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Irish Independent
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
Supercars making their way to Kerry as part of special charity road trip
The organisers of the Bumblebee 1000 Supercar charity road run have scheduled the event for June 13 to 15. The three-day trip begins in Dublin on Friday, June 13. The convoy will make its way through Kildare, Tipperary, and Limerick before reaching its day one finish line at the Neil Armstrong Way in Tralee. The supercars are expected to arrive in Tralee at 4pm on Friday, marking the end of the first leg of the journey. Newly crowned Kerry Rose Laura Daly and Mayor of Tralee Mikey Sheehy will be on hand to meet the drivers on their arrival into Tralee, where a spectacular show is promised and timed to coincide with he opening events of the Féile na mBláth festival taking place in the town park the same weekend. The road trip will feature over 100 supercars. These include the Italian Ferrari SF90, which has a twin-turbo V8 engine producing 986bhp. Also expected is the Ferrari 296 GTB, which features a twin-turbo V6 engine and generates 819 bhp. There will be a selection of Lamborghinis taking part, including Huracáns and the track-inspired STO, plus Aventadors and the super rare SVJ model. Ireland's only 2025 Bentley Continental GT Mulliner will be there, alongside German sports cars, including plenty of Porsches like the GT3 RS, and a range of BMW M cars. Participants will then travel to Killarney for their overnight stay at the Hotel Europe. All money raised from the 'Talladega Nights' Road Trip will go to Little Blue Heroes. This charity is run by An Garda Síochána and provides support for sick children. To date, Bumblebee 1000 has raised over €608,649 for this charity. On Saturday, June 14, the convoy will go on traverse the Ring of Kerry, with a fuel stop in Cahersiveen and lunch in Sneem, before arriving at the Lewis Road Car Park in Killarney at approximately 3pm. Sunday, June 15, will see the cars depart from the Europe Hotel in Killarney, heading through Cork before finishing in Portlaoise. The event is made possible with support from the Tralee Municipal District Office, Kerry County Council, Tralee Chamber Alliance, Kerry Motor Club and Mikey Sheehy, Mayor of Tralee. Further details about the event can be found on or through their social media channels.
Hindustan Times
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Ajith Kumar adds McLaren Senna to his garage. Here's what is special about the supercar
Actor and motorsport enthusiast, Ajith Kumar, has recently acquired a new McLaren Senna. Ajith Kumar, a popular Tamil actor and motorsport enthusiast, has just added a very rare supercar to his collection: the McLaren Senna. One of the only 500 units produced, the celebrity's new supercar sports a Marlboro livery with Ayrton Senna's autograph. Ajith Kumar is also well known for his participation in motorsports and owns a racing team called 'Ajith Kumar Racing'. The McLaren Senna supercar is track-focused, most likely bought to participate in the upcoming racing events. The purchase was posted on social media by his where the actor was seen checking out his new ride. Not just this, but the actor also owns multiple other high-value cars such as the Ferrari SF90, Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and McLaren 750S. The Mclaren Senna also gets more hardcore track versions such as the Senna GTR and the Senna LM (Le Mans). The GTR is even rarer with only 75 units produced while only 35 units of the LM have been built till now. Also Read : Actor Ajith Kumar buys swanky new Porsche 911 GT3 RS worth over ₹ 3.5 crore, wife posts photo over social media Ajith's motorsport background Ajith Kumar has a long-standing history in motorsport, having previously competed in international events, including the 2004 Formula Asia BMW F3 Championships and the 2010 Formula 2 Championship. His return to competitive racing comes after a significant hiatus from the sport. According to Chandra, the newly formed team also aims to support young drivers by providing them with a structured racing program. This initiative aligns with the broader goal of encouraging more talent in the international motorsport arena. Also Read : Actor Ajith Kumar spins out and crashes Porsche while racing in Dubai McLaren Senna: Engine and performance Ajith's new Senna gets a 4.0-litre, twin-turbo V8 engine punching out 778 bhp of power and 800 Nm of peak torque. This unit is mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission for laser-quick shifts. With these specs, the Senna is claimed to reach a top speed of about 350 kmph. To handle this much power properly, the manufacturer has also designed the car to deliver a downforce of 800 kg. Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date: 06 Jun 2025, 09:44 AM IST
Pink Villa
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- Pink Villa
Ajith Kumar brings home limited edition McLaren Senna worth Rs 6.75 crores as his 2nd most expensive car
Ajith Kumar has been nailing the perfect balance between his love for films and passion for motorsports. Known for his unique collection of some of the most expensive and luxurious cars, the Tamil actor has now added one more to his garage, albeit a limited-production and exclusive edition. Ajith Kumar buys a McLaren Senna worth Rs. 6.75 crores Taking to X, Ajith Kumar's manager, Suresh Chandra, dropped a picture of the actor posing beside his latest purchase, a swanky McLaren Senna in vibrant hues of red and silver. This luxurious hypercar is produced as a limited edition model, which sold out in no time after its launch. More interestingly, due to its extremely high price range, it is not available for purchase in India. Speaking of the Good Bad Ugly actor, the McLaren Senna becomes his second most expensive car purchase ever. Ajith Kumar's existing fleet of cars includes the most expensive Ferrari SF90 Well, AK has a massive car collection that includes some of the most exclusive and high-end cars from top brands worldwide today. However, the most expensive purchase of his to date remains the bright red-hued Ferrari SF90, which he acquired in July 2024. The high-end vehicle is priced at a whopping Rs. 9 crore and is considered a hybrid supercar. Ajith Kumar's racing front Returning to the actor-turned motorsports driver, AK has not only established his own racing team but also garnered numerous accolades in a short time. He has won back-to-back titles in an endurance series across Europe, showcasing his spirit and unwavering grit in motorsports. Ajith Kumar's film front The Padma Bhushan recipient, Ajith, was last seen in the film Good Bad Ugly, directed by Adhik Ravichandran. The film emerged as a superhit at the box office and earned a massive response. Up next, the actor has confirmed that his next film project will begin in November 2025. As of now, no details about this project, acronymed as AK64, have been revealed.
The Irish Sun
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Bumblebee 1000 is gearing up for its latest charity supercar roadtrip
BUMBLEBEE 1000 is now gearing up for its second charity event of 2025 — The Talladega Nights Roadtrip — which takes place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 13-15. This latest adventure will feature over 100 of Ireland's finest supercars. 6 RED DEVIL: This red SF90 features loads of carbon pieces, even the Ferrari badges and weheels are carbon Credit: Darren Liggett I can't list them all but here's a few to whet your appetite. In just over two weeks you will be able to see some of Italy's finest supercars like the stunning twin-turbo V8 Ferrari SF90 that produces 986bhp, or the twin-turbo V6, 819bhp Ferrari 296 GTB. Like your Lamborghinis? Well there will be a herd of raging bulls taking part including Huracáns and the track-inspired STOs, plus V12 Aventadors and the exclusive SVJ models. Other Lamborghinis taking part is a super rare Aventador SVJ 63, a limited edition model with only 63 of them in the world. And the last Gallardo Superleggera ever made, number 618 of 618, will be taking part, this incredible machine, once owned by Eric Clapton, has to be seen to be believed. 