Birr & District Motor Club 
Archive 2022
Turkey Chaser Autotest - Sat 31st Dec 2022
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Results
The Turkey Chaser Autotest 2022 results are in (above)!
Clerk of the Course, John Delaney and his team set 3 tests to be repeated 4 times, with different elements and grip to give the experienced and beginners alike plenty to do. The rain threatened to dampen things, but failed as a great day was had by all.
The spirit of any sport is to see the more experienced competitors offer advice to those new to the discipline and this was to the fore today. Liam Cashman took the overall win and what a pleasure to watch him dance his Toyota Starlet through the tests. The different class award winners all had their moment to shine too.
The Birr and District Motor Club wishes to thank the team of Marshals, Timekeepers, Officials and everyone who helped to make the day such an enjoyable one. Finally, a HUGE thanks for the hospitality of the Garahy family for the use of their venue and for the feast they laid on for all. The food was fantastic! What a way to round up a great years motorsport.
A Happy New Year to all
Details
The Turkey Chaser Autotest will take place on Saturday Dec 31st in Garahys Truck Garage, Birr (R42N277).
A fun packed day of autotesting and full bellies is assured.
Tests are Simple, easy to remember and will be suitable for Multi Venue, Endurance, Retro and Road Cars. Tests will be on mixed surfaces.
All drivers must have a valid Competition Licence or 1 Event Licence which are available for this Autotest. NO IRDS is required.
Please note: 1 Event Licences must be pre-booked in advance.
Schedule
Sign on: 8.30am
Drivers Briefing: 9.45AM
Start: 10.00AM
Clerk of the Course: John Delaney
Club AGM
The Club AGM and will take place in the Racket Hall Hotel,
Roscrea on Wednesday 7th December 2022 @ 7:30pm.
We will have a quick club meeting beforehand to discuss Autocross and the upcoming Autotest and AOB, then we will have our AGM, this will be followed by tea and a catch up
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Notice for AGM |
Birr Loose Surface Autocross - Postponed 20th November 2022
Image courtesy of Sheals Photography
Regs/Information
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Entry (pdf) |
Entry (word) |
 Press Release 1 |
Details:
The Birr Loose Surface Autocross will be held on Sunday 20th November 2022.
The Venue will be Dolan’s Sandpit, Coolrain, Co. Laois, R32 A29W.
- Round of the CKH Environmental National Loose Surface Autocross Championship
- Counting Round of the CJN Plant & Eamonn Barrett Transport Munster Autocross Championship
Date: Cancelled, see press release above. Sunday 20th November 2022.
Venue: Dolan’s Sandpit, Coolrain, Co. Laois, R32 A29W
15 minutes from M7 Junction 21 – will be signposted from Pike of Rushall.
Scrutiny: 8:30 AM
Drivers Briefing: 9:45 AM
Practice: 10:00 AM
1st Timed Run: 10:30 AM
Clerk of Course: Pat Gubbins
Birr Endurance Trial - Sun 2nd October 2022
Regs/Entry Form
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Regs (pdf) |
 Seeded Entry list |
Results from results.shannonsportsit.ie (Angus Sealy) |
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Press Release 1 |
Final Instructions 1 |
Thank You From the Clerk |
Details:
The Birr & District Motor Club Endurance Trial is taking place on Sunday 2nd October 2022.
H.Q for the Endurance Trial is Garahy's Garage, Fortal, Birr, Co Offaly. Scrutiny/Documentation is from 7:30am with Start @10.00am and the first car finishes around 5:30pm.
HQ: Garahys Truck Garage, Birr.
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: 18:15
Clerk of the Course is Tristan Horan.
National Loose Surface Autocross Championship 2022
Image courtesy of Pablo Photography
Championship Points
Points after round 7 of the National Loose Surface Autocross Championship.
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Points after Round 7 |
Birr Grass Surface Autocross 2022
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 Final Instructions No 1 |
Final Instructions No 2 |
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Tom O’Reilly Memorial Car Treasure Hunt - Results
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Full results attached for Vintage Week Treasure Hunt.
Monday evening last in the County Arms Hotel Birr was the base for the annual Vintage Week Tom O'Reilly Memorial Car Treasure Hunt organised by the Birr & District Motor Club.
