​This week’s RIAC - Motorsport Ireland classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 2002 Jim Clark Rally.
2002 saw the Irish Tarmac Championship include a round in Scotland for the first time. With British and Irish Championship rules somewhat aligned, in addition to the Manx and the Ulster, the Jim Clark Rally now provided a third opportunity for the top crews in each series to go directly up against each other. New territory for almost all entered, it was Derek McGarrity who led at the end of opening day with Andrew Nesbitt over a minute adrift in fourth. Propshaft failure for McGarrity put him out early on day 2 as Nesbitt scythed his way to the front of the field to win by over 2 and a half minutes.
This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on May 19th

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​   We at the RIAC and with the support of Motorsport Ireland are delighted to announce that “Picnic in the Park” in aid of “LauraLynn” is back in Marlay Park this year. The last two years were virtual due to Covid  and thanks  to all who supported us during that time. We hope that this year you will enjoy a nice afternoon and support such a worthy cause. So polish your cars, dust off your picnic baskets, and put the date in the diary.
Thursday July 21st – Marlay Park  -  3:00 pm to 7:30 pm
 
REGISTRATION:
We would like you to register your interest in attending this year’s Picnic in the Park and make a donation to LauraLynn. You can still donate on the day but to facilitate the smooth running of the event   we would be delighted if people would register and donate in advance.
 
HOW TO REGISTER AND MAKE A DONATION

OR
Print the form here and send it to
Picnic in the Park c/o of RIAC 34 Dawson Street with a cheque or card payment details:
OR
Call the RIAC and give your details to Holly: 00 3531 677 5141 option 1

Contact: Peter Cosgrave   peter.cosgrave55@gmail.com  Mobile: 087 829 7443

​This week’s RIAC - Motorsport Ireland classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 1997 ALMC Rally.
With plans to grow through the 90s, ALMC moved their rally to Co. Laois in 1996 and by 1997 had set about raising the profile of the event with a high profile launch in Dublin Castle and entries from Austin McHale and Bertie Fisher to compliment the strong field of regular National Championship contenders. McHale proved untouchable, while Fisher (who was trying a left hand drive car for the first time) eventually clawed up to second place at the expense of Hugh Martin Doherty who proved to be the best of the rest.
This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on May 12th.

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​This week’s Motorsport Ireland – RIAC classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from a trio of Fiat races from 2002.
Fiat’s involvement with Irish saloon car racing was arguably never as good as it was in 2002. With three classes to choose from, the Fiat Uno Dunlop Challenge, the Fiat Punto Dunlop Challenge and the Fiat Punto Abarth Challenge all provided full grids and close racing for a relatively modest outlay. This week’s upload provides highlights from each of the three classes in three action packed Mondello Park races.
This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on May 5th.

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Opening Hours RIAC 
Office
Closed 2nd of May
Open 3rd of May

Clubhouse Restaurant
Closed 2nd of May
Open 3rd of May

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


The RIAC staff wish you and your families a lovely bank holiday weekend.  

We would like to remind members that the first Cars & Coffee event of 2022 will take place this Sunday 24th April from10am to 12 noon. 
At each Cars & Coffee event Coffee/Tea & Pastries will be available at €5 per person.
We hope to see you there. ​

​This week’s RIAC - Motorsport Ireland classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 1997 Rally of the Lakes.
Having gone close on a number of occasions in 1996, Liam O’Callaghan continued his quest for a maiden international win in 1997. The Rally of Lakes was an event he had performed strongly on in the past and blasted into a commanding lead. With only 5 stages left, O’Callaghan led by over a minute but a puncture on the Caragh Lake stage caused him to retire after it damaged the suspension on his Toyota Celica. That left Austin McHale in a perfect position to steal in and take his first Killarney win since 1988.
This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on April 21st.

​Next week’s upload will see more Rally of the Lakes highlights as we jump forward 5 years to 2002.
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​This week’s RIAC - Motorsport Ireland classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 2002 Circuit of Ireland.
Following the tragic losses of Bertie Fisher and Frank Meagher and a Foot and Mouth Disease enforced hiatus, the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship resumed in 2002 with the Circuit of Ireland and a new base, Enniskillen. Andrew Nesbitt was at the peak of his powers around this time and he dominated the event behind the wheel of a P2000 Subaru Impreza WRC to win by over 2 and a half minutes. It was to be start of a devastatingly dominant season for the Armagh driver and his co-driver James O’Brien.
This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on April 14th.

​Next week’s upload will see highlights from the 1997 running of the Rally of the Lakes.
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