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Leinster MC V & V Rally 25th May

  • 11-04-2008 02:24PM
    #1
    welder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 191 ✭✭


    Hi everyone,

    Just an advance heads up that this event is on again this year.

    There will be classes for cars up to 1983. Road legal of course.

    We will be starting from Kiely's in Mount Merrion,sign on from 10 am,first
    car away at 11am.

    Lunch will be a leisurely affair in Avondale House in Rathdrum with plenty
    of time to admire the other cars ,talk cars or even have something to
    eat !

    There will be a choice of routes for the afternoon leg depending on the age
    of your car finishing in The Wicklow Arms in Delgany for results and awards.

    On route there will be regularity sections and an observation test.
    Regs will be on our website shortly http://www.leinstermotorclub.com/
    or contact the Clark of the course John Bolton on 087 6750770.

    So come along and give that classic a good spin instead of just looking
    at it !

    If you have any questions or comments post them up and I'll try
    and answer them !

    Look forward to seeing a few of you on the day.

    Dave


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  • #2
    welder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 191 ✭✭welder


    Some discussion from before and after last years event:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055093103&highlight=leinster


  • #3
    MercMad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,266 ✭✭✭MercMad


    Well it seems everyone had a good time last year. Do you have to be a member to enter, and how much is it ?

    I'd like to come along, but not that interested in time trials, unless it was fairly gentle !


  • #4
    welder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 191 ✭✭welder


    Hi Mercmad,

    No you dont have to be a member,everyone and everycar welcome- the
    more the merrier and the more diverse the better!!

    Entry fee is not set yet but will be in the region of E25/30.

    Dont be too worried about 'time trial' aspect- it will be some
    sections of the route where you have to drive at a specified average
    speed , no more than 30 mph. If you dont its not the end of
    the world you will just lose some marks. Its a lot trickier than it
    sounds but good fun to try and get right. The same with the
    observation test, some competitors dont even hand in their
    sheets at the finish and thats okay the main thing is just to
    enjoy the day out in your car with some like-minded people.

    Hope this is of some help,

    Dave


  • #5
    v-deniso
    Closed Accounts Posts: 121 ✭✭v-deniso


    Everyone,

    Just to follow up on the above post by Welder. This is by far and away the best rally of the summer season and it’s essential that you don’t miss it. I’ve taken part in it for the last 6 years and it just gets better and better with all types of rally enthusiast being catered for and huge variety of cars being used.

    We start with a static display in Kiely's Mount Merrion to show off the fruits of your labour while you relax with a morning cup of coffee.

    For those of you who just like to cruise for the day, the routes that are taken are some of the most scenic in the whole of Wicklow, with a great variety of forest, country and sea side roads being used. Those that feel their competitive streak coming out can get involved in timed regularities throughout the course while adhering to a predefined average speed depending on the vehicles age. Finally for those with children or in saloons, they have the option of the ever entertaining observation tests that are both fun and challenging for children and adults.

    A huge amount of time and effort has gone into the preparation of this rally by the Leinster motor club and their friends so its definitely not a day to be missed.

    A lot of people said last year they wanted more notice of the event so this year the lads from the Leinster Motor Club have made sure that everyone is briefed nice and early so there no excuse now for not coming along.

    I hope we can use this maybe as one of the "official" Boards classic car summer gatherings as it would be great to see everyone.


  • #6
    Dusty1609
    Closed Accounts Posts: 93 ✭✭Dusty1609


    Sounds good - I'll add it to the Calendar over on ClassicCar.ie

    Might sign up myself too


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  • #7
    MercMad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,266 ✭✭✭MercMad


    Okay I'm interested, how do I sign up ??


  • #8
    welder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 191 ✭✭welder


    Mercmad: Thats great,regs and entry forms have gone to our webmaster
    and should be up any day now, I'll post when I know they are
    up. You could also contact the COC, John Bolton , his no.
    is in my first post. If you pm me your e-mail addy I'll send
    you a set. Look forward to seeing you on the day.

    Dusty1609: Thanks for that , I have not registered with with classiccar yet
    even though my bro-in-law, claserv, is a regular there.

    V-Deniso: Just seen that you posted it up on ClassicCar.ie, Thanks.


  • #9
    v-deniso
    Closed Accounts Posts: 121 ✭✭v-deniso


    Hi everyone,

    Attached is a copy of the Regs and entry forms for the Leinster MC V & V Rally.

    Page 5 & 6 are the entry forms which need to be filled out and returned to the COC with the €20 entry fee and the first four docs relate to regulations etc.

    Any queries please let "Welder" or myself know.

    Hope this helps...


