About a 3hr gap on gregorlough. With roads staying closed you will have to hang about your junction or maybe move things around if residents need access etc.I'm down for Gregorlough, quick question tho, what do I do in between stages? Good 4/5 hour gap iirc...?
Circuit of Ireland 2014 - to include the ERC
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Graham
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Right so:
Moffet switching the fiesta to RRC for the COI
Skoda have Wiegand & Lappi in
the big one for me is Bryan Bouffier coming
Also heard a whisper that if Breen's car doesn't perform on the circuit of kerry he wont be doing COI
Moffet switching the fiesta to RRC for the COI
Skoda have Wiegand & Lappi in
the big one for me is Bryan Bouffier coming
Also heard a whisper that if Breen's car doesn't perform on the circuit of kerry he wont be doing COI
Graham
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I agree and as said only a whisper through the inner circle
Graham
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jason craig rally guru from coleraine confirmed bryan on his twitter
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Belfast Met Mechanics Ramp up their Skills for Circuit of Ireland
Circuit of Ireland organisers and Belfast Metropolitan College have joined forces in a new for 2014 partnership which offers motor vehicle students the opportunity to be ‘Associate Scrutineers’ and ‘Assistant Mechanics’ at this year’s Circuit of Ireland Rally, 17-19 April.
Belfast Met’s Millfield Campus will play host to the Circuit’s Scrutineering base, giving the opportunity for up to 20 students from the college’s Level 3 Extended Diploma in Vehicle Technology and Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance to assist a highly experienced Circuit of Ireland team of scrutineers headed up by George Kennedy and his deputy Gillian Magee. A number of students will also work alongside rally teams at the event’s Titanic Quarter based Service Park.
Brian George, Head of School for Engineering and Construction, explained the range of roles the students would be taking on:
“Our motor vehicle students will help established scrutineers carry out a full range of vehicle tests including weighing cars, noise testing, marshalling and coordinating and monitoring driver clothing and equipment. It’s a fantastic opportunity for our students to gain real life experience which will enhance their future career opportunities. This is a unique and hugely exciting opportunity and Belfast Met would like to thank the Circuit of Ireland organisers for their support in this forward thinking and practically focussed partnership which will benefit both the organisation and our Belfast Met students.
“Our talented student teams are very much looking forward to working on state of the art rally cars from all over the world and meeting competitors and their team management who are at the very top of their sport. An integral element of our Extended Diploma in Vehicle Technology is attendance at motorsport events and this is a great chance to integrate practical hands-on training which will count towards students final diplomas. ”
Circuit of Ireland Event Director Bobby Willis said he was delighted to help facilitate this important new student training initiative:
“The Circuit of Ireland is utilising a number of locations in Belfast including Titanic Quarter for Rally HQ and Service Park and Belfast City Centre which will feature Thursday evening’s Ceremonial Start. We’re delighted to set up our scrutineering hub at Belfast Met’s Millfield Campus. The College’s vehicle workshop offers excellent facilities in a central location and the Circuit’s scrutineering team are looking forward to working alongside our student ‘associate scrutineers’ and ‘assistant mechanics.’ I believe this partnership is a first for any European Rally Championship event this year and the Circuit is delighted to be leading the way in community and educational partnerships.“
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 will be a regroup area on Friday while on Saturday Banbridge and Hillsborough will play host to teams regrouping. (exact times below)
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.
Circuit of Ireland organisers and Belfast Metropolitan College have joined forces in a new for 2014 partnership which offers motor vehicle students the opportunity to be ‘Associate Scrutineers’ and ‘Assistant Mechanics’ at this year’s Circuit of Ireland Rally, 17-19 April.
Belfast Met’s Millfield Campus will play host to the Circuit’s Scrutineering base, giving the opportunity for up to 20 students from the college’s Level 3 Extended Diploma in Vehicle Technology and Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance to assist a highly experienced Circuit of Ireland team of scrutineers headed up by George Kennedy and his deputy Gillian Magee. A number of students will also work alongside rally teams at the event’s Titanic Quarter based Service Park.
