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TWENTY-eight people have never been squashed into a classic Mini before but an attempt will be made to smash the old World Record of 27 in Ennis this Sunday afternoon. The Clare Classic and Vintage Association, along with the Bald Eagles group, are looking to force an update to the Guinness Book of Records. It is one of several events happening at Liam Cleary’s Kia Dealers on the Kilrush Road, from 11.30am on Sunday. The first event will be a re-run of a 1901 race in Ennis, which formed part of that year’s Great Motor Tour of Ireland. It will start at around 11.30am. Second off will be the World Record attempt, at around 3pm. Organiser, Peadar White said there are strict guidelines about how the would-be record holders must proceed. “It’s a 1960s Mini and the rules are very strict. Everyone has to be over five feet tall and over 16 years of age. We have to provide a …
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