Nutts Corner returns to motorsport with a Rally Time Trial (Entry List included) event on November 8th

Posted by Scott Coursey 24 October, 2008

Rally action returns to Nutts Corner on Saturday 8 November!

Rally action will return to Nutts Corner Circuit on Saturday 8 November for the first time more than four years with North Armagh Motorcycle & Car Club's (NAMCC Ltd) Rally Time Trial!

Sponsored by Coulter Demolition and Recycling (Hillsborough), the time trial is restricted to two-wheel-drive, Group N and clubman Group A cars only (World Rally Cars are not permitted).

"It's great to bring back rally cars to Nutts Corner," said Clerk of the Course, Clive Latimer. "The Motor Sports Association (MSA) has approved the circuit for all forms of licensed motorsport, and with the green light from Nutts Corner Circuit Ltd, NAMCC's event will be the first of its kind at the venue since 2004."

The event will feature a 1.7 mile stage, with competitors completing almost two laps of the circuit. It will incorporate two short stretches of the rallycross track, which features loose gravel, while the remainder of the circuit is tarmac.

The rally time trial will allow drivers to have one familiarisation run over the stage before tackling it at speed five times. As with all rally time trials, no navigators are allowed and the winner will be the competitor who sets the fastest time during any of their timed runs.

The first car will leave the start line at 10am, and spectators can pay at the gate for access to the venue. The event is organised under a Clubman rally permit, so all competitors must be a member of the organising club.

Entries are coming in fast with Toni Kelly (Civic), Liam Regan (Fiesta), Andrew Bushe (Saxo Super 1600), Alan Jardine (Mark 1 Escort), David Roe (Mark 2 Escort) and Scotland's Hugh Murdoch (Mark 2 Escort) among the leading entries received.

Speaking about Nutt's Corner Circuit Ltd, manager Gordon Duncan said: "We didn't expect to have a rally here this year and it's great to provide a venue for North Armagh Motorcycle & Car Club. There is still a lot of work is planned for Nutt's Corner. We're going to have a round of the Rallycross Open Championship here in April next year, while kart racing, short circuit racing and car sprints will all take place here."

"We also have a massive improvement plan which will be carried out over the winter months," Duncan continued. "More safety work will be carried out and we're waiting for planning permission to build a new 16,000sq ft building which will house a bar, restaurant, corporate hospitality and medical centre."

NAMCC Ltd's Coulter Demolition and Recycling Rally Time Trial will provide a perfect setting to kick start the motorsport action at the popular Nutt's Corner venue. Entries for the event are still being accepted, and competitors can obtain regulations and entry forms from namcc.com, or from event secretary, Eric McCombe, by telephoning 07850 351 111.

ENDS.

Entry List by Class

McGeehan(D), Derek DRAPERSTOWN Subaru Impreza N12 2000 2
Ferguson(D), Trevor COOKSTOWN Subaru Impreza N12 1998 2
Lipsett(D), Derek Co.Tyrone Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 6 2000 2
McGuinness, Anthony Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 1990 2
Ewart, Philip ARMAGH Subaru Impreza 2000 2
Donnelly, Jimmy Enniskillen Subaru Impreza 2000 2
Lipsett(D), Claire Co.Tyrone Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 6 2000 2
Nevin (D), Gareth COLERAINE Ford Escort MK II 2400 8
Armstrong, David Banbridge Ford Escort G3 2500 8
Nevin (D), Jonathan COLERAINE Ford Escort MK II 2400 8
Toner, Gary BMW M3 Compact 3000 8
Armstrong(D), Norman Newry Ford Escort MK II 2000 7
McKnight(D), Rodney COOKSTOWN Ford Escort MK II 2000 7
Roe, David CARRICKMACROSS Ford Escort MK II 1998 7
Murdoch, Hugh Stranraer Ford Escort MK II 2000 7
Gurney, Derek STRABANE Ford Sierra 2000 7
Kelly, Toni LETTERKENNY Honda Civic 1995 7

Donnelly, Aidan MOY Ford Escort G6 2000 7
Downey(D), Martin MAGHERAFELT Ford Escort MK II 2000 7
Jardine, Alan DUNGANNON Ford Escort MK I 2000 7
Orr, Ivan Armagh Ford Escort MK II 1998 7
Dougan, Timmy Co.Donegal Seat Ibiza 1998 7
McConnell, Trevor Co.Donegal Seat Ibiza 1998 7
Smith, Declan Dungannon Ford Escort G5 1998 7
McFarland, Robert Talbot Sunbeam 1998 7
Armstrong(D), Garry NEWTOWNHAMILTON Ford Escort MK II 2000 7
Coulter, Ronnie FIVEMILETOWN Vauxhall Astra 1998 7
Armstrong(D), Brian NEWRY Ford Escort MK II 1998 6
McPolin (D), Gerard BANBRIDGE Ford Escort 2000 6
Armstrong, Steven NEWRY Ford Escort MK II 1998 6
Simms(D), Alan Newry Ford Escort MK II 2000 6
Jardine, Bryan Co.Tyrone Ford Escort MK II 2000 6
Greer, Mark BANBRIDGE Ford Escort MK II 2000 6
Nevin, Paul COLERAINE Ford Fiesta 2100 6
Murdoch(D), Scott Stranraer Ford Escort 1998 6
Murdoch(D), Paul Stranraer Ford Escort 1998 6
McPolin (D), Rory Co.Armagh Ford Escort 2000 6
Simms(D), Chris Armagh Ford Escort MK II 2000 6

