The sun was shining on Mondello Park for a trackday from the Irish AE86 owners club. Organised by the members themselves, they gathered something for everyone. Although primarily an AE86 event, they also welcomed along Chaser's, Supra's and Starlet's and even a lonesome PS13 Silvia.
Several Prodrift Series competitors made an appearance including Dennis Healy who can usually be found at the wheel of his purple Hunky Dorys sponsored SR86. He arrived in this Wexican Motorsport built Levin, powered by a Yamaha Beams engine that currently generates the standard 200bhp.
Formula D regular Darren McNamara unveiled the latest incarnation of his Trueno, sporting carbon doors and dash. The pop up lights have been removed entirely, with the bonnet, wings and hatch being made from fibreglass, it's clear weight saving is top priority on Darren's agenda. The car is still powered by the much loved 4-AGE 16 valve.
This black JZX81 was there for sideways adventures, not fastest times but was definitely a crowd favourite.
This gorgeous KP61 Starlet was probably the best looking car at the event. No expense has been spared converting this original Irish Starlet into something any JDM fan would be proud to own.
The AE86 has a huge following in Ireland, ranging from imported Japanese cars to original Irish and UK model's. Most of the cars here are road legal and for most are their daily drivers. This red Levin with Work Meisters is driven everyday by its owner, even though most of the interior has been removed and the car has a roll cage installed.
- Paddy McGrath
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AE86 Ireland Owners Club