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Only "Accredited Media" can sign on for the event,
they should contact Brigid Donnelly for details.
brigiddonnelly2008@yahoo.com Mob: 07894866682
Competitors gear up for KBB Tour
of the Sperrins Rally
Last Sunday
saw the Recce for the 'KBB Tour of the Sperrins Rally' take place.
Competitors
taking part in the event got the chance to go over the stages of the rally a
week before the event making their pacenotes of where and when not to cut,
and when and where to close your eyes! Its also a day for then to get
together and discuss the event and meet up with their rivals. Magherafelt
Motor club would like to thank the residents along the route, the volunteers
who give their time to help, and also to the competitiors for their
assistance on the day.
Saturday 17th May will see some of Irelands top drivers battle it out for
the '2008 KBB Tour of the Sperrin Rally Title'. Charlie Donnelly former
Dunlop Tarmac champion will be hoping to make it a hattrick by coming over
the finish ramp first again this year. Irish Tarmac Champions Eugene
Donnelly & Derek McGarrity will also be up there trying to crasp the title,
other battles will be between Concor McCloskey, Sean Devine, Glenn Allen &
Raymond Johnston, all fighting for points for the Northen Ireland Rally
Championship, While the 2 Wheel drive battle will be between Aidan Toner,
Camilius Bradley & Wesley Patterson
Clerk Of Course for the event Stephen McFerran says "Best wishes to everyone
coming to the Sperrins for the Rally. Remeber to specate safely , obey the
marshals and enjoy yourself.
Brigid Donnelly
Rally excited!
Excitement is starting to build as the KBB Tour of the Sperrins Rally on
17th May 2008 draws closer.
The call for entries went out on St. Patrick’s Day and already 163 entries
have been received in advance of the April 19th closing date.
With only 120 cars able to start the rally, competition is fierce and it is
going to be a tough job for the Magherafelt & District Motor club, who
organize the event, to narrow down the field in all the 8 classes.
Top entries received included Charlie Donnelly and Paddy Toner, last years
Tour of the Sperrins winners, Sean Devine, Glenn Allen and many competitors
from England, Scotland, Wales have also applied, with the Motor Club even
receiving an entry from as far away as America.
The
Official Launch of the KBB Tour of the Sperrins Rally will take place at
1.30 p.m. on Sunday 4th May 2008 at Walsh's Hotel, Maghera, which acts as
Rally Headquarters for the event.
The Launch will include a “Show & Shine” display, so wash and wax your
wagon and bring it along to show it off. There will be Rally cars on
display, some of last years drivers will be speaking and Clerk of the
Course, Steven McFerran, will be giving a run down of the event. Everyone
is welcome to join Magherafelt Motor Club in getting the KBB Tour of the
Sperrins Rally of to a great start!
Brigid Donnelly
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