Opening Round SuperSeries at Kirkistown 28 April

European Formula Ford Superseries

A new European Formula Ford era will start at Kirkistown, Northern Ireland, on 28 April with the opening round of the brand new SuperSeries.

Introduced for the 2012 season by James Beckett Motorsport and MSVR, the SuperSeries aims to unite Europe's finest Formula Ford 1600 racers for four races at some of the sport's most-loved circuits, including Brands Hatch GP and Monza.

For many years drivers from Northern Ireland and Ireland have been right at the front of FF1600 action, and so the SuperSeries' visit to Kirkistown offers a golden opportunity for racers to take on Europe's finest in their own back garden.

Series creator, James Beckett, says, "The SuperSeries has created much excitement within Formula Ford and for the first time in along time, events have been organised that will allow FF1600 drivers to compete in high-profile races across Europe."

Action at the Kirkistown Circuit is well-known for being fast and furious, according to Beckett, "Formula Ford is well-loved at Kirkistown. The 500 Motor Racing Club of Ireland organise one of the finest FF1600 championships at the track and their 2012 season started in fantastic fashion just a few days ago. Lap records were broken and the pace was superb. Add a number of new SuperSeries competitors to Kirkistown and FF1600 is set for a great spectacle. I can't wait myself. I am sure the SuperSeries will not disappoint."

Drivers interested in joining the SuperSeries for 2012 should contact series co-ordinator James Beckett on 07764 177125 or email beckettje@aol.com.
For more information on the Superseries go to http://www.msvracing.co.uk/cars/super-series.aspx

Wednesday, 25 April 2012

New Motorsport Ireland TV Show

Motorsport Ireland are pleased to announce a new weekly TV show that will air over the coming weeks covering a broad range of Irish motorsport disciplines.

The “The Motorsport Ireland Show” airs on TG4 every Wednesday at 11pm and the 30 minute show will run throughout the season until October. It will cover rounds of the Dunlop National Rally Championship, the Irish Tarmac Championship and the Valvoline National Forestry Championship along with other areas of Irish motorsport.

Alex Sinclair, Chief Executive of Motorsport Ireland, believes this is a big step for the sport. “To be able to offer a quality weekly motorsport programme to Irish supporters is a huge step forward for the sport in Ireland. This will help give exposure to the sport at all levels and hopefully this will entice more sponsors to motorsport which in turn will sustain the sport and help it to grow further over the coming years. We are indebted to our sponsors, Dunlop and Valvoline, and to our clubs for their support in order to make this show a reality. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Alan Tyndall and Mick Bracken for their assistance in putting the deal together with TG4 and for producing, free to air, some of the best motorsport images in the world”.

Ronan Ó Coisdealbha, Head of Sport TG4 said: “TG4 are very pleased to be broadcasting the new Motorsport Ireland series and to give viewers all over Ireland the opportunity to see the best motorsport events from around the country”.

The shows will also be carried across digital transmission on Motors TV. For more information on the shows log on to www.TG4.ie

Wednesday, 25 April 2012