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Don Panoz – Panoz Racing & American Le Mans – passes away

Sep 11, 2018 Jarlath News, Tribute Comments Off on Don Panoz – Panoz Racing & American Le Mans – passes away

Irish citizen Don Panoz, with strong links in the Midlands, was a legendary entrepreneur, business man, family man, and husband, passed away aged 83, peacefully at home in Duluth, Georgia, with his...

Derek Bell Trophy headlined Mondello Park fantastic 50th Anniversary celebrations

Aug 25, 2018 Jarlath Circuit Racing, Events, News, Tribute Comments Off on Derek Bell Trophy headlined Mondello Park fantastic 50th Anniversary celebrations

Mondello Park celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Sunday August 19th with a hugely successful Historic Racing event, which featured two races for the Derek Bell Trophy. The County Kildare track...

Lola pays tribute to former owner Martin Birrane, on its Diamond Anniversary at Goodwood

Aug 01, 2018 Jarlath News, Notice Board, Tribute Comments Off on Lola pays tribute to former owner Martin Birrane, on its Diamond Anniversary at Goodwood

Lola Cars celebrated its 60th anniversary in spectacular fashion at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, with a number of its cars, from all spheres of the sport, running up the famed Goodwood...

Martin Birrane, entrepreneur, racing driver, owner Peer Group plc & Mondello Park, dies at the age of 82

Jun 11, 2018 irishmsn News, Notice Board, Tribute Comments Off on Martin Birrane, entrepreneur, racing driver, owner Peer Group plc & Mondello Park, dies at the age of 82

It is with great sadness that the Birrane family has confirmed the unexpected passing of Martin Birrane. The owner of Peer Group plc and Mondello Park racetrack, Martin died suddenly on Saturday...

Book Review – Racing Colours: Motor Racing Compositions (1908-2009)

Apr 04, 2018 Jarlath News, Review, Tribute Comments Off on Book Review – Racing Colours: Motor Racing Compositions (1908-2009)

by Simon Owen ISBN 978-1-787111-94-3 www.veloce.co.uk – £14.99 + P&P Two thoughts came to mind even before opening the soft-back cover of the newly published book ‘Racing Colours –...

Dougie Hughes – An Appreciation

Mar 08, 2018 Jarlath Tribute Comments Off on Dougie Hughes – An Appreciation

Irish Motorsport mourns the passing of Dougie Hughes, one of its longest serving ambassadors. Aged 84, Dougie from Palmerstown, Dublin, was well known all over Ireland and beyond having competed in...