26th Aug 2012: Declans Charity Multi-Venue Autotest

put me down there tim entry is in the post thanks

ENTRY LIST as at 16.08.2012

Frank Lenehan
Daniel Byrne
Eamonn Byrne
Damien Doran
Kevin O'Rourke
John McAssey
Martin Nugent
Mark Nugent
Piers MacFheorais
James Mansfield
Mick Kehoe
John Maher
John Nolan
Damien Phillips
Shane Dunne
Pascal Dunne
James Wilson
Dermot Carnegie

And adding to the strength

Eddie Peterson
Philip O'Reilly
Stefan Walsh
Rory Power in a Mini

Declan has 3 or 4 of the usual (Blessington mafia) suspects,

And there are a couple of strong maybe's depending on spousely permission/ car readiness.

Some facebook requests have been sent and the telephone is being hit.

We're filling up ; so if you feel left out be sure to enter now. Flexible payment option available

Tim Faulkner

The NISSAN's are coming. Entry News

Great news in today's post. Entries from two longtime friends of TDC have been received.

AND extended entry deadlines ; for more punters. Contact us if you are interested but uncertain. We WILL talk to you about.

Harold Hassard and Ron Mullan are bringing the Sunny's : the old hands showing their considerable skills in getting around the tests despite the larger size of the cars.
A bit old school ( i.e. not Starlet), but there's nothing wrong with that in my book. And always a pleasure to watch !

There is a request attached with the entries looking to renew rivalries started at JJ's event in June. Things are HOTTING UP !

A comparative newcomer, John Heavey in a Starlet has joined in : Fair play & look forward to seeing John on the day

Tim

& a P.S. I can only deal with non-blogs ! If and when cevans (or anyone else ) gets me something more than an e-post they will be included !

PPS. Can I get him to annoyed enough to enter and bring a new dimension ? A new sort of winning car?
Or extra imperial in the arguement against the metric side ? ?

PPPS. Declan has more entries n the way ; and we have a few more in the pipeline. Dont miss out if you have the intention ! !

PPPPS. Why has holiday season become all summer long ?
Because the weather is so cra_! There's a dozen away for the 26th !
Will guarantee you weather on the day : just wont say what sort! !

Last edited by Faulkt1a on Fri Aug 17, 2012 11:39 am; edited 1 time in total

We need a class now for large saloons.... Like bigger than starlets... Smile

Lol.. Would you swap a drive in a Starlet for a drive in your GTI Mick?

I'm really loooking forward to tearing around Declan's MVAT.. It's the most exciting/challenging one of the year... I especially like the blast around the field and Joe Reynolds place... I believe there won't be as long a queue at Joe's this year...

Tim, the NI Mazda crews are waiting to see how the cars fair out on the Monaghan Enduro this weekend before submitting entries so hopefully you will hear from them on Monday or Tuesday

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	Piers14 wrote:
	Lol.. Would you swap a drive in a Starlet for a drive in your GTI Mick? I'm really loooking forward to tearing around Declan's MVAT.. It's the most exciting/challenging one of the year... I especially like the blast around the field and Joe Reynolds place... I believe there won't be as long a queue at Joe's this year...

I have a starlet but Im still bringing the 309.... All in class 2 though.... Sad

If we had a few more big saloons it might be worth having a new class. Some of the events in NI go by vehicle length which is a good idea given the tight nature of some of the events.

ENTRIES ARE STILL OPEN UNTIL THE END OF THE WEEK

4 more received over the weekend
But time is running out until next Sunday !

Steven Briggs
Mark Geraghty
Peter Geraghty
Christopher Evans

I will put up a consolidated list before too long
& an event description : of the new, different and old favourites the Declan has in store for ye ! He is continuing to refine the concept. & compared to what else is on offer out there it is looking increasingly better value for your buck !

Personally : I'm like Mick Kehoe & Piers. Looking forward to it big time !

Tim

No tight tarmac please.. Smile

and little reversing.... My "new" gearbox is crunching reverse and ive no time to do anything about it......

Also anyone want to buy a 95 Starlet????

ENTRIES UPDATE 20.08.2012

Harold Hassard
Ron Mullan
Billy Fennan
Mick Fisher
James Fisher
Jack Kearney
James Wilson
Eamonn Byrne
Frank Lenehan
Eddie Peterson
John Nolan
John McAssey
Kevin O'Rourke
Dermot Carnegie
John Maher
Stefan Walsh
Damien Phillips
Mark Nugent
Mick Kehoe
Martin Nugent
Paschal Dunne
Piers MacFheorais
Jack Quinn
James Mansfield
Shane Dunne
Daniel Byrne
Damien Doran
Rory Power
Phillip O'Reilly
Stephen Briggs
John Heavey
Christopher Evans

That's 32. including I nearly managed to leave the last one off the list; accidentally (the way I have data entered on a spread sheet ! ). A real 'flat into 90 left on the handbrake on cow sh1t' moment.The first of the event ? Probably not knowing Declan.

Anyone else who feels unjustly omitted : To ALL i unreservedly apologise : & please contact me . But : Thats not all !
There's my 10 probables ( documents on the way ). As a clue : there are some old faithfuls, and a few whose cars would be particularly close to Faulkt1a's heart in there !

And the next order of possibility down ( in negotiations for passes out etc.) has another 10.

If it all turns out we're looking at mid-40's. Anyone who has not contacted myself or Declan yet may find themselves left out. We'll take entries to towards the end of the week; but only if we know. & we are filling up !

Speaking of filling up : Mick Kehoe would also like which brand of tomato ketchup to go with his burger and crunchy gearbox ?

As a curiosity : Dont know whether its the Endurance Trial yesterday delaying a decision, but ALMC are conspicuous by their absence. I know one or two are committed elsewhere, but come on the rest of ye !

Keep e'm coming

Tim

TDC FAILTE ITINERARY

TDC Failte would like to provide you with this short itinerary of the delights and entertainment that have been laid on for your enjoyment on Sunday next.

Your day will start with breakfast and sign-on. Optional banter and slagging will no doubt be well present.

Swifly followed by a customary run around the adjoining lane(s) and yard.

Barretstown; famous for the Paul Newman connection is included. Twice. I missed it last year, and I believe it had to be seen to be believed. Even better in the driving. 'Mega !'

There are also farm lanes.
And adding to the variety, and to put manners on you ; farm yards.

A couple of quarries.

& one of those ones that you wonder should we be there ? .....

As in the surface is smoother than Mondello ! !
& we cant refuse because we were invited ! ! ( did your mother never teach you it was bad manners to turn down an invitation ? )

That field ! Its a wonder anyone got a go last year . Ian McCandless only goes to marshall so he can see how many pirouettes it is possible to put the Porker through ! ! ( as in last year himself and son Mark were at something more than 3+ after the rain turned it into an ice-rink):

Lunch ! !.

And then go and do it all over again.
And/or something very similar.

19 Times, in all, are lined up for your delectation ! !

Followed by Barbaque , results, and yet more craic, banter and slagging off.

And Tim gets to go home with a run over Sallygap.

It sounds like a fantasy, but we can assure you its not a work of fiction ! !

Tim

Nicely written Tim... Barretstown is mega and Im looking forward to unleashing the Pug on it.... Its tests like that, that keep me driving the Pug and not a starlet... Smile

Hope my clutch last the event.. I don't think I'll have time to fit one before next Sunday.

Its the last event for a good while as it's going to be very quiet for the next 3 months....

Roll on Sunday....

Entry sent Tim,looking foward to this event. I have never done it before. Is it bumpy ie what set up would best suit the car? lowish and stiff or higish and soft? tyres?.thanks Alan.