Mondello Park
Donore
Naas
Co. Kildare
Ireland
Tel: +00 353 45 860 200
Fax: +00 353 45 860 195
Website: www.mondellopark.ie
Next Race: 17th June 2007
Lap Record: 1m 40.076s
Lap Record Holder: Gregorio Lavilla, Ducati
Directions:
From Dublin and the M50 take the N7 towards the south. Leave the Naas bypass (M7) at junction 8 (signposted for Newbridge) and turn right, at the top of the slip road. From the south leave the M7 motorway at junction 8 (signposted for Naas) and turn left at the top of the slip road. From either direction having turned off the M7 take the first right turn. Take the next left turn and follow the road through a narrow bridge and the village of Caragh.
Track Info:
A relatively new circuit to the championship, Mondello Park opened in 1968 as a 1.8-mile course hosting small, low profile Euro champ amateur races. Built in the midst of Kildare farmland to fill the void of no local race circuit, the track was owned by Martin Birrane and extended in 1969 to 1.2 miles and then again in 1998 to 2.24 miles.
The aim of the circuit was always to host a British Superbike round and having improved the permanent tracks and trackside facilities, this aim was realised in 2003. In the meantime, Mondello Park has also hosted major one off events such as the 'Race of the Year' attracting top motorsport personalities. Visiting riders in the British Superbike series have given it the "thumbs-up" as have the fans, with 32,000 turning up for the first Superbike meet in 2003.
The track has been used for several years for the British Touring Car Championship and is growing a large following amongst Superbike fans. A tight and technical circuit with lots of off-camber bends make Mondello Park a demanding track but certainly one enjoyed by fans and riders.