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‘Chip off the old Block’ as M-Sport’s RallyX project expands!

Jan 11, 2015 Jarlath News, Rally Comments Off on ‘Chip off the old Block’ as M-Sport’s RallyX project expands!

TweetHaving revealed the Ford Fiesta ST RX in 2013, M-Sport continues to expand its projects in the flourishing sport of rallycross. Piloted by global superstar Ken Block, the Fiesta ST RX enjoyed...

‘The Golden Rule. . . is that there are no golden rules.’

Jan 11, 2015 Jarlath News, Rally Comments Off on ‘The Golden Rule. . . is that there are no golden rules.’

TweetIf he was referring to motorsport, George Bernard Shaw could not have been more accurate. In the same vein, Thomas Edison got pretty close when he said: “Hell, there are no rules here...

Wheels well Oiled for 2015 Valvoline Irish Forest Championship!

Jan 10, 2015 Jarlath News, Rally Comments Off on Wheels well Oiled for 2015 Valvoline Irish Forest Championship!

TweetThe 2015 Valvoline Irish Forest Rally Championship starts early this year with the first foray into the forests in Donegal on 31 January. With dedicated TV coverage once again and a seven round...

KIRKISTOWN NEWS – New Year Stages Rally

Jan 10, 2015 Jarlath News, Rally Comments Off on KIRKISTOWN NEWS – New Year Stages Rally

TweetKIRKISTOWN race circuit will open the 2015 stage rally year on Saturday 17 January, 2014 as the 500 Motor Racing Club of Ireland host the popular New Year Stages Rally. The high speed action...

Tom Walsh new Circuit of Ireland Clerk of Course

Jan 09, 2015 Jarlath News, Rally Comments Off on Tom Walsh new Circuit of Ireland Clerk of Course

TweetCircuit of Ireland Rally organisers have announced that County Mayo resident and well known rally official Tom Walsh, will take over the role of Clerk of Course for the 2015 event. Andy Gilmore,...

NEW FORD FIESTA R2 REVEALED

Jan 09, 2015 Jarlath News, Rally Comments Off on NEW FORD FIESTA R2 REVEALED

Tweet Development on the new Ford Fiesta R2 is in full swing as M-Sport prepare to launch a new evolution towards the end of the first quarter of 2015. Launched in 2009, the Fiesta R2 is considered...

M-SPORT’S 100TH FORD FIESTA R5

Jan 09, 2015 Jarlath News, Rally Comments Off on M-SPORT’S 100TH FORD FIESTA R5

TweetSince launching in the midst of 2013 M-Sport’s Ford Fiesta R5 has become one of the company’s most successful models – the 100th version displayed in celebration at this week’s Autosport...

Rentokil Initial Killarney Historic Rally to feature on Irish TV

Jan 08, 2015 Jarlath News, Rally Comments Off on Rentokil Initial Killarney Historic Rally to feature on Irish TV

TweetThe Rentokil Initial Killarney Historic Rally will kick start Irish TV’s 2015 dedicated coverage to motorsport. The popular event will be viewed by a global audience when it is broadcast on...

Drive DMACK Fiesta Trophy grows with new Car & 6 Rounds

Jan 08, 2015 Jarlath News, Rally Comments Off on Drive DMACK Fiesta Trophy grows with new Car & 6 Rounds

Tweet• 2015 Drive DMACK Fiesta Trophy launched and application process opened. • Six round championship over five FIA World Rally Championship events. • All-new Ford Fiesta R2 with 1.0 litre...