183" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizUztuegmLKDI3EWch5Wu4KACB5UUArPeqkeLbgEgmCyumtBoYVAxQ4mc2HmK9SGSL7L8w6QJ-IRIdXfAxlsuxZAJWjpqgCoQxDxkQqTowZ0zlx_7JliqsFCAbImqE15vfAMv1EuwRr6MbrgycsCQDhIM7fD_LV4U5rXkXTzim0cv1Fou-8HFKDrcYpg/w640-h392/BTC_2496%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anthony Cross, Sheane, leads Gavin Buckley, Sheane, during the Emerson Fittipaldi Trophy. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Photo: Barry Cregg.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Byrne held
second with Buckley in third. Another close and hard-fought Formula Vee race
won by Cross rounding out another great year for him and giving him the clean
sweep of trophies for the year by adding the Fittipaldi Trophy to the Championship
and Holmpatrick trophies he already won. It is such a rare achievement to do
such a feat but one that is thoroughly deserved as he has been the benchmark
for others for so long now.</span><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vVYukcPtZaFsMZzFv41hxtSSFJul_BQscVzwBwP_wGLt5VhrkFIGeUek5U3mOE539_n9Cdqu4HHkLgfDcb2KsY6CxKuNsUTk_gBxMsudbSfJl6Z9Cy1lrwsyepPt9RkQXxSplAr2FYyQ5uFHigv9ngbWzH1UvMPTacDx7KzkVf0GnFs6dJjRSlbrQw/s1035/BTC_2520%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="1035" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vVYukcPtZaFsMZzFv41hxtSSFJul_BQscVzwBwP_wGLt5VhrkFIGeUek5U3mOE539_n9Cdqu4HHkLgfDcb2KsY6CxKuNsUTk_gBxMsudbSfJl6Z9Cy1lrwsyepPt9RkQXxSplAr2FYyQ5uFHigv9ngbWzH1UvMPTacDx7KzkVf0GnFs6dJjRSlbrQw/w640-h462/BTC_2520%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bill Adair presents the Emerson Fittipaldi Trophy to Anthony Cross. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Photo: Barry Cregg.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3XpLQ0WItrJb33S228ZHwWWyZ_5FJTT9LXkY7sHx8tPEIYi479_EFcUUz_ITDw7AuzHMs5P6KghDbsLvlsI8ZduXSp8p1kYjg6Tyg9D3tDnOa0DNddqSb_wutPuXEQAoNUDcCfO1PPIgJaCB95B5jRBs29GREnFB1zL_r5yhvDJwYP0IcRNTYBAtFgA/s1017/BTC_2544%20copy%202.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="1017" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3XpLQ0WItrJb33S228ZHwWWyZ_5FJTT9LXkY7sHx8tPEIYi479_EFcUUz_ITDw7AuzHMs5P6KghDbsLvlsI8ZduXSp8p1kYjg6Tyg9D3tDnOa0DNddqSb_wutPuXEQAoNUDcCfO1PPIgJaCB95B5jRBs29GREnFB1zL_r5yhvDJwYP0IcRNTYBAtFgA/w640-h450/BTC_2544%20copy%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Emerson Fittipaldi Trophy podium Anthony Cross, centre, with Jack Byrne, left, and Gavin Buckley, right. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Photo: Barry Cregg.</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">"They were two
great races today. I’m delighted to have won both and I was pushed hard all the
way. I thought the second race was going to be a copy of the first between me
and Jack, but he got caught up battling with Gavin and I got a way for a while.
I was getting really bad understeer into turn three and lost time but I’m glad I
got to hold on to take the win. Thanks to all the class sponsors and to my dad
for his help all year.” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF3Cc_LYC5H1xkzlLHxQltoRZCJ50iKD8Y1UkcUdZdO1DA8BXdkBA_f9WzFiHANFTZ9gHNaDgIlEKiU3DnY9B8JBdNjOsTci8bhD1kvNgDC1irJyGqP2htC9sPZiy24A0uYARYDAlepD2VUpHfCNSlleQEVmdV6a9DPi8WDVW0_HrlDNbfIO66VwZ0cQ/s1129/BTC_2559%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="1129" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF3Cc_LYC5H1xkzlLHxQltoRZCJ50iKD8Y1UkcUdZdO1DA8BXdkBA_f9WzFiHANFTZ9gHNaDgIlEKiU3DnY9B8JBdNjOsTci8bhD1kvNgDC1irJyGqP2htC9sPZiy24A0uYARYDAlepD2VUpHfCNSlleQEVmdV6a9DPi8WDVW0_HrlDNbfIO66VwZ0cQ/w640-h424/BTC_2559%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anthony Cross with the Emerson Fittipaldi Trophy with Jack Byrne,left, and Gavin Buckley, right. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Photo: Barry Cregg.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwZ2LDGpJepTm3GXv_jpqpNl9eGk9prKe_SAqa1BQdlVXabVdqufMLBrsaSuzFgG0-lYfIhny7TTUJCdXh_XcTdtNFHNf7grYNonT-aOGZtXC7TedljpTJOlBn8ODu-gD27dg025_JcHzX6Uuh_E2Z6yItLJz0bTXKHiSI15aZRNSv9UWfwFfDi0zBFw/s1064/BTC_2570%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="1064" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwZ2LDGpJepTm3GXv_jpqpNl9eGk9prKe_SAqa1BQdlVXabVdqufMLBrsaSuzFgG0-lYfIhny7TTUJCdXh_XcTdtNFHNf7grYNonT-aOGZtXC7TedljpTJOlBn8ODu-gD27dg025_JcHzX6Uuh_E2Z6yItLJz0bTXKHiSI15aZRNSv9UWfwFfDi0zBFw/w640-h424/BTC_2570%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anthony Cross with the Emerson Fittipaldi Trophy. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Photo: Barry Cregg.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1QM79dYd0tQL3L5gFCmRWvC6CzCJO6H7pRs9_oc6aFNYZic4XCC85ayNnFMnoUcBiUi7ZMKTC2fFPjhgglX94An1fgAO-rvt7lMpyFc2eOq2YMnubvnZRlhRaVjAXoVM-XVXoz8LjEB_IXBCY2at9wKAOqHgM_ApZ8sVDsSeU7ZlO_gtMEvdG8CEO-A/s1142/BTC_2573%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1142" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1QM79dYd0tQL3L5gFCmRWvC6CzCJO6H7pRs9_oc6aFNYZic4XCC85ayNnFMnoUcBiUi7ZMKTC2fFPjhgglX94An1fgAO-rvt7lMpyFc2eOq2YMnubvnZRlhRaVjAXoVM-XVXoz8LjEB_IXBCY2at9wKAOqHgM_ApZ8sVDsSeU7ZlO_gtMEvdG8CEO-A/w640-h430/BTC_2573%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anthony Cross with the Emerson Fittipaldi Trophy. Kirkistown Racing Circuit, Kircubbin, Co. Down. Photo: Barry Cregg.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p>Barry Cregghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904914952893526813noreply@blogger.com0