The 2009 Topaz Donegal International Rally (19 – 21 June) is heading back to the Inishowen peninsula for the first time in seven years.
Day 1 will feature stages in this area with two runs over the classic Malin Head being the highlight of the leg. The second day will feature the traditional roads around Fanad and Knockalla amongst others.
On Sunday's final leg there will be a fresh challenge including an extended High Glen plus Atlantic Drive, which is to be run in reverse direction for the first time since 2000 and will be the last stage of the event.
Clerk of the Course, Danny Gormley, commented:
We are delighted with Topaz’s continued support of the Rally, particularly in the current economic climate. Ireland is known to have the best tarmac stages in world rallying. After a gap of 7 years the Topaz Donegal International Rally is going back to Inishowen for some of the most challenging and spectacular tests to be found anywhere. We have changed the rally route significantly for 2009 with many new stages and only three of those from last year. We believe the route will provide the drivers and indeed the spectators with some truly memorable rallying.
Hugh McClatchey's cottage Atlantic Drive 1991 Donegal Rally, he may wish to make sure his insurance is up to date as the shed and wall could well be a target again this year!
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Hi,
Will the Rally be coming to Letterkenny Friday, Saturday or Sunday this weekend?
Alan Doherty
unable to open route and stage details.
just need to know first car due time for knonkalla on saturday.
thanks
Hi Alan, The rally is based in Letterkenny so will start and finish there each day. There is no service though, in Letterkenny this year.
Brian, you have an e-mail.
Is the rally going near Port Salon ?
Hi Keith, here are the stages:
Friday
SS 1+4 Coolcross F.C.D 11.38 + 14.23 / Road closed 10.20 / Road open 16.40
SS 2+5 Culdaff F.C.D 12.20 + 15.05 / Road closed 11.10 / Road open 17.30
SS 3+6 Malin F.C.D. 12.54 + 15.39 / Road closed 11.45 / Road open 18.00
Service 13.35 + 16.20
Parce Ferme In 18.16
Saturday
SS 7+9 Carn Hill F.C.D. 09.35 + 12.15 / Road closed 08.20 / Road open 14.50
SS 8+10 Fanad Head F.C.D. 10.30 + 13.10 / Road closed 09.00 / Road open 15.30
SS 11+13 Knockalla F.C.D. 15.00 + 17.29 / Road closed 13.30 / Road open 19.45
SS 12+14 Gary Gort F.C.D. 15.43 + 18.12 / Road closed 14.30 / Road open 20.45
Service 11.20 + 14.00 / 16.09 + 18.38
Parc Ferme In 19.41
Sunday
SS 15+18 Gortnabrade F.C.D. 11.05 + 14.10 / Road closed 09.50 / Road open 17.00
SS 16+19 Portlake F.C.D. 11.55 + 15.00 / Road closed 10.30 / Road open 17.45
SS 17+20 Atlantic Drive F.C.D. 12.53 + 16.39 / Road closed 11.30 / Road open 19.20
Service 13.22 + 15.54
Finish ramp 17.54
Parc Ferme In 18.09
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