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Ready To Rumble…

Ready To Rumble…
This year's Toddsleap.com Ulster International Rally looks like being a veritable battle royale, as entries have been confirmed from some of the fastest pilots in UK and Irish rallysport. Ferry companies will be enjoying extra business, as the event is a key round of both the British Rally Championship and the Irish Tarmac Championship!
In at number one on the seeded entry list is 2008 Global Group Irish Tarmac Champion elect Eamonn Boland, who is expected to secure his first tarmac title at the Toddsleap.com sponsored event - but of course in rallying, you never know…
At number two is current Irish Tarmac Champion Eugene Donnelly, whose compact and explosive Skoda Fabia WRC should be well suited to the tight and treacherous lanes of mid Ulster.
Kevin Lynch, Kenny McKinstry, Peadar Hurson, Derek McGarrity along with BRC stars Mark Higgins, Guy Wilks, Gwyndaf Evans and David Higgins round out a stellar top ten - and any of these ‘top guns’ are capable of taking the event, given the unstable weather conditions and slippery tar of the titanic tests that lie ahead…
Rarely has so much rallying talent been gathered together to do battle on Irish tar. Fans have the tantalising prospect of seeing a 'hungry' Derek McGarrity back to full fitness, former Donegal winner James Cullen as a potential wildcard and former European Rally Champion Simon Jean-Joseph in a superquick works Citroen C2R2 Max!
In the National category, Escort Mk2 maestro Camillus Bradley heads the entry list and it will be interesting to see how the top ten Escorts cope with the ferocious power of Craig Bennett’s 'howling mad' Metro 6R4, seeded in their midst at number three…
As well as being the decider for this year's Irish Tarmac Championship, the rally hosts rounds of the 2008 UK Evo Challenge, the UK C2R2 Cup, the Suzuki Swift Cup, the Fiesta Sporting Trophy and the ITC Historics.
If you only attend one motorsport event this year, it's got to be the Ulster International, where the cream of the crop will be on the limit in a two day motorsport maelstrom. Friday 22nd August, 2008, sees the event blast off from Armagh City centre - don't miss it!

Toddsleap.com Ulster International Rally Top 20
1 Eamonn Boland (IRL /Damien Morrissey(IRL) - Subaru S12B WRC
2 Eugene Donnelly (IRL)/Paul Kiely (IRL) - Skoda Fabia WRC
3 Kevin Lynch (GB)/Francis Regan (GB) - Subaru S12B WRC
4 Kenny McKinstry (GB)/Noel Orr (GB) - Subaru ImprezaWRC5
5 Peadar Hurson (GB)/Allan Harryman (GB) - Subaru S10 WRC
6 Derek McGarrity (GB)/J McKee (GB) - Subaru ImprezaWRC
7 Mark Higgins (GB)/Rory Kennedy (IRL) - Subaru Impreza N12
8 Guy Wilks (GB)David Moynihan (IRL) - Mitsubishi EVO 9
9 Gwyndaf Evans (GB)/TBA - Mitsubishi EVO 9
10 David Higgins (GB)/Ieuan Thomas (GB) - Subaru Impreza N14
11 Glenn Allen (IRL)/Damien Connolly (IRL) - Toyota Corolla WRC
12 Denis Biggerstaff (GB)/P Robinson (IRL) - Subaru S9 WRC
14 James Cullen (IRL)/Neil Doherty (IRL) - Subaru ImprezaWRC
15 Simon Jean-Joseph (FR)/Jack Boyere (FR) - Citroen C2R2 Max
16 Seamus Leonard (GB)/Gerry McVeigh (GB) - Mitsubishi EVO 9
17 Colm Murphy (IRL)/Ger Loughrey (IRL) - Mitsubishi EVO 9
18 Phillip Morrow (GB)/Gordon Noble (GB) - Mitsubishi EVO 9
19 Darren Gass (GB)/Neil Shanks (GB) - Mitsubishi EVO 9
20 Emma McKinstry (GB)/Kenny Hull (GB) - Subaru S8 WRC

