CORK MOTOR CLUB
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Hewison Autotest 2009
JJ having a last fling before the wedding?
The club organised the opening round of the 2009/2010 National Hewison Test Test championship on Saturday September 5 at what has become our traditional venue, Vernon Mount.
An entry of 38 competitors were treated to a total of 12 tests run over three locations and the weather held out for most of the day. Club competitors were again thin on the ground with just two taking part, Robert Beamish in his Mini taking the top CMC award from Billy Tobin in his Baby Subaru (Mazda 121). Club members again turned out to time keep and marshal in large numbers to ensure a very well run event. Number one seed and current Hewison champion, Eddie Peterson from Greystones won the event in his Mini Special.
The first loop of tests had three different competitors set fastest times. Test 1 saw the lead go to Steven Ferguson, Mini Special when he was fastest from Eddie Peterson and Sam Johnson, Mini Special, while usual front runner Eamonn Byrne, Mini Saloon, dropped to 17th place after incurring a line fault. Test 2 went to Eddie Peterson with JJ Farrell, Mini Special, quickest on Test 3. The result of this first loop of tests gave Eddie Peterson a lead of just under 5 seconds from Steven Ferguson with Sam Johnson third. Paddy Power, Mini Moke, Eamon Byrne and Simon Echlin, Westfield, made up the top 6.
The repeat of these three tests saw Eddie Peterson increase his lead advantage to over 6 seconds and Sam Johnston nipped ahead of Steven Ferguson for second place by just 0.3 seconds. Good times from JJ Farrell and Eamon Byrne saw these two move into 4th and 5th places respectively with Steven Bolton 6th in his Westfield.
The third run of tests saw a string of fastest times from JJ Farrell. The Co. Meath driver�s effort saw him take over 2nd place while Eddie Peterson still held the overall lead, 6.4 seconds clear. Eamon Byrne was also on the move up the leaderboard and he moved into third place, 1.1 seconds behind JJ Farrell. Steven Ferguson, Sam Johnston and Simon Echlin now made up the top 6.
On the fourth run over the loop of three tests, a third, second and fifth fastest time was enough to see Eddie Peterson hold on to his lead. JJ Farrell recorded a second, third and fastest times on the loop to take second and reduced the winner�s margin to 4.2 seconds. But Steven Ferguson was the driver on the move on the final loop. Fastest on two and second on the final test saw him move back into third place at the expense of Eamon Byrne who finished fourth with Sam Johnston taking fifth and Simon Echlin in sixth place.
Class positions were: Class A: 1 Eamon Byrne, Mini; 2 Christopher Grimes, Mini; 3 Ian White, Mini. Class B: 1 JJ Farrell, Mini Special; 2 Steven Ferguson, Mini Special; 3 Sam Johnston. Class B1: 1 Martin Walsh, Starlet; 2 John Lyons, Special; 3 Mark Coughlan, Starlet Special. Class C: 1 Simon Echlin, Westfield; 2 Steven Bolton, Westfield; 3 Don Giles, Westfield. Class D: 1 Liam Cashman, Starlet; 2 Liam Croston, Starlet; 3 Ger Breen, Micra. Class E: Richard Pain, Nova; 2 Michael Cashman, Corsa; 3 Damien Holan, Honda. Class F: 1 Michael Crean, Starlet; 2 Thomas Mulcahy, Starlet.
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Hewison national championship starts in Cork in September
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Cork Motor Club host the opening round of the 2009/10 Hewison Trophy National Autotest Championship on Saturday, September 5, 2009. The event is also round 15 of the Premier Autoparts Munster Autotest Championship and also part of the Club's own Championship. Venue is (as usual) Vernon Mount and check will be at12 noon Start 1 pm. Entry fee is €50 and €40 for Novices and beginners. Numbers supplied by organisers.
The event is again part of a two-day Test Trial weekend with Munster Car Club running round 2 of the National and round 16 of the Munster championships on Sunday (Sept 6)
Help wanted on the day and for those club members who's competition licence form needs stamping, it's an easy event to marshal.
Due to the recession and cut-back by competitors, resulting in some clubs being forced to cancel events, those intending to compete are asked to inform the club of their intention to do so as early as possible. Tel COC Brian O’Connell at 086 2651970 or 021 4873737 or email Laurence@corkmotorclub.com
Hewison Autotest 2008
The club’s annual Hewison Auto Test had an entry of 42 competitors and took place on Sunday September 7 at Vernon Mount.
While the amount of Club members competing was just two, the number helping out on the day was nearer to 30.
The event was won by Tyrone’s Steven Ferguson in his Mini Special with a total of 672 penalties with second place going to Robin Lyons from Lisburn in a Mini Saloon 2.8 seconds behind and Delgany’s Eamonn Byrne, also in a Mini Saloon was third 3.5 seconds back.
Current Hewison champion Eddie Peterson had to settle for fourth place while last year’s event winner Sam Johnson retired after test 1.
On our club members, West Cork’s Robert Beamish took 5th in Class A in his Mini, while Brendan Fahy upheld North Cork honours with a 5th place in Class G in his Astra.
Congrats to COC Brian O’Connell, who has been clerking this event for even more years than I care to remember. Thanks also to the Munster Car Club for the use of Vernon Mount (possibly for the last time) but especially to all the Cork Motor Club members who turned out to help on the day. (sorry about the dust).
