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  BTCCinfo.co.uk | BTCC 2004 | Mondello | Thompson and Muller battle for top spot as VX Racing heads to Mondello
VX Racing heads to Mondello Park in Ireland for rounds 13, 14 and 15 of the Green Flag MSA British Touring Car Championship, with team mates James Thompson and Yvan Muller level on points in the drivers’ championship.
Mondello Park staged the first BTCC race weekend of the year in 2003, and VX Racing secured an impressive one-two in both races.
This year Mondello plays host to the fifth race weekend of the season, and as VX Racing heads to the Emerald Isle Muller and Thompson, in the sister Vauxhall Astra Coupés are preparing to battle for points.
www.btccinfo.co.uk /2004/mondello/vx_preview.html   (822 words)

  
 Irish Times Article - Mondello Man   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Some of his stories about previous franchised managements at Mondello Park are as hair-raising as the speeds of the cars themselves and indeed in one case, settlement had to be reached in the courts, in his favour.
Birrane says that Mondello Park is now considered better than all but two of the British circuits, Donington and Silverstone, in terms of safety and facilities.
Apart from continuing to improve Mondello Park, one of his other ambitions is to see an Irish Formula One champion.
www.ireland.com /newspaper/motoring/2003/0618/790625013MOT18BIRRANE.html   (1237 words)

  
 Mondello Park Racing Circuit
Mondello Park is situated in Co. Kildare 5 miles from Naas and 25 miles from Dublin.
Mondello Park is 1 mile past the village on the left.
Go left at the first crossroads, Mondello Park is two miles on the right.
www.mondello.ie /one.php?page=contact_find   (183 words)

  
 2006 British Superbike: Mondello Park - webBikeWorld
Race Cancelled: The fifth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Mondello Park was abandoned today after torrential rain flooded the 2.176-mile long circuit in the Republic of Ireland.
The average lap speed at Mondello Park is less than 80mph thanks to the technical and bumpy nature of the track, placing huge demands on the handling set-up of the Rizla Suzuki GSX-R1000s of Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne and James Haydon.
The team approaches Mondello Park in good spirits after achieving its best results of the season at the previous round at Oulton Park and a solid full day test session at Croft last week.
www.webbikeworld.com /Motorcycle-racing/british-superbike/mondello-park-2006.htm   (1198 words)

  
 GrandPrix.com > GP Encyclopedia > Circuits > Ireland
By then the Donington Park circuit, built on private land, had been opened and so the Tourist Trophy moved to the mainland.
This has hosted races from the 1920s onwards and was the home of the Irish Grand Prix, which was run under a varied set of regulations and attracted stars of the caliber of Ruedi Caracciola and Sir Henry Birkin.
In Ulster the old airfield of Kirkiston became a permanent racing circuit in 1953 and is still used by the local racers, while Southern Ireland's only permanent facility at Mondello Park near Naas in County Kildare has been operating since 1968.
www.grandprix.com /gpe/cir-029.html   (638 words)

  
 StickyRubber motorcycle - News > Racing > British Superbike - Round 5 get ready   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Riders are heading to Mondello Park in Ireland for round five of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.
Karl Harris is approaching Mondello Park with the aim of moving closer to a position inside the top five of the series overall.
The Droitwich teenager is approaching round five of the series at the 2.176-mile Mondello Park circuit with the aim of posting his second race finish of the season and collecting more valuable points towards his final tally.
stickyrubber.com /news.php?id=709   (1447 words)

  
 Rizla Suzuki Previews The British Superbike Round At Mondello Park News Article // RoadracingWorld.com
RIZLA SUZUKI'S Scott Smart travels to Mondello Park this weekend for the fifth round of the British Superbike Championship, one year after securing his maiden Superbike win at the Irish track - and he is hoping to taste the victory champagne again.
It was at the twisty 2.25mile Mondello Park circuit in 2004 that Scott stepped out of the shadows and climbed the top step of the podium.
James Haydon again substitutes for Rizla Suzuki's injured British Superbike Champion John Reynolds at Mondello Park, one of the slowest tracks on the BSB calendar with an average lap speed of 77mph.
www.roadracingworld.com /news/article?next=yes&article=22801   (449 words)

