2025 trip to 86 fest

[Koen Bongers]

I did the short version of your trip last year. Went from the Netherlands to Mondello in an 86. Great trip

Took the last boat from Hoek van Holland to Harwich in the evening. Slept on the boat. Arrived in the UK in the morning. Waited at customs for a few hours and then drove to Holyhead. Took the last ferry of the day to Dublin and arrived in the evening. Basically a 24h roadtrip.

We stayed in the city centre of Dublin. Parking is horrible there, so if you're not after partying, I suggest staying somewhere else get a hotel with their own parking spots (not a carpark)

Having a co-driver to keep you in the right lane is also quite useful.

The drive from Dublin to Mondello is only 45min and good fun because the amount of 86's on the road increases as you get closer.

The event itself was awesome! Great turnout and unbelievable track action. We had good weather which helps. Definitely worth the effort.