Tuesday 6th May 2008
Topaz, Ireland’s largest fuel and convenience retailer today announced its sponsorship of the Topaz Donegal International Rally Ireland in a 3 year deal that will secure the future of one of Ireland’s oldest annual rally competitions. Topaz will invest almost a quarter of a million euro in sponsoring and supporting the event over the 3 years.
The event is estimated to be worth more than €20 million to the Donegal economy each year. [Estimate figure from the Donegal Motor Club]
The Topaz sponsorship will bring the Donegal Rally up to its 40th year. This year’s rally, which will take place from 12th – 15th June, will see over 150 drivers compete over three days.
This is the first major sponsorship for Topaz which acquired the Irish retail and commercial fuels businesses of Shell and Statoil in 2005 and 2006 respectively. The company recently announced that it will re-brand over 350 Shell and Statoil stations nationwide over the next 8 months.
The Topaz Donegal International Rally Ireland will see over 50,000 spectators line the route as Ireland’s premier rally drivers compete for championships points as part of the Global Group Irish Tarmac Rally Championship. The event will also stage the Historic Rally and the Fiesta Challenge on Saturday 14th followed by the Junior Rally on Sunday 15th.
Danny Gormley, Clerk of the Course of the Rally said “We are delighted that Topaz has helped to secure the future of the Donegal International Rally Ireland. The Topaz sponsorship will bring the rally up to its 40th anniversary, which is a significant milestone for Ireland’s foremost rally. Each year the rally helps to showcase the best rally drivers in the country as they compete on one of the best rally circuits in the world. It is a fantastic event which attracts people from all over Europe.”
Danny Murray, CEO of Topaz said, “We are delighted to be part of this famous rally. The commitment of the organisers to stage the event is amazing and we are excited to be part of this hugely important event for the foreseeable future.
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