  
 BTCCinfo.co.uk | BTCC 2004 | Mondello | Fine balance for SEAT Sport UK at Mondello Park
It’s going to be a fine balancing act for SEAT Sport UK when it races at Mondello Park for the first time on June 12/13, as circumstances make it advantageous for its drivers, Jason Plato and Rob Huff, to push hard — even though they haven’t any great knowledge of the twisty Irish circuit.
Situated 25 miles west of Dublin near Naas in Co. Kildare, the tight and twisty 2.25 mile Mondello Park circuit will also play host to a large contingent of SEAT UK dealer guests, who will be there on race day to see the Toledo Cupras in action.
The BTCC race weekend at Mondello Park begins with two 40 minute free practice sessions on Saturday 12th June, starting at 10.35 and 12.40, followed by a 30 minute qualifying session starting at 15.30.
www.btccinfo.co.uk /2004/mondello/seat_preview.html   (632 words)

  
 RTÉ.ie Sport - FIA racing fever hits Mondello Park
This weekend Mondello Park stages the most important event in its 33-year history when a round of an FIA racing championship will be held for the first time in Ireland.
The attraction of the FIA Sportscar Championship to the Kildare circuit is the result of four years of hard work and investment by the Mondello Park management team, who are indebted in this case for sponsorship support from Bord Failte.
"This is a significant step forward for the circuit" said Steve Lydon, Chief Executive of Mondello Park Ltd. "The opportunity to run a full FIA championship marks a turning point for Mondello and places it once and for all on the world wide motorsport map.
www.rte.ie /sport/2001/0827/mondello.html   (381 words)

  
 British Superbikes - 2003 - Mondello Park
It was given a clean bill of health and so we talked to Mondello Park to arrange the ferry crossing which was going ot be paid for by them.
When we arrived at Mondello we quizzed the guy on the gate about the lack of signposts to the circuit and he replied, "Oh, the signposts are going up tomorrow." Hmmm, that's handy, no wonder it was hard to find.
It was obvious that although officially the BSB regulars had not raced at Mondello Park they were not struggling with it as we thought they might and it appeared that a few test sessions had gone before this round to enable to top teams to be so fast so soon.
homepage.ntlworld.com /p.shawwillett/2003bsbmondello.htm   (3617 words)

  
 Honda Racing Communications Centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
The morning warm-up sessions were run but after a consultation between the MCRCB, Dorna UK and the Mondello Park circuit it was decided to cancel the day’s proceedings.
At 2.00pm, in consultation with the Mondello Park circuit and Dorna UK, a joint decision was made to cancel the event.
It’s difficult for Mondello Park circuit as well and a tough decision for the Race Director, Stuart Higgs.
www.honda-racing.co.uk /twowheels/britishsuperbike/article.asp?a=2936   (267 words)

  
 BMW Car Club Ireland - Mondello Park Track Day Info
Safety and respect for other drivers and the rules of the day will be enforced by Mondello Park marshals who may fl flag a driver and/or request removal from the event.
A club indemnity and a Mondello agreement shall be required to be signed at sign-in by both drivers and passengers.
All accidents and damage to property shall be reported to both the club and Mondello.
www.bmwcarclubireland.com /mondello   (1129 words)

  
 MG-Rover.Org -||- The ultimate site for MG-Rover enthusiasts! [News Archive]
The pair of MG ZS drivers now turn their focus to Mondello Park but not before Anthony Reid and Warren Hughes have competed in the 24 Heures Du Mans endurance race this weekend.
Mondello is a circuit that should favour the MG so I'm really upbeat about racing there, especially as I don't have a weight penalty!
We certainly have the chance of winning in Mondello, which is critical for the points as we reach the mid-season stage of the Championship.
www.mg-rover.org /archive/showart.php?ArtID=217   (732 words)

  
 British Superbike Championship 2003 from Mondello Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
The 30-year-old Lincolnshire rider is still in with a realistic chance of finishing in the top three in the championship, but he had hoped for a higher qualifying position at Mondello Park: “I can honestly say that I have never worked so hard to be so far down the grid.
In a field of 40 riders, Medd was only able to achieve twenty second spot on the grid, despite early morning promise which saw him running in fifth position during wet practice.
Harris qualifies second at Mondello - Championship leader Karl Harris finished second behind Stuart Easton in the final qualifying session for the eighth round of the British Supersport Championship at Mondello Park.
www.stickyrubber.com /bsb/2003/mondello_qual.html   (1067 words)

