Ireland comes alive this weekend with 160 Supercars taking part in Europe’s largest organised road trip and justluxe.com will be represented.
On September 12thThe Point Village in Dublin will awaken to a spectacular sight as 160 of the finest cars on the planet line up for Cannonball 2014. Ireland’s glitterati and will be out in force for CANNONBALL, the adrenalin-fuelled action-packed Supercar spectacle, which originated in Ireland six years ago and is now the largest organized road trip in Europe. CANNONBALL goes up a gear once again with 160 supercars worth an estimated €25 million. CANNONBALL, sponsored by Manhattan Popcorn, is the largest organised road trip in Europe with most of the world’s top marque cars such asMcLaren, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche, Maserati, Rolls Royce, Bentley along with the brand newAlfa Romeo 4C andBMW i8. This year CANNONBALL will be more impressive than ever with a quarter of the supercars coming in from the UK, Europe and even Dubai and the highest ever number of top mark cars. Fans can get up close and take pictures from Thursday September 11that 7pm at the Point Village and on Friday morning September 12ththe atmosphere will be electric with a live broadcast from Ryan Tubridy, Nicky Byrne and Jenny Greene as well as a host of celebrities at the official start line. Then the gleaming convoy will drive through 850KM of Irish open roads throughDublin, Cavan, Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Tipperary and Offalyfrom September 12thto 14th.
Over 100,000 people will line the streets, as CANNONBALL roars through towns and counties in spectacular style with FREE family friendly festivals all over the country. Each start and finish line at each host town is infused with an electric atmosphere featuring Brazilian dancers, live music, DJs, The Monster Energy JAM Truck, local entertainers and dignitaries, confetti cannons, lots of Manhattan popcorn, Cannonball official merchandise and, of course, the unmistakable roar of 160 supercars. CANNONBALL 6 will raise money for the Make-a-Wish Foundation, which is a children's charity that grants magical wishes to children between the ages of 3 - 17 years with life-threatening medical conditions. The Route showcases beautiful villages, towns and famous Irish Landmarks to both Irish and foreign Cannonballers and fans. The benefit to the Irish economy of this event is estimated at €2,567,000 and most of this is spread evenly throughout the counties and towns visited.
CANNONBALL is the brainchild of Kildare Businessman and AB Signs proprietor, Alan Bannon and is now in its sixth year having already raised almost $1million for Children’s charities. Cannonball celebrities include former Miss World Rosanna Davison and husband Wes Quirke whilst celebrity chef Rachel Allen, The Voice Presenter Kathryn Thomas, and RTE's Miriam O Callaghan dropped the flag at Merrion Square. Models Georgia Salpa, Aisling Quinn, Hazel O Sullivan, Emma Quinlan and Holly Carpenter have been keen Cannonballers over the years as well as Roz Purcell, Nadia Forde, and Rachel Wallace. Ryan Tubridy, Mick Galway, Gerald Kean and Lisa Murphy also geared up for Cannonball and it never disappoints in the celeb stakes. BRUNO MARS even showed up one year to join Boyzone’s Shane Lynch for a quick pit stop in Cork!
This year representing www.justluxe.com will be Justin Delaney. Justin is now a veteran of this event having driven for Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Land Rover and Audi in years past. This year Justin has secured a drive in the incredibly rare Alfa Romeo 4C. This $70,000 supercar is powered by a 1.7 litre turbocharged 4-cylinder unit that produces 240hp allowing it to hit 100km/h in just 4.5 seconds. With a carbon fibre monocoque the 4C is extremely light at just 895kg and it can reach a top speed of 257km/h. Commenting on driving the 4C Justin said:
“I’m excited to get a chance to do this years run in the 4C. It's a very rare and unique car that will certainly fit in with the other 159 Supercars taking part. I’ve been driving the car for the last couple of days and it’s truly astonishing. Aside from the looks it’s just so involving to drive. It’s addictive to say the least and I can’t wait to raise awareness for the Make A Wish Foundation this coming weekend!”
For more information including routes and times please log on to www.cannonball.ie
Lamborghini Huracan
BMW i8
Ferrari 458 Speciale
Lamborghini Aventador
McLaren MP4-12C Spider
