Month: July 2018

2018 Armoy Road Races – ‘The Race of Legends’ : Results

Armoy takes up back up towards the North Coast of Northern Ireland, and this year marks the 10th anniversary of the ‘Race of Legends.’

Run over two days the Armoy races consists of a Friday Practice Day (with 2 races at the end of the day) and then Saturday Race Day which was scheduled for 11 Races.  

Unfortunately that was not to be.  

The Saturday Racing was abandoned due to truly atrocious weather.

Read more2018 Armoy Road Races – ‘The Race of Legends’ : Results

2018 Armoy Road Races – ‘The Race of Legends’ : Road Closure Details

2018 Armoy Races Road Closing Timings :

2018 Armoy Races Road Closures :

Roads close on Friday 27th from 12.30pm to 9.30pm

Practice & Supersport (1) and Senior Support (1) Races

Roads close Saturday 28th from 10.00am to 7.30pm

Full 9 race programme culminating with the feature superbike race – the Bayview Hotel ‘Race of Legends’

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2018 Faugheen 50 Road Races Results

Faugheen 50 Road Races
Faugheen 50 Road Races

This weekend saw the road racing schedule return to the Republic of Ireland for the Faugheen 50 Road Races.

As you will see from the results below Derek McGee remains the man to beat with 14 wins, from his last 14 entries.  Impressive!  This weekend’s stats are simply 5 entries – 5 wins!

Derek McGee makes it 14 out of 14 and 5 out of 5 at the 2018 Faugheen 50

Read on for the results of the 2018 Faugheen 50 Road Races :

Read more2018 Faugheen 50 Road Races Results

2018 Walderstown ‘Race of the South’ Results :

The 2018 Walderstown Road Races were held on 14th – 15th July.

The races, thankfully, passed off without major incident and Derek McGee surged to 4 victories including the feature superbike race.

Read on for the full results of what I believe to have been the first proper wet session of the Irish calendar – I remember Cookstown getting the odd shower but after Ireland being being baked in a recent heatwave it had to break and Walderstown was the first session where wet tyres were the only option – all day!

Derek McGee took four great wins at the 2018 Walstown ‘Race of the South’ Road Races
Derek McGee took four great wins at the 2018 Walstown ‘Race of the South’ Road Races

Read more2018 Walderstown ‘Race of the South’ Results :

2018 Isle of Man Southern 100 Results

Southern 100 Logo
Southern 100 Logo

The 2018 Isle of Man Southern 100 ran from Monday 9th July 2018 – Thursday 12 July 2018.

The official website can be found here : https://southern100.com

Full timings from the practice sessions are available on the Official Website

Monday 9th July 2018 was an open practice session running from approximately 6:05pm – 9:30pm

Corlett’s Trophies Senior Solo Founders 600cc/1000cc Race “1A” :

2018 Southern 100Results : Corlett’s Trophies Senior Solo Founders 600cc/1000cc Race “1A”
2018 Southern 100Results : Corlett’s Trophies Senior Solo Founders 600cc/1000cc Race “1A”

Corlett’s Trophies Senior Solo Founders 600cc/1000cc Race “1B” :

Corlett’s Trophies Senior Solo Founders 600cc/1000cc Race “1B”
Corlett’s Trophies Senior Solo Founders 600cc/1000cc Race “1B”
 

Station Garage Junior Solo Founders 125cc/400cc/Moto 3 :

Station Garage Junior Solo Founders 125cc/400cc/Moto 3
Station Garage Junior Solo Founders 125cc/400cc/Moto 3
 

Ellan Vannin Fuels Senior Race :

Ellan Vannin Fuels Senior Race
Ellan Vannin Fuels Senior Race

Mike Kerruish Plumbing & Heating 250cc/650cc twins Race “1” :

Mike Kerruish Plumbing & Heating 250cc/650cc twins Race “1”
Mike Kerruish Plumbing & Heating 250cc/650cc twins Race “1”

Radcliffe Butchers 600 Race :

Radcliffe Butchers 600 Race
Radcliffe Butchers 600 Race

Ace Hire & Sales Formula Two Sidecar Race :

Ace Hire & Sales Formula Two Sidecar Race
Ace Hire & Sales Formula Two Sidecar Race

 

S & S Motors 600cc Race :

S & S Motors 600cc Race
S & S Motors 600cc Race

 

Pole Position Travel 600cc “B” Race :

 

Southern 100 Circuit Map

STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE SOUTHERN 100 MOTOR CYCLE RACING CLUB – James Cowton

James Cowton Killed at 2018 Southern 100, Isle of Man
James Cowton Killed at 2018 Southern 100, Isle of Man

A terrible period of road racing continues, Rest in Peace James, my thoughts go to your family, friends, team and your nearest and dearest.  Ride free.

The Southern 100 MCRC, organisers of the Southern 100 International Road Races, regret to announce that following an incident involving four-competitors at Stadium Bends during the 600cc Challenge race, Driffield rider, James Cowton succumbed to his injuries.

The other riders involved, Ivan Lintin is in a criticalcondition, whilst Jamie Coward has shoulder injuries and Mickey Evans leg and arm injuries.  Southern 100 Racing extends it sincere condolences to family, relatives and friends of James Cowton at this very sad time.

The organisers are carrying out a full investigation in conjunction with Isle of Man Constabulary into the circumstances of the incident on behalf of the Coroner of Inquests.