  • #10
    MercMad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,266 ✭✭✭MercMad


    Thats brilliant info thanks !!

    Looking forward to it already !


  • #11
    v-deniso
    Closed Accounts Posts: 121 ✭✭v-deniso


    Hi everyone,

    Just wanted to keep everyone aware of the Leinster Rally coming up, Its going to be as always a great days out for all types of vehicle enthusiasts, so download the entry form and send them in.

    Also I'm looking to e-mail various clubs around the Dublin Wicklow Meath Louth Wexford areas to see if I can get additional vehicles and representation from other clubs on the day.

    If anyone else knows e-mail addresses of any such clubs can you PM me please so I can spread the word.

    Thanks again...


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  • #12
    MercMad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,266 ✭✭✭MercMad


    v-deniso wrote: »
    Hi everyone,

    Just wanted to keep everyone aware of the Leinster Rally coming up, Its going to be as always a great days out for all types of vehicle enthusiasts, so download the entry form and send them in.

    Also I'm looking to e-mail various clubs around the Dublin Wicklow Meath Louth Wexford areas to see if I can get additional vehicles and representation from other clubs on the day.

    If anyone else knows e-mail addresses of any such clubs can you PM me please so I can spread the word.

    Thanks again...


    ................I look after the Mercedes-Benz Club Leinster section so I will forward the info to that group.


  • #13
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,567 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    This sounds like a really nice day out, though I'm a bit dubious of having to drive at 30mph all day... (my car only has two speeds - slow and fast).

    Is this limit just for certain timed stages, or 'encouraged' all the way around Wicklow? :)


  • #14
    welder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 191 ✭✭welder


    Hi Dades,

    No it will not be for the full route only certain sections. Its regularity
    not a limit. The idea is to drive at an average of 30 or whatever is
    specified for that section ,wont be more than 30 mph, until the
    end of that section. Sounds boring until you try to do it ! Slow
    down to 20 say for a corner then you have to go faster than 30
    to get your average back because you wont know where the time
    control is, it could be round the next corner ! If you dont get it right
    it does not matter you'll still have a great spin through nice
    countryside . This is the way rallies were run before special stages and
    events like the classic marathon and Peking-Paris would still run like this,
    although with tighter timekeeping.

    There will also be an devious observation test to try your skill at.


  • #15
    MercMad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,266 ✭✭✭MercMad


    I used to do a lot of these type events, plus tulip rallies etc.,and when you consider than on pretty much any given journey, outside of the cities your average speed is actually 40-44MPH, the 30MPH average is pretty hard to achieve accurately !


  • #16
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,567 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    Thanks guys - I shall check if the missis is up for this!

    (Well, somebody needs to make the picnic...)


  • #17
    v-deniso
    Closed Accounts Posts: 121 ✭✭v-deniso


    Hi everyone,

    Have had a really good response to the rally so far with huge diversity in the vehicles that will be in attendance and numbers hovering around the 40 mark!

    We have everything from Model T Fords through to pre war Lancia's, Jaguars, MG's, Mercs, De Loreans, Austins, Rolls Royce's, Citroen's and Lagondas.

    So this is your last chance to get the car out and come along on what will be a great rally and hopefully the weather will hold out for us too.

    Hope to see you all on Sunday

    Denis


  • #18
    dollydishmop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 561 ✭✭✭dollydishmop


    The car is polished.

    The maps are packed.

    Can't convince the OH about the 'period costume' though, so we'll be dressed conventionally :pac:

    Really looking forward to this day out!


  • #19
    welder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 191 ✭✭welder


    Thanks to everyone who came along yesterday. We had an amazing selection
    of cars in the 57 strong entry. From a Model T Ford whose navigator had
    been present at the very first Leinster run in the fifties to a Delorean
    complete with hover board ! From a rally prepped Mini to a race prepped
    Lancia and just about everything in between !

    Thanks also to all officials and marshalls who gave up a sunny sunday
    to help, everyone at Kielys, Avondale house and The Wicklow Arms
    for their help and to everyone here and on other web groups, clubs
    and the media for helping to spread the word.

    If anyone has any suggestions or comments please post them up here
    or pm me and I'll take them back to the committee to help make the
    next event even better.

    Thanks again,

    Dave and the Leinster Motor Club team


  • #20
    dollydishmop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 561 ✭✭✭dollydishmop


    Thank you Dave et al, for a really great day out! All your hard work really was appreciated!

    Everyone was so friendly and helpful.

    We had so much fun on our first attempt...and bringing home the very shiny Ladies Cup was the icing on the cake for us.

    We'll definitely be back for next year!

    Thoroughly recommended for anyone who actually wants to get out and use their classic!

    Pics later if anyone wants to see some


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