6 RARE BEAST: Limited edition Lamborghini Aventador 63 Credit: Bumblebee 1000 6 HEAVY METAL: Beautiful Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera was previously owned by Eric Clapton Credit: Darren Liggett There will be Bentley Continental GTs including Ireland's only 2025 Mulliner model and other luxury marques include Rolls Royce Cullinan. Other spectacular supercars will include many McLaren models including a 765LT that can blitz 0-100kph in just 2.8secs. Most read in Motors Plus German sportscars will be out in force and you can see plenty of Porsche models like the race-ready GT3 RS, and also add in a bevy of BMW M cars. And we cant forget Mercedes so make sure to check out the E53 and C63 AMG models and all the Audi V10 R8 supercars. There will also be Nissan R35 GT-Rs including a rare NISMO model. Ben Lambe will be bringing his Ford Ranger Raptor that's kitted out like an American SWAT Team truck. And I'll be joining the adventure as the Irish Sun's tamed motoring editor — The Ligg. ROUTE DETAILS: Talladega Nights Roadtrip June 13-15 DAY 1 - Friday June 13 STARTLINE : Barberstown Castle, Dublin, 9am PITSTOP : National School, Scoil Bhride, Sallins Rd, Naas, Kildare, 10am FUEL STOP : Barrack Obama Plaza, Junction 12, Moneygall, Tipperary, 12 noon LUNCH STOP : Woodlands Hotel, Adare, Limerick, 1.30pm FINISH LINE : Neil Armstrong Way, Tralee Town, Kerry, 4pm DAY 2 - Saturday June 14 FUEL STOP : Walsh's SuperValu Caherciveen, Kerry, 10.30am LUNCH STOP : Sneem Hotel, Sneem, Kerry, 12.30pm FINISH LINE : Lewis Road Car Park, Killarney Town, Kerry, 3pm DAY 3 - Sunday, June 15 START LINE : The Europe Hotel Killarney, Kerry, 9.30am FUEL STOP : Mallow N20 Plaza, Limerick Rd, Mallow, Cork, 11am LUNCH STOP : Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville, Cork, 12.30pm FINISH LINE : Portlaoise Plaza, Junction 17, Portloaise, Loais, 3pm 6 WINGING IT: Porsche GT3 RS Weissach edtion Credit: Jacob Liggett Day One of the big three-day adventure kicks off bright and early at 9am on Friday, June 13 starting from Barberstown Castle near Dublin. The first Pit Stop will take pace at the National School, Scoil Bhríde, Sallins Road, Naas, Kildare at 10am and then we'll make our way to our first Fuel Stop which will be at the Barrack Obama Plaza, Junction 12, Moneygall, Tipperary at noon. We will then journey to the Woodlands Hotel, Adare, Limerick for lunch at 1.30pm. And Day One will come to an end at the Neil Armstrong Way, Tralee, in Kerry as we cross the Finish Line at 4pm. Day Two , Saturday, June 14 , will see us meet up at 10.30am and fuel our machines at Walsh's SuperValu, Caherciveen, in Kerry. Then we will hit the road again and power our way to the Sneem Hotel, in Sneem in Kerry where we will stop for lunch at 12.30pm. It will be another dash to the Day Two Finish Line, arriving at 3pm at the Lewis Road Car Park, Killarney, in Kerry. Day Three , June 15, will be another early start as those having a lie-in at the Europe Hotel in Killarney will awaken to the sounds of over 100 supercars starting up and revving into life at 9.30am. The multi-million euro convoy will head south to Cork and make a much-needed Fuel Stop at the Mallow N20 Plaza, Limerick Road in Mallow, at 11am. Lunch will be held in the Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville, Cork, at 12.30pm. Then the roadtrip will be on its final stretch as it heads for the Finish Line at the Portlaoise Plaza, Junction 17, Portlaoise, Laois at 3pm. As always, all proceeds from this event will go to the fabulous Little Blue Heroes charity that's voluntarily led by Garda members and provides vital support to the families of sick kids. Read more on the Irish Sun To date, Bumblebee 1000 has raised over €608,649 for this incredible charity organisation. For more info head over to 6 HOW G-R8 THOU ART: Audi R8 V10+ are a popular Bumblebee choice Credit: Jerry McCarthy 6 FAST AND FURIOUS: Beautiful 820bhp Ferrari 296 GTB Credit: Jerry McCarthy
The Advertiser
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
China's GWM wants to take on Ferrari with a supercar of its own
China's Great Wall Motor (GWM) has revealed it's been developing its first supercar for five years now, and promises the end result will be better than the million-dollar, V8-powered Ferrari SF90 – the famed Italian brand's first plug-in hybrid vehicle.
