This week’s RIAC - Motorsport Ireland  classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 1997 Lurgan Park Rally.
Having come within 4 seconds of the win of the 1996 event, Patrick Snijers returned in 1997 to try and claim the Lurgan Park Rally title. But it was fellow Escort WRC driver Gwyndaf Evans with guest navigator John McIlroy who made the early running, opening up a 9 second advantage after 5 stages. A spin for Gwyndaf allowed Snijers to draw level though and the pair headed into the final stage on equal time. Snijers and Evans set identical times on the final stage but Evans won on countback by virtue of having the most fastest times throughout the day.
This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on August 4th.

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The RIAC Classic Car Run will take place on Saturday 20 August 2022 and will have a route starting at in south County Dublin, traversing countryside to finish in Wicklow. The route will be varied and suitable to all vehicles. The event is open to all, no need to be an RIAC member

The start is at Spawell Templeogue with first car leaving at 11.00 a.m. Tea or coffee and a scone is available at the start venue.
All types of cars are welcome, particularly from the period 1950 to 2000.
The Finish will be at Beehive, where cars will be parked at the front of the house. Light refreshments will be available.

This is a non-competitive event and the route instructions, with Tulip diagrams in both Kilometres and Miles will be easy to follow – no tricks !  An optional Observation Quiz is included.  Enjoy a days outing with your cherished vehicle.

Entry form can be downloaded here or is available from Holly in the RIAC office.
Contact by email at Info@RIAC.ie or phone 6775141 or on the RIAC website.
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Coffee is with the compliments of Dennings Garage. ​

​This week’s RIAC- Motorsport Ireland classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 2002 Ulster Rally.
Andrew Nesbitt and James O'Brien continued their march towards the 2002 Irish Tarmac Rally Championship title with another dominant display in the 22 Motorsport P2000 Subaru Impreza WRC. Early challenges from Derek McGarrity and Peadar Hurson fell away allowing Nesbitt to take his first Ulster Rally win by a comfortable margin of 2 and a half minutes.
This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on July 21st.

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Picnic in the Park c/o of RIAC 34 Dawson Street
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Contact: Peter Cosgrave peter.cosgrave55@gmail.com  Mobile: 087 829 7443
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​This week’s Motorsport Ireland – RIAC classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 1997 Stonethrowers Rally.
With local hero and eventual nine time winner of the event Frank Meagher relegated to safety car duties, the 1997 Stonethrowers Rally provided a very open contest between the contenders for that year’s Irish National Rally Championship. Michael Barrable, John Gillece and Frank O’Mahoney, all in different marques of Group A four wheel drive cars, were the undoubted favourites but in dry conditions, drivers in ageing machinery such as Charlie Donnelly, Ray Breen and Derek Smith were also to feature.
This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on July 14th.

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Opening Hours RIAC

Office
Closed 1st of August
Open 2nd of August

Clubhouse Restaurant
Closed 1st of August
Open 2nd of August

La Ruelle
Open as normal Wednesday to Saturday 5pm to midnight.

RIAC Garage
The garage will operate as usual on a 24-hour basis
the garage can be contacted by phone on 01 677 5299
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The RIAC staff wish you and your families a lovely bank holiday weekend. 

This week’s RIAC - Motorsport Ireland classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 1997 Ford of Ireland Formula Ford Zetec Championship.
The Zetec class was introduced to Ireland in 1997 with backing from Ford of Ireland to the tune of £15,000 and such was the interest that 22 drivers signed up the series. Included in this upload are highlights from the season opener in Kirkistown, round 6 in Mondello and the Festival meeting also at Mondello. Noel Dunne eventually won the title following a titanic year-long battle with Mark McKenna and Jeff Wright.
This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on July 7th.

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​This week’s Motorsport Ireland – RIAC classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 2002 Manx International Rally.
Three British Rally Championship titles probably belied the motorsport talent that was Mark Higgins. The Manx native never got the big break of a full time seat with a works team in the World Championship but on his home event, he was untouchable. Trying to place himself in the shop window of the factory teams, Higgins hired a Toyota Corolla WRC for his home event in 2002. Andrew Nesbitt, who was in the form of his life, could only manage second place to Higgins who finished almost 5 minutes ahead after a devastating performance.
This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on June 30th.

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Thank you to all our members for supporting the Club. Please click on the link below to  view the email sent on the 17/06/2022 in relation to the vouchers, reservations  and the dining draw. 

​This week’s Motorsport Ireland – RIAC classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 1992 Manx International Rally.
Already well on his way to becoming a household name, Colin McRae was in a class of his own in 1992 winning every round of that year’s British Rally Championship. In a head to head encounter with the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship regulars on the Isle of Man, McRae was happy to alter his pace as needed and despite driving well within himself, brought his Subaru Legacy to a 6 minute win over the similar car of second place Bertie Fisher with Kenny McKinstry in third place in another Legacy.
This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on June 23rd.

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