The Sunshine was Enjoyed

Sunshine greeted competitors at the Ballyvaughan hillclimb weekend organised by Clare and Galway motor clubs. Aidan Connolly CoC for Sunday reminded people how the McKinley and Bell families were there in memory of the loss of Simon McKinley at last years event.

The classic Corkscrew hill was used on Saturday 23 April 2016. Limerick competitors received a number of trophies

John Kennedy first in class 3A and 15th overall

Gerard O’Connor 2nd in class 5 and 30th overall

Patrick McEntee second in class 1A and 38th overall

Rob Fenlon fifth in class 1B and 47th overall

Sunday 24 April 2016 was at a new hill Ballinalacken

John Kennedy second in class 3A and 18th overall

Declan Gannon fourth in class 9 and 24th overall

Gerard O’Connor third in class 5 and 38th overall

Patrick McEntee third in class 1A and 39th overall

Rob Fenlon fifth in class 1B and 45th overall. Rob had a dramatic roll on his second run, he is OK but the car will be needing a reshell

Paul O’Connell brought his V10 powered  BMW E30 to Ballinalacken but electrical problems prevented him having a run.

Photos courtesy of Billy Ridge at Caora Dubha

John Kennedy

Gerard O’Connor

Patrick McEntee

Rob Fenlon

Declan Gannon