Brian George, Head of School for Engineering and Construction, explained the range of roles the students would be taking on:
“Our motor vehicle students will help established scrutineers carry out a full range of vehicle tests including weighing cars, noise testing, marshalling and coordinating and monitoring driver clothing and equipment. It’s a fantastic opportunity for our students to gain real life experience which will enhance their future career opportunities. This is a unique and hugely exciting opportunity and Belfast Met would like to thank the Circuit of Ireland organisers for their support in this forward thinking and practically focussed partnership which will benefit both the organisation and our Belfast Met students.
“Our talented student teams are very much looking forward to working on state of the art rally cars from all over the world and meeting competitors and their team management who are at the very top of their sport. An integral element of our Extended Diploma in Vehicle Technology is attendance at motorsport events and this is a great chance to integrate practical hands-on training which will count towards students final diplomas. ”
Circuit of Ireland Event Director Bobby Willis said he was delighted to help facilitate this important new student training initiative:
“The Circuit of Ireland is utilising a number of locations in Belfast including Titanic Quarter for Rally HQ and Service Park and Belfast City Centre which will feature Thursday evening’s Ceremonial Start. We’re delighted to set up our scrutineering hub at Belfast Met’s Millfield Campus. The College’s vehicle workshop offers excellent facilities in a central location and the Circuit’s scrutineering team are looking forward to working alongside our student ‘associate scrutineers’ and ‘assistant mechanics.’ I believe this partnership is a first for any European Rally Championship event this year and the Circuit is delighted to be leading the way in community and educational partnerships.“
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 will be a regroup area on Friday while on Saturday Banbridge and Hillsborough will play host to teams regrouping. (exact times below)
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
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ERC entry or CBPITC
Graham
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Happy days he was in good form at the launch
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Weblink to the story http://www.fiaerc.com/news/detail/id/3459 @Graham.
My bash at a provisional entry list, based on media reports:
Kevin Abbring - Peugeot 208 T16
Craig Breen - Peugeot 208 T16
Bryan Bouffier - Citroen DS3 RRC
Esapekka Lappi - Skoda Fabia S2000
Sepp Wiegand - Skoda Fabia S2000
Robert Barrable - Ford Fiesta RRC
Sam Moffett - Ford Fiesta RRC
Steve Simpson - Skoda Fabia S2000
Robert Cosani - Peugeot 207 S2000
Zoltán Bessenyey - Honda Civic Type R
Jukka Korhonen - Citroen DS3 R3T
Daniel McKenna - Citroen DS3 R3T
Stephen Wright - Peugeot 208 R2
Jan Černý - Peugeot 208 R2
Alex Parpottas - Ford Fiesta R2
Petter Kristiansen - Skoda Fabia R2
Gino Bux - Peugeot 208 R2
Laszlo Vizin - could be anything. Has driven Fabia R2 right through to Impreza R4
My bash at a provisional entry list, based on media reports:
Kevin Abbring - Peugeot 208 T16
Craig Breen - Peugeot 208 T16
Bryan Bouffier - Citroen DS3 RRC
Esapekka Lappi - Skoda Fabia S2000
Sepp Wiegand - Skoda Fabia S2000
Robert Barrable - Ford Fiesta RRC
Sam Moffett - Ford Fiesta RRC
Steve Simpson - Skoda Fabia S2000
Robert Cosani - Peugeot 207 S2000
Zoltán Bessenyey - Honda Civic Type R
Jukka Korhonen - Citroen DS3 R3T
Daniel McKenna - Citroen DS3 R3T
Stephen Wright - Peugeot 208 R2
Jan Černý - Peugeot 208 R2
Alex Parpottas - Ford Fiesta R2
Petter Kristiansen - Skoda Fabia R2
Gino Bux - Peugeot 208 R2
Laszlo Vizin - could be anything. Has driven Fabia R2 right through to Impreza R4
Graham
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Still wasnt away to print as of yest
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I think he just mis-judged the corner and slid off. Not quite at Kubica standard
"iRally understands the incident will not affect their plans for the Circuit of Ireland event"
http://www.craigbreen.com/news.php?&id=513
"iRally understands the incident will not affect their plans for the Circuit of Ireland event"
http://www.craigbreen.com/news.php?&id=513
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Nuts Corner I think
Graham
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Rihanna’s Island the destination for Circuit of Ireland Volunteer Winners
Sun, sea, sand….. and the Service Park at Sol Rally Barbados!
mage courtesy of Graham Curry Photography | www.grahamcurry.com
That’s what’s on offer for two lucky 2014 Circuit of Ireland marshals courtesy of the Barbados Rally Club and the island’s Tourism Development Corporation. All volunteers involved in marshalling at the upcoming Discover Northern Ireland Circuit of Ireland Rally (17-19 April) will be entered into a special draw to win a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience the Caribbean’s biggest annual motorsport event, Sol RB14 which takes place May 30 to June 1. Two local people will join a US winner and the prize will include return flights from London Gatwick to Barbados, accommodation and a shared rental car.
