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Swords driver revs up for big season in US
REIGNING Motorsport Ireland Young Racing Driver of the Year Patrick McKenna has ended weeks of speculation by announcing that he has signed to race in the US F2000 series with Cape Motorsports. In common with an increasing number of European racers, the Swords man has decided to forego the usual treadmill of UK and European single-seater racing for the burgeoning US junior single-seater scene. Former Irish Formula Ford champion McKenna has decided to begin his quest for glory in the revamped US F2000 Championship, which benefits this year from an impressive prize fund and promotion by the Indy Racing League as the first step on the 'Road to Indy'. For McKenna, a podium finisher in British Formula Ford last season, the move to the US is a logical one.
Bavarian giant confirms its return to TT battle
HAVING recently re-joined the international stage, German manufacturer BMW has wasted no time in tackling the biggest test of all. An announcement has been made that an official manufacturer-supported team will be contesting the Superbike and Senior Isle of Man TT Races in 2010 – further increasing the number of manufacturers participating this year.
A black day for Guinness
SWORDS put in a much improved performance on Saturday to come away with a convincing victory over Guinness and retain their position at the top of their division.
Loughshinny club retains its main sponsor
THE Loughshinny club have just announced that Aon Bikecare will again be the main sponsor of this year's race, which will take place on Friday/Saturday July 2nd/3rd.
Fingal sweat a bit longer
FINGAL are making heavy weather of securing their Leinster Division 1 status for another season, after conceding a late equaliser in this relegation scrap last Saturday, writes Marcus Cavaroli.
Faugheen slides off road race calendar
THE popular Faugheen Road Races, scheduled for July 24th/25th, have fallen foul of the current economic climate, and the race will be missing from the calendar this year. Club chairman Derek Power said: 'The club remains committed to running our road race in 2011 and will pursue with tremendous vigour a number of major fund-raising events during 2010 in order to have sufficient funds in the bank to pay bills, prior to running our road race in 2011.
Campbell
THE Kells MCRC are hosting a Benefit Night for the late Padraig Campbell (who was tragically killed at last year's event) in the Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells, Co Meath, on Saturday April 10th (9pm).
Memorial
BRENDAN O'Connor has informed me that a special Memorial Service will take place in Aughdrumsee, Co Fermanagh, on Friday May 7th.
Sweeney
MICKO Sweeney is holding his Horse Race night in the Blue Bar, Skerries, this Friday. Admission is free.
Olympian O'Connor bows out on a high
MALAHIDE ski star Shane O'Connor literally flew the flag for Ireland on Sunday as the curtain came down on his remarkable Winter Olympics adventure in Vancouver. The 36-year-old, having qualified for the Games for the first time, was granted his wish as he carried the Irish tricolour during the closing ceremony.
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