Carlow 2010 | MkII Escort Challenge & Stages Rally

>> This years rally is fast approaching!

With the 2010 Carlow Rally fast approaching, the hard work of the organisers gains speed. As ever the prestigious MkII Escort Challenge is at the very heart of the rally. A word of thanks must go to the Lord Bagenal Hotel, where we will be launching the rally on Thursday April 1st and all are welcome to attend. The Lord Bagenal Hotel will once again host this years event on Sunday 9th May.

This years rally will contain 9 stages with 160 stage kilometres and 120 road kilometers. We are determined that this years rally will be better than ever and with the help of the organisers and competitors we will certainly give fans and spectators a day to remember. Last year’s winner of the MkII Escort Challenge, Simon Maugher (Pictured below) will be back to defend his title.

To help us with this task we are calling on all competitors and particularly MkII Escort drivers to compete in our rally. The rally has gained more and more overseas competitors over the last number of years and we would love this to continue. We are aware it is not always easy to get deals with ferry crossings and accommodation etc, so this year Kevin Pead has volunteered to help any competitor in any way possible. So far he has arranged special deals on ferry crossings, hotel accommodation, HANS and helmet hire, secure parking and lots more. For further information please feel free to contact him on +353 (0)85 767 1198 or by email kevinuk6@hotmail.com

For marshal information please contact Chris Nugent on +353 (0)87 280 0767 or email chrisnugent@carlowcarclub.ie

(L-R) Alan & Sam Smyth (3rd overall), Simon Maugher (MkII Escort Challenge Winner), Donal Meany (Clerk of the Course), Ken Blanche (Simon's Maugher's Navigator), Seamus O'Connell & Brian Duggan (2nd Overall).

Posted by: P.Grogan on the 05 Mar 2010

*>> Carlow 2009 on TV!*
The Carlow Stages Rally & OK! Forklifts MkII Escort Challenge along with Carlow round of the Excel Rally Championship will be televised on Setanta Sports Ireland by On the Limit Sports at the following times: OK! Forklifts MkII Escort Challenge: Tueday 26th May 2009 - 21.30 Wednesday 27th May 2009 - 14.00, 16.30 & 21.00 Thursday 28th May 2009 - 15.00 Carlow Round of the Excel Rally Championship Tuesday 19th May 2009 - 21.30 Wednesday 20th May 2009 - 16.30 Thursday 21st May 2009 - 19.00 Saturday 23rd May 2009 - 10.20 & 14.20 After Monaco GP Qualifying Sunday 24th May 2009 - 10.20 After Monaco GP2 Race Monday 25th May 2009 - 10.00
Posted by: P.Grogan on the 18 May 2009

*>> Rally Report*
The Lord Bagenal Hotel Stages Rally and MkII Challenge attracted spectators from all over to the hedgerows and fields of Old Leighlin and Nurney on Sunday last. Despite entries being down on previous years it was a highly entertaining rally with some top class drivers. Early morning saw crews head for stages 1 and 2 in the Old Leighlin region these stages were a test on both driver and navigator but provided some great entertainment for the spectators. Michael Barrable and his navigator Dermot O’Gorman were fastest through these two stages with local crew Terence O’Shaughnessy and Eugene McGrath in close second. After a service crews headed back to Old Leighlin to complete these stages again Barrable increased his lead but this did not deter O’Shaughnessy and he and McGrath were virtually on the door handles and put in some fantastic stages times in their class 14 Toyota Corolla GT. In the afternoon crews headed to the Nurney area for the final four stages theses were very fast stages and spectators were treated to plenty of speed and sideways action. Once again Barrable advanced his lead over the Carlow crew which eventually seen him emerge as the overall winner of the 2009 Stages Rally with a time of 1.05.31mins and O’Shaughnessy 2nd overall with a time of 1.07.51mins, this was an incredible drive from this pair and at the prize giving later in the evening Michael Barrable congratulated the lads on their achievement in the spec of car in which they were competing. The MkII Challenge which is now an integral part of the Carlow Stages Rally as always attracted a large entry from at home and abroad. A strong battle continued throughout the day between Simon Mauger for the UK and Seamus O’Connell from Derry. Mauger with local man Ken Blanche on the notes emerged as the eventual overall winner of the 2009 MkII challenge with a time of 1.07.14mins and O’Connell in 2nd while local crew Sam and Alan Smyth took 3rd overall after a faultless drive all day. Other club members who did well in the challenge were Seamus Doyle and Kevin Barry finishing 5th overall and 2nd in class 21, Trevor Culbert and Russell Dagge 7th overall and 4th in class these pair also scooped the best club members award. Cyril Kerr and Noel Coogan were 2nd in class 19 with Michael and David Dowling picking up 3rd in class 20 despite reports of gearbox problems during the day. Tony and Aidan Canny were 3rd in class 18 while Brian Doyle and Syl Shaughnessy had a good run and finished 7th in class 18. The Cullen brothers from Greenlane were on the pace throughout the day and brought their darrian T90 home 14th overall and 1st in class 10, while Adrian McGrath and Catherine Lyons were 28th overall and 4th in class 13 after suffering problems early in the day with a misfire. Andrew McCabe secured 1st in class 12, Emmet Watchorn 2nd class 2 with Pat and Denise Rowan in 4th. Albert Dalton and Philip Duggan finished 5th in class 9 despite their visit to the bushes which seen them lose some time and perhaps some pride, Albert’s wife Anita also made her debut on the rallying scene as she took up the navigator position with club member John O’ Donnell. The club would like to thank everyone who help out with the organising and running of the rally, also the sponsors OK Lift Trucks and the Lord Bagenal Hotel and a special word of thanks to the residents on the stages. The clubs next event will be the sprints on the June bank holiday. - By Catherine Lyons
Posted by: P.Grogan on the 17 May 2009

