By Evan Dalton for Formula Vee Ireland Sean McClements During The B/C Race | Photo by Jimmy Graham It was the day of destiny for Sean McClements, who claimed his first Formula Vee National Championship victory in the opening round of the season at Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit.  The 19 year old from Dunloy, Co.Antrim, took the race win in both Round 1 of the National Championship, and the opening B/C class race of the year with two stellar drives.  Kirkistown, located on the Ards peninsula, returned as the series opening round after a brief hiatus in 2024. The 1.5 mile circuit boasts high speeds and close slipstream battling, amongst a plethora of tricky corners and the ever difficult ‘John Crossle Chicane.’  Rainy showers were appearing throughout the morning, but qualifying ran unaffected and in dry conditions. Two time champion Gavin Buckley, who only vacated the ski slopes on Thursday, was instantly on the pace in his AMAC Racing machine. He qualified on pole positi...

By Evan Dalton for the DCU Bulletin Image Credit : SPORTSFILE The Halgrimsson Era was over. A home victory over Portugal, will live nice in the memory, but overall it was a dire attempt at a stateside World Cup.  Dominik Szoboszlai is trotting around the pitch, enjoying every moment. He’s holding the love of all his Hungarian faithful at the Puskás Aréna. Some are more in love with him right now than they are their significant other, and who could blame them.The goals came from Daniel Lukács and Barnabás Varga, but it was his control, his skill and his calm presence that kept this Hungarian team in front.  The sudden spike in SkyScanner activity, specifically looking at flights to the U.S.A from Budapest was beginning. The job was done. Well done Ireland. Once again, so close, yet so far.  In the blink of an eye, Finn Azaz was finally awoken from a disappointing slumber. His attempts at attacking football were simply absent, until the 79th minute. A lofted ball allowed th...