Maze Long Kesh Festival of Speed (Rally + Autotest) - (Sat) 28 Apr 12

Results - Rally + Autotest

Posted: July 25, 2012 3:37 PM

Maze Long Kesh Rally - (Sat) 28 Apr 12 - RESULTS
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Maze Long Kesh Autotest - (Sat) 28 Apr 12 - RESULTS

HOPKIRK STILL FEELS THE NEED FOR SPEED

Posted: March 22, 2012 11:47 AM

Monte Carlo Rally winner and motorsport legend Paddy Hopkirk has added his support to the Festival of Speed at the Maze Long Kesh on Saturday, April 28, 2012.

The Festival of Speed is an exciting new event on the Northern Ireland sporting calendar - a celebration of car culture and competition, full throttle motorbike action, and aviation history.

“It’s wonderful to hear about a new Festival of Speed event for Northern Ireland, and that it is going to take place at the Maze Long Kesh site where I raced back in the late Fifties,” said Hopkirk.

“I drove an Austin Healey ‘Frog-Eye’ Sprite at Long Kesh airfield, competing with the likes of Robin McKinney who, if I’m not mistaken, had an ex-John Surtees Aston Martin.”

The inaugural Festival of Speed guarantees spectators a pit stop in petrol-head heaven with a Super Special Stage Rally, car show, auto-testing, an off-road experience, motorcycle stunt show, motocross, and much, much more.

Eddie Rowan, Northern Ireland Tourist Board Events Manager, said: “I am delighted that the Festival of Speed has engaged with the ni2012 programme of events and am confident that everyone involved can capitalize on the current international focus on Northern Ireland and this superb offering.

“I welcome this event and I have no doubt it will grow from strength to strength for many years to come, helping to showcase Northern Ireland as a great events destination, as well as providing a major boost to the local economy.”

The event is, of course, taking place within the Lisburn City Council area and Alderman Jim Dillon, Chairman of the Council’s Economic Development Committee said: “Lisburn City Council is pleased to be supporting the inaugural Festival of Speed at Maze Long Kesh and wishes the event organisers the best of luck in their endeavours.

“It is expected that thousands of visitors will attend this one day event to witness an exciting and extensive range of motorsport activities.” The festival has received investment from the Lagan Rural Partnership (under the Rural Development Programme) and Chair of the Partnership’s Joint Council Committee, Councillor Anne Marie Beattie, said: “Lagan Rural Partnership is pleased to be supporting The Festival of Speed given its potential to benefit the rural economy of this area.”

Rally Regulations

Posted: March 6, 2012 10:29 AM

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Maze Long Kesh Festival of Speed

Slowly Sideways Ireland Confirmed

Posted: March 6, 2012 10:27 AM

Slowly Sideways Ireland have no confirmed their attendance. Taking part in demonstration runs round the Rally Super Special Stage throughout the day.

Slowly Sideways Ireland bring you the opportunity to see the rarest of competition cars being driven in true fashion on our stages once again.

Confirmed cars will be posted online shortly.

Event Website

Posted: March 6, 2012 10:27 AM

Maze Long Kesh Festival of Speed