The IVVCC International Gordon Bennett Rally is on the
6th, 7th and 8th of June this year. We are delighted to say that again it will
be based at the Killashee House Hotel. For those of you who are not familiar with the IVCC, it stands for
Irish Veteran and Vintage Car Club. The rally commemorates the Gordon Bennett
Race held in Ireland in 1903, which was the forerunner of modern Grand Prix
racing. (http://www.ivvcc.ie/php/site.php?page=gbregistration2013). The event is
open to cars manufactured before 31st December, 1930. This year is
the 111th anniversary of the original race and to promote early motoring we are
inviting antique class cars (pre 1905) which would have been on the road at the
time of the Gordon Bennett series to take part.
This rally draws approximately 175 car entries.
These competitors come across the globe to take part, with some competitors
from Australia, America, UK & Ireland. It really is a sight to see &
well worth the time to stand out and watch them pass by you as you take a trip
down memory lane or back in history (depending on your age!!). A distance of
approximately 90 miles is covered with the route and it consists of time
regularity and free driving sections. This rally gives you a chance to see the fabulous
scenery around Kildare & Laois. It’s not all about driving and scenery
though, it’s more about the social aspect of the event.
With Killashee House Hotel as the base for
the event; Accommodation, BBQ, Dinner and Good Fun is all to be had at
Killashee for the Weekend. This rally is not one to be missed.
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