If anyone wants to marshall, I am stage manager for a stage between Dromore and Lurgan on Sat 19th April and need more manpower. Let me know by PM if you are available to help or register on http://www.rallystageteam.co.uk/. Hot breakfast is provided on Saturday morning.
Circuit of Ireland 2014 - to include the ERC
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Graham
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Circuit Ramps up the Search for Extra Marshals
Circuit of Ireland organisers are urging people throughout Northern Ireland to sign up as volunteer marshals for the upcoming FIA ERC Circuit of Ireland Rally. The event, which is for the first time ever part of a newly revamped European Rally Championship calendar, takes place during Easter week-end from 17 – 19 April.
“This year’s Circuit of Ireland Rally is set to be one of the biggest and best ever and to help us deliver a top quality event we require an overall volunteer base of up to 600 people,” explained Event Director Bobby Willis.
“We already have a comprehensive number of experienced team leaders and assistants covering all our stages in counties Antrim and Down, as well as the Service Park and Rally HQ at Titanic Belfast and the ceremonial start in Belfast City Centre. However we’re currently seeking up to 200 additional marshals and other volunteers to work alongside our seasoned teams at various locations from Thursday to Easter Saturday.”
Volunteer roles include marshalling at exciting vantage points at each of the Rally’s Special Stages as well as organisational roles at the Rally Service Park and Media Centre in Titanic Quarter, Belfast. Other volunteer opportunities are based at refuel zones in Banbridge and Ballynahinch, the ‘regroup’ centres in Downpatrick, Hillsborough and Banbridge and at time-keeping units at the start and finish of each stage. Organisers have stressed that you don’t need to be a so-called petrol head or motorsport fan, but simply be motivated , enthusiastic and enjoy working with a great team of people who are bringing international motorsport to Northern Ireland
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for volunteers to get right up close to the action, meet the rally drivers and see all rally in close proximity,” said Bobby Willis. “It also provides people, young and the not so young with a chance to refine management, leadership and life skills. Bottom line, it’s wonderful craic and a great chance to be involved in a world renowned sporting event which will be broadcast to over 10 million television viewers worldwide.”
“We provide an intensive training session just prior to the event and as a thank you, we present all volunteers with a unique 2014 Circuit of Ireland souvenir gift. Volunteers can also continue their involvement with motorsport through the Motorsport Marshalling Partnership, where qualifying volunteers will have the opportunity to experience rallying themselves at a special Marshals Day workshop at Kirkistown race circuit later in the year.”
To be part of the action and to find out more details visit www.circuitofireland.net or call the volunteer hotline 07732 612261.
For up to date information on the 2014 Circuit of Ireland visit http://www.circuitofireland.net/
Follow on Facebook .com/circuitofireland or twitter @CircuitIreland.
Circuit of Ireland organisers are urging people throughout Northern Ireland to sign up as volunteer marshals for the upcoming FIA ERC Circuit of Ireland Rally. The event, which is for the first time ever part of a newly revamped European Rally Championship calendar, takes place during Easter week-end from 17 – 19 April.
“This year’s Circuit of Ireland Rally is set to be one of the biggest and best ever and to help us deliver a top quality event we require an overall volunteer base of up to 600 people,” explained Event Director Bobby Willis.
“We already have a comprehensive number of experienced team leaders and assistants covering all our stages in counties Antrim and Down, as well as the Service Park and Rally HQ at Titanic Belfast and the ceremonial start in Belfast City Centre. However we’re currently seeking up to 200 additional marshals and other volunteers to work alongside our seasoned teams at various locations from Thursday to Easter Saturday.”
