McNulty Wins in Wexford

On Sunday January 29^th, the Wexford MCC held their first event of the 2012 season with their annual charity Hare and Hounds in Barntown, Co Wexford in aid of the Hospice Homecare. With mixed weather leading up to the race, over 200 riders were faced with a very muddy 16km lap. Even with the bad weather trying to hamper racing, the course held up well throughout the day ensuring all riders got value for money racing.

Making his Expert debut, David McNulty – Husaberg got his 2012 season off to a flying start with a clear victory. Completing a maximum of eight laps for the three hour race, McNulty finished over a lap clear of his nearest rival Pat Kinlan – Gas Gas. After a poor start McNulty eventually worked his way up to second where a battled ensued between himself and race leader Hilton Hinks – Honda for almost four laps. Hinks would eventually finish the day in fourth just behind Niall Stapleton.

Winning Start: David McNulty was the fastest man of the day

“It’s been brilliant to get the year started off with a win,” confirmed McNulty. “The rain made things tough today but with the course being so long it held up really well. After a bad start, I managed to work my way into second behind Hilton. For nearly four laps we had a great battle swapping positions at almost every corner. He was faster on some sections and then on others I had an advantage. After the pit stop I was able to pull a gap and began focusing on my own race. I just tried to be smooth and pick my lines. I’m delighted to have won.”

Topping the Seniors was the 2011 Irish Clubman Enduro champion Jonny Mercier – KTM. Carding a total of seven laps, Mercier’s result lifted him to second overall on the day. Richard McCarthy was second with Paul McCann in third.

Also on seven laps, John Lynch – KTM was victorious in Clubman, getting the better of Steven Regan and T. Regan. Simon Kennedy won Sportsman, also with seven laps to his credit.