Sadly once again this year, the Irish motorsports community was dealt another blow on Sunday as a competitor lost their lives while taking part in the Clare Stages Rally.
The event was to be a key round for many classes and championships, but there was no interest in counting dropped scores when the news broke that experienced co-driver Damian Fleming from Kilcummin in Co Kerry lost his life on Stage 4.
Damian was a competitor with over 150 starts since 2006 who had sat in a range of vehicles from WRC Subarus to R5 Fiestas, Junior Civics and Class 14 Escorts. His talent also extended to getting behind the wheel on occasion too.
For those following local competitors, Damian’s name was often seen on the entry partnered with familiar names. He had sat alongside Johnny Treanor on some giant-killing performances in the iconic blue Civic, accompanied Mickey Conlon on a number of occasions and for many years sat alongside Raymond Conlon as they took on the Killarney Historic Rally and many other events in between.
Monaghan Motor Club wishes to extend its condolences to the family and friends of Damian Fleming at this difficult time. Our thoughts are also with all of those who were present and responded at the scene on what was a dark day for the motorsport family.
May he Rest in Peace.
County Monaghan Motor Club 