​The RIAC Newsletter for  April 2022 is now available online. 

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

Opening Hours RIAC

Office
Closed 18th of April
Open 19th of April

Clubhouse Restaurant
Closed 15th of April
Open 19th of April

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 very Happy Easter. 

The 2022 RIAC Pioneer Run will be held on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th September 2022. This event is for antique and veteran cars and motorcycles only (pre-1919).

​Full details and entry form can be found here 

Return the completed entry form and fee (cheque payable to RIAC) to RIAC Pioneer Run, 34 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.  If you prefer you may pay by credit card by telephoning Holly at +353 1 677 5141, but you must still send this completed and signed entry form to the RIAC, or a clear scan of it to pioneerrunirl@gmail.com

For more information contact Don Larkin at 087 256 2798 or pioneerrunirl@gmail.com
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​This week’s RIAC - Motorsport Ireland classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 1997 Irish Super Prix.
The 1997 Irish Super Prix entry list was headed by the 1996 winner Johan Rajamaki but he faced stiff competition from a strong grid of Boss Series regulars in their ex-Formula One, Formula 3,000 and other Libre cars. Nigel Greensall in his Tyrell took pole but slid off on the first corner. With Rajamaki and Tony Worswick fighting for the lead, Scottish driver Ron Cummings (who had difficulties in qualifying) scythed his way though the field to catch and pass the leaders in his Judd V10 powered Footwork and take the chequered flag. Greensall eventually fought back to 4th place, claiming a new Mondello Park lap record in the process.

​Next week’s upload will see more Circuit of Ireland highlights, this time from 2002 when Andrew Nesbitt was the peak of his powers.
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​This week’s RIAC- Motorsport Ireland classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 1997 Inistioge Hillclimb.
With the 2022 Alekto Irish Hillclimb and Sprint Championship beginning this weekend, we head back 25 years to the opening round of the 1997 championship which took place at Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny. A hugely popular venue during the 90s, the picturesque village of Inistioge provided a perfect backdrop as a huge variety of machinery tackled the challenging course. This RPM report covers all 7 classes from the event where veteran Ronnie Maybin proved to be the class of the field in his Delta T80.
This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on March 24th.

​Next week’s upload will see highlights from the 1997 Circuit of Ireland Rally and one of Bertie Fisher’s finest hours.
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 Saint Patrick's Day Opening Hours ​

Office and Clubhouse Restaurant
Closed 17th of March 
Open  21st of March 

La Ruelle 
Open from 5 pm on the 17th,18th and 19th of March 

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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​This week’s RIAC - Motorsport Ireland classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 1997 West Cork Rally.
Since 1977 Saint Patrick’s Weekend and Clonakilty have been synonymous with the West Cork Rally. The event always proves popular with UK entrants and its 20th anniversary running in 1997 proved no exception, with over 50 crews making the journey across the Irish Sea. Former winners of the event John Price and Bob Fowden were the top seeds with local driver Frank O’Mahony out to try and claim a home win. As Price and O’Mahony faltered, Fowden pulled clear to second West Cork Rally win.
This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on March 17th.

​Next week’s upload will see highlights from the 1997 Inistiogue Hillclimb.
Remember to subscribe to the Motorsport Ireland–RIAC YouTube Channel to be notified of our latest video uploads. 

​This week’s RIAC - Motorsport Ireland classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 1992 Circuit of Ireland Rally.
By 1992, Frank Meagher had long proven his pace in outdated machinery but despite having led many Irish Tarmac Rally Championship rounds, he had never won one. Despite having moved up to a Group A Sierra Cosworth in 1991, technology had moved on and with rivals Kenny McKinstry, Bertie Fisher and Austin McHale all now in 4 wheel drive cars, Meagher in the 2 wheel drive Sierra was once again, against the odds. However, over 4 days and 400 competitive miles, anything was possible….
This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on March 3rd.

​Next week’s upload will see 2002 circuit racing action from the RT2000 class.
Remember to subscribe to the Motorsport Ireland–RIAC YouTube Channel to be notified of our latest video uploads. 

​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.
Remember to subscribe to the Motorsport Ireland–RIAC YouTube Channel to be notified of our latest video uploads.