Shackleton Charity Festival - 18-20 Jul 08

Results from Classic Rally

Posted: July 24, 2008 10:16 AM

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Maiden City Motor Club

• 2008 Northern Ireland Rally Championship

EMMA’S CAREER BEST AT SHACKLETON

Posted: July 24, 2008 9:35 AM

Maiden City Motor Club’s flagship charity motorsport event at Shackleton airfield Ballykelly saw Banbridge driver Emma Mckinstry notch up her best result in her rallying career to date in her Subaru Impreza WRC.

With five stages around the airfield and with a high quality entry including multiple champions Kenny Mckinstry and Kevin Lynch, there was no time for crews to ease themselves in. Emma stepped up to the mark setting sixth fastest time on the opening stage, while Emma’s father took an early lead from Kevin Lynch.

The dry fast conditions seemed to suit Emma as she continued to set competitive times, coming within seconds of rally leader Kenny Mckinstry. A spin from Seamus Leonard would promote Emma and co-driver Kenny Hull to fifth place on the penultimate stage.

Emma and Kenny were delighted with their progress and continued to push. Indeed going into the last stage they were left with no option but to keep the pressure on, with Richard Hogg a mere three seconds in front and Alan Carmichael and Derek McGeehan tied for sixth place behind Emma it was all to play for. Emma had a clean run through the last stage to finish up 5th overall, a career best, while father Kenny took the overall honours in first place.

Thanks to sponsors Triton Showers, Hankook Tyres, McGaffin Contracts, IDGNI and Sunoco Race Fuels for their continued support, next event for the Mckinstry motorsport team: The Dogleap Rally, 2nd August will see Emma and Kenny return to forest rallying.

Rally Results / Photos

Posted: July 22, 2008 5:23 PM

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Posted: July 22, 2008 2:39 PM

Entry Lists

Posted: July 18, 2008 10:57 PM

Maiden City Motor Club

Ready for the off!

Posted: July 17, 2008 10:44 AM

The Shackleton Charity Festival has engaged launch control and is on the start line of what has become the biggest Motorsport Festival in Ireland. Along with all the motorsport events there will be lots for all the family including Cullens Fun Fair, Classic Car and Vintage Displays, helicopter rides, face painters, puppet shows, Magicians, Trade Stands, Flying Simulator, Music & Entertainment. The Festival was founded to raise awareness and funding for Lung Cancer Research, Marie Curie Cancer Care and Flying for the Disabled.

The weekend kicks off with a Motorsport Forum on Friday 19th at 7.00pm. Various motorsport stars will be in attendance including Jeremy McWilliams, Colin Turkington, Kevin Lynch and Petter Solberg / Phil Mills from the Subaru World Rally Team. The evening will be a light hearted affair with DVD’s and a question & answer session. At the end of the evening there will be a charity auction with items ranging from a golfing weekend for two at the Forest of Arden course, weekend breaks, a helicopter trip to the Ulster Rally and Petter Solberg’s rally suit plus much more.

Saturday morning 9.00am see’s the motorsport kick off with the Short Circuit Championship hosted by Coleraine and District Motor Club. No few than 140 riders in 6 classes will be competing in what is to be some of the tightest racing this year. As it’s a new circuit to everyone, there is no home advance. The superbike races will include current ISB Championship leader Brian McCromack, Michael Person the defending Championship, Cup leader Steven Titterington, and James Dickson. The six class races will be 125cc, 250cc, Lightweight Supersport (250cc, 400cc, SV650), Supersport 600cc and Superbikes.

Ten o’clock see’s the start of the Classic Rally hosted by the Maiden City Motor Club. Some 40 classic rally cars will be starting the event including an array of machines from the all conquering Mark II Escort to the mighty Peugeot 205 T16. Emmerdale stars Lucy Pargeter (aka Chastity Dingle) and Dominic Brunt (aka Paddy Kirk) were getting a taste of what’s its like in the navigators seat when they will be competing in the Classic Rally. Petter Solberg / Phil Mills will be in attendance all day and who’s knows what the pair will get up too as Petter (Hollywood) Solberg is ever the entertainer.

The growth in Supermoto racing has been phenomenal during recent years, and with this Ulster championship round being promoted at Shackleton. Hosted by Supermoto Northern Ireland some 100 riders will be competing and are sure to put on an awesome show.

Down Autograss Club will be hosting an Autograss Competing. Autograss is basically car racing on natural surfaces, usually a farming field, with a fresh track starting off as grass. It is usually held on quarter-mile oval tracks. Although highly spectacular to watch, it is first and foremost a participatory sport.

Quad Racing Ireland will be hosting a display of Quad Racing at the highest standard. Quads from all the classes will be showing their skills over the one mile course. Along with the quads the N.I Four Wheeled Drive Club will be showing the awesome power of the Bowler Jeeps. More at home on the Dakar Rally it is hoped that up to three Bowlers will in attendance along with the old faithful Landover’s.