Toddsleap.com Ulster National Rally Top 20
101 Camillus Bradley/Danny O'Neill - Ford Escort MkII
102 Adrian Hetherington/Terry Walkingshaw - Ford Escort MkII
103 Craig Bennett/Alan Shilliday - Metro 6R4
104 Damian Toner/TBA - Ford Escort MkII
105 Fintan McGrady/Conal McCartan - Ford Escort MkII
106 John Waring/Mo Downey - Ford Escort MkII
107 Stewart Clarke/Martin McGarrity - Ford Escort RS1800
108 Alastair Cochrane/TBA - Ford Escort MkII
109 Steven Armstrong/TBA - Ford Escort MkII
110 Raymond Conlon/James O'Reilly - Toyota Corolla
111 Paul Hughes/Declan Campbell - Ford Escort MkII
112 Bob Riddles/Ian Kidd - Ford Escort MkII
113 Michael Conlon/Aidan Boyle - Ford Escort MkII
114 Michael Faloon/David McKone - Ford Escort MkII
115 Elfyn Evans/Gareth Roberts - Ford Fiesta ST
116 Alastair Fisher/Barry McNulty - Ford Fiesta ST
117 Paul Quinn/Jason Gillespie - Ford Fiesta ST
118 James Everard/Sam Collis - Ford Fiesta ST
119 Kyle Orr/Tony McDaid - Ford Fiesta ST
120 Adrian McBride/Rodney Hicks - Ford Fiesta ST 

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A Call To Marshal…
August 22nd sees the 2008 Toddsleap.com Ulster International Rally blast off from Armagh City into the surrounding mid Ulster lanes. A pivotal round of both the 2008 Global Group Irish Tarmac and Tesco 99 Octane British Rally Championships, the Ulster should see Eamonn Boland lift the crown, but of course in rallying, anything can happen…
With that in mind, a group of 40 marshals recently undertook a special training day at Todd's Leap, near Ballygawley. As well as some exciting team building activities at Ireland’s number one off road driving centre, the marshals undertook training in spectator safety and vehicle recovery techniques.
The day culminated in spectacular style, with a live vehicle fire control exercise under the watchful eyes of Eric Johnston and Brendan Cassidy from Fire Plus. Chief Marshal for the 2008 Ulster, Raymond Linton, was present at the training day and he commented, "Classroom training is fine, but there's nothing quite like 'hands on' training of the type being conducted here at Todd's Leap today. A rapid and appropriate response from marshals is vital – particularly when high octane fuel fires are involved. We want competitors and fans to enjoy the rally as safely as possible and that’s where good marshalling is paramount!"
Extra marshals are still needed for the event, so if you want to be in the best spots for all the action, contact Raymond Linton on 07720 000335 TODAY!

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Bigger, Better…Be There!
Wednesday 25th June, 2008, saw the official launch of the Toddsleap.com Ulster Rally, running over the weekend of 22nd/23rd August…
Launched at Ireland's biggest off road activity centre, Tyrone's Toddsleap.com, the 2008 Ulster will be a thrill-packed rollercoaster ride, as crews negotiate an extra fourteen stage miles around the notoriously tricky Armagh and Tyrone lanes.
Crews should benefit from the event's new Friday shakedown stage, but two brand new special stages will sort the men from the boys!
Commenting on the launch, which saw a range of VIP guests including four times Irish tarmac Champion Eugene Donnelly tackle the famous Toddsleap.com off road course, event sponsor Benny O'Hanlon said, "The excitement is really mounting now that we're in the final countdown to the event. It's been a big leap for Toddsleap.com, moving from stage sponsor to main sponsor, but we’re totally revved up and ready to rally!"
With a total of 135 ultra-competitive stage miles, the Ulster is regarded by drivers and spectators alike as the definitive test of man and machine, and big crowds are guaranteed for the late summer showdown…
Mayor of Armagh City & District Noel Sheridan commented, "It's a great honour for the City to be hosting this premium motorsport event once again. It's now a well established and key event in Armagh's calendar, and we look forward to welcoming the thousands of visitors who turn up to be a part of this mighty tarmac tussle!"
Rally HQ is once more based at the Armagh City Hotel, with the start/finish in The Mall. Scrutiny and Parc Ferme are at the Palace Depot Workshop, with service areas at the hotel, Armagh Rugby Club and the Christian Brothers PS.
Often a pivotal round of the 2008 Global Group Irish Tarmac Rally Championship due to its date, the event will also play host to half a dozen other important series, showcasing the talents of some of the UK and Ireland's quickest rally crews!
Bigger and better for 2008…you've just got to be there!

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Toddsleap.com Takes The Driving Seat For Ulster Rally!
After three years of association with a major tyre retailer, the Ulster Rally has a new driving force! Toddsleap.com is the proud main sponsor of the 2008 event, which runs over the weekend of Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd August, 2008, based once more in the City of Armagh.
Whilst the sponsorship deal is new, the association isn't. For ten years, the popular Toddsleap.com rally stage in Tyrone has been an integral part of the rally.
The highly experienced Michael Johnston returns as Clerk of the Course for the 2008 event and describes this year's format as, "Classic Ulster, but with a few unexpected twists!"
The event is once more centred on the historic city of Armagh, with Rally HQ in the Armagh City Hotel. The schedule, which has proved so popular with competitors over the years, consists of the formal start of the International event in the Mall, followed by three stages on the Friday evening.
These stages are then repeated by the International competitors, who are joined by the National rally runners, giving everyone the opportunity to tackle some classic Ulster stages in the dark.
The Saturday leg consists of five stages run twice, giving a total of 135 stage miles for the International crews and 85 stage miles for the National crews. As in previous years, all servicing takes place in Armagh City, which is the focal point for the weekend.
CoC Michael Johnston continued, "The 2008 route contains a number of new stages and will provide a challenging test of skill and commitment, in the best traditions of the Ulster Rally."
Benny O'Hanlon, MD of Ballygawley-based Toddsleap.com, Ireland's biggest off road and corporate entertainment centre said, "We are delighted to be the main sponsors of the Ulster Rally in 2008. The event promises world class rally action for drivers and spectators alike. We are committed to driving the event forward and are confident that the Toddsleap.com Ulster Rally 08 will be the biggest and most thrilling ever!"

