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Hockridge heads to Ireland for season opener

Posted on Tuesday, 02 February 2010 09:07PM by Geoff Mayes Media

Pwllheli based rallying ace Andrew is set to contest this weekends Irish Tarmac Championship season opener, the Galway International Rally, in his Signature Cheese backed Citroen C2R2 Max.

The Welshman has not contested a rally since the Fastnet Rally in October and is looking forward to getting back behind the wheel of his distinctive Geoff Jones Motorsport run pocket rocket. Hockridge has a strong record on the Irish lanes, having stood on the podium on four out of his last five visits and will be aiming to add to his trophy collection this weekend.

It’s been quiet a long break for me recently and so I am really looking forward to getting back in the car this weekend. I love rallying in Ireland, everyone is so friendly and the events are good fun!
My work commitments this year mean I probably won’t be able to commit to any championship campaign but I still hope to pick and mix events throughout the season.

The 2010 Galway International Rally is the opening round of the most prestigious championship in Ireland and as such has drawn a strong list of entries, including no less than fourteen registrations for the Irish Citroen Racing Trophy which boasts an on event prize fund in excess of €7000 per event!