McGradey Insurance Bishopscourt Stages 13.03.10

**Graham** · 02 February 2010, 17:40

Round 2: McGradey Insurance Bishopscourt Stages regs & entry online

Association of Northern Ireland Car Clubs

**Graham** · 15 February 2010, 16:41

Preview: McGrady Insurance Bishopscourt Stages 2010

Clerk of the Course Paul Conlon receives the sponsorship cheque from Fintan McGrady.

McGrady Insurance Bishopscourt Stages Gears Up for
March Spectacular

Saturday 13th March 2010 is the date for this year’s McGrady Insurance Bishopscourt Stages Rally, round two of the Hankook Northern Ireland Rally Championship. Six special stages over 40 miles will be laid out around the confines of the Bishopscourt venue, by the enthusiastic members of the Ballynahinch and District Motor Club. Using areas of the tarmac racing circuit, the concrete infield section and even the famous jump, it provides an exciting days sport for the competitor.

Once again Fintan McGrady of McGrady Insurance has stepped in to sponsor the event, and Fintan will compete for top two wheel drive honours in his immaculate 2 litre MK2 Escort. “It’s our fourth year being involved with the event, and the motor club do a great job of staging the rally. It’s a fantastic day out, especially for spectators, as they can see so much of the action from one vantage point. As a local company based in Downpatrick, McGrady Insurance sees the rally as an important event for the area.” Fintan is certainly looking forward to the rally, having finished 15th overall and 2nd in class on last year’s event. “The main thing is to enjoy the event, and there is always plenty of driving in Bishopscourt so it will be enjoyable for sure. I’d also like to wish new Clerk of the Course Paul Conlon, the best of luck with the event.”

Preview: McGrady Insurance Bishopscourt Stages 2010

Fintan and Paul are gearing up for the Ballynahinch and District Motor Club event.

Indeed the new Clerk of the Course is Paul Conlon, who successfully ran the Bishopscourt Summer Stages last year, and he is very much looking forward to the new challenge. “We are working away at the moment finalising everything. I don’t expect it to be too much different than the rally last July, but there is no doubt there is a bit more pressure with it being an NI Championship round. There a few wee changes to the layout this year, but I hope for safe and successful days motorsport, enjoyed by competitors and spectators alike.” So far 15 entries have already been received including that of reigning Northern Ireland Champion Derek McGarrity, who dominated last year’s Bishopscourt event. For more information on the event and to download a copy of the official regulations log on to Welcome To Ballynahinch & District Motor Club Online !!

**Graham** · 22 February 2010, 01:44

Some entries received to date: http://www.svsproductions.com/~badmc...ourt_march.pdf

**Graham** · 08 March 2010, 13:59

seeded entry: http://www.svsproductions.com/~badmc...ourt_march.pdf

Superb Entry for 2010 McGrady Insurance Bishopscourt Stages

This Saturday 13th March 2010 the McGrady Insurance Bishopscourt Stages Rally, round two of the Hankook Northern Ireland Rally Championship takes place. Despite the current economic climate, an extensive entry has been received for the event, run by the Ballynahinch and District Motor Club.

The entry is lead by last year’s winner, reigning Northern Ireland Champion, Derek McGarrity who recorded a win on the first round of this year’s Hankook series at Kirkistown. At number two, former NI Champion George Robinson is fresh from a third place finish at Kirkistown and he like Derek McGarrity will be Subaru mounted, albeit an older P2000 model.

At 3, Belfast garage owner Gary White in his 555 Subaru is hoping for better luck than Kirkistown when the car sheared its wheel studs on the start line of the first stage! 21 year old Stuart Biggerstaff is at number 4, in an S9 Impreza, the rally rookie fresh from a fantastic second place finish at Kirkistown.

Raymond Johnston leads the Group N chargers in his Mitsubishi Evo 9, Raymond the Group N winner at Kirkistown, and rally car trader Kieron Graffin is next up having finished a close second to Raymond at Kirkistown.John McGlaughlin and Alan Carmichael are in similar Evo 9’s at 7 and 8, whilst top two wheel drive seed is Drew Stewart, fresh from finishing 6th overall at Kirkistown in his MK2 Escort. On his tail is event sponsor Fintan McGrady in his 2 litre MK2 Escort. Fintan had a great run on this event last year.

The top ten is only a sample of the 90 odd entrants who will race off the start line of the first of six stages just after 9 am on Saturday morning. You can also keep up to date with the stage times on the event, as live results are available on RallyScore.net

McGrady Insurance Bishopscourt Stages 2010 - Top 10

1 Derek McGarrity TBA Subaru Impreza WRC S12
2 George Robinson Tommy Speers Subaru Impreza P2000 WRC
3 Gary White Dominic Carson Subaru Impreza 555
4 Stuart Biggerstaff Damien McCann Subaru Impreza S9 WRC
5 Raymond Johnston Fabian McAleer Mitsubishi Evo 9 “N”
6 Kieron Graffin Neil Doherty Mitsubishi Evo 9 “N”
7 John McGlaughlin Graham Curry Mitsubishi Evo 9 “N”
8 Alan Carmichael Ivor Lamont Mitsubishi Evo 9 “N”
9 Drew Stewart Steven Park Ford Escort MK2
10 Fintan McGrady Cormac McGrady Ford Escort MK2

**Nazor** · 08 March 2010, 14:06

The ginger boy rides again!