78 Cars took part on a route through Crinkle, Kilcolman, Cree, Castletown, Fortal, Miletree and finishing at Syngefield. Clues were entertaining & challenging. Jason Bracken from Castletown emerged a popular winner on 620 Marks, Runner Up went to Edward Richardson on 615 Marks, 3rd Overall was Derval Scully on 610 Marks, 4th place on 570 Marks went to Carmel Bergin and finishing up in 5th place was Niall Sullivan finishing on 565 points. The maximum score was 640 points.
The Birr & District Motor would to thank the residents along the route for there patience and understanding along with Eithne Garahy, Teresa Moore, Michael Parkinson, Eoin Longworth, Gerry McLoughlin, Kieran & Una O'Brien, Pat & Noelle Horan, Stephen Carway and Declan Burke for their assistance.
The Birr & District Motor Club Car Treasure Hunt has been part of the Birr Vintage & Arts Festival since its inception in 1968.
Multi Venue Autotest 3rd July 2022
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Details:
The Birr Multi Venue Autotest will take place on the 3rd July 2022 in Garahys Garrage, Birr
- The venue is Garahys Garage in Birr.
- 12 tests, and good fun guaranteed!
- Entry fee €50
- One day licence available
- Minimum age 16 years
- Suitable for road-going cars
A new dimension to this years event is that this is 3 Tests on Smooth Concrete for Autotest Cars. The MVAT Cars will do an additional test on Mixed Surface.
This in Turn will lead to the having Two Seperate Overall Awards for Autotest Cars and MVAT Cars.
Tests will be fair and challenging.
AutoTest Weekend - 11th/12th June 2022
Regs/Entry Form
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Results Overall Sunday |
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Details
Why not join us in Road Master, Johnstown for our fun filled Autotest Weekend on the 11th/12th June 2022 . 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, Sunday will also be a round of the Partsworld Munster Autotest Championship.
- Venue: Road Master, Johnstown, Urlingford, E41 TD40 (near M8, Junction 4)
- Great weekends driving and fun assured.
- Sunday is Round of the Partsworld Munster Autotest Championship.
- Suitable for Road, Multi Venue & Endurance Cars.
- 2 Overall awards per Day, 1 for classes A-E, 1 for class F-F1
- Accommodation is available nearby, contact Eoin Longworth (086 8179297) for details.
Clerk of the Course: Ger Conroy (Sat) /Tristan Horan (Sun)
Saturday Sign-on: 2.30pm with Start @4.15pm
Sunday Sign-on: 10.30am with Start @11.30am
Pat Horan Motors Camper Centre of Ireland Birr Stages Rally - 3rd April 2022
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Seeded Entries as of 31st March 11:30pm |
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Press Release 3 |
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Details
Get rid of the Winter Blues and get the Rally Car out of the Garage for for the forthcoming Birr Tarmac Stages Rally on Sunday 3rd April.
- 2 Stages repeated 3 Times.
- Compact Route Easy to Recce.
- Low Road Mileage.
- 100km of Stages.
- HQ, Park Ferme & Scrutiny is in Garahys Garrage.
- Trailer Park is in Garahy Tractor Spares.
- Service Area is in Grennans of Rath.
- Counting Rounds of the
- Kindly Sponsored by Pat Horan Motors Ltd
- Stage Sponsors
Please note:
- No Rally Cars, Trailers, Service Vans or Trucks to be parked in Garahys Garage all day Saturday.
- A supervised Rally Car & Trailer Park will be located in Garahy Tractors. All Off Unloading of Rally Cars will be done in Garahy Tractors. Follow Marshalls Instructions.
Key Places
Garahys Garrage (R42 N277)
- HQ
- Park Ferme
- Recce Sign on
- Mechanical Sign on
- Documentation
- Drivers Briefing
- Results
- Prizegiving
Garahys Tractor Spares (R42 DP60)
- Trailer Park
Grennans of Rath (R42 YA49)
- Service Area
Training Days
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Training Schedule |
The upcoming training dates for Senior Official and OO Safety training are above.
Anyone wishing to attend any of the training dates must be fully vaccinated or have a Covid 19 recovery cert. This will be asked for and check on the night to gain entry to the event. All current Covid 19 guidelines will be observed at all times at the venues.
Training is only for people who’s licence have expired in 2020 or in 2021. Senior officials training is only a refresher course, so no first timers will be allowed to attend. A first timer course will be held in 2022.
For Stage Commander training if any clubs have an interest in holding a course in their area please let me know and we can organise it.
Anyone wishing to attend any of the courses must register in advance at safety@motorsportireland.com. As places will be limited it will be on a first come first served basis.