I don’t really mind when rallies get switched from one area of a country to the other for this reason or another, but when that switch means we are having Rallye de France in Sebastien Loeb’s backyard and not on legendary Corsica, I get a little upset. Perhaps I can afford to be upset –...
As the crews made their way towards the final stages of the Circuit of Ireland Rally everything looked just great for Norwegian ace Andreas Mikkelsen in his bid to achieve first win of his career on tarmac. But just like on the Canarias, it wasn’t bound to happen. This time bitter disappointment came with two...
The Donnelly Group Circuit of Ireland Rally will be a thrilling addition to the Intercontinental Rally Challenge when it hosts the all-action, Eurosport-backed series for the first time next week (6/7 April). With an entry list packed full of some of the best drivers in the IRC, not to mention several leading contenders from Ireland...
It’s all about enthusiasm and dedication of rally crews, teams, fans and officials, at least in Croatia. With country still deeply affected by the global recession and financial instabilities (not to mention local derivatives, but I digress) every motorsport event is very valuable. It was never about the lack of passion or interest for motorsports...
According to the news published by Hungarian magazine Duen, 46th edition of Canon Mecsek Rallye is cancelled and will not be part of 2012 Intercontinental Rally Challenge this year. Organisers of Mecsek Rallye, scheduled to begin in early June, are reported to be deeply saddened by this difficult decision, but with lack of funding they...
Vodafone UK’s World of Difference scheme, which enables 500 people every year to work for UK charities, has nominated two successful bidders to provide support for the Richard Burns Foundation. The scheme enables working people to commit their time to a charitable endeavour while Vodafone underwrites their salaries for two months of full-time, or four...
With just over a week to go until the world renowned Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) descends upon Northern Ireland, the 2012 Donnelly Group Circuit of Ireland Rally is giving you the opportunity to put your questions to some of the biggest names in motorsport. Ahead of the Circuit this Easter Weekend 6/7 April 2012, it...
Surprise winner of the second round of the 2012 Intercontinental Rally Challenge, Jan Kopecky, spoke to the Championship’s website about the “inherited victory”, as some rally fans and media labeled his triumph on Islas Canaria. Despite claiming he is not particularly happy with the way he won second event of the season, Kopecky is determined...
