​This week’s RIAC-Motorsport Ireland classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from three rounds of the 2001 Formula Ford, Ford of Ireland Zetec Championship.
 
With closed road motorsport grinding to a halt in 2001 thanks to the foot and mouth disease outbreak, track racing thrived with the Formula Ford series providing extremely close, single seater action as different chassis’ such as Van Diemen, Mygale and Swift equipped with identical engines fought it out in a field of drivers that blended youth and experience. George McAlpin eventually triumphed but the season also featured starring roles from Ray Moore, Charlie Donnelly, Michael Devaney, Alan Ring and Alan Dwyer. Commentary comes from Alan Tyndall, Brian Tuite and Declan Quigley.

This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on January 28th.

Next week’s upload will feature action from 50 years ago from the first international rally to run in the Republic of Ireland, the 1971 Galway International Rally Remember to subscribe to the Motorsport Ireland–RIAC YouTube Channel to be notified of our latest video uploads. 

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THE RIAC MOTORING SUB-COMMITTEE
 
 2021 EVENTS CALENDAR
 
In producing this events calendar we realise that some of the dates/events may have to be altered, depending on restrictions at the time, or indeed the roll-out of the vaccine.
 
CARS & COFFEE AT THE RIAC – on the last Sunday of each month.
(Season March to October)   It is hoped to recommence these events as soon as restrictions are lifted and our catering facilities fully functioning.  
 
THE RIAC PICNIC-IN-THE-PARK – 21st July.
 (Subject to Dun Laoghaire – Rathdown County Council approval)
 
THE RIAC CLASSIC & SPORTS CAR RUN – 4th September.
 
THE RIAC PIONEER RUN – date not yet confirmed.
 
ARCHIVE NIGHT in the RIAC – date or speaker not yet confirmed.
 
With the participation of some of the RIAC Board Members it is hoped to add some social events to this list later in the year.
 
 

​This week’s Motorsport Ireland – RIAC classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is their tribute show which aired following the tragic deaths of Bertie, Mark and Emma Fisher. 

For over three decades the name Bertie Fisher was synonymous with Irish rallying. A four time Irish tarmac champion, Fisher accumulated a record 20 international victories during his time behind the wheel. Later in his career he stepped back from the sport to support his son Mark, who had just secured a works drive with Peugeot. Tragically, on the 21st of January 2001 while returning from a family celebration in Ashford Castle, a helicopter crash claimed the lives of Bertie, Mark and Emma Fisher. This tribute programme features interviews with long time friends and competitors including Sydney Meeke, Rory Kennedy, David Richards, Billy Coleman, Austin McHale, Kieran McAnallen and Niall McShea among others.

This programme will be available to watch exclusively on our Youtube channel below from 7pm on Thursday, January 21st:

Next week’s upload will feature Formula Ford action from 2001, a season which saw rallying grind to a halt with foot and mouth disease while circuit racing flourished.

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​International auction house, Bonhams, is offering all RIAC members an exclusive free auction estimated valuation on your classic or pre-war cars. 

Founded in 1793, Bonhams is one of the world's largest and most renowned auctioneers of motor cars, fine art and antiques, and jewellery.

To avail of this offer or for further details, please contact Kieran O'Boyle on 01 6020990 or email [email protected]

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The RIAC Newsletter for January 2021 is now available online. 

Click on the button below to read all the latest RIAC Club news, developments and updates.

Next week’s upload will feature a tribute programme to Bertie, Mark and Emma Fisher which first aired 20 years ago following the tragic helicopter accident which claimed their lives.

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This week’s RIAC - Motorsport Ireland classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is their 1996 ‘Looking Ahead’ show which previewed that year’s season as the RPM cameras attended the Autosport International Show at the NEC in Birmingham.

Alan Tyndall and Jas Tobin caught up with experts and hopefuls ahead of the 1996 season. John Watson talks about Eddie Irvine’s move to Ferrari, World Karting Champion Trevor Roberts summarises his season, Johnny Kane gives his thoughts as he looks towards Formula 1. Meanwhile, Kenny McKinstry, Bertie Fisher, Liam O’Callaghan, Frank Meagher and James Cullen go back to rally school while Cullen also entertains in the live action arena in his Group A Ford Escort Cosworth.

This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on January 7th:

Next week’s upload will feature RPM’s preview of the 1991 Circuit of Ireland Rally.​

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We are pleased to confirm that the RIAC Car Park will remain open.

​All of our staff are delighted to welcome our members back for a New Year, and while we want to keep things as normal as possible, we have taken a wide number of measures to ensure your safety, comfort, and enjoyment.

​Click on the button below for full details of the COVID-19 safety measures we have put in place.