MI National Autotest Championship

Round 3 of the   IrishAutotesting.com  Motorsport Ireland National Autotest Championship took place last Sunday at Kilrush Airfield. This round was hosted by County Kildare Motor Club and had the highest entry of the year so far - 27 drivers started the day at one of the most unusual venues in the Championship. The tests took place surrounding the airfield's hangers, occasionally stopping to allow for helicopters and small aircraft to taxi, take off and land as the good weath

Round 2 of the IrishAutotesting.com Motorsport Ireland National Autotest Championship took place last Sunday in Roxborough, County Roscommon and was kindly hosted by Midland Motor Club. Many competitors from Round 1 returned to continue their fight for the Lightweight, Roadgoing and Challenge Championships. Peter Grimes continued his Lightweight Championship title defense, taking his second FTD and finishing 20 seconds ahead of the competition, despite losing a chunk of time

Autotesting is Ireland's most accessible and affordable motorsport, and it has just become even easier to take part! For 2026, new rules have been approved by the MI Autotest Commission, lowering the minimum age for new competitors.  The sport, a trial of control and agility against the clock, has long been a proving ground for drivers and is now becoming an official part of the ladder into rallying and the J1000 series. Future entrants to J1000 must now take part in at least

Round 1 of the IrishAutotesting.com Motorsport Ireland National Autotest Championship got underway on January 18th, hosted by the Carrick-on-Suir Motor Club at Suir Shipping Limited. Despite chilly January conditions, the event drew 24 competitors. The entry list was well-balanced: eight drivers competed in the Lightweight Championship, six in the newly introduced Roadgoing Championship, and nine in the Challenge category. The Lightweight Championship saw reigning champion Pe