1971 Galway International Rally video: Cahal C.B. Curley wins in a Ford Escort TC

The Galway Rally achieved International status in 1971 becoming the second event on the island of Ireland to do so (Circuit of Ireland being the first in 1958) and the first in the Irish Republic.

This rather quaint film tells the story of that year’s rally in which Cahal Curley, in an Escort TC, gained his first big win in Ireland. Also featured is Billy Coleman in an Escort TC, Robert McBurney in… Continue reading

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Roger Clark video clip Manx Rally 1975 Cossack Ford Escort Mk2 RS1800 (BDA)

Roger Clark and Ford were determined to win the 1975 Manx, they turned up for the rally in a Mk2 Antibes asphalt-spec Escort with lowered and stiffened suspension, and a Panhard rod at the back.

Clark used slick racing tyres (185 550-13) for the first time on a British event, thanks to different Construction and Use Regulations in the Isle of Man. He only changed to CR82 intermediate pattern… Continue reading

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Wilsons Auctions Loughgall Festival of Motorsport Historic Rally Car Challenge 2008 Results

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The overall result was decided on a points system which left a tie between John Keatley in his Porsche and Colin McDowell in a Mini Cooper S who were declared joint winners. They will both share the now prestigious trophy for six months each. A second place

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