2008 Bus & Coach Rally
Saturday 26th April – Ulster Folk & Transport
Museum, Cultra
Results
The Colourpoint
Books Trophy
Donated by Norman Johnston, publisher of
Colourpoint Books, awarded to the driver of the preserved
bus and driver scoring the highest marks in all sections
of the Rally.
Winner:- Entrant Nr.:- 7
Entrant:- Ards Vehicle Preservation Group
Driver:- Jeffrey Thompson
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The Chairman’s Trophies
Two trophies, one awarded to the driver of the
preserved vehicle (pre 1970) and one awarded to the
driver of the preserved vehicle (post 1970) gaining the
highest placing in driving sections of the Rally.
(A) Pre 1970
Winner:- Entrant Nr.:- 31
Entrant:- Jack Gowdy, Templepatrick
Driver:- Willie Glenn
(B) Post 1970
Winner:- Entrant Nr.:- 7
Entrant:- Ards Vehicle Preservation Group
Driver:- Jeffrey Thompson
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The Irish Transport Trust Shield
Awarded by the Trust to the driver of the
non-preserved vehicle scoring the highest marks in the
Driving Sections of the Rally.
Winner:- Entrant Nr.:- 44
Entrant:- Ulsterbus Newtownards
Driver:- Stewart Gilmore
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The Ards Tours Trophy
Presented by long time Rally supporter and local
operator, Jack Bell, and awarded to the vehicle and
driver from the independent sector scoring the highest
points in all driving sections of the Rally.
Winner:- Entrant Nr.:- 53
Entrant:- Logan’s Executive Travel, Dunloy
Driver:- Noel Graham
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The Irish Transport Trust Cup
Awarded to the best preserved pre 1970 vehicle
(Concours only)
Winner:- Entrant Nr.:- 27
Entrant:- Raymond Bell, Belfast
Driver:- Raymond Bell
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The North Down Shield
Awarded to the best preserved post 1970 vehicle
(Concours only)
Winner:- Entrant Nr.:- 1
Entrant:- Irish Transport Trust
Driver:- Terry Noble
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The Alexander Trophy
Presented by Walter Alexander & Co (Belfast)
Ltd to the full-size service type vehicle (over 33 seats)
placed highest in the Concours d’Elegance section of
the Rally.
Winner:- Entrant Nr.:- 63
Entrant:- Wrightbus, Ballymena
Driver:- Tony McKitterick
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The Plaxton Trophy
Presented by Plaxton, Scarborough to the
full-size coach (over 33 seats) placed highest in the
Concours d’Elegance section of the Rally.
Winner:- Entrant Nr.:- 53
Entrant:- Logan’s Executive Travel, Dunloy
Driver:- Noel Graham
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The Reebur Trophy
Presented by Reeve Burgess Ltd. and awarded to
the midi or minibus (with 33 seats or less) placed
highest in the Concours d’Elegance section of the
Rally.
Winner:- Entrant Nr.:- 56
Entrant:- NEELB
Driver:- Vernon Marshall
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The Leyland Trophy
Donated by Leyland Bus and awarded to the
Leyland vehicle scoring the highest points in all
sections of the Rally.
Winner:- Entrant Nr.:- 7
Entrant:- Ards Vehicle Preservation Group
Driver:- Jeffrey Thompson
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The Gardner Trophy
Donated by L. Gardner & Sons Ltd. and awarded to the
vehicle with Gardner engine scoring the highest marks in
all sections of the Rally.
Winner:- Entrant Nr.:- 20
Entrant:- Ards Vehicle Preservation Group
Driver:- Ben Simpson
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The Dublin Bus Perpetual Trophy
Donated by Dublin Bus and awarded to the vehicle
with bodywork of Irish manufacture gaining the highest
marks in all sections of the Rally.
Winner:- Entrant Nr.:- 7
Entrant:- Ards Vehicle Preservation Group
Driver:- Jeffrey Thompson
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The Metro Cup
A new cup presented by Translink to the best urban or
inter-urban low floor vehicle in the Rally.
Winner:- Entrant Nr.:- 44
Entrant:- Ulsterbus Newtownards
Driver:- Stewart Gilmore
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The Nicholson Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the driver from the Education/Health
& Social Services sector gaining the highest points
in the Driving Sections of the Rally.
Winner:- Entrant Nr.:- 55
Entrant:- NEELB
Driver:- Diane McGrugan
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The Hutchison’s Coaches Trophy
Presented by Hutchison’s Coaches, Overtown, Scotland
to the team of drivers, representing one organisation,
securing the highest average marks in all sections of the
Rally.
Winner:- Entrant Nrs.:- 15, 44 & 45
Entrant:- Ulsterbus Newtownards
Drivers:- John Brown, Stewart Gilmore & Warren
McWhirter
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The Redpath Trophy
Awarded to the vehicle and driver travelling the
furthest distance to attend the Rally. This trophy was
donated by the late Mr. Billy Redpath, a former Trust
member.
Winner:- Entrant Nr.:- 49
Entrant:- Munro, Jedburgh
Driver:- Drew Kerr
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The Ludgate Trophy
Presented by “Buses” magazine and the
Irish Transport Trust in memory of Reg Ludgate, a founder
member of the I.T.T. Reg was a familiar figure at the
Rally and was instrumental in getting it up and running
in the early years. He wrote the “Irish
Journey” column for “Buses” magazine for
over thirty years and at the time of his death he was its
longest serving contributor. The trophy will be awarded
to the vehicle, which in the guest judge’s opinion,
is the best overall entry in the Rally.
Winner:- Entrant Nr.:- 30
Entrant:- Ulsterbus Belfast
Driver:- Hugh McAllister
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