Volunteer roles include marshalling at exciting vantage points at each of the Rally’s Special Stages as well as organisational roles at the Rally Service Park and Media Centre in Titanic Quarter, Belfast. Other volunteer opportunities are based at refuel zones in Banbridge and Ballynahinch, the ‘regroup’ centres in Downpatrick, Hillsborough and Banbridge and at time-keeping units at the start and finish of each stage. Organisers have stressed that you don’t need to be a so-called petrol head or motorsport fan, but simply be motivated , enthusiastic and enjoy working with a great team of people who are bringing international motorsport to Northern Ireland
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for volunteers to get right up close to the action, meet the rally drivers and see all rally in close proximity,” said Bobby Willis. “It also provides people, young and the not so young with a chance to refine management, leadership and life skills. Bottom line, it’s wonderful craic and a great chance to be involved in a world renowned sporting event which will be broadcast to over 10 million television viewers worldwide.”
“We provide an intensive training session just prior to the event and as a thank you, we present all volunteers with a unique 2014 Circuit of Ireland souvenir gift. Volunteers can also continue their involvement with motorsport through the Motorsport Marshalling Partnership, where qualifying volunteers will have the opportunity to experience rallying themselves at a special Marshals Day workshop at Kirkistown race circuit later in the year.”
To be part of the action and to find out more details visit www.circuitofireland.net or call the volunteer hotline 07732 612261.
For up to date information on the 2014 Circuit of Ireland visit http://www.circuitofireland.net/
Follow on Facebook .com/circuitofireland or twitter @CircuitIreland.
Graham
RMS Photographer
Heading to the press launch shortly so should be fit to reveal a lot more about the event later today...
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davecoupe
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Pair of skoda confirmed pair of t16 confirmed no driver names other than breen
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Mcgarrity in a mini. Dessie mccartnry in darian
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Whispers of jimmy mcrae doing 00
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Rising European stars set for Circuit of Ireland Rally
With the countdown to the Circuit of Ireland International Rally gathering pace the organising team are pleased to confirm today that two of Europe’s brightest young stars, Craig Breen of Ireland and Dutch driver Kevin Abbring, will be in a rapidly growing entry list.
With just three weeks to go until the European Rally Championship comes to Belfast for the first time, the names of former World Super 2000 champion Breen, from Waterford, and ex-FIA Institute Excellence Academy member and Junior WRC event winner Abbring, were announced as definite starters at a launch event held today at the Titanic Drawing Offices in Belfast.
SKODA Motorsport is also finalising plans to enter two factory-prepared Fabia Super 2000s, which will mean two more very exciting young talents from Europe coming to the Circuit of Ireland next month.
Both Breen and Abbring, who drive for the French Peugeot Rally Academy team, are currently in Greece preparing for the start of the Acropolis Rally tomorrow evening. The Greek round will see Abbring and Breen debut Peugeot’s new R5 category car, the 208T16, which has been extensively developed by Breen and Irish World championship star Kris Meeke over the past 12 months.
“It’s been very exciting being involved in the development of the new car and I know that fans from all corners of the country are eagerly anticipating seeing it,” said Breen. “There is always a buzz around the Circuit of Ireland but it feels particularly special because it is the only round of the FIA European Rally Championship in the UK and Ireland.
“My co-driver Scott Martin and I are entered in the second round of the Dunlop Irish National Championship next week and we intend to use that event as an extensive tarmac test session before taking on our European rivals at Easter.”
SKODA’s planned participation on the Circuit of Ireland Rally is also significant for the event. The Fabia S2000 has been a dominant force in international rallying for several seasons with Juho Hanninen leading home a famous one-two-three for SKODA when the Circuit of Ireland last took place in 2012. The United Kingdom is also a very important market for SKODA, meaning a visit to Belfast would be very attractive to the Czech company.
This year’s event, which will be held from Thursday 17 April to Saturday 19 April, is one of 12 rallies in the FIA European Rally Championship calendar and will be the only round of the championship in the UK and Ireland. Around 130 drivers are expected to take part. Broadcast by Eurosport, the rally is expected to attract over 10 million viewers across the globe. It is anticipated that the Circuit will generate over £1 million for the local economy.
