A NEW DAWN FOR IRISH CIRCUIT RACING • WELCOME TO THE NEW ICCR CHAMPIONSHIP
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Mondello Park is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Motorsport Ireland for the organisation and promotion of the Motorsport Ireland Circuit Racing Championships commencing with the 2021 racing season. The new Irish Championship Circuit Racing (ICCR) aims to return Irish circuit racing to its prime, with a talented committee appointed to ensure the success of the project.
Commenting on the appointment, Managing Director of Mondello Park, Roddy Greene said, “We are privileged and honoured to be appointed as the new Organisers and Promoters of the Motorsport Ireland Circuit Racing Championships. I firmly believe that we have the expertise and personnel to provide the highest level of support, ensuring the strongest future for circuit racing in Ireland.”
John Naylor, President of Motorsport Ireland, said, “Our appointment of Mondello Park as Organisers and Promoters of the Motorsport Ireland Circuit Racing Championships has come after a long and extensive selection process. However, we believe that the future of circuit racing in Ireland is now in safe and very capable hands. Mondello Park submitted an exciting proposal and it was evident that they had carried out a huge amount of research into circuit racing, acquired the services of some very impressive personnel and made a notable financial commitment for the furtherance of our circuit racing championships. I look forward to working with Mondello Park, watching their revitalisation and growth of circuit racing in Ireland and, further developing a thriving sport for the benefit of our competitors, teams, marshals, officials, spectators and other stakeholders”
Mondello Park can confirm that racing will return to the venue on the dates below, but are provisional and subject to government guidelines:
- 12/13 June
- 17/18 July
- 14/15 August
- 11/12 September
- 2/3 October
Each event will see a selection of classes from the Irish Championship Circuit Racing championship compete over the weekend, with additional Guest Championships, Series and Trophy races still to be added.
Mondello Park has played host to some of Ireland’s best wheel-to-wheel racing, intense rivalries and exciting on-track moments since the circuit’s creation. The ICCR aims to revitalise Irish circuit racing, with a focus on attracting new fans, teams and drivers with innovative formats and media content.
We are also delighted to announce that David Egan and his team (who are behind brands such as Drift Games, Drift Masters Grand Prix etc.) are on board as our official media team and will be bringing their own style of professional coverage and content to the series.
We’d like to ask you to please take a minute to follow the ICCR on all of our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram and YouTube) and check out our brand new website at www.iccr.ie for all information regarding the upcoming season.
We don’t focus on the glory years … we are too busy creating them!
Here’s to an incredible 2021 season of ICCR.
