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Ginetta Junior Ireland - New Junior Racing Series

  • 16-02-2010 11:32am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    Ginetta Junior Ireland has just been launched as Ireland's first Junior Racing Series. We plan to start the series in July with 9 rounds and 7 to count. The series will run in Mondello Park & Kirkistown and is aimed at 14 - 17 year old competitors.

    This is a fantastic new opportunity for young hopeful competitors who cannot afford to go karting and want to get try their hand at racing. The series will use the very successful Ginetta G20 Coupe, a car which has supported the BTCC over the last couple of years and produced stars like Josh Hill & Sarah Moore.

    For more information on this new series please visit http://www.ginettajuniorireland.com

    Rgds

    Paul Grogan
    Press Officer - Ginetta Junior Ireland


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭paulgrogan.eu


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    I had a look at the site and its nice and clean, best of look with the new class. I have seen a good few ginetta races in the UK and its a good class.

    What are the entry fees for the races just out of interest? I see that Jennifer Mullen is the class rep, is she going to sit out next season ?

    Hi there,

    Thanks a million for that. Quite pleased with how the website turned out alright. I think it gives a good impression for the series.

    Entry fees and regs aren't quite confirmed as yet but as soon as they are we will have everything available on the website and will be announcing it as we hope to have a good bit of interest in the series this year.

    Jennifer is currently talking with a few people about sponsorship for this season so hopefully she will be able to do a deal.

    Rgds

    Paul


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,115 ✭✭✭Pdfile


    its about time they done this - have seen these in England a year or two ago and for such a small low power car they make men outha boys... Mainly in the rain... :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭paulgrogan.eu


    Hi All,

    Murray Motorsport are delighted to announce that they now have a Ginetta G20 Coupe available to view at their showroom.

    Please visit our website http://www.ginettajuniorireland.com or click here for further information.

    Rgds

    Paul


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭paulgrogan.eu


    Hi all,

    I'd just like to update people as to where we currently are in relation to the ongoing plans for Ginetta Junior Ireland, as I appreciate news has been quiet lately!

    At the moment we are just finalising the Technical and Sporting Regulations for the series and hope to have these ready to publish in the coming days.

    We have the licence application form finalised and also ready for publication along with the guidelines on what is necessary to apply for your Junior Race licence.

    We have finalised the 10 cars which Ginetta UK have earmarked for us. Basically they are supplying us with 10 cars to sell to potential competitors in the series. All of these cars are in excellent Ready-to-Race condition. At the very most some of them simply need a fresh coat of paint, but there is absolutely no body damage on any of the cars what so ever. If anyone is interested in further details on the cars such as prices etc please feel free to contact any of the following people:

    Alan Byrne - +353 (0)87 266 1340
    Joe Murray - +353 (0)87 256 2363
    Paul Grogan - +353 (0)86 106 5301

    As ever once we have all the various bits and pieces ready to publish they will be available from www.ginettajuniorireland.com

    Regards

    Paul Grogan
    Press Officer - Ginetta Junior Ireland


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭paulgrogan.eu


    Hi all,

    We are delighted to announce that we now have the first of 2 planned information packs ready for download. The Introduction Pack contains all the information about the series such as where it started, detailed information on the car and the associated running costs. We have also outlined the dates for each round of the championship and information on the manufacturer themselves.

    We hope that this pack should be able to provide an valuable insight into the championship for any prospective competitors and teams who may be interested in joining the Ginetta Junior Ireland Series.

    Please feel free to click here to go to the Series Information page where you can download the Series Introduction pack in Adobe Acrobat Reader format.

    Regards,

    Paul Grogan
    Press Officer - Ginetta Junior Ireland


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭paulgrogan.eu


    Hi all,

    Apologies for the lack of information recently but we have been busy getting some of the finer details in place.

    Just a quick update to inform you that the Ginetta Junior Ireland Launch Event will take place on Sunday 13th June 2010 at Mondello Park. The event which will include a 10 minute demonstration race should give everyone a nice little taste of what is in store before the season kicks off on Sunday 18th July at Mondello Park with Rounds 1 & 2.

