Where it began – Webmaster’s story admin, June 16, 2023September 26, 2023 Well, I thought I better explain how I got infected with the terrible motorsport disease. It doesn’t help that I grew up in a “motorsport house”. The grandfather was a founder of the Kingdom Motor Club (now defunct) and the father was a founder of the Kerry Motor Club (still… Continue Reading
The Red Mist Office Dares admin, May 29, 2023September 26, 2023 Go on and try these. We promise that you won’t be committed by your colleagues, As long as you are not dragged in front of HR and try to throw us under the bus…… ONE-POINT DARE THREE-POINT DARES FIVE-POINT DARES Continue Reading
Tipperary forestry rally 23 review Ian McCarthy, May 19, 2023September 26, 2023 Well after 2 failed attempts to get some gravel rallying done we finally headed for Cahir on 15th may. The initial impression of the stages were that they were rough but in fairness, they ended up being challenging but reasonable. In fact the changing surface and odd bump made for… Continue Reading
Well, the real people are in charge for a while….. admin, May 5, 2023September 26, 2023 Well, you’ll be glad to hear that the Admin is going to be out of action for a while. I’m off travelling again. This time, it’s a two week road trip around northern Spain. The keys are being handed over to Damien and Ian for a while. There should be… Continue Reading
Tools, description and common uses Damien O'Donovan, April 27, 2023September 26, 2023 WIRE WHEEL : Cleans paint off bolts and then throws them somewhere under the workbench with the speed of light. Also removes fingerprints and hard-earned calluses from fingers in about the time it takes you to say, ‘Oh sh*t’ANGLE GRINDER : A portable cutting tool used to make studs too… Continue Reading
The RedMist Guide to Car Acronyms…. admin, April 26, 2023September 26, 2023 AUDI: BMW: FIAT: FORD: GM: HONDA: HYUNDAI: JEEP: KIA: LOTUS: MAZDA: MG: PORSCHE: SAAB: SUBARU: TOYOTA: TRIUMPH: TR: VOLVO: VW: Continue Reading
Sunday at Birr Autotest – No chips yet….. admin, April 23, 2023September 26, 2023 Well, we are back at the Birr Autotest Weekend in Johnstown. We are still doing results and trying to look busy. It’s nice to see an old Red Mist Motorsport car back in action, even if it’s green and smoking…… Continue Reading
Update from Birr Autotest Weekend admin, April 22, 2023September 26, 2023 Well, a brief update from Birr….. We made it here and the event is underway. We are “doing” results (making them up more like it!) and I’m currently eating chips…. Results can be found at https://www.stopastride.live/eventresults.php?eventid=230 Continue Reading
Haynes Manual Translations admin, April 19, 2023September 26, 2023 We felt that this is needed, as we seem to spend most of our time with the book in one hand, spanner in the other, and oil in cup of Tea! Haynes: Rotate anticlockwise.Translation: Clamp with vise-grips then beat repeatedly with hammer counterclockwise.Haynes: This is a snug fit.Translation: You will… Continue Reading
Craig Breen RIP admin, April 13, 2023September 26, 2023 A hero to us all, World Rally Championship star Craig Breen, passed away today in a tragic accident. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Craig’s family and friends on his tragic passing. May he Rest in Peace. Continue Reading