Motorsport Ireland chief Sinclair quits in rally row

ALEX SINCLAIR, the chief executive of Motorsport Ireland resigned yesterday in the midst of the dispute that has rocked Irish motorsport and threatens the future of rallying.

In office for some 20 years, Sinclair has also resigned his positions from the Motor Sport Commission, the executive council of Motorsport Ireland and the Irish Motorsport Federation Limited, of which he is a director.

A press release issued by the president of Motorsport Ireland, John Naylor stated Sinclair will remain until March 31, 2010 to assist in the administration of the sport in the interim.