Irish on grid for launch of A1 series

Martin Walsh

The Dublin based A1 Team Ireland has secured the Irish franchise to compete in the World Cup of Motorsport.

The series will run from next month through to March 2006 and the Irish outfit will be involved in all 12 races with former GP racer Ralph Firman as the lead driver. Ironically, Firman was also in contention for the British team but lost out in a shoot out to former British Formula 3 winner, Robbie Kerr (25) and Alex Lloyd (20).