Bigger, Better…Be There!
Wednesday 25th June, 2008, saw the official launch of the Toddsleap.com Ulster Rally, running over the weekend of 22nd/23rd August…
Launched at Ireland’s biggest off road activity centre, Tyrone’s Toddsleap.com, the 2008 Ulster will be a thrill-packed rollercoaster ride, as crews negotiate an extra fourteen stage miles around the notoriously tricky Armagh and Tyrone lanes.
Crews should benefit from the event’s new Friday shakedown stage, but two brand new special stages will sort the men from the boys!
Commenting on the launch, which saw a range of VIP guests including four times Irish tarmac Champion Eugene Donnelly tackle the famous Toddsleap.com off road course, event sponsor Benny O’Hanlon said, “The excitement is really mounting now that we’re in the final countdown to the event. It’s been a big leap for Toddsleap.com, moving from stage sponsor to main sponsor, but we’re totally revved up and ready to rally!”
With a total of 135 ultra-competitive stage miles, the Ulster is regarded by drivers and spectators alike as the definitive test of man and machine, and big crowds are guaranteed for the late summer showdown…
Mayor of Armagh City & District Noel Sheridan commented, “It’s a great honour for the City to be hosting this premium motorsport event once again. It’s now a well established and key event in Armagh’s calendar, and we look forward to welcoming the thousands of visitors who turn up to be a part of this mighty tarmac tussle!”
Rally HQ is once more based at the Armagh City Hotel, with the start/finish in The Mall. Scrutiny and Parc Ferme are at the Palace Depot Workshop, with service areas at the hotel, Armagh Rugby Club and the Christian Brothers PS.
Often a pivotal round of the 2008 Global Group Irish Tarmac Rally Championship due to its date, the event will also play host to half a dozen other important series, showcasing the talents of some of the UK and Ireland’s quickest rally crews!
Bigger and better for 2008…you’ve just got to be there!

Toddsleap.com Ulster Rally Will Be A Real Blast!
The countdown is officially under way for the Toddsleap.com Ulster Rally, taking place this year over the weekend of 22nd/23rd August…
With a new main sponsor on board and an extra fourteen competitive stage miles on offer, the 2008 Ulster is set to thrill, as once more the twisting and tricky lanes in a thirty mile radius around Armagh City echo to the roar of rally cars on the redline!
If anyone knows just how big a challenge lies ahead it’s the new Parkanaur stage sponsor and Escort Mk2 maestro Paul Hughes of the Omagh based NI Shotblasting Company. “The Ulster is always an extremely challenging event,” says Hughes. “You have the night driving on the Friday, which really sorts out the men from the boys and those lanes can be bone dry at one point, damp and greasy just around the corner. It’s fantastic to be associated with this years Ulster, I wanted to put something back into one of my favourite events. If you like adrenalin, the Ulster is a total blast, for crews and spectators alike!”
As well as the extra fourteen stage miles new for 2008, the event now has a shakedown stage on the Friday morning, and features two completely new stages, which will test ‘old hands’ and ‘first timers’ to the very limit of their skill!
The Friday action will cover some 50 stage miles, while the Saturday will see crews battle it out over 85 stage miles, giving an event total of some 135 thrill-packed stage miles.
As in 2007, Rally HQ is at the Armagh City Hotel, with the start/finish in The Mall. Scrutiny and Parc Ferme are at the Palace Depot Workshop, with service areas at the hotel, Armagh Rugby Club and the Christian Brothers PS.
A key round of the 2008 Global Group Irish Tarmac Rally Championship, the event will also play host to rounds of the Tesco 99 British Rally Championship, the Mitsubishi Ralliart Evo Challenge, the Suzuki Swift Cup, the UK and Irish C2R2 series, the Fiesta Sporting Trophy Ireland series and the Global Group Tarmac Historic Rally Championship - putting some of the quickest cars and drivers from throughout the UK and Ireland head to head!

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