**Graham** · 08 March 2010, 14:10

John isn't match fit so not happening for us man sadly

**Graham** · 13 March 2010, 16:49

McGradey Insurance Bishopscuort Stages Rally : McGradey Insurance Bishopscourt Stages Rally, Bishopscourt Race Circuit, Downpatrick

**J. McG.** · 13 March 2010, 20:37

Nice photo of davy & trevor

**alan_c** · 13 March 2010, 20:45

Yeah I heard you hurt your knee John? Are you for doing the Curcuit or what?

**Graham** · 13 March 2010, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by J. McG.

Nice photo of davy & trevor

flick of the day for me that picture

**J. McG.** · 13 March 2010, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan_c

Yeah I heard you hurt your knee John? Are you for doing the Curcuit or what?

Hurt it ?? man i've fooked it up good and proper. Even worse than what we thought before the mri scan. Will call you start of week

**Bru** · 13 March 2010, 23:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham

That's awesome.

**Big Pimp** · 13 March 2010, 23:17

Class photos there G

**Graham** · 14 March 2010, 20:41

cheers brian and ross

**Cess** · 14 March 2010, 20:49

Some set of pictures! Amazing stuff

**Graham** · 14 March 2010, 20:56

cheers baiiiiii

get that evo down for a pic now

02 February 2010, 17:40	#1 (permalink)
Graham RMS Staff Cordoba Vario Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Comber	Round 2: McGradey Insurance Bishopscourt Stages regs & entry online Association of Northern Ireland Car Clubs __________________ Web: www.ni-motorsport.co.uk Mail: graham@reallymeansounds.com Keep 'er Lit

15 February 2010, 16:41	#2 (permalink)
Graham RMS Staff Cordoba Vario Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Comber	Preview: McGrady Insurance Bishopscourt Stages 2010 Clerk of the Course Paul Conlon receives the sponsorship cheque from Fintan McGrady. McGrady Insurance Bishopscourt Stages Gears Up for March Spectacular Saturday 13th March 2010 is the date for this year’s McGrady Insurance Bishopscourt Stages Rally, round two of the Hankook Northern Ireland Rally Championship. Six special stages over 40 miles will be laid out around the confines of the Bishopscourt venue, by the enthusiastic members of the Ballynahinch and District Motor Club. Using areas of the tarmac racing circuit, the concrete infield section and even the famous jump, it provides an exciting days sport for the competitor. Once again Fintan McGrady of McGrady Insurance has stepped in to sponsor the event, and Fintan will compete for top two wheel drive honours in his immaculate 2 litre MK2 Escort. “It’s our fourth year being involved with the event, and the motor club do a great job of staging the rally. It’s a fantastic day out, especially for spectators, as they can see so much of the action from one vantage point. As a local company based in Downpatrick, McGrady Insurance sees the rally as an important event for the area.” Fintan is certainly looking forward to the rally, having finished 15th overall and 2nd in class on last year’s event. “The main thing is to enjoy the event, and there is always plenty of driving in Bishopscourt so it will be enjoyable for sure. I’d also like to wish new Clerk of the Course Paul Conlon, the best of luck with the event.” Preview: McGrady Insurance Bishopscourt Stages 2010 Fintan and Paul are gearing up for the Ballynahinch and District Motor Club event. Indeed the new Clerk of the Course is Paul Conlon, who successfully ran the Bishopscourt Summer Stages last year, and he is very much looking forward to the new challenge. “We are working away at the moment finalising everything. I don’t expect it to be too much different than the rally last July, but there is no doubt there is a bit more pressure with it being an NI Championship round. There a few wee changes to the layout this year, but I hope for safe and successful days motorsport, enjoyed by competitors and spectators alike.” So far 15 entries have already been received including that of reigning Northern Ireland Champion Derek McGarrity, who dominated last year’s Bishopscourt event. For more information on the event and to download a copy of the official regulations log on to Welcome To Ballynahinch & District Motor Club Online !! __________________ Web: www.ni-motorsport.co.uk Mail: graham@reallymeansounds.com Keep 'er Lit

22 February 2010, 01:44	#3 (permalink)
Graham RMS Staff Cordoba Vario Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Comber	Some entries received to date: http://www.svsproductions.com/~badmc...ourt_march.pdf __________________ Web: www.ni-motorsport.co.uk Mail: graham@reallymeansounds.com Keep 'er Lit

