Phoenix Park Motor Races 14/15 August 2010

[eamonn ledwidge]

This event is the 80st Anniversary Meeting of the 2nd Irish International Grand Prix 1930, winner Rudolf Caracciola, Mercedes Benz SSK.

Irish Racing Classes invited are: Formula Libre, Uno Punto, Abarth, Historics, Porsche, Libre Saloons, Strykers, F Vees and Saloon Libre - spaces available for saloons and sports/sportsracing cars also.

Event format will be, practice and 2 races of duration 20/25/30 mins - TBC. Entry fee is set at €500 per car. Grid size: single seaters 26, closed wheel 30.

We are again anxious to secure visiting entries from the following:
Historic F2/Atlantic/F5000/Classic F3/FJuniors/Classic F Ford/FF2000.

In 2009 we ran a very successful pursuit sprint for Pre-war and Pre55 cars. We are are keen to attract more cars in these classes and would like to hear from UK based owners interested in racing at Phoenix Park.

**Very attractive ferry and hotel discount deals are in place for the event.

Negotiations are well under way now with the Office of Public Works on the event safety plan and revised surfacing at Mountjoy roundabout.

Race Paddock will be located in the grounds of Farmleigh and are greatly extended from last year. The property consists of some 78 acres and is approached via a private road, off Ordnance Survey Road within the Park.

Parking: hard standing for 600 cars, dedicated trailer area, reinforced hard standing area for transporters/HGV. Water, power, CCTV and dedicated security arrangements in place.

Restaurant and cafe facilities.

Website: www.farmleigh.ie

This paddock arrangement will greatly enhance the event, particularly in respect of ease of entry/exit for competitors. It also eliminates the problems of parking on grass. We are most grateful to our main sponsor, The Office of Public Works, who control and manage Phoenix Park and also the Farmleigh management for extending this facility to us for the 80th Anniversary event.

It is intended to televise the meeting on terrestrial and satellite channels.

*Regular progress updates will be available on the Phoenix Park website: www.phoenixparkmotorraces.eu and also here on Ten Tenths.