Sunday 1.00pm see’s the start of the main rally hosted by the Maiden City Motor Club. Over 100 of the best rally drivers from Ireland and further a field will be competing of top honours. These include Kevin Lynch, Kris Meeke, Denis Biggerstaff and mainly more. Kevin fresh from his victory in the ALMC Stages Rally last weekend has been reunited will his Subaru S12B and is sure to put on a bit of show for the spectators. Kris Meeke, driving a Mark II Escort is hoping to follow on from his recent victory in the Barbados Rally and his giant killing result in the Donegal International rally.

The Junior Quad racing also starts at 1.00pm. Hosted by Co Down Junior Quad Club the event is a “Must See” for everyone. The commitment from the riders, some as young as six years old, is a sight to behold. Young Daniel Harper, son of rally preparation expert Stan Harper, will hoping to repeat his recent victory’s but will face stiff competition from championship leader, Zoe Smyth.

You can pay at the gate on the morning or to beat the queues tickets are available from Limavady Borough Council, W H Nutt & Son Ballykelly, KPL Contracts, Dungiven, and a North West Motor Factors stores on Ballyquin Road Limavady, Unit 8A Springtown Industrial Estate, Derry and Unit 11A Hillmans Court, Coleraine. In addition they can be purchased on line at either www.shackletoncharityfestival.com or www.ticketmaster.ie .

This is a first for motorsport in Ireland, were both 2 and 4 wheel motorsports have come together at the one venue and we are hoping that the public will support the Shackleton Charity Festival as all proceeds will be presented to the three charities involved. We sincerely thank you, in advance for your generosity and support. Please have a memorable and enjoyable time at our unique Shackleton Charity Festival and please obey the marshals as motorsport can be dangerous.

If you are interested in taking a trade stand in the festival or marshalling over the course of the weekend please visit the festival website at www.shackletoncharityfestival.com fill in forms, submit them and a member of the Maiden City Motor Club will contact you.

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Emmerdale Stars for Shackleton

Posted: July 3, 2008 6:20 PM

Emmerdale stars Lucy Pargeter (aka Chastity Dingle) and Dominic Brunt (aka Paddy Kirk) were getting a taste of what’s on offer during the Shackleton Charity Festival weekend. Lucy and Dominic were on a flying visit to Northern Ireland when they met up with Kevin Lynch and some of the Shackleton Committee members to finalise arrangements for their visit to the Ballykelly based event.

Shackleton Charity Festival was founded to raise awareness and funding for Lung Cancer Research, Marie Curie Cancer Care and Flying for the Disabled.

Lucy and Dominic will be joining an ever growing list of stars including former World Rally Champions Petter Solberg and Phil Mills, Touring Car driver Colin Turkington, Kevin Lynch, Jeremy McWilliams and many more stars from all the sports competing over the weekend.

Along with all the motorsport events there will be lots for all the family including Cullens Fun Fair, Classic Car and Vintage Displays, helicopter rides, face painters, puppet shows, Magicians, Trade Stands, Flying Simulator, Music & Entertainment

The weekend will host no fewer than two championship events, the Irish Short Circuit Championship, and the Ulster Supermoto Championship. Listed below is the event schedule for the weekend which is growing by the day. Information and tickets are available from Limavady Borough Council, W H Nutt & Son Ballykelly, KPL Contracts Dungiven, and at North West Motor Factors stores on Ballyquin Road Limavady, Unit 8A Springtown Industrial Estate, Derry and Unit 11A Hillmans Court, Coleraine. In addition they can be purchased on line at either www.shackletoncharityfestival.com or www.ticketmaster.ie .

This is a first for motorsport in Ireland, were both 2 and 4 wheel motorsports have come together at the one venue and we are hoping that the public will support the Shackleton Charity Festival as all proceeds will be presented to the three charities involved. We sincerely thank you, in advance for your generosity and support. Please have a memorable and enjoyable time at our unique Shackleton Charity Festival and please obey the marshals as motorsport can be dangerous.

If you are interested in taking a trade stand in the festival or marshalling over the course of the weekend please visit the festival website at www.shackletoncharityfestival.com fill in forms, submit them and a member of the Maiden City Motor Club will contact you.

Regulations available for Rally events (Updated)

Posted: June 3, 2008 3:58 PM

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Event Poster

Posted: May 28, 2008 9:17 PM

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Raffle for 8 co-driver seats @ Shackleton Motor Festival.

Posted: May 23, 2008 3:24 PM

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Petter Solberg and Phil Mills to attend

Posted: May 23, 2008 3:23 PM

The committee of the Shackleton Charity Festival are pleased to announce that non other than the former World Rally Champions and lead crew on the Subaru World Rally Team, Petter Solberg and Phil Mills will be in attendance throughout the weekend.

Petter Solberg is one of the foremost rally drivers in the world. The effervescent and aptly nicknamed “Hollywood” is as gregarious as he is dedicated and focussed. Intensely competitive, his drive and determination took him and Phil to World Championship honours in 2003, just three seasons after joining the Subaru World Rally Team. One of the most popular crews in the WRC, Petter and Phil are superstars throughout the rally world.

