This article is from page 21 of the 2011-09-27 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 21 JPG
A FOCUS on the importance of road safety will be one of the main features of the Ennis Auto Fest, according to organisers.
The event, takes place at Ennis Showgrounds next month, will include a 110ft demonstration and display space hosted by the Road Safety Authority (RSA).
The RSA Shuttle allows members of the public to interact with road safety campaigns.
Participants can practice driving skills on simulators, test hazard perception skills, test brake reaction time and take the driver theory test.
The shuttle is designed to include an interactive, educational road safety experience presentation area, with lectern, projector, screen and seating for an audience of 25 people.
Ennis man Kevin Mulqueen who is helping to organise the Ennis show explained that the display will also feature a “rolled over Audi” which will re-create the experience of road crash.
“People can experience what its like to be in a car crash. I’ve done it be- fore and it certainly makes you think about things differently,” he said.
Kevin said the demonstration will emphasize the importance of safe driving and driver responsibility.
The event is being organised to raise money for Ennis cubs and scouts, which caters for almost 200 children in the Ennis area.
Other attractions will include a display of custom, vintage and classic cars and bikes along with trade displays and kids events.
Kevin, who is Chairman of Ennis scouts and has also organised prodrift racing events in Ennis, said the festival has received support from car enthusiasts throughout Clare.
He added, “Most of the things we do are church gate collections or flag days so we wanted to do something where people are getting a bit of value for donating money. The committee at the Showgrounds have been good to us, they have given it to us for free for the day.”
Ennis Auto Fest takes place at Ennis Showgrounds on Sunday, October 2, from 1pm to 5pm. For further information contact Kevin at 086 0850015 or Darren at 085 2054032.