Speaking at the rally launch, Event Director Bobby Willis revealed that the competitors taking part will come from all over Europe, including Holland, Germany, France, Belgium and the UK as well as Finland and the USA but will also include many local drivers such as the youngest Donegal International winner Sam Moffett in an RRC (Regional Rally Car) Ford Fiesta, his brother Josh in a Mitsubishi Evo and Ireland’s recent Billy Coleman Young Driver Award winner Stephen Wright in an R2 Peugeot 208.
The national rally which runs alongside the international event, and is part of the premier Irish Tarmac Championship, will see drivers ranging from five times Circuit winner Derek McGarrity and current Irish national champion Declan Boyle in their powerful WRC cars to 70-year-old Dessie McCartney from Bangor, the 1980 Ulster Rally winner, who is expected to be the oldest driver taking part. He will drive a lightweight Darrian sports car.
Bobby said: “We’re hoping to see thousands of really fans come out and support this fantastic event – one of the oldest rallies in the world - and now a key fixture in the European Rally Championship calendar. There are many opportunities for the public to spectate, as the course is set to cover more than 230 kilometres across counties Down and Antrim.
“From the qualifying stage at the picturesque Ulster Folk & Transport Museum to the ceremonial start at Belfast City Centre and the service park at Titanic Belfast, as well as many towns and villages, the atmosphere is set to be electric.”
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster, who attended today’s event, said: “There is huge interest in this newly revamped series and the event will help raise the profile of Northern Ireland, not only for those who come here to see the rally for themselves but also to TV audiences across Europe and the world.
“As well as being able to watch high profile drivers battling it out, viewers will also see pictures of the spectacular landscapes, beautiful scenery and tourism landmarks in counties Down and Antrim. Tourism Ireland will be working hard in our European markets to capitalise on the promotional opportunities these pictures and the rally will create.
“The historic Circuit of Ireland is one of our finest home-grown sporting tourism events and I congratulate everyone involved in keeping this premier rallying experience at the top of the agenda for drivers, spectators and visitors alike. As the clock counts down to Easter, I know the drivers and organisers are gearing up for the event and are pulling out all the stops to make this year’s rally the best yet.”
Bobby Willis added: “Entries are flooding in and I’m delighted to see there’s some fantastic local and international drivers among them. As well as Abbring and Breen we’re thrilled to see other big names including new British champion Jukka Korhonen, from Finland, and Laszlo Vizin from Hungary on the list. Monaghan’s Daniel McKenna, this year’s Pirelli Star Driver will be breaking into his British championship schedule to take part.
“The Rally also counts as Round Two of the new-for-2014 FIA ERC Junior Championship which is a very exciting development and we will see young drivers like Alex Parpottas, Petter Kristiansen and Gino Bux, who was chosen from over 200 young drivers to benefit from scholarship support from the Belgium Motorsport Federation, taking part. We are also pleased to welcome Jan Cerny, the winner of the inaugural event in Latvia last month.”
Record holder Jimmy McRae, seven times winner of the Rally, said he was delighted to travel from his home in Scotland to attend today’s launch event.
“The Circuit of Ireland is very special to me. It was the first major event I won back in 1980 after an epic battle with Ari Vatanen in my DTV Chevette HSR. It’s a great event and one that drivers both from Northern Ireland and further afield are really looking forward to. The fans here are amazing and will help to add to the fantastic atmosphere over the three days.”
The Qualifying Stage of the Rally will be based at Ballycultra Village, Ulster Folk & Transport Museum on Thursday 17 April, followed by a ceremonial start at Belfast City Hall that evening.
Spectator Stages will take place in Newtownards on Friday 18 April and Lisburn on Saturday 19 April. Downpatrick and Montalto Estate in Ballynahinch will be regroup areas on Friday while on Saturday Banbridge and Hillsborough will play host to teams regrouping. (exact times below)
Entries for the 2014 Circuit of Ireland close on Tuesday 1 April.