Armstrong(D), William Newntownhamilton Ford Escort MK II 1998 6
Stewart, Ernest Hillman Avenger 1998 6
Strain, David Co.Down Peugeot 205 1900 6
Dennison, David CO.TYRONE Vauxhall Astra 2000 6
McCutcheon, Ian Ford Escort MK II 1998 6
McKay, Ciaran DROMORE Ford Escort MK II 2000 6
Torrington(D), Rodney Ballymena Ford Escort MK II 2048 6
Cooper(D), Willis Kells Ford Escort MK II 2048 6
McLaughlin, Davy Newtownards Opel Kadet 400 2000 6
Bushe, Andrew LISBURN Citroen Saxo Super 1600 1598 5
Lipsett, Stephen Co.Tyrone Citroen C2 R2 1600 5
Moore, Chris OMAGH Citroen Saxo 1600 5
Spiers, Alyn MARKETHILL Peugeot 106 1598 5
Cassells, Alan Lurgan Peugeot 106 SI6 1600 5
McGarrity, Ruairi Co.Fermanagh Peugeot 106 GTI 1600 5
Quinn, Gerald COOKSTOWN Ford Escort 1600 5
Hamill, Ronnie Portadown Ford Escort MK II 1598 5
Kelly, Jason Omagh Toyota Corolla 1600 5
O'Hare, Cian Warrenpoint Peugeot 106 1600 5
Sheridan, Gary ENNISKILLEN Vauxhall Nova 1600 4
Gordon, Simon Lisburn Vauxhall Nova 1598 4

Cochrane, Lloyd ARMAGH Ford Lotus Cortina MK1 1600 4
Robinson, Mark DOWNPATRICK Vauxhall Nova 1598 4
Donnelly, Paddy Co.Derry Ford Escort MK II 1600 4
McCrea, Richard Omagh Peugeot 205 1600 4
Baird, David Strabane Vauxhall Astra 1600 4
Sayers, Gareth Co.Tyrone Vauxhall Nova 1398 3B
Loughran(D), Garrett DUNGANNON Vauxhall Nova 1400 3B
Spiers, Trevyn Markethill Suzuki Swift 1300 3B
Dennison, Raymond CO.TYRONE Vauxhall Nova 1400 3B
McConnell, Ronnie Co.Donegal Nissan Micra 1300 3B
Loughran(D), Maurice Vauxhall Nova 1400 3B
Carson, Brian CRAIGAVON Mini Cooper S 1275 3A
McSorley, JP Omagh Honda Civic 1998 1
Boyce, Christopher STRABANE Honda Civic 1998 1
Regan, Liam BELFAST Ford Fiesta ST 2000 1
Heron (D), Seamus Belfast Ford Fiesta ST 2000 1
Coulter, James HILLSBOROUGH Peugeot 106 1600 1
Faloona, Gerry BELFAST Vauxhall Astra 1998 1
Cleland, Mark Lisburn Peugeot 306 Gti 2000 1
Devine, John OMAGH Honda Civic 1600 1
McCullins (D), Billy Belfast Ford Fiesta ST 2000 1

Baxter, Aidan Omagh Peugeot 205 GTI 1600 1
Blair(D)(R1), William Doagh Ford Escort 2000 6
Blair(D)(R2), Andrew Doagh Ford Escort 2000 6
Coulter(R3), Robert Crumlin Ford Anglia 1600 4
Johnston(R4), Marc Ballinamallard Peugeot 206 1398 3A
McMurran(R5), Darren BANBRIDGE Ford Escort 2000 7
Murray(R6), Seamus Magherafelt Honda Civic 1580 1
Johnston(R7), Steven DROMORE Peugeot 205 1600 5
Massey(R8), Mark Ballygowan Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 2000 2
Wilson(R9), Cathal BUNCRANA Honda Civic 1598 5
Wilson(R10), Leonard Lifford Talbot Sunbeam 1600 4
Laird(R11), David Larne FIAT PUNTO 1587 5
Moore(R12), Nigel Newtownabbey Vauxhall Nova 1300 3B

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