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VIDEO: Club Gets Motoring With Amazing Driving At Ballybeggan Racecourse

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There is some fantastic footage of the second round of the Kerry Motor Club 2015 Autosolo Championship in Association with KK Hydraulics.

WHILE Ballybeggan is looking forward to welcoming back racing at the upcoming Kerry International Horse and Pony two-day festival on June 27-28, there was a different type of horsepower on display last weekend at the famous course.

A new video, released by ‘Kerry Motor Club’ for the 2015 Autosolo Championship, shows there was plenty of entertainment at the track on Saturday.

Drivers from all over the region returned to test their skills and wits against the twists and turns of the intricate buildings for the second round of the championship as they hoped to build on their first round performances. (See here for the story on Round 1)

The footage shows off some spectacular driving from all who took part and we are even treated to some fine aerial shots to get a full sense of the track.

This is the 11th year of the Autosolo Championship, sponsored by KK Hydraulics, with this year’s championship aiming to encourage new competitors into the sport.

The 2015 Championship will be decided on a competitor’s best 3 scores out of the 4 counting rounds of the Championship. The overall winner of the second round was Liam Cashman, while Brendan Farmer finished second on the day.

Anyone looking to get involved only need go onto the website here where they will find all the rules and regulations that they will need. Entrance fee on the day is €50. The next round of the championship will be in September.

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VIDEO: Tralee Racecourse Hosts A Very Different Type Of Horsepower

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The Kerry Motor Club 2015 Autosolo Championship in association with KK Hydraulics.

IN its heyday, the racecourse here in Tralee was very much used to seeing its fair share of excitement and experiencing the ‘heart in mouth’ feeling as the horses rounded the final corner and hurdled toward the finish line.

That was then though and a new video released by the ‘Kerry Motor Club’ shows that the racecourse has attracted a whole new group of patrons and competitors and they are definitely bringing with them a brand new level of excitement.

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It shows competitors in the Autosolo Championship flying around the grounds of the racecourse showing great driving skills and is well worth a look to see them manoeuvre under and around the stands.

This will be the 11th year of the  Autosolo Championship, sponsored by KK Hydraulics, with this year’s championship aiming to encourage new competitors into the sport.

The 2015 Championship will be decided on a competitor’s best 3 scores out of the 4 counting rounds of the Championship.

Brendan Farmer from Tralee was the overall winner on the day taking home first place amongst the competitors.

TraleeToday.ie got in contact with one of the organizers PJ O’Dowd behind the championship and see why they chose the racecourse as their venue of choice and what people can expect from the championship.

“The tarmac surface [at the racecourse] is very good. We need good tarmac to run it. There’s a nice tricky little section in and out of the stands there too. It’s a lovely venue for spectators, they can use the stands there and it’s very easy for us to organise it there,”  said PJ.

At the moment, the club is attracting on average close to 30/40 spectators but hoping to open up the events to more spectators and competitors.

“New competitors are always welcome. It’s the best form of motorsport if anyone is looking for an introduction to it. It’s the cheapest and just a great way to get into it.”

“You must 16 or over. If you are under the age of 18 then, you must get a signature from a parent or guardian.”

Anyone looking to get involved only need go onto the website here where they will find all the rules and regulations that they will need. Entrance fee on the day is €50.

The next three rounds will take place on June 14, September 26 and October 11.

Scroll down for the highlights of Round 1 of the championship…