Organisers are in the process of finalising arrangements for what promises to be a bumper weekend of motorsport and the management team is calling for additional volunteers to join the existing team of marshals. For more details and to register log onto www.circuitofireland.net or call the volunteer hotline 07732 612261.
For up to date information on the 2014 Circuit of Ireland visit www.circuitofireland.net
Follow on Facebook .com/circuitofireland or twitter @CircuitIreland.
With the countdown to the Circuit of Ireland International Rally gathering pace the organising team are pleased to confirm today that two of Europe’s brightest young stars, Craig Breen of Ireland and Dutch driver Kevin Abbring, will be in a rapidly growing entry list.
With just three weeks to go until the European Rally Championship comes to Belfast for the first time, the names of former World Super 2000 champion Breen, from Waterford, and ex-FIA Institute Excellence Academy member and Junior WRC event winner Abbring, were announced as definite starters at a launch event held today at the Titanic Drawing Offices in Belfast.
SKODA Motorsport is also finalising plans to enter two factory-prepared Fabia Super 2000s, which will mean two more very exciting young talents from Europe coming to the Circuit of Ireland next month.
Both Breen and Abbring, who drive for the French Peugeot Rally Academy team, are currently in Greece preparing for the start of the Acropolis Rally tomorrow evening. The Greek round will see Abbring and Breen debut Peugeot’s new R5 category car, the 208T16, which has been extensively developed by Breen and Irish World championship star Kris Meeke over the past 12 months.
“It’s been very exciting being involved in the development of the new car and I know that fans from all corners of the country are eagerly anticipating seeing it,” said Breen. “There is always a buzz around the Circuit of Ireland but it feels particularly special because it is the only round of the FIA European Rally Championship in the UK and Ireland.
“My co-driver Scott Martin and I are entered in the second round of the Dunlop Irish National Championship next week and we intend to use that event as an extensive tarmac test session before taking on our European rivals at Easter.”
SKODA’s planned participation on the Circuit of Ireland Rally is also significant for the event. The Fabia S2000 has been a dominant force in international rallying for several seasons with Juho Hanninen leading home a famous one-two-three for SKODA when the Circuit of Ireland last took place in 2012. The United Kingdom is also a very important market for SKODA, meaning a visit to Belfast would be very attractive to the Czech company.
This year’s event, which will be held from Thursday 17 April to Saturday 19 April, is one of 12 rallies in the FIA European Rally Championship calendar and will be the only round of the championship in the UK and Ireland. Around 130 drivers are expected to take part. Broadcast by Eurosport, the rally is expected to attract over 10 million viewers across the globe. It is anticipated that the Circuit will generate over £1 million for the local economy.
Speaking at the rally launch, Event Director Bobby Willis revealed that the competitors taking part will come from all over Europe, including Holland, Germany, France, Belgium and the UK as well as Finland and the USA but will also include many local drivers such as the youngest Donegal International winner Sam Moffett in an RRC (Regional Rally Car) Ford Fiesta, his brother Josh in a Mitsubishi Evo and Ireland’s recent Billy Coleman Young Driver Award winner Stephen Wright in an R2 Peugeot 208.
The national rally which runs alongside the international event, and is part of the premier Irish Tarmac Championship, will see drivers ranging from five times Circuit winner Derek McGarrity and current Irish national champion Declan Boyle in their powerful WRC cars to 70-year-old Dessie McCartney from Bangor, the 1980 Ulster Rally winner, who is expected to be the oldest driver taking part. He will drive a lightweight Darrian sports car.
Bobby said: “We’re hoping to see thousands of really fans come out and support this fantastic event – one of the oldest rallies in the world - and now a key fixture in the European Rally Championship calendar. There are many opportunities for the public to spectate, as the course is set to cover more than 230 kilometres across counties Down and Antrim.
