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Birr Loose Surface Autocross - 10th November 2024

Regs and more details are now available for our Loose Surface Autocross here

Next Meeting & AGM Notice

ATTENTION - AGM RESCHEDULED DATE

Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control and the late unavailability of our accountant for tomorrow night, we have no option but to postpone our AGM.

The new date is Thursday 14th November at Obama Plaza, Moneygall. A Club meeting will start at 7:30, followed by the agm at 8:15pm.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused to anyone who made made plans to travel, and we hope you can all still join us on the 14th November.

If you are chatting to any club members tomorrow please pass on the message!

Apologies once again!

2024 Championship Standings


Munster
Autocross
Championship
after R7

National
LS Autocross
Championship
after R5

National
GS Autocross
Championship
after R5

National
Autotest
Championship
after R4

Munster
Autotest
Championship
after R11

MERC
Rally
Championship
after R9

Birr Loose Surface Autocross - 10th November 2024

Birr Autocross Poster


Regs/Entry
(pdf)

Final Instructions 1
entries
Entries
results
Results (Live)

Details:

It's almost here! Our Loose Surface Autocross will be held on Sunday 10th November 2024.

We return to last year's site at Dereen Sand and Gravel, O'Brien's Bridge, Montpelier, Co. Limerick with the kind permission of Paddy Kelly.

In a change to last year, 2 Drivers will be taking to the track per lap!

We look forward to close battles as Drivers look to get the last Championship points, from the Junior classes, right through to the Buggies, Specials, 2WD Saloons and on to the 4WD Saloons.

The event is the Last counting round of:

Date: Sunday 10th November 2024.
Venue: Dereen Sand and Gravel, O'Brien's Bridge, Montpelier, Co. Limerick

Scrutiny: 8:00 AM
Marshals Briefing: 9:30 AM
Drivers Briefing: 9:45 AM
Practice: 10:00 AM
1st Timed Run: 10:30 AM

Clerk of Course: Noelle Horan

Mark your diary and view the Regulations above!


Birr Endurance Trial - Sun 22nd September 2024

Regs/Entry Form


Regs (pdf)

NCT & MOT Notice
Sportity
Sportity
(BirrEndurance24)

Press Release 1

Seeded Entry list
20-09-2024

Map of HQ
& Trailer Park

Results from
shannonsportsit.ie
(Angus Sealy)

Details:

The last round of the Motorsport Ireland National Endurance Championship, the Birr & District Motor Club Endurance Trial is taking place on Sunday 22nd September 2024.

H.Q for the Endurance Trial is the Ballingarry/Knockshegowna Community Centre in Ballingarry, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Scrutiny/Documentation is from 7:30am with Start @10.00am and the first car finishes around 5:30pm.

HQ: Ballingarry/Knockshegowna Community Centre, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.
Sign on: 07:30 to 9.15am
Drivers Briefing 09:30
Start Time: 10.00
Finish Time: 17:30 Approx First Car Finishes.
Prize giving: 18:45

Clerk of the Course: Tristan Horan.


Birr Grass Surface Autocross Results - 25th August 2024

Below are the results of the Birr Grass Autocross and a thank you letter from the Clerk of the Course saying a big thank you to all Officials, Competitors and everyone that that helped make the day such a success.

thanks
Thanks from Clerk
results
Results (Online)
results
Results (PDF)

Birr Grass Surface Autocross - 25th August 2024

Birr Autocross Poster


Regs/Entry
(pdf)
Final_1
Final Instructions
No 1
results
Current
Entries
results
Live
Results

COC Davy Percy and his team have opened entries for our Grass Autocross running on Sunday, 25th August 2024

They are using the same great venue as last year near Cloughjordan (see regs above for details)

This will be a round of the

  • Shannon Trophies National Grass Autocross Championship
  • Barrett International Transport and CJN Plant Munster Autocross Championship.

Mark your diary and view the Regulations above!


Amended Car Treasure Hunt Results - Monday 5th August -
DJ & Fionn Tie for Birr & District Motor Club


Results

Solutions

The Annual Tom O’Reilly Memorial Car Treasure Hunt took place on Monday 5th August based in Dooly’s Hotel Birr.

This year’s route started in Emmet Square then on to the Miletree, Clareen, Longford and finishing in Kinnitty Village. Clues were funny, challenging and entertaining.

An entry of 99 cars took part. Competition was fierce and eventually DJ Wilson and Fionn O’Carroll tied on 655 Marks to be declared Joint Winners along with a 3 way tie for Runner Up Position with Ruth Scully, Niamh Carroll and William Fleury coming in on 640 Marks. 3rd Overall ended up in a 4 way tie on 630 Marks for Denis Delaney, Eamon Crowley, Lorraine Brophy and Dermot Horan.