    We have had a lot of interest in the series to date with a number of drivers and teams about to confirm their participation for 2010.

    For more information please log onto http://www.ginettajuniorireland.com

    Rgds

    Paul


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭paulgrogan.eu


    Hi all,

    The documentation for the 2010 Ginetta Junior Ireland Series is now available on the website.

    We have also put together a Starter Pack for the series which includes all the documentation you require to get you on the grid including licence application forms, regulations, series information and much more.

    The documentation can be found here: http://www.ginettajuniorireland.com/seriesinformation.php

    If anyone would like further information please feel free to contact us at any time.

    Regards,

    Paul


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭paulgrogan.eu


    Hi all,

    I am delighted to announce that we now have details of the prize for the overall 2010 Ginetta Junior Ireland Champion!

    "Ginetta Junior Ireland are delighted to announce that the overall champion of the 2010 Ginetta Junior Ireland series will be awarded with a prize drive in the entire 2011 British Ginetta Junior Championship. The prize, worth in excess of €20,000 will include the use of a Ginetta G40 and registration to the series which includes ... Read More"

    For further information please visit http://www.ginettajuniorireland.com or contact Paul Grogan on +353 (0)86 1065301

    Rgds

    Paul


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭paulgrogan.eu


    Hi all,

    Just a small update. The first delivery of cars has just landed in Ireland this week and will all be in Mondello Park at the Time Attack event tomorrow.

    Pictures to follow on http://www.ginettajuniorireland.com during the day tomorrow.

    You will also be able to get some advance pictures by following us on twitter: http://twitter.com/ginettaireland or @ginettaireland

    Rgds

    Paul.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭paulgrogan.eu


    The Launch of the 2010 Ginetta Junior Ireland Series is fast approaching. Being held in Mondello Park on Sunday 13th June 2010, this gives us the ideal opportunity to run a demonstration race, to offer competitors and spectators alike, the ideal opportunity to get a brief taste of whats in store for this exciting new series for 2010.

    With an expected 8 drivers lining up on the grid for our Demonstration Race, along with our static display of cars in the Paddock area and Garage Complex, our launch day is shaping up to be an exciting day for all the spectators attending the event.

    If you would like to come along to Mondello Park on Sunday to attend the our Launch day, please log onto the Mondello Park website, http://www.mondello.ie/specials/ where you can download a discount voucher to attend the event. A packed programme of races is set to entertain all race fans with the highlight of the day being the Ginetta Junior Ireland Demonstration Race!

    Please log onto http://www.ginettajuniorireland.com for further information.

    Rgds

    Paul


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭paulgrogan.eu


    Hi all,

    Apologies for the lack of updates recently, been a little busy myself with one thing or other!

    We had a fantastic start to our series in Mondello Park on the 18th July, with 9 cars in Rounds 1 & 2 and some brilliant racing in some very challenging conditions.

    We were delighted to welcome our sponsors, The Grid Karting & Roller Skating (http://www.thrgrid.ie) for the weekend and they will be sponsoring the next couple of rounds of the series also allowing us to provide TV coverage on Motors TV which should be going to air in the next couple of weeks.

    Our website is bang up to date with all the info from the event including:








    We are really disappointed that the Phoenix Park Motor Races aren't happening this year as we were looking forward to putting on a nice display with some demonstration races over the weekend. Hopefully we will get that chance in 2011!

    Lastly, Rounds 3 & 4 will be on Sunday 22nd August and once again supported by Michelin Tyres and sponsored by The Grid Karting & Roller Skating, Carlow.

    PS: If anyone is interested in competing in the remainder of the series or just for a one off please feel free to call any of us at any time and we will be more than happy to provide you with all the relevant information you require to get out on track! Paul - 00 353 86 1065301

    Rgds

    Paul


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭paulgrogan.eu


    Hi all,

    We are delighted to announce that we now have Episode 1 of Ginetta Junior Ireland sponsored by TheGrid.ie Carlow and supported by Michelin available to view online. Produced by FrameIT Productions, this episode covers Rounds 1 & 2 of the series from Mondello Park.

    Click here to view online

    Rgds

    Paul


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