Thanking the Barbados Rally Club and the island’s TDC for this very special opportunity, Circuit of Ireland Event Director, Bobby Willis said: “Marshals are the unsung heroes of our sport and give up a huge amount of free time on a voluntary basis to ensure that the Rally runs smoothly and safely. It’s marvellous to be able to offer two of our motorsport volunteers who help out at this year’s Circuit such a stunning prize.”
Neil Barnard of the Barbados Rally Club said, “We’re delighted to renew our association with the Circuit of Ireland and promote our event and Barbados as a destination to the rally-centric Irish. Ireland has been our principal growth area in terms of competitors with more than 60 new participants in the past three years. Although the Circuit is longer than Sol RB14, it is similar in character – a tarmac event run on closed public roads which takes rallying to the people. We’re looking forward to welcoming our winners and we can promise an exciting event, great weather and fantastic scenery.”
Urging new marshals to sign up and be in with a chance to win this ‘tropical’ prize, Circuit of Ireland Manpower Manager, Raymond Linton said, “All volunteers over the age of 17 will automatically be entered to win our ‘Rally’ adventure to Barbados with two lucky marshals picking up the prize package.
“We are still looking for marshals for this year's event. It’s a fantastic opportunity to get close to the action, work alongside some of the most experienced motorsport officials in the country and become part of a team led by experienced marshals who have been working on the event for many years."
"We would encourage any potential volunteers to register through our website as soon as they can. The marshal registration can be accessed from the marshals tab online at www.circuitofireland.net or alternatively you can call our volunteering hotline on +44 (0)7732 612261."
Circuit of Ireland Rally organisers will release competitor entry lists early this week.
For up to date information on the 2014 Circuit of Ireland visit www.circuitofireland.net
Follow on Facebook .com/circuitofireland or twitter @CircuitIreland.
Where can I see the Rally?
Approximate times the first car is due below. 2 hour convoy thereafter.
Thursday 17 April
0900 – 1100 Assembly of FIA & ERC Championship cars and drivers in Ballycultra Village, at the Folk & Transport Museum, Holywood
1100 – 1200 Free Practice of FIA & ERC Championship teams in Croft Hill, Holywood
1230 – 1330 Assembly of other competitors, junior teams etc in Ballycultra Village at the Folk and Transport Museum, Holywood
1300 -1330 Qualifying Stage for FIA and ERC Championship teams, Croft Hill, Holywood
1330 – 1600 Shakedown for remaining international and national cars at Croft Hill, Holywood
1730 – 1900 Autograph session, start order selection, City Hall, Belfast
1900 – 2100 Ceremonial start
Friday 18 April
0825 Service out at Titanic Belfast
0900 Cars to leave from Newtownards Town Centre to start competitive stages
1330 Service at Titanic Belfast
1515 Downpatrick Regroup
1915 Newtownards TT Stage
2000 Service in at Titanic
Saturday 19 April:
0745 Service out at Titanic Belfast
1100 Hillsborough Castle Regroup
1145 Lisburn Power Stage
1230 Service in and regroup at Titanic Belfast
1600 Banbridge Regroup (The Cut)
1730 Service In at Titanic, Belfast
1800 Finish ceremony Titanic, Belfast
Media contact: Rosemary Allister or Andrea Kennedy at JPR on 028 9076 0066 or mobile 07880 504928/07808 761 857
Circuit of Ireland - Key Facts
• 17 – 19 April 2014
• Involves up to 600 volunteers
• One of 12 rallies in the FIA European Rally Championship Calendar and will be the only
round of the FIA ERC to be based in the UK and Ireland
• Will be broadcast by Eurosport – expected to attract 10 million viewers
• Anticipated the Circuit will generate over £1 million for the local economy
• First held in 1931 and is one of world’s oldest rallies after Rallye Monte-Carlo
• For up to date details visit www.circuitofireland.net <http://www.circuitofireland.net>
• Entries close 1st April
• Maximum of 130 cars