Phil Mills’ partnership with Petter Solberg is one of the longest running in the WRC, a testament to the duos relationship and the Welshmen’s dedication. Working in one of the fastest offices in the world, Phil is no stranger to the island of Ireland having competed here with a number of drivers.

Petter and Phil will be joined by a number of high profile competitors throughout the weekend including Touring Car driver Colin Turkington. Colin who comes from Portadown is competing at the top level in the BTCC behind the wheel of the Team RAC BMW 320Si. Colin will be attending the Motorsport Forum and is hoping to compete in the Sunday rally along side local driver Richard Hogg in his Skoda Octavia WRC. The weekend will host no fewer than three championship events, the Irish Short Circuit Championship, the Ulster Supermoto Championship and the Five Nation Kart Championship. Listed below is the event schedule for the weekend which is growing by the day.

The festival will see two new rally navigators compete for the first time., Although household names it will be the first time they have sat in a rally car in Northern Ireland. They are Lucy Pargeter (aka Chastity Dingle) and Dominic Brunt (aka Paddy Kirk) from Emmerdale. Lucy and Dominic who are both keen motorsport fans will be soaking up the atmosphere throughout the weekend.

Along with the motorsport events there will be plenty to keep the family entertained in the form of sideshows, face painters and trade stands.

The organising committee would like to thank the Maiden City Motor Club members, KPL Utility Services and Limavady Borough Council for their generous support. Also all the Motorsport Organisations/Clubs who have grouped together to run no less than three championship events and other family related activities throughout the weekend and last but not least, the some 1000 competitors who with be competing over the weekend.

This is a first for motorsport in Ireland, were both 2 and 4 wheel motorsports have come together at the one venue and we are hoping that the public will support the Shackleton Charity Festival as all proceeds will be presented to the three charities involved. We sincerely thank you, in advance for your generosity and support. Please have a memorable and enjoyable time at our unique Shackleton Charity Festival and please obey the marshals as motorsport can be dangerous.

If you are interested in taking a trade stand in the festival or marshalling over the course of the weekend please visit the festival website at

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Details - KPL Main Sponsor

Posted: May 23, 2008 3:19 PM

Maiden City Motor Club, with the permission of Defence Estates are using Shackleton Airfield, Ballykelly as the venue for this unique Motorsports and Family Charity Festival.

Shackleton Charity Festival was founded to raise awareness and funding for Lung Cancer Research, Marie Curie Cancer Care and Flying for the Disabled and will take place on the 18th, 19th, 20th July 2008 in Shackleton Airfield in Ballykelly.

The weekend will consist of a Motorsport Forum, Short Circuit Motorbike Racing, Karts, Rallying, Supermoto, Superkart, Autotest, Autograss, Quad Racing, Bowler Jeep Demonstrations, Classic Car Displays, Stalls, Trade Stands, Flying Simulator, Music & Entertainment and much much more, a packed weekend of fun for all the family.

Three times Northern Ireland Rally Champion and Managing Director of KPL Utility Services, Kevin Lynch had no hesitation on coming on board as the events main sponsor and will be competing in the main rally on Sunday 20th July along with many of the top competitors throughout Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the UK Mainland.

Event Programme & Event Organisers

Posted: May 23, 2008 3:11 PM

Event Programme
FRIDAY - 18th July
19.30 - 22.30 Motorsport Forum

SATURDAY - 19th July
09.00 - 17.00 Irish Short Circuit Championship Race
11.00 - 16.00 Classic/Group B Rally
11.00 - 17.00 Supermoto (Ulster Championship)
Superkart Demo 11.00 - 17.00 Karts (Five Nations Championship NC Plate)
12.00 - 17.00 Autotest Demo
11.00 - 17.00 Autograss
11.00 - 16.00 Quad Demo Race
Bowler Jeep Demo


SUNDAY - 20th July
13.00 - 19.00 Main Rally
13.00 - 18.00 Karts (Five Nations Championship NC Plate)
14.00 - 17.00 Autograss Demo
13.00 - 16.30 Junior Quad Race
13.00 - 17.00 Classic Car Show
13.00 - 17.00 Show and Shine Competition (LCC)


Throughout the weekend there will be side shows, trade stands and soft entertainment.
All of the above is subject to change.

Event Organisers Event Club Association
Short Circuit Bikes Coleraine & District Motor Club MCUI Karts Ulster Kart Club MSA
Motorsport Forum Maiden City Motor Club Ltd MSA
Classic Rally Maiden City Motor Club Ltd MSA
SuperMoto SuperMoto NI Ltd MRA
SuperKart Demo Bishopscourt Kart Club MSA
Autotest Demo Autotest Drivers Club NI Ltd MSA
Autograss Down Autograss NASA
Quad Demo Race Quad Racing Ireland MRA
Bowler Jeep Demo N.I. Four Wheel Drive Club MSA
Main Rally Maiden City Motor Club Ltd MSA
Junior Quad Race Co Down Junior Quad Club MRA
Classic Car Show Eglinton Vintage Car Club
Show and Shine Limavady Custom Cruisers

MCUI Motor Cycle Union of Ireland
MSA MotorSport Association
MRA Motor Cycle Racing Association
NASA National Autograss Sport Association

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