“From the qualifying stage at the picturesque Ulster Folk & Transport Museum to the ceremonial start at Belfast City Centre and the service park at Titanic Belfast, as well as many towns and villages, the atmosphere is set to be electric.”
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster, who attended today’s event, said: “There is huge interest in this newly revamped series and the event will help raise the profile of Northern Ireland, not only for those who come here to see the rally for themselves but also to TV audiences across Europe and the world.
“As well as being able to watch high profile drivers battling it out, viewers will also see pictures of the spectacular landscapes, beautiful scenery and tourism landmarks in counties Down and Antrim. Tourism Ireland will be working hard in our European markets to capitalise on the promotional opportunities these pictures and the rally will create.
“The historic Circuit of Ireland is one of our finest home-grown sporting tourism events and I congratulate everyone involved in keeping this premier rallying experience at the top of the agenda for drivers, spectators and visitors alike. As the clock counts down to Easter, I know the drivers and organisers are gearing up for the event and are pulling out all the stops to make this year’s rally the best yet.”
Bobby Willis added: “Entries are flooding in and I’m delighted to see there’s some fantastic local and international drivers among them. As well as Abbring and Breen we’re thrilled to see other big names including new British champion Jukka Korhonen, from Finland, and Laszlo Vizin from Hungary on the list. Monaghan’s Daniel McKenna, this year’s Pirelli Star Driver will be breaking into his British championship schedule to take part.
“The Rally also counts as Round Two of the new-for-2014 FIA ERC Junior Championship which is a very exciting development and we will see young drivers like Alex Parpottas, Petter Kristiansen and Gino Bux, who was chosen from over 200 young drivers to benefit from scholarship support from the Belgium Motorsport Federation, taking part. We are also pleased to welcome Jan Cerny, the winner of the inaugural event in Latvia last month.”
Record holder Jimmy McRae, seven times winner of the Rally, said he was delighted to travel from his home in Scotland to attend today’s launch event.
“The Circuit of Ireland is very special to me. It was the first major event I won back in 1980 after an epic battle with Ari Vatanen in my DTV Chevette HSR. It’s a great event and one that drivers both from Northern Ireland and further afield are really looking forward to. The fans here are amazing and will help to add to the fantastic atmosphere over the three days.”
The Qualifying Stage of the Rally will be based at Ballycultra Village, Ulster Folk & Transport Museum on Thursday 17 April, followed by a ceremonial start at Belfast City Hall that evening.
Spectator Stages will take place in Newtownards on Friday 18 April and Lisburn on Saturday 19 April. Downpatrick and Montalto Estate in Ballynahinch will be regroup areas on Friday while on Saturday Banbridge and Hillsborough will play host to teams regrouping. (exact times below)
Entries for the 2014 Circuit of Ireland close on Tuesday 1 April.
Organisers are in the process of finalising arrangements for what promises to be a bumper weekend of motorsport and the management team is calling for additional volunteers to join the existing team of marshals. For more details and to register log onto www.circuitofireland.net or call the volunteer hotline 07732 612261.
For up to date information on the 2014 Circuit of Ireland visit www.circuitofireland.net
Follow on Facebook .com/circuitofireland or twitter @CircuitIreland.
Graham
RMS Photographer
Few images from the Official launch of the COI today...
Graham
RMS Photographer
Where can I see the Rally?
Approximate times the first car is due below. 2 hour convoy thereafter.
