Club Information

2020 was a year that most of us will want to forget for one reason or another. Many families suffered immeasurable difficulties and our sympathies, thoughts and prayers have been shared with them.

2021 opens another new chapter in the history of our Club, we are celebrating the 90th anniversary of our Premier event - the Circuit of Ireland Rally. 2021 reflects our continued focus on providing quality events for competitors, members and spectators alike.

The Club are delighted to be associated with our sister company which is re-introducing the Circuit of Ireland International Rally a round of the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship at Easter (April 2 & 3). Our current event sponsor, Wastewater Solutions is continuing their support and we not only thank them but look forward to a long and lasting relationship into the future. This two day spectacle promises to be one of the paramount rounds in 2021 utilising some of the best tarmac stages in Ireland.

The first May bank holiday sees the Simon Brien Residential Hill Climb at Craigantlet. This event is over 11 decades old and growing in stature every year. One of the superlative rounds of the British Hill Climb and ANICC Championships on closed public roads it attracts some of the most talented drivers in the UK. In 2019 the current 'Hill' record was equalled by an excellent drive from Dave Uren. We are aware that it is only a matter of time before the 39 second barrier will be crossed.

The championship Auto-test has been 'kicked' to the beginning of August from its traditional May date which will be an interesting development.

Knockagh Hill Climb returns to its regular slot on the second weekend in September; the final round of the ANICC Hill Climb Championship, a sure-fire opportunity to see the best talent take on this challenge for man and machine.

The Club really appreciate the support from The North Down House Bistro for our October Sprint at Kirkistown, the penultimate round of the ANICC Championship, which has proved to be one of the most exciting tussles for points during the year.

Christmas is a time to spend with family and friends and what better way to get some fresh air than to come out and join us on It's Not The Boxing Day Rally is back to the 27th of December this year. This event is always oversubscribed within less than a day of entries opening, cause it's a great day of festive fun!!

The Club also organise events that don't need a car to enter. We have an annual Charity function, which happens, rain hail or snow to raise money for our chosen charity. In 2019 we raised over £300 for the N.I. Children's Hospice, thanks to all who supported this worthy cause. 2020 saw Prostrate Cancer as our chosen charity and we hope to continue the support of our members and competitors to battle this common condition.

Why not come and join us in 2021 and enjoy yourself driving, navigating or marshalling on one of our events?

The Club has a membership over 300, but are always keen to recruit new members and competitors into the sport and we manage to fit in several social events throughout the year. We have just launched our Future Champions programme, rewarding 4 young members with £500 each to assist their motorsport activities in 2020, more information on our website ( www.ulsterautomobile.club) and facebook page.

Look forward to seeing you out there!!

Club Venue :

NUTTS CORNER CIRCUIT
11 Dundrod Road,
Nutt's Corner,
Crumlin,
County Antrim.
BT29 4SR

Tel : 0044 ( 0 ) 2890 825301
Fax : 0044 ( 0 ) 2890 825901
Email Circuit : info@nuttscornercircuit.com
Email Ulster Karting Club : secretary@ulsterkarting.club
Mobile Contact number for Ulster Karting Club : 07884362323


Travelling time to circuit from :

Belfast International Airport ( the old Aldergrove ) 10 minutes
George Best Belfast City Airport ( Sydenham, Belfast ) 30 minutes
Belfast Docks ( both ferry terminals ) 30 minutes
Larne Harbour ( Stranraer ferry ) 45 minutes
Dublin Airport ( Swords, North Dublin ) 1 hr 50 mins
Dublin Docks ( Dun Laoghaire ) 2 hrs 20 mins

An opportunity for 14 to 17 year olds to gain experience of vehicular control off the Public Highway in a controlled environment within the North West.

(12-14 year olds may join but any driving will be at the parents own risk when land is available)

The aim is to facilitate under-age drivers to practice and improve their skills safely and legally, in a properly supervised environment, so as to take an active part and take responsibility their interest in cars and motorsport, which should produce a safer driver when they become 17.