Irwin chosen for top race

15-YEAR-OLD school boy Rhys Irwin begins on his journey of a lifetime this weekend in Valentia Spain. Rhys is set to make his mark in racing history as the only rider from the Republic of Ireland to make the cut onto the British Talent Cup team which was chosen in Silverstone UK last August from a select group of the most talented young racers representing Republic of Ireland, Wales, Northern Ireland, England and Scotland. This championship will see the team race at selected Moto Gp and World Superbike rounds and selected British Superbike Rounds. Ryhs said it was an opportunity of a lifetime for him and he thanked his sponsors which include Clean Rubber Donegal/Sligo.