2020 News
I will publish the 2020 pre season review soon . But rumour has it that a well know lady racer from the 60s/70s will once again grace the grids , the attached photo is a clue ! The lady on the lefts son will also race with us , the tradition lives on .
read moreLeinster Trophy meeting 2019-Race 2
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read moreMembership 2020
As the memory of Christmas and new year celebrations begin to fade and we all sail optimistically into the roaring twenties our thoughts turn to the brighter days of Spring and the excitement of a new season of historic racing ahead. For the HRCA and its dedicated...
read moreHappy Christmas to all in HRCA and Friends
From the Committee we wish you all a very Happy Christmas and New Year! Do let us know your racing plans for 2020 - and any events / ideas you have for the Committee to consider. Next event is our annual Kart event in Kylemore - Conor will be in touch with the details...
read moreAwards Dinner 2019
A very successful and enjoyable Awards Dinner was held in The National Yacht Club on Saturday 30th November, attended by almost 60 Members and Friends. Our photo shows Bernard Foley winner of the Impact Ireland Metals Scratch Championship, and Association Member of...
read moreMondello Historic Festival 2019
Well, it was worth the wait and build-up. We had almost 20 cars on the HRCA grid, almost 10 on the pre '55. If you weren't there, check Facebook, uTube and What's app (let me know if you are not on the circulation lists - email me on schnittger@schnittger.ie) Special...
read moreLimerick Hill Climb – Glenroe 3/4 August 19
5 HRCA Members entered this 1.25 mile sprint along a country road near Kilmallock. Mick O'Sheas MGB, Sean Murray in the Lotus +2, Wolfgang in his Midget, Ken McAvoy in the Riley and Ed Cassidy in the Iona. The weather varied a bit but dry runs were had by all. See the...
read moreKirkistown June 2019
We had 12 cars for the grid in Race 1, on a bright and sunny day. Most of us took scrutiny on Friday evening, with qualifying and the 2 races spread nicely over the Saturday. John Benson in his Crossle took the honours in Race 1 by 20 seconds over Jackie's Tiger, in...
read moreMondello 14th April
Paddock Perambulations Mondello Park 14th of April 2019 HISTORIC definition: famous or important in history, or potentially so. After a long Winter we are back on the race circuit again. With two races on Sunday everyone was up bright and early and trying to get to...
read moreFrom The Archives – Stirling Moss
FROM THE ARCHIVES While doing some research as the recently appointed Archivist for the HRCA, I came across aninteresting piece of history involving a very famous name in the world of motor racing.The story concerns Stirling Moss, who competed in the Classic...
read moreLotus Europa in need of love – A racing car in the making?
Fancy a project? This 1970 Lotus Europa is in need of a restoration! With its old log book included, you'll be buying into a great slice of motoring history, and will end up once work is finished with a great car! It is the Renault engined version, and would make a...
read moreA New View of the Historic Festival
Many thanks to Philip Waters, as he has provided some tantalising footage from last years Historic Revival. With dozens of cars on track, the race was every bit as exciting as it looks. In this first video, grid chaos leads to a false start, before the race can...
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