A MINIMUM prize fund of €25,000 has been put up for this season’s Formula Ireland championship that will begin in Kirkistown on April 5.

Former Le Mans winner, 45 year old, Jan Lammers secured his second consecutive pole position in a thrilling qualifying session at Mondello Park this

George McAlpin extended his Ford of Ireland Ford Zetec Championship lead courtesy of a win on the eighth round in Kirkistown.