Victory for Alyx Coby in Cork
After a successful weekend in Cork 13-year-old Alyx Coby is just 18 points off the lead 13-year-old Alyx Coby, from Newbridge, Co. Kildare was on track at the weekend as the Motorsport Ireland Karting Championship made its second trip of the year to Kartworld in Watergrasshill, Co. Cork for the penultimate round of this year’s Championship. Competing in the IAME X30 Junior class for drivers aged 11 to 15, Coby headed into the weekend...
10 tips for buckling up your child’s car seat
Proper use of car seats helps keep children safe, we have ten things to know about protecting your most precious cargo writes Geraldine Herbert Ensure the seat you are using is the right one for your child and that it is secured properly, it should not move around. Check the car’s seat belts too, to make sure that they release smoothly, and that they aren’t worn or frayed and that the shoulder straps are adjusted properly. If possible...
Rust Prevention
Rust on your car is not just unsightly but left untreated can cause irreversible damage – Corroded metal is weaker and will eventually crumble away warns Suzanne Keane Diagnosis – Apart from the obvious visible signs of rust other hints that you have a problem include bubbles under the paintwork, flaky paint, water leaks or paint blisters. Prevention – Washing – keeping your car washed regularly, especially during winter...
Planning a Goodwood Revival trip?
The Goodwood Revival is a veritable feast of golden-age motor racing and vintage glamour writes Laura Keane so we have some tips to get the very most out of the experience. Goodwood Revival is something that you have to experience at least once in your life. The festival takes place each September over three days near Chichester in West Sussex, and brings you back to the motorsports era of the 40s-60s. When you step inside the gate...
Second place and fastest lap for 13 year old Alyx Coby
Fastest lap seals second place for Alyx Coby at Whiteriver Park 13-year-old Alyx Coby, from Newbridge, Co. Kildare, was on track at the weekend as the Irish Karting Club hosted Round 7 of the Motorsport Ireland Karting Championship at Whiteriver Park in Co. Louth. Coby is competing in the IAME X30 Junior class in the Championship, which caters for drivers aged 11-15. The first-year student from Gael-Choláiste Chill Dara got the day...
Car makers offer cash incentive to trade in older diesels
Car makers are offering deals and incentives to lure drivers of older diesel models to ditch their cars in favour of cleaner alternatives writes Geraldine Herbert So who is offering incentives? BMW and Mercedes have announced schemes and it is likely other car makers will do the same over the next few weeks. What is on offer? Mercedes is offering owners of Euro 1 to Euro 4 emissions-standard diesels, irrespective of...
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