  
 Marshals' Post - Mondello Park/Delta 27
Also, the Rescue Unit and Ambulance park here so there's loads of first aiders if you have any kind of mishap or boo-boo.
For socialising purposes it's unsurpassed as it is close to delta 13 and the rescue unit and ambulance crews park there so there's loads of people to chat with (between races of course).
This bend is often taken almost as a straight but is very deceptive for drivers.
www.marshalspost.com /display_post.php?post_id=35   (298 words)

  
 British Formula Three and British GT Championships - Events in County Kildare, Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
The British Formula 3 Championship is the most prestigious single seater series to race at Mondello Park in its 37 year history.
This is the second visit of the GT's to Mondello Park and last year produced two fantastic races at the Kildare track.
John Morris Managing Director of Mondello Park said: "We are delighted once again with the assistance of Failte Ireland to be able to host such a prestigious event at Mondello Park.
kildare.ie /Events/typedetails.asp?EvID=1816   (503 words)

  
 Motorsport.com: News channel
He has been racing in Formula Honda, which although not as powerful as the car he will pilot at Mondello Park, has given him experience driving on slicks and of the very fast cornering speeds these cars are capable of.
Scott has not raced at Mondello before but the tight twists and turns of the Irish circuit should play to the strengths of the F3000 cars.
The eighteen car NDS EuroBOSS grid will take to the Mondello Park circuit, near Dublin, on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June to provide the expected large crowd with a breathtaking spectacle of fast and furious racing.
www.motorsport.com /news/article.asp?ID=97007&FS=EUROBOSS   (510 words)

  
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Today VX Racing set out for Mondello Park in Ireland for next weekends rounds (13, 14 and 15) of the Green Flag MSA British Touring Car Championship, with team mates James Thompson and Yvan Muller level on points in the drivers’ championship.
Green Flag will make sure no-one misses the big game by setting up television screens for the racing drivers and teams to watch the action straight after the race at Mondello Park race circuit in Kildare on June 13, which clashes with the France-England game.
This year's championship is delivering some great racing and the competition is getting closer each race weekend, which is good news for the fans.
www.vauxhallsportscarclub.co.uk /btccnews/arc26.html   (1598 words)

  
 Honda on top again but this time it is not the HM Plant men but Red Bull rider Jonathan Rea
HM Plant Honda Racing’s Michael Rutter smashed the lap record at Mondello Park by almost a full second during this morning’s qualifying session for round five of the 2005 Bennetts British Superbike Championship.
Final qualification was held in bright sunshine and high winds as both riders improved the set-ups of their GSX-R1000s at the bumpy 2.18-mile Mondello Park circuit.
Honda-Racing.co.uk’s Karl Harris starts tomorrow’s two 18-lap races at Mondello Park from unfamiliar territory on the third row for round five of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.
www.mcnews.com.au /motorcycleracing2005/british/superbike/rnd_5_mondello/qualifying_1.htm   (1442 words)

  
 Mondello Park 1/2 June 2002 - Race Review
Tete Rouge had come back well from dropping a number of laps when one of their Mondello rookie drives put the car in the barrers on the long left behind the paddock.
As Mondello drew nearer, news of the tarmac melter wasn't good - it was being described as the 'Virtual Racer'.
With the exception of the 24 Hour Race at Mondello Park, Ireland, you must also be a member of the British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) which organises the 2CV Championship.
www.2cvracing.org.uk /2002/mondello   (3499 words)

  
 www.MSport-UK.com | News | 04.06.2004 - Fine Balance for SEAT Sport UK at Mondello Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
It's going to be a fine balancing act for SEAT Sport UK when it races at Mondello Park for the first timeon June 12/13, as circumstances make it advantageous for its drivers, Jason Plato and Rob Huff, to push hard – even though they haven’t any great knowledge of the twisty Irish circuit.
Situated 25miles west of Dublin near Naas in Co. Kildare, the tight and twisty 2.25 mile Mondello Park circuit will also play host to a large contingent of SEAT UK dealer guests, who will be there on race day to see the Toledo Cupras in action.
The BTCC race weekend at Mondello Park begins with two 40 minute free practice sessions on Saturday 12 th June, starting at 10.35 and 12.40, followed by a 30 minute qualifying session starting at 15.30.
www.msport-uk.com /news/2004/q2/20040604_btcc_seat.php   (631 words)