As ever the Birr & District Motor Club would to thank the residents along the route for their patience and understanding and Dooly’s Hotel for a magnificent HQ. A very special thanks to the organising team that was led by Eoin Longworth which comprised of Ethna Garahy, Una O’Brien, Theresa Moore, Susan Smyth, Pat Horan, Padraig Forde, Declan Burke, Conor Keane, Evan Murphy, Gerry McLoughlin, Claire Brady, Hal Lewis, Stephen Carway, Michael Parkinson and Mick Boland.


Tom O'Reilly Memorial Car Treasure Hunt - Monday 5th August

The Birr & District Motor Club Tom O'Reilly Memorial Annual Car Treasure Hunt will take on Monday 5th August 2024.

A fun filled evening for all the family is assured whilst finding and solving the clues along a Route which will prove both Challenging & Entertaining to all the participants.

Registration from 5:30 at Dooly's Hotel, Birr.

The Car Treasure Hunt is running in conjunction with the Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival.

See more details on the Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival by clicking here


Birr Summer Autotest Results - 7th July 2024

Below are the results of the Birr Summer Autotest and a thank you letter from the Clerk of the Course saying a big thank you to all Officials, Competitors and everyone that that helped make the day such a success.

thanks
Thanks from Clerk
results
Results (Online)
results_sun
Results (PDF)

Summer AutoTest - 7th July 2024

Regs/Entry Form/Information


Regs & Entry Form
(pdf)

Regs & Entry Form
(docx)
seeded_entries
Entries
results
Results

Championship Diagrams

Challenge Diagrams

Test Diagrams

Championship Diagrams
Challenge Diagrams
Championship Diagrams Challenge Diagrams

Details

Why not join us in Garahys, Birr for our fun filled Summer Autotest on the 7th July 2024. Tests will be Simple, easy to remember and will be suitable for Multi Venue, Endurance, Retro and Road Cars.

  • Venue: Garahys Truck Garage, Birr (R42N277).
  • Great days driving and fun assured.
  • Round 4 of the MI National Autotest Championship
  • Simple Open Tests on Sealed Surfaces.
  • Suitable for Road, Multi Venue & Endurance Cars.
  • One day event licences available on request.
  • Tests will be suitable for all cars, with 2 Overall Awards consisting of:
    • 1st Overall, Championship Classes.
    • 1st Overall, Challenge Class.

Clerk of the Course: Stephen Carway

Timetable

09:45am Sign On
10:45am Safety Briefing
11:00am Tests Start

AutoTest Weekend Results - 25th/26th May 2024

Below are the results of the Birr 2 Day Autotest and a thank you letter from the Local Community for the support and donations throughout the weekend.

results
Saturday Results
(online)
results_sat
Saturday Results
(PDF)
results
Sunday Results
(online)
results_sun
Sunday Results
(PDF)
community_thanks
Thanks from
Community
photos
Photos
from Pee-Speed

AutoTest Weekend - 25th/26th May 2024

Birr & District Motor Club Autotest Weekend . . . . . .

Regs/Entry Form/Information


Regs & Entry
(pdf)

Regs & Entry
(docx)
Final Instructions 1
Final
Instructions
entries
Saturday Entries

Saturday Diagrams
results
Saturday Results
entries
Sunday Entries

Sunday Diagrams
results
Sunday Results

Details

Why not join us in Road Master, Johnstown for our fun filled Autotest Weekend on the 25th/26th May 2024 . Tests will be Simple, easy to remember and will be suitable for Multi Venue, Endurance, Retro and Road Cars. Tests will be on sealed surfaces. This year is also rounds 5 & 6 of the Partsworld Munster Autotest Championship.

  • Venue: Road Master, Johnstown, Urlingford, E41 TD40 (near M8, Junction 4)
  • Great weekends driving and fun assured.
  • Round 5 & 6 of the Partsworld Munster Autotest Championship.
  • Suitable for Road, Multi Venue & Endurance Cars.

Clerk of the Course: Ger Conroy

Saturday Sign-on: 2.00pm with Start @3.00pm
Sunday Sign-on: 10.00am with Start @11.00am


Club Merchandise for Sale

Birr & District Motor Club are pleased to offer Club Merchandise for sale.

The following are on offer:

  • Hat - €8 each
  • Polo Shirt - €15 each
  • Hat & Polo Shirt Combo - €20 each

Postage & Packaging Extra.

Contact Ger Conroy on 086 2538164 for more details and to place your order.


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