The annual championship awards night took place on Saturday 21st January at Edenmore Golf Club. With over 140 people in attendance representing both speed championships, the MMP, and members from ANICC, this was quite an increase in numbers compared to the…
Saturday 21 January 2023 was the date of the 2022 SW Adair Tyres Northern Ireland Sprint Championship prize giving and Night of Champions in Edenmore Golf club. This was a new venue which had not been used before, but it…
The Motorsport Marshalling Partnership (MMP) is most grateful to Alan Cassells and David Evans, for facilitating the Partnership to hold its annual Prize giving at the ANICC SW Adair Tyres Sprint and Jem Oils Hillclimb Awards 2023 in the Edenmore…
First launched in 1999 the Honda HR-V looked like the offspring of a hearse and an off-road vehicle after a one night stand, especially in three-door guise. Despite looking like it could take on a plateau whilst delivering bread, ground…
It is around eight years since I last spent any time with the Kia Sportage and this all-new model is almost unrecognisable in comparison. First launched in the mid 90’s, the then utilitarian Sportage was a firm favourite with farmers…
The 500 Motor Racing Club of Ireland, who own and operate Kirkistown Racing Circuit in County Down, held their annual awards party in The Beechlawn Hotel in Dunmurry on Saturday 7th January. After an excellent meal, Circuit Manager, Donal O’Neill began…
Supported by the Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy two of the provinces most promising young drivers will jump aboard a pair of PCRS Rallysport run Hyundai i20N Rally 2’s for this iconic World Rally Championship event. Taking place from 19 –…
For a decade now French vehicle manufacturer Renault have been at the forefront of electrification with its city car named Zoe. Not long after it was launched, I recall a deal being put on the table which was something like…
Having driven a handful of Mazda CX-5 models since first launched a decade ago. The second and current generation came to market around 2018. This quietly confident model suits the needs of many, it has become a good seller for…
First launched just before the turn of the millennium, the Ford Focus has become a common sight in the driveway of many family households. New at the time chassis dynamics made it a rewarding car to drive no matter what…
