The National Rally Championship is a rallying series in the Republic of Ireland . It consists series of events, organized by a different motor club representing the region. The championship consists of eight events that runs in 16 locations switching biennially.
15-453: The championship is regulated by Motorsport Ireland who are the governing body of Motorsports in the Republic of Ireland . For sponsorship reasons the series were called Dunlop National Rally Championship between 2011 and 2014, and Triton National Rally Championship between 2015 and 2020. The season was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic . At the 2019 awards ceremony on 16 November it
30-868: A beach race from taking place in Portmarnock on 22 May by submitting an objection to the Fingal County Council , who initially have approved the event. Motocross clubs promptly reorganized the event to an Open Grass Track event in Ballough Lusk, County Dublin the following weekend. After all members of the board were stood down after an EGM due to a vote of no confidence, a new board was appointed on 19 July 2023, they are: President - David McCann Vice President - Nikki Cragie Vice President Finance - Derek Kehoe Vice President Admin - Graham Sheehan Vice President Training - Paul McLoughlin The new board hope to overcome
45-545: Is affiliated to the supreme authority for world motorsport, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) based in Geneva and Paris. Motorsport Ireland jurisdiction covers the 26 counties and has under its umbrella 32 affiliated motor clubs that are the actual organisers of all sporting events. In each year there are approximately 230 events listed in the official calendar and these cover 11 different branches of
60-504: The FIA in Ireland. This power is delegated on an annual basis to Motorsport Ireland. The FIA recognises in each of its affiliated countries one sole authority that holds the sporting power and in Ireland it is Motorsport Ireland. As such it is responsible for all governance and administration aspects of motorsport organization, as well as controlling the technical, safety and sporting aspects across
75-584: The MCUI. On 7 March 2002 the MCUI became the first Motorcycle Federation in the world to reach 100 years old. Motorcycle racing is growing in popularity, in 2019 Mondello Park international circuit hosted 26 motorcycle racing days, compared to 11 for car racing. Nonetheless, spiraling event insurance costs caused reduction of events in 2017. In 2023, insurance costs more than tripled with clubs unable to afford it which has led to most MCI activities in 2023 being cancelled. In 2016 Motorcycling Ireland blocked
90-942: The Mk. 2 Champions Trophy. The Juniors will compete for Junior Trophy (Class 16A) and the National Junior Award (Class 16), with the winner qualifying for selection process for the Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver of the Year award. Navigators will participate in separate scoring and will be also awarded. The TV coverage is captured by On the Limit Sports. The viewers can view the series on TG4 and RTE Player in Ireland, as well as on satellite channel, YouTube and Motorsport.tv. A total of 113 competitors have participated in at least one championship event. Top 10 drivers overall: ALMC Stages Rally event originally scheduled on 15 July
105-470: The fifth year in a row. The calendar, consisting of the same eight biennial events was announced. The best seven scores will count, in addition, the final two rounds will offer bonus points. There will be overall awards and awards for each of the 20 classes. Other awards include the Motorsport Safety Team Group N award, the rally.ie award (highest two-wheel drive in overall classification) and
120-487: The guidelines and will not be considered until after the 10 August 2020. On 19 May Motorsport Ireland cancelled the 2020 championship. Clubs might still be able to run events if they wish but it won't hold championship status. Only the round 1 took place before rounds 2-5 were postponed, and eventually all remaining rounds were cancelled. The 2019 season was launched on 26 January in Mondello Park , sponsored by Triton for
135-581: The heatwave persisted and this date was also cancelled. Eventually the rally took place on 2 September. Carlow Mini Stages Rally organized by Carlow Motor Club and held on 20 May was not a championship counting round. Best five rounds out of seven counted towards championship title. Top 10 drivers overall: Motorsport Ireland Motorsport Ireland is the National Governing Body for four-wheeled motorsports in Ireland . Motorsport Ireland
150-496: The light of the coronavirus pandemic . On 20 March, Motorsport Ireland issued a statement that all motorsport events are suspended until 1 June 2020. After the government released a road map on easing the COVID-19 restrictions on 6 May, Motorsport Ireland released a statement same day that in line with Phase 4 of this road map the suspension of all motor sports events is extended until the 20 July 2020. Rally events fall under Phase 5 of
165-632: The relevant training has been completed. Motorcycling Ireland Motorcycling Ireland ( MCI ) is the Southern Centre of the Motor Cycle Union of Ireland (MCUI) and they are the governing body of motorcycle racing in Leinster , Munster and Connaught . They work together alongside their partners in Ulster , the MCUI (Ulster Centre) and Motorcycle Racing Association Ireland (MRA) to make up
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#1732937422255180-483: The sport. On average, each year Motorsport Ireland issues over 3,500 Competition Licences to Motorsport. It is not concerned with motorcycle racing, the governing body is Motorcycling Ireland . Motorsport Ireland was established in 1999 by the Royal Irish Automobile Club (RIAC), an organisation that has been in charge of motor sports since 1901. The RIAC is the holder of the sporting power on behalf of
195-478: The various disciplines. Motorsport Ireland is the licensing authority for race officials, marshals, racing drivers, event organisers as well as media representatives. Every person wishing to compete in one of the motorsport events must be the holder of a relevant license issued by Motorsport Ireland or by another national governing body affiliated to the FIA . The licenses are issued once the basic requirements are met and
210-578: Was announced that 2020 championship will consist of seven rounds, six of which will be counting rounds. The change in biennial calendar is the drop of Sligo Rally in September and return of Carlow Rally in May. The important championship sponsorship was offered to Triton Showers to extended for another year. Initially committed for five years term, Triton Showers agreed to remain as title sponsors for another year. On 12 March all motorsports events were postponed in
225-518: Was cancelled prior to season start as the ALMC felt that there is lack of commitment to the event from the rally drivers, because there are too many rallies in June - July period. ALMC Stages Rally event was taking place since 1984. Sligo Rally was admitted to the calendar instead, but rescheduled from 15 to 8 of July due to 'exceptional weather conditions' and fears that the heat will melt the road surface. However
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