  
 Porsche News | Ireland’s Mondello Park next for Porsche Carrera Cup GB
After a fantastic start to the new Porsche Carrera Cup GB season at Brands Hatch, the challenging Mondello Park circuit in Ireland is the next stop for the teams and drivers over the weekend of 22/23 April.
Faulkner sees Mondello as very much 'his' track, so he will be determined to win again on home ground; he's already won five of the seven Carrera Cup races run at Mondello Park in the past.
Westbrook will miss the Mondello races while competing in the Porsche Supercup race supporting the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola, Italy, so his place will be taken by former F3 winner Danny Watts from Buckingham.
www.easier.com /view/News/Motoring/Porsche/article-47499.html   (493 words)

  
 WSR :: News Release
It was a weekend of mixed fortunes on the track as Colin Turkington (Portadown) left Mondello as Independents Trophy leader and second in the Drivers Championship whilst Rob Collard suffered early retirements and an engine failure.
Before I came to Mondello I said that it wasn't my favourite circuit and I think I've been jinxed.
After experiencing mixed fortunes at Mondello Park, team principal Dick Bennetts: "I'm pleased for Colin and his two podium places but it's a shame that Rob has experienced such bad luck.
www.wsr-racing.com /article.asp?art_id=312   (851 words)

  
 British Superbike Heads For Mondello Park, And Note The Official BSB Tests On The Included Schedule... News Article // ...
British Superbike Heads For Mondello Park, And Note The Official BSB Tests On The Included Schedule...
Mondello Park Round 5 - 21st May 2006
Mondello Park will be shown on ITV1 on Sunday 21st May from 15:00 - 16:30 and on Sky Sports 20:30 - 00:00
www.roadracingworld.com /news/article/?article=25784   (549 words)

  
 Gwendolyn MacEwen Park Memorial - Readers
Her most recent novel, Oryx and Crake, was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize (UK) and the Giller Prize in Canada.
Her other books include the 2000 Booker Prize winner, The Blind Assassin, Alias Grace, (which won the Giller Prize in Canada and the Premio Mondello in Italy), The Robber Bride, Cat’s Eye, and The Handmaid’s Tale.
It was his arrest for reading poetry in Allen Gardens Park, (along with that of Gwendolyn and Milton Acorn's) which challenged and ultimately changed the public speech bylaws of Toronto in 1962.
www.gwenpark.org /readers.htm   (1198 words)

  
 AutoFest - Mondello Park 31st July - RacersHaven
Irelands premier motoring venue 'Mondello Park' and National Drift Championship promoters “D1 Drift Series” are set to join forces for the biggest automotive show of the year.
AUTOFEST will be a single day show taking place on Sunday July 31st at Mondello Park and making use of the Co. Kildare venue's 100-acre site to present the most comprehensive motor show yet seen in Ireland.
The unique layout of Mondello Park will allow the D1 Drift Series to showcase a number of activities, which would ordinarily be forced to run at separate events.
www.racershaven.com /forum/showthread.php?p=97157   (225 words)

  
 Overseas riders win both BSB races at Mondello || Motorcycle Racing Online - Unofficial Motorcycle Racing Online News ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Having missed the Oulton Park meeting through injury, four time winner Ryuichi Kiyonari was back, looking to move back past HM Plant Honda team-mate Michael Rutter.
Mondello Park circuit, near Dublin, follows a number of loops and twists, and the emphasis is always on handling over outright speed.
The second and fifth places at Mondello made this his least productive weekend, but still he has scored heavily in every single race.
www.sportnetwork.net /main/s180/st73798.htm   (1190 words)

  
 BBC - Lincolnshire Sport - Wilcox crashes out at Mondello Park
Michael arrived at Mondello holding a 31-point advantage over John Pearson but completing the opening qualifying session in 3rd place suffered problems in the final session with an oil seal and dropped back to 12th for a 3rd row start to Sunday’s 14-lap encounter.
After the opening lap Wilcox was down in 13th position but worked his way through to fourth within a few laps.
But it all went wrong for the Lincoln rider when he lost the front end just four corners from the chequered flag and crashed out of contention.
www.bbc.co.uk /lincolnshire/sport/motorsport/michael_wilcox_22july.shtml   (341 words)

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