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Wed 07 Jul 2010Stevens optimistic despite cancellation
MOTOR SPORT:DESPITE BEING forced to cancel for the second time in three years, organisers of the Phoenix Park Motor Races remain confident the event has a long-term future. The lack of major sponsorship and tremendous organisational difficulties have put a severe strain on the staging of the historic road racing event in recent years.
And, less than three weeks before it was due to take place over the weekend of August 14th/15th, an inability to attract sufficient race drivers and sponsorship revenue has seen the event fall by the wayside for another year.
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