12,500 Formula One fans packed out Salthill Promenade for the sold-out Red Bull F1 Showrun in Galway last night.
The speed and power of two Formula One cars, combined with mesmeric bike and drift displays, made it a night to be remembered on the West Coast. Motorsport fans from Galway and beyond arrived early down to the Garage in Salthill Car Park to catch a glimpse of the Red Bull F1 fleet on display, with the Oracle Red Bull Racing team putting the finishing touches to their cars ahead of the 7 pm start time.
Wet conditions did not dampen the spirit of those in attendance, with the crowds warmed up by magical performances from motorcycle trials rider Dougie Lampkin and Irish drift star Jack Shanahan.
Anticipation had reached fever pitch just as British F1 legend David Coulthard tore down the Prom in one of the two RB7s used in last night’s event. DC was then joined by former Austrian F1 driver Patrick Friesacher in the second RB7, making it a record-breaking night for Oracle Red Bull Racing: the first time two F1 cars have performed simultaneously at a Red Bull Showrun event.
Darragh Canning spoke with Darren Kelly and Ben Kelly ahead of the Red Bull Showrun about the spectacle, his talk with the Red Bull athletes including David Coulthard, Patrick Friesacher and Dougie Lampkin, and what he expects for the end of the Formula One season...
David Coulthard during the Red Bull Showrun in Galway.
Darragh was also lucky enough to chat with F1 race winner, David Coulthard...
David Coulthard during the Red Bull Showrun in Galway.
Patrick Friesacher had his say on the Galway spectacle and the weather in the West of Ireland...
Patrick Friesacher during the Red Bull Showrun in Galway.
Trial bike legend Dougie Lampkin was also at the event...
Dougie Lampkin at the Red Bull Showrun in Galway.
Jack Shanahan during the Red Bull Showrun in Galway.
