Cannonball run 2011

166man

http://www.cannonball.ie/

Just thought I would post this link for any of you who mightn't know what it is. Petrolheads from all around the country gather to do a drive around Ireland in aid of charity.

Looked at the list of cars going and looks like there will be some serious cars there. Its on this Friday and the group of cars usually leave Merrion Square around 9.45am. However cars start arriving around 8 ish in the morning...

For all you petrolheads heading into work on Friday morning, it might brighten up the day a little!

The list is endless, Ferrari 458, Audi R8, McClaren Mercedes etc etc

eljono

I'm going to head to Bunratty on Saturday as they'll be stopping there. There's an F40 listed as one of the cars attending! Worth going to see that alone

166man

Some noise coming off that Ferrari I'd say... fabulous machine, mu eyes are on the 458!

pappyodaniel

eljono wrote: »

I'm going to head to Bunratty on Saturday as they'll be stopping there. There's an F40 listed as one of the cars attending! Worth going to see that alone

Any idea what time to expect the cars to be arriving?

166man

I heard that the cars are arriving into Bunratty around 12 on Saturday and leaving around 2.30 ish...

flanders2006

pappyodaniel wrote: »

eljono wrote: »

I'm going to head to Bunratty on Saturday as they'll be stopping there. There's an F40 listed as one of the cars attending! Worth going to see that alone

Any idea what time to expect the cars to be arriving?

Some cars already arriving this evening as i left work.

166man

Anything interesting there?

Damien360

Anyone know what time Sunday they will get in to Kilkenny. That is the only day I have available to see those. Their website is very poor for detail.

ofcork

166man wrote: »

Some noise coming off that Ferrari I'd say... fabulous machine, mu eyes are on the 458!

A 458 and an aston were revving to hell last year leaving cork awesome sounds:)

Bandara

166man wrote: »

I heard that the cars are arriving into Bunratty around 12 on Saturday and leaving around 2.30 ish...

The Nissan Leaf arrives tonight, its hoping to leave by Monday apparently

flanders2006

166man wrote: »

Anything interesting there?

Nothing major when i was passing, only 3 or 4.

166man

Wow that was some show lads! To all who will be seeing the cars over the coming days, you will not be disappointed! There were some unreal machines there today, the best possibly being the SLS, or the Ferrari 430 with tuned exhaust. Some noise outta that Ford GT too.

Thanks to all the drivers who planted their right foot as they left Merrion square..

fitzgese

Official website is a bit sketchy on the details - will the cars by available to view from 5 pm in Cork, and anyone know where exactly they mean the the port of Cork? Google map map link would be great

copeyhagen

checked them out elaving merrion sq earlier, some serious machines. f40 was spotless.

someone was bouncing off their limiter sitting there, was poppin like crazy

fletch

Sister just rang me (she's on her way to Waterford today) all excited saying there was a Ferrari in front of her and lots of cars with big exhausts making lots of noise and driving fast....and I'm stuck in work

eagerv

fletch wrote: »

Sister just rang me (she's on her way to Waterford today) all excited saying there was a Ferrari in front of her and lots of cars with big exhausts making lots of noise and driving fast....and I'm stuck in work

Do they have a noise and speed exemption for the run?

Big Nasty

eagerv wrote: »

Do they have a noise and speed exemption for the run?

Yes!

eagerv

:D

V480

Anybody know what time they are due in Cork? There apparears to be conflicting reports, some saying 5pm others 7?? Also where exactly in the city will they be arriving?

redman

A great range of cars this morning:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6yP6rDUDjM

redman

Second Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ03Hctea8o

redman

Any vids from the country runs?

cjmcork

ooohhh, reckon they were going over that pesky 30kph limit in town!

saint 997

Just looked at the cannonball run ireland website lots of everything on it but nothing about the Laura Lynn donation.My friends and i took part in the first two cannoball runs and was a great event raising lots of money for great cause.We didnt take part after the second as we felt was more cannonball uk than cannonball ie such a shame ..
approx 130 cars @500euro for the named charity =65,000 euro.
auctions on nite and and cash collected from envelopes 20,000euro.
excess money from sponshership 10,000.
total approx 90,000 to 100,000 euro for named charity.
Be great to see a great cause as Laura Lynn get this much needed donation and if not some very tough questions need asking and answering.Also as someone who took part in GT racing in europe for many years the level of stupid driving shown by mainly yellow plated cars needs to be tackled before this event puts another stastic on paper.I have nothing against fast safe driving as long as i dont infringe on other road users but dangerous driving is totally out place on public roads after all it is a CHARITY RUN or is it?????????????????????/

PrettyBoy

saint 997 wrote: »

Just looked at the cannonball run ireland website lots of everything on it but nothing about the Laura Lynn donation.My friends and i took part in the first two cannoball runs and was a great event raising lots of money for great cause.We didnt take part after the second as we felt was more cannonball uk than cannonball ie such a shame ..
approx 130 cars @500euro for the named charity =65,000 euro.
auctions on nite and and cash collected from envelopes 20,000euro.
excess money from sponshership 10,000.
total approx 90,000 to 100,000 euro for named charity.
Be great to see a great cause as Laura Lynn get this much needed donation and if not some very tough questions need asking and answering.Also as someone who took part in GT racing in europe for many years the level of stupid driving shown by mainly yellow plated cars needs to be tackled before this event puts another stastic on paper.I have nothing against fast safe driving as long as i dont infringe on other road users but dangerous driving is totally out place on public roads after all it is a CHARITY RUN or is it?????????????????????/

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