Tag: 1970

1970 First Irish Rallycross

With Rallycross attracting huge television audiences every other week at the moment, it was only natural, I suppose, that it should find its way to these shores sooner or later.

1970 First Eire Rallycross

Rallycross arrives in Eire This report by Brian Foley first appeared in Autosport 22 January 1970. THE Irish MRC, with sponsorship from Robin Rennicks, the Yokohama distributor, brought rallycross to a large Dublin audience at Ballycorus Quarry, Kilternan, on Sunday, January 11, 1970. But Conditions could scarcely have been any[Read More…]

1970 Boreen Rally

Boreen Rally to Mini from Maxi. ROUND 5 of the 1969/70 Eire Rally Championship, the Boreen R-ally, aptly named after the ancient Irish description of an unsurfaced and rough lane, was co-organised on January 24/25 by the Dublin University and Trials Drivers’ clubs. Championship leaders Noel Smith/Ricky Foott and runners-up[Read More…]

1970 Fram Welsh Rally

Big win for Sparrow and Raeburn Group 6 Mini This report by Martin Holmes appeared in Autosport May 14, 1970. Photos Hugh Bishop. The irrepressible Sparrow and Raeburn duo took surprise honours last weekend on the Fram International Welsh Rally, driving Will’s home-built G6 Mini-Cooper S which has brought him[Read More…]