• The Circuit features the FIA ERC International Rally and the National Rally
• Manufacturers represented will include Peugeot, Ford, Skoda, Citroen, Renault teams
plus privateer entries
• Qualifying Stage takes place in Ballycultra Village, Ulster Folk & Transport Museum on
Thursday 17 April
• Ceremonial Start at Belfast City Hall 7pm Thursday 17th April
• Spectator Stages in Newtownards (Friday 18 April) and Lisburn (Saturday 19 April)
• Regroup areas: Friday – Downpatrick, Ballynahinch (Montalto Estate). Saturday:
Banbridge and Hillsborough
• Service Park located in Titanic Quarter
FIA European Rally Championship 2014 Calendar
01: 31 Int. Jännerrallye, Oberösterreich (Austria) Asphalt/snow 3-5 January 2014
02: Rally Liepāja (Latvia) Gravel/snow 31 January-2 February 2014
03: Acropolis Rally (Greece) Asphalt/gravel 28-30 March 2014
04: Circuit of Ireland Rally (United Kingdom) Asphalt 17-19 April 2014
05: 49th SATA Rallye Açores (Portugal) Gravel 15-17 May 2014
06: Geko Ypres Rally (Belgium) Asphalt 19-21 June 2014
07: auto24 Rally Estonia (Estonia) Gravel 17-19 July 2014
08: Barum Czech Rally Zlín (Czech Republic) Asphalt 29-31 August 2014
09: Cyprus Rally (Cyprus) Asphalt/gravel 19-21 September 2014
10: Sibiu Rally Romania Asphalt 9 -11 October 2014 *
11: Rallye International du Valais (Switzerland) Asphalt/gravel 23-25 October 2014
12: Giru di Corsica-Tour de Corse (France) Asphalt 6-8 November 2014
*Format and date subject to Eurosport Events’ approval and FIA Rally Commission ratification.
Sun, sea, sand….. and the Service Park at Sol Rally Barbados!
mage courtesy of Graham Curry Photography | www.grahamcurry.com
That’s what’s on offer for two lucky 2014 Circuit of Ireland marshals courtesy of the Barbados Rally Club and the island’s Tourism Development Corporation. All volunteers involved in marshalling at the upcoming Discover Northern Ireland Circuit of Ireland Rally (17-19 April) will be entered into a special draw to win a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience the Caribbean’s biggest annual motorsport event, Sol RB14 which takes place May 30 to June 1. Two local people will join a US winner and the prize will include return flights from London Gatwick to Barbados, accommodation and a shared rental car.
Thanking the Barbados Rally Club and the island’s TDC for this very special opportunity, Circuit of Ireland Event Director, Bobby Willis said: “Marshals are the unsung heroes of our sport and give up a huge amount of free time on a voluntary basis to ensure that the Rally runs smoothly and safely. It’s marvellous to be able to offer two of our motorsport volunteers who help out at this year’s Circuit such a stunning prize.”
Neil Barnard of the Barbados Rally Club said, “We’re delighted to renew our association with the Circuit of Ireland and promote our event and Barbados as a destination to the rally-centric Irish. Ireland has been our principal growth area in terms of competitors with more than 60 new participants in the past three years. Although the Circuit is longer than Sol RB14, it is similar in character – a tarmac event run on closed public roads which takes rallying to the people. We’re looking forward to welcoming our winners and we can promise an exciting event, great weather and fantastic scenery.”
Urging new marshals to sign up and be in with a chance to win this ‘tropical’ prize, Circuit of Ireland Manpower Manager, Raymond Linton said, “All volunteers over the age of 17 will automatically be entered to win our ‘Rally’ adventure to Barbados with two lucky marshals picking up the prize package.
“We are still looking for marshals for this year's event. It’s a fantastic opportunity to get close to the action, work alongside some of the most experienced motorsport officials in the country and become part of a team led by experienced marshals who have been working on the event for many years."
"We would encourage any potential volunteers to register through our website as soon as they can. The marshal registration can be accessed from the marshals tab online at www.circuitofireland.net or alternatively you can call our volunteering hotline on +44 (0)7732 612261."