08 March 2010, 13:59	#4 (permalink)
Graham RMS Staff Cordoba Vario Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Comber	seeded entry: http://www.svsproductions.com/~badmc...ourt_march.pdf Superb Entry for 2010 McGrady Insurance Bishopscourt Stages This Saturday 13th March 2010 the McGrady Insurance Bishopscourt Stages Rally, round two of the Hankook Northern Ireland Rally Championship takes place. Despite the current economic climate, an extensive entry has been received for the event, run by the Ballynahinch and District Motor Club. The entry is lead by last year’s winner, reigning Northern Ireland Champion, Derek McGarrity who recorded a win on the first round of this year’s Hankook series at Kirkistown. At number two, former NI Champion George Robinson is fresh from a third place finish at Kirkistown and he like Derek McGarrity will be Subaru mounted, albeit an older P2000 model. At 3, Belfast garage owner Gary White in his 555 Subaru is hoping for better luck than Kirkistown when the car sheared its wheel studs on the start line of the first stage! 21 year old Stuart Biggerstaff is at number 4, in an S9 Impreza, the rally rookie fresh from a fantastic second place finish at Kirkistown. Raymond Johnston leads the Group N chargers in his Mitsubishi Evo 9, Raymond the Group N winner at Kirkistown, and rally car trader Kieron Graffin is next up having finished a close second to Raymond at Kirkistown.John McGlaughlin and Alan Carmichael are in similar Evo 9’s at 7 and 8, whilst top two wheel drive seed is Drew Stewart, fresh from finishing 6th overall at Kirkistown in his MK2 Escort. On his tail is event sponsor Fintan McGrady in his 2 litre MK2 Escort. Fintan had a great run on this event last year. The top ten is only a sample of the 90 odd entrants who will race off the start line of the first of six stages just after 9 am on Saturday morning. You can also keep up to date with the stage times on the event, as live results are available on RallyScore.net McGrady Insurance Bishopscourt Stages 2010 - Top 10 1 Derek McGarrity TBA Subaru Impreza WRC S12 2 George Robinson Tommy Speers Subaru Impreza P2000 WRC 3 Gary White Dominic Carson Subaru Impreza 555 4 Stuart Biggerstaff Damien McCann Subaru Impreza S9 WRC 5 Raymond Johnston Fabian McAleer Mitsubishi Evo 9 “N” 6 Kieron Graffin Neil Doherty Mitsubishi Evo 9 “N” 7 John McGlaughlin Graham Curry Mitsubishi Evo 9 “N” 8 Alan Carmichael Ivor Lamont Mitsubishi Evo 9 “N” 9 Drew Stewart Steven Park Ford Escort MK2 10 Fintan McGrady Cormac McGrady Ford Escort MK2 __________________ Web: www.ni-motorsport.co.uk Mail: graham@reallymeansounds.com Keep 'er Lit

08 March 2010, 14:06	#5 (permalink)
Nazor RMS Regular Joined: Dec 2006	The ginger boy rides again! __________________ http://vimeo.com/channels/cezeli

08 March 2010, 14:10	#6 (permalink)
Graham RMS Staff Cordoba Vario Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Comber	John isn't match fit so not happening for us man sadly __________________ Web: www.ni-motorsport.co.uk Mail: graham@reallymeansounds.com Keep 'er Lit

13 March 2010, 16:49	#7 (permalink)
Graham RMS Staff Cordoba Vario Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Comber	McGradey Insurance Bishopscuort Stages Rally : McGradey Insurance Bishopscourt Stages Rally, Bishopscourt Race Circuit, Downpatrick __________________ Web: www.ni-motorsport.co.uk Mail: graham@reallymeansounds.com Keep 'er Lit Last edited by Graham; 13 March 2010 at 19:15.

13 March 2010, 20:37	#8 (permalink)
J. McG. RMS Regular Evo 9 Fq300 Joined: Nov 2004 Location: cookstown	Nice photo of davy & trevor __________________ www.jmcglaughlin.co.uk

13 March 2010, 20:45	#9 (permalink)
alan_c RMS Member UKDM DC2 Joined: Jul 2002 Location: PG1	Yeah I heard you hurt your knee John? Are you for doing the Curcuit or what?

14 March 2010, 20:41	#14 (permalink)
Graham RMS Staff Cordoba Vario Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Comber	cheers brian and ross __________________ Web: www.ni-motorsport.co.uk Mail: graham@reallymeansounds.com Keep 'er Lit

14 March 2010, 20:49	#15 (permalink)
Cess RMS Regular Joined: Oct 2002	Some set of pictures! Amazing stuff

14 March 2010, 20:56	#16 (permalink)
Graham RMS Staff Cordoba Vario Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Comber	cheers baiiiiii get that evo down for a pic now __________________ Web: www.ni-motorsport.co.uk Mail: graham@reallymeansounds.com Keep 'er Lit

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