*>> Results now online*
The results for the Carlow Stages Rally 2009 are now available to download from the competitors section of the website or by clicking here. They are available in Adobe Reader format and also sorted in either Overall Classification, Class order and the full list of stages times is also available.
Posted by: P.Grogan on the 11 May 2009

>> NEW UPDATE Entry list & Final Instructions NEW UPDATE
The entry list and final instructions have been updated at 20.19 this evening. Please re-download these files from the competitors section of the website.
Posted by: P.Grogan on the 07 May 2009

*>> Marshals meeting points*
The Marshals meeting point details are now available in the Marshals section of the website or by clicking here
Posted by: P.Grogan on the 07 May 2009

*>> Final Instructions 1 & Time/Distance Schedule online*
The first set of Final Instructions along with the Time & Distance schedule are now available to download from the competitors section of the website or by clicking here
Posted by: P.Grogan on the 07 May 2009

*>> Updated Entry List now online*
An updated entry list is now available to download from the Competitors section of the website or by clicking here
Posted by: P.Grogan on the 07 May 2009

*>> Entry list now online!*
The entry list for the 2009 Carlow Stages Rally is now available to download in Microsoft Excel Format from the competitors section of the website or by clicking here
Posted by: P.Grogan on the 05 May 2009

*>> Rally Launch Thursday 9th April*
The launch of the Carlow Stages Rally will be in the Lord Bagenal Hotel on Thursday 9th April at 8pm. Feel free to download the invitation below. invitation.pdf 86.09Kb Number of downloads: 259
Posted by: P.Grogan on the 31 Mar 2009

*>> Regs updated*
The regulations file has now been updated and is available to download from the competitors page.
Posted by: P.Grogan on the 31 Mar 2009

*>> Online Entry & Regulations now online*
The online entry system is now open for entries for the 2009 Carlow Stages Rally. Please click here to go directly to the competitors page
Posted by: P.Grogan on the 24 Mar 2009

*>> Gallery Updated*
The gallery has now been updated with photos from 2007
Posted by: P.Grogan on the 20 May 2007

*>> Rally Results*
Apologies for the delay in getting these online. Click here to download the zip file of results for all catagories of the Carlow Car Club Stages Rally 2007 Click here to view the rally results online
Posted by: P.Grogan on the 20 May 2007

*>> Carlow 2007 - Starters List*
click here
Posted by: P.Grogan on the 12 May 2007

*>> Updated entry lists now online*
Please go to the competitiors page of the rally website to download the updated expected entry list and reserve list.
Posted by: P.Grogan on the 12 May 2007

*>> Rally Packs*
Rally Packs will be available from the Seven Oaks Hotel in Carlow, and also in shops in Fenagh village, Ballon village, Murphy Stores Garryhill and various filling stations in Carlow.
Posted by: P.Grogan on the 12 May 2007

*>> Reserve Update*
Car no 109 is now first on reserve as of 00.49, 12th May 2007
Posted by: P.Grogan on the 11 May 2007

*>> Updated entry lists now online*
The updated entry lists are now available to download in Microsoft Excel Format from the competitors page.
Posted by: P.Grogan on the 10 May 2007

*>> Final Instructions No.2 Now available*
The second set of final instructions are now available to download form the competitors page of the website.
Posted by: P.Grogan on the 10 May 2007

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