Circuit of Ireland Rally organisers will release competitor entry lists early this week.
For up to date information on the 2014 Circuit of Ireland visit www.circuitofireland.net
Follow on Facebook .com/circuitofireland or twitter @CircuitIreland.
Where can I see the Rally?
Approximate times the first car is due below. 2 hour convoy thereafter.
Thursday 17 April
0900 – 1100 Assembly of FIA & ERC Championship cars and drivers in Ballycultra Village, at the Folk & Transport Museum, Holywood
1100 – 1200 Free Practice of FIA & ERC Championship teams in Croft Hill, Holywood
1230 – 1330 Assembly of other competitors, junior teams etc in Ballycultra Village at the Folk and Transport Museum, Holywood
1300 -1330 Qualifying Stage for FIA and ERC Championship teams, Croft Hill, Holywood
1330 – 1600 Shakedown for remaining international and national cars at Croft Hill, Holywood
1730 – 1900 Autograph session, start order selection, City Hall, Belfast
1900 – 2100 Ceremonial start
Friday 18 April
0825 Service out at Titanic Belfast
0900 Cars to leave from Newtownards Town Centre to start competitive stages
1330 Service at Titanic Belfast
1515 Downpatrick Regroup
1915 Newtownards TT Stage
2000 Service in at Titanic
Saturday 19 April:
0745 Service out at Titanic Belfast
1100 Hillsborough Castle Regroup
1145 Lisburn Power Stage
1230 Service in and regroup at Titanic Belfast
1600 Banbridge Regroup (The Cut)
1730 Service In at Titanic, Belfast
1800 Finish ceremony Titanic, Belfast
Media contact: Rosemary Allister or Andrea Kennedy at JPR on 028 9076 0066 or mobile 07880 504928/07808 761 857
Circuit of Ireland - Key Facts
• 17 – 19 April 2014
• Involves up to 600 volunteers
• One of 12 rallies in the FIA European Rally Championship Calendar and will be the only
round of the FIA ERC to be based in the UK and Ireland
• Will be broadcast by Eurosport – expected to attract 10 million viewers
• Anticipated the Circuit will generate over £1 million for the local economy
• First held in 1931 and is one of world’s oldest rallies after Rallye Monte-Carlo
• For up to date details visit www.circuitofireland.net <http://www.circuitofireland.net>
• Entries close 1st April
• Maximum of 130 cars
• The Circuit features the FIA ERC International Rally and the National Rally
• Manufacturers represented will include Peugeot, Ford, Skoda, Citroen, Renault teams
plus privateer entries
• Qualifying Stage takes place in Ballycultra Village, Ulster Folk & Transport Museum on
Thursday 17 April
• Ceremonial Start at Belfast City Hall 7pm Thursday 17th April
• Spectator Stages in Newtownards (Friday 18 April) and Lisburn (Saturday 19 April)
• Regroup areas: Friday – Downpatrick, Ballynahinch (Montalto Estate). Saturday:
Banbridge and Hillsborough
• Service Park located in Titanic Quarter
FIA European Rally Championship 2014 Calendar
01: 31 Int. Jännerrallye, Oberösterreich (Austria) Asphalt/snow 3-5 January 2014
02: Rally Liepāja (Latvia) Gravel/snow 31 January-2 February 2014
03: Acropolis Rally (Greece) Asphalt/gravel 28-30 March 2014
04: Circuit of Ireland Rally (United Kingdom) Asphalt 17-19 April 2014
05: 49th SATA Rallye Açores (Portugal) Gravel 15-17 May 2014
06: Geko Ypres Rally (Belgium) Asphalt 19-21 June 2014
07: auto24 Rally Estonia (Estonia) Gravel 17-19 July 2014
08: Barum Czech Rally Zlín (Czech Republic) Asphalt 29-31 August 2014
09: Cyprus Rally (Cyprus) Asphalt/gravel 19-21 September 2014
10: Sibiu Rally Romania Asphalt 9 -11 October 2014 *
11: Rallye International du Valais (Switzerland) Asphalt/gravel 23-25 October 2014
12: Giru di Corsica-Tour de Corse (France) Asphalt 6-8 November 2014
*Format and date subject to Eurosport Events’ approval and FIA Rally Commission ratification.
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