A BLACKROCK man has been declared Young Racing Driver of the Month in a prestigious international competition.
Conor Farrell’s performances during the month included a win and two second places in the Global Lights races at Bishopscourt, followed two weeks later by two victories and two third positions at Pembrey, in South Wales.
The 21-year-old began motor racing in 2013 at the age of 17, driving in the newly introduced Ford Fiesta Zetec series at Mondello Park.
Following a break, he returned to racing last year in Global Lights, scoring several podium placings, including his first win, at Anglesey.
This year he has developed into one of the pace setters in the class, and is locked in a duel for top place in the points table, finishing in the top three in every race  so far.
 Conor is in the third year of his apprenticeship as an Aircraft Technician in the Irish Air Corps. His sponsors are Salamander Amphibious Vehicles and Viking Splash Tours.Â
 He intends to complete this year’s Global Lights Championship and must be one of the strongest challengers to take the title at the end of the season, with races still to come at Anglesey and Oulton Park.Â
 He has now been selected as the second Driver of the Montssh for the 2017 season and is also a contender for the prestigious Motorsport Ireland Young Racing Driver of the Year Award.
and the historic Sexton Trophy. This award is presented annually and is supported by Sport Ireland (formerly the Irish Sports Council) and Motorsport Ireland.Â
Conor Farrell’s performances during the month included a win and two second places in the Global Lights races at Bishopscourt, followed two weeks later by two victories and two third positions at Pembrey, in South Wales.
The 21-year-old began motor racing in 2013 at the age of 17, driving in the newly introduced Ford Fiesta Zetec series at Mondello Park.
Following a break, he returned to racing last year in Global Lights, scoring several podium placings, including his first win, at Anglesey.
This year he has developed into one of the pace setters in the class, and is locked in a duel for top place in the points table, finishing in the top three in every race  so far.
 Conor is in the third year of his apprenticeship as an Aircraft Technician in the Irish Air Corps. His sponsors are Salamander Amphibious Vehicles and Viking Splash Tours.Â
 He intends to complete this year’s Global Lights Championship and must be one of the strongest challengers to take the title at the end of the season, with races still to come at Anglesey and Oulton Park.Â
 He has now been selected as the second Driver of the Montssh for the 2017 season and is also a contender for the prestigious Motorsport Ireland Young Racing Driver of the Year Award.
and the historic Sexton Trophy. This award is presented annually and is supported by Sport Ireland (formerly the Irish Sports Council) and Motorsport Ireland.Â