1963 DMC September Rally

Posted in Archives by April 29th, 2020

Dungannon Motor Club September Rally.

The Dungannon Motor Club September Rally held on Friday night over South and Mid Tyrone and South Armagh, attracted thirty-six competitors. A unique feature was a section test covered by a trace map in which many experienced drivers failed. The tests continued until 1:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Results:

Class 1 – Sports Cars

  1. R. White (Sprite) Nav 30 Tests 85.4 Total 115.4;
  2. J. A. Eakin (Sprite) Nav 120 Tests 92.8 Total 212.8;
  3. H. Hagan (M.G.) Nav 240 Tests 88.0 Total 328.0;

Class 2 – Small Saloons

  1. R. Steenson (Mini) Nav 0 Tests 94.6 Total 94.6;
  2. T. Hobson (Mini) Nav 30 Tests 91.0 Total 121.0;
  3. M. Acheson (Cooper S) Nav 100 Tests 90 Total 190;

Class 3 – Large Saloons

  1. W. A. Armstrong (Hillman) Nav 90 Tests 123.4 Total 213.4;
  2. J. Johnston (Wolseley) Nav 200 Tests 149.4 Total 319.4;
  3. T. Cheevers (Rapier) Nav 320 Tests 129.4 Total 449.4