Mondello gears up for 50th anniversary showcase

Irish rallying hope the profits generated from this weekend’s IMSF Mondello 50 will help defray the rising costs of insurance and offset financial risks facing the sport.

Last October, following a meeting with Motorsport Ireland, an independent group, the Irish Motorsport Support Fund, was set up and they subsequently chose the Mondello event as its principal fundraiser. The event also coincides with the 50th anniversary of Mondello Park and for the purposes of the IMSF event the Kildare circuit will be transformed into four live arenas along with areas for static displays.

Tomorrow and Sunday (10am) it will showcase 13 disciplines of motorsport where spectators will be given the opportunity to accompany some rally and drift car drivers.