Eugene Donnelly ready for Topaz Donegal Rally 2009

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Eugene Donnelly heads to the Topaz Donegal International Rally very much the favourite to claim another victory as he seeks to add to his tally of ITRC wins.

He will be aiming for his fourth Donegal win, fourth Tarmac Championship win of the season and his 18th ITRC victory which would be two shy of Bertie Fisher’s all-time record.

The remarkable thing is that his latest… Continue reading

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Rally Ireland organisers start planning for a fresh event in 2011

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Rally Ireland bosses are planning to return to the WRC calendar in 2011, even though there are no guarantees that it will be part of the series, according to Motorsport News.

The rally could move from its 2009 host town of Sligo. Event director John Naylor recently conducted a preliminary route survey in the border area in an effort to find stages that could link… Continue reading

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Rally Ireland targets a September date

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Rally Ireland event director John Naylor has told ISC bosses that he won’t accept a January date in the future, according to Motorsport News.

Naylor has presented a business plan to the sport’s global promoter, ISC, highlighting the need to run in the early autumn. He believes that by moving the rally to September he will be able to attract more spectators, offer more mileage and… Continue reading

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