Thursday 17 April
12.30pm: Service out at Titanic
1pm: Qualifying Stage Whinney Hill, Cultra (photo call at Ballycultra Village at the
Ulster Folk & Transport Museum)
6pm: Start Order Selection at front of City Hall, Belfast
7pm–9pm: Ceremonial start at front of City Hall, Belfast
Friday 18 April
8.25am: Service out at Titanic Belfast
9am: Cars to leave from Newtownards Town Centre to start competitive stages
1.30pm: Service at Titanic Belfast
3.15pm: Downpatrick Regroup
7.15pm: Newtownards TT Stage
8pm: Service in at Titanic
Saturday 19 April:
7.45am: Service out at Titanic Belfast
11am: Hillsborough Castle Regroup
11.45am: Lisburn Power Stage
12.30pm: Service in and regroup at Titanic Belfast
4pm: Banbridge Regroup (The Cut)
5.30pm: Service In at Titanic, Belfast
6pm: Finish ceremony Titanic, Belfast
Approximate times the first car is due below. 2 hour convoy thereafter.
Thursday 17 April
12.30pm: Service out at Titanic
1pm: Qualifying Stage Whinney Hill, Cultra (photo call at Ballycultra Village at the
Ulster Folk & Transport Museum)
6pm: Start Order Selection at front of City Hall, Belfast
7pm–9pm: Ceremonial start at front of City Hall, Belfast
Friday 18 April
8.25am: Service out at Titanic Belfast
9am: Cars to leave from Newtownards Town Centre to start competitive stages
1.30pm: Service at Titanic Belfast
3.15pm: Downpatrick Regroup
7.15pm: Newtownards TT Stage
8pm: Service in at Titanic
Saturday 19 April:
7.45am: Service out at Titanic Belfast
11am: Hillsborough Castle Regroup
11.45am: Lisburn Power Stage
12.30pm: Service in and regroup at Titanic Belfast
4pm: Banbridge Regroup (The Cut)
5.30pm: Service In at Titanic, Belfast
6pm: Finish ceremony Titanic, Belfast
Graham
RMS Photographer
ERC Greece after opening 6 stages, Breen leads overnight, Kajetanowicz +15.0, Lappi +43.8
Graham
RMS Photographer
ERC Greece after opening 6 stages, Breen leads overnight, Bouffier +14.7, Kajetanowicz +15.0, Lappi +43.8
Graham
RMS Photographer
seanbob
RMS Regular
Where you marshalling on Sat? Could do with your help on gregorlough stage if you get a choice
seanbob
RMS Regular
I was referring to your old 'grumpy smilie' avatar before you changed it
I know hehe
I'm down for Gregorlough
, quick question tho, what do I do in between stages? Good 4/5 hour gap iirc...?cormac81
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Breen kept his lead in greece
'Breen's performance also earned him the prestigious Colin McRae ERC Flat Out Trophy, and he marked his success by paying tribute to his best friend and former co-driver Gareth Roberts who lost his life in a rally crash in 2012, as well as his racing hero the late Frank Meagher, who was the last Irishman to win a round of the European championship.
"Frank Meagher was my absolute idol," said Breen. "I remember Gareth and me asking ourselves the day before the accident how long it would take until we could be winning one of these events. A couple of years later and it's an amazing feeling and thanks to Scott, he's done a fantastic job."
http://www.crash.net/wrc/news/201634/1/erc-breen-holds-on-maiden-series-win-in-acropolis-rally.html
http://www.crash.net/wrc/news/201634/1/erc-breen-holds-on-maiden-series-win-in-acropolis-rally.html
'Breen's performance also earned him the prestigious Colin McRae ERC Flat Out Trophy, and he marked his success by paying tribute to his best friend and former co-driver Gareth Roberts who lost his life in a rally crash in 2012, as well as his racing hero the late Frank Meagher, who was the last Irishman to win a round of the European championship.
"Frank Meagher was my absolute idol," said Breen. "I remember Gareth and me asking ourselves the day before the accident how long it would take until we could be winning one of these events. A couple of years later and it's an amazing feeling and thanks to Scott, he's done a fantastic job."
http://www.crash.net/wrc/news/201634/1/erc-breen-holds-on-maiden-series-win-in-acropolis-rally.html
http://www.crash.net/wrc/news/201634/1/erc-breen-holds-on-maiden-series-win-in-acropolis-rally.html
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