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Birr M.C. Quarry - Exciting start to the Munster Autocross ChampionshipPosted: March 1, 1999 7:02 AM - 3518 Hits
Round 1, 1999 Jerry Murphy Race and Rally Tyres Munster Autocross Championship by Austin ShinnorsThe 1999 Jerry Murphy Race and Rally Tyres Munster Autocross Championship got off to an exciting start at Moneygall,Co.Tipperary on Sunday last.The loose surface autocross was organised by the Birr and District Motor Club. Posted: March 1, 1999 7:02 AM
The 1998 champion, Gordon Percy has given notice that he will be the man to beat again this year.However,it was not plain sailing for the Nenagh driver,as his Kawasaki Special broke its suspension on the first of the three timed runs of the day.Richard Percy,Gordons brother piloted his Ford Special to a ten second lead on the first timed run ahead of the Chevvy Special of Ger Brennan from Killarney.Alan Byrne from Dublin retired his new Suzuki special with transmission failure before he recorded a time. On the second run,Richard also experienced suspension problems which led to his retirement.Gordon,meantime had the Kawasaki repaired and he raced around the track to set fastest time of the day on his second run.Despite the drying track,nobody went quicker on the third run.Percy won with five seconds to spare over Ger Brennan,with Ger Lucey another second in arrears. The class winners were Paddy O Connor,Austin Shinnors,Joe Shinnors,Michael Linehan,Richard Percy and Ger Brennan.The fastest saloon was driven by Joe Shinnors.The best lady driver was Breda Pigott and Michael Pigott the best novice. Overall: 1.Gordon Percy (Nenagh) Kawasaki Spl 2.Richard Percy (Nenagh) Ford Special. 3.Ger Brennan (Killarney) Chevrolet Special. Class 1: 1.Paddy O Connor (Killarney) Ford Fiesta. 2.Diarmuid O Mahoney (Killarney) Ford Fiesta. 3.Dermot Nolan (Dublin) Fiat Ritmo. Class 2: 1.Austin Shinnors (Bruff) Opel Corsa. 2.Derek Driver (Bray) Toyota Corolla. 3.Ger Driver (Bray) Toyota Corolla. Class 3: 1.Joe Shinnors (Bruff) Ford Escort. 2.Alan Shinnors (Bruff) Ford Escort. 3.Keith Prittie (Birr) Ford Escort Class 4: 1.Michael Linehan (Douglas) Ford Escort. Class 5: 1.Richard Percy (Nenagh) Ford Special. Class 6: 1.Ger Brennan (Killarney) Chevrolet Spl. 2.Ger Lucey (Ballyvourney) Rover Special. Best Saloon: Joe Shinnors (Bruff) Ford Escort Best Ladies: Breda Pigott (Newmarket) Lancia Delta. Best Novice: Michael Pigott (Newmarket) Lancia Delta.
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