Irish Tarmac Championships Calendar 2008
This Page will tell you about the up coming rally that is in the Irish Tarmac Championship. To view them either scrolls down of click on the links.
Galway International Rally Febuary 1st - 3rd, 2008.
The Galway International Rally has very slippery and challenging stages for all drivers. The action takes place over three days, with scrutiny on Friday in Galway City. The Rally leaves Galway early on Saturday for a series of challenging stages.
Circuit of Ireland March 21st - 24th, 2008.
The Circuit of Ireland has been about sine 1986 and the stages is narrow difficult and challenging. The really more recently has become known as the Easter Rally Stages. The rally always a very good turnout with up too 170 crews entering including 25 WRC cars.
Rally of the Lakes May 2nd - 5th, 2008.
The Rally of the Lakes started back 28 years ago when Billy Coleman won the rally in his Ford Escort RS. The rally has recently introducted some new stages adding to the difficulty of the rally, however although new stages have been add the organisers have kept the same classic stages including Moll's Gap, Beallaghbeama and Caragh lake.
Jim Clark Rally May 23rd - 25th, 2008.
The Jim Clark International Rally is set in rolling border country an hour south of Edinburgh and nestled on the confluence of the Tweed and Teviot rivers this ancient town with its Georgian cobbled square offers a great backdrop to the event. The organisers have also cut the number of special stages - although the international section's competitive mileage has not been reduced.
Donegal International Rally June 13th - 15th, 2008.
The Donegal International Rally, was set up in the early 1970's, and was organised and promoted by the Donegal Motor Club as an event, called the Circuit of Donegal International Rally. In those early days the rally covered the whole county, and became a round of the European Rally Championship in mid 1970's.
Manx International Rally July 17th - 19th, 2008.
The Manx International Rally began in 1963 which makes it one of the longest standing events in the International Rally Calendar. In 2006 the BRC awarded the organisers the 'Rally of the year' title. The really runs both in the British Rally Championship and the Irish Tarmac Championship.
Ulster Rally August 22nd - 23rd, 2008.
The Ulster International Rally is based in Armagh, the Ulster International offers 125 stage miles commencing Friday evening, event is always a 'clash of the titans' as it brings together the best Irish and British crews for three days of high octane drama around the tight and twisting lanes of the Orchard County.
Cork International Rally September 27th - 28th, 2007.
The Cork International Rally has mix of new as well as some old stages, all of which are smooth but demanding tarmac roads. The rally was started by a group of enthusiasts who got together in Cork and started to help marshal for the Circuit of Ireland, then in 1977 West Cork Rally was born.
