​This week’s RIAC - Motorsport Ireland classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 2002 Ford of Ireland Formula Ford Zetec Championship.
Paul Dagg proved to be the man to beat in 2002 in Formula Ford Championship blending speed, experience and consistency to take the title in his Mygale. He faced stiff competition from leaving cert student Charlie Donnelly, defending champion George McAlpin and Cork’s Alan Dwyer. These highlights include action from round 2, round 6 and the championship finale.
This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on February 24th

​Next week’s upload will see a return to Circuit of Ireland highlights, this time from 1992.
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​This week’s RIAC - Motorsport Ireland classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 1982 Circuit of Ireland Rally.
The 1982 Circuit of Ireland saw Jimmy McRae take his third consecutive win on the marathon 5 day event. Over 63 stages totalling 550 miles, McRae showed his class and experience outpacing reigning World Champion Ari Vatanen, Audi quattro mounted Hannu Mikkola, Russell Brookes and his teammate Henri Toivonen, who showed strong pace until an accident saw him break two bones in his hand. McRae was setting himself up as Circuit of Ireland specialist. Before the decade was out, he would take 4 more wins on the event.
This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on February 17th.

​Next week’s upload will feature Formula Ford action from 2002.
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Sunday 24th April, Cars & Coffee at the RIAC – 10am to 12 noon
At each Cars & Coffee event Coffee/Tea & Pastries will be available at €5 per person

Sunday 29th May, Cars & Coffee at the RIAC – 10am to 12 noon.

Sunday 26th June, Cars & Coffee at the RIAC – 10am to 12 noon.

Thursday 21st July, RIAC Picnic-in-the-Park, in Marlay Park – 4pm to 7.30pm

Sunday 31st July, Cars & Coffee at the RIAC – 10am to 12 noon.

Saturday 20th August, RIAC Classic & Sports Car Run

Sunday 28th August, Cars & Coffee in the RIAC – 10am to 12 noon.

Saturday & Sunday 3rd/4th September, RIAC Pioneer Run – based in Moyvalley

Sunday 25th September, Cars & Coffee in the RIAC – 10am to 12 noon.

Sunday 30th October, Cars & Coffee at the RIAC – 10am to 12 noon

Tuesday 6th December, Friends of the Archive Lunch in the RIAC.

Further details on any of the events can be obtained from Holly, RIAC administrator by phoning 01 6775141 or emailing [email protected] 

​The Organisation
Motorsport Ireland is the National Governing Body for four-wheeled motorsport in Ireland.
It is affiliated to the authority for world motorsport, which is the "Federation Internationale
de l'Automobile" (FIA) based in Geneva and Paris. The FIA recognises in each of
its member countries, one sporting authority, in Ireland that is Motorsport Ireland.
The Role
The role reporting to the Board of Directors and the President of Motorsport Ireland
will be to manage the organisation from a commercial, governance and operational
perspective. This will involve all aspects of a member-based organisation and will
include (but not limited to) the following core areas;

• Operational management of the organisation
• Membership services & facilities
• Future planning and growth of the organisation
• Management of the Organisation and its responsibilities as a guardian of the sport in
• Ireland
• Public relations
• Advocacy on behalf of the Motor Sport sector in Ireland
• Development of additional services to members to include affinity offerings
• Management and reporting in a Committee Structured environment
• Staff management, currently includes, Administration Accounting, Corporate
• Governance, Data Protection and Health and Safety

The Person
The ideal candidate will have proven experience and credibility in the management of a
member-based organisation and will have a demonstrable track record of achievement
in leading an organisation in the hospitality, sport & leisure or the business services
sector. The candidate will also have experience of working with an active Board and
Committee structure and will act as a key adviser in the development of the
organisation over the coming years.
 
To pursue your interest, please email a comprehensive CV and supporting
letter to:
[email protected]
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Closing Date for receipt of applications is Friday, 17:00hrs February 25th
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​This week’s RIAC - Motorsport Ireland classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 1997 Galway International Rally.
Having persisted with an ageing ST-165 Toyota Celica since 1992 and having not won an Irish Tarmac Rally Championship title since 1986, Austin McHale rolled the dice in 1997 by moving up to an ST-185 example. McHale managed to take a debut win in the car but only after early leader Andrew Nesbitt crashed out in dramatic fashion.
This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on February 3rd.

​Next week’s upload will see action for 2002 Irish Kart Grand Prix held at Nutts Corner.
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