William Dunlop : Re-live William Dunlop’s NW200 Superbike win in 2014

Re-live William Dunlop’s thrilling North West 200 Superbike win for the Tyco TAS Racing team in 2014

In memory of William Dunlop the BBC website have brought to the limelight one of his epic battles with his brother Michael during the 2014 North West 200.

It is important to remember the good, especially when things are bad.  Thanks for the memories William.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/northern-ireland/44757191

William Dunlop and Michael Dunlop Duel at the 2014 North West 200
William Dunlop and Michael Dunlop Duel at the 2014 North West 200

2018 Isle of Man Southern 100 – The Friendly Races (09/07/2018 – 12/07/2018) Radio Coverage Schedule

Isle of Man Southern 100 Coverage

Manx Radio Coverage – Race Schedule :

  • Tim Glover at the Start Line
  • Chris Kinley in the Pits
  • Roy Moore at Cross Four Ways

Roads Close 6.00pm till no later than 9.40pm.

Practicing for all classes from 6.05 pm until 7.30pm 

Corlett’s Trophies Senior Solo Founders 600cc/1000cc Race “1A”, 7 laps starting at 7.40pm and on completion followed by

Corlett’s Trophies Senior Solo Founders 600cc/1000cc Race “1B”, 7 laps and on completion followed by

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Roads Close 6.00pm till no later than 9.40pm.

Ellan Vannin Fuels Senior Race, 7 laps starting at 6.20pm and on completion followed by

Mike Kerruish Plumbing & Heating 250cc/650cc twins Race “1”, 6 laps and on completion followed by

Radcliffe Butchers 600 Race 7 laps and on completion followed by

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Roads Close 9.30am till no later than 12.15pm.

600cc “C” Race, 6 laps starting at 9.50am and on completion followed by

S & S Motors 600cc Race, 7 laps and on completion followed by

Pole Positiion Travel 600cc “B” Race, 7 laps and on completion followed by

Island Aggregates Superbike Race, 7 laps.

 

**** Lunch Break  ****

 

Roads Close 1.00pm till no later than 5.30pm.

Ocean Motor Village 250cc/650cc Race, 6 laps starting at 1.20pm and on completion followed by

Steam Packet Company 125cc/400cc/450cc and Electric Motorcycles Race, 6 laps and on completion followed by

Hunts Motorcycles Solo Championship Race, 9 laps and on completion followed by

Daryl Blake Construction Ltd. Sidecar Championship, 8 laps and on completion followed by

Hunts Motorcycles 600cc Challenge Race 7 laps.

Road Closures

Monday9th July Evening6-00 p.m. to 9-40 p.m.
Tuesday10th July Evening6-00 p.m. to 9-40 p.m.
Wednesday11th July Evening6-00 p.m. to 9-40 p.m.
Thursday12th July Morning9-45 a.m. to 12-15 p.m.
Thursday12th July Afternoon1-00 p.m. to 5-45 p.m. 

 

 

2018 Skerries 100 Results

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WilliamDunlop6

After the tragic death of William Dunlop on Saturday 7th July 2018 the 2018 Skerries 100 was a very somber, respectful and reflective meeting : 

A STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF LOUGHSHINNY MOTORCYCLE SUPPORTERS CLUB LTD

Issued  21:30pm on 7th July 2018.

“Following discussion with the family, their sponsors and fellow riders, the Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club Ltd have taken the decision to continue with the Skerries 100 on the8th July.   The club with the riders permission have decide to race with the entire prize fund to go to William’s Family.  It will be a non-championship meeting and the club hope everyone will consider this a fitting tribute to William and his previous race performance and results at the Skerries 100

The Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club extends their heartfelt sympathy to William Dunlop’s family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this very sad time.”

Susan Plunkett, Clerk of Course of the Loughshinny Motor Cycle Supporters Club Ltd.

A STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF LOUGHSHINNY MOTORCYCLE SUPPORTERS CLUB LTD

Issued  8pm on 8th July 2018.

Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club Ltd as planned, continued their Skerries 100 event today 8th July 2018.

“With the blessing of our racing family and support from all our officials and marshals, the riders took to the grid to complete the demanding 10 race programme, in fine good sunny weather.  The spectators were treated to some superb racing from our incredibly talented riders with only one rider in mind, William Dunlop, a fitting tribute to their fellow fallen rider.   This non-championship races were held on the 2.92 mile circuit, and catered for all classes from 125cc up to Superbikes 1000cc.   

The Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club extends their heartfelt sympathy to William Dunlop’s family and friends and we are continuing to support them over this very difficult time and the club would ask that the privacy of the family be respected at this time. “

Susan Plunkett, Clerk of Course of the Loughshinny Motor Cycle Supporters Club Ltd

William Dunlop
William Dunlop

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STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF LOUGHSHINNY MOTORCYCLE SUPPORTERS CLUB LTD – William Dunlop

Rest in Peace – William Dunlop, ride free.

William Dunlop

A truly sad post to have to add to this website, one that has taken me a couple of days to actually even post up.  

I mean no disrespect to any of the ‘statements’ I have posted before.  Every rider at every event has my absolute respect.  Every rider puts their life on line, every race, and I tilt my cap to every one of them.  I hate posting ‘statements’ on this site because behind each one is a family devastated, friends gone, team mates gone, heroes gone.

And the latter on this occasion is one such hero of mine.  I am sure we all have our favourites, there’s nothing wrong with that.  Every rider and racer has our respect – without doubt or compromise, some though become our favourites, our heroes.  William was one such rider for me.

True skill, true humility, true humanity, a pleasure to watch and I feel privileged for having had the opportunity to watch him race for so many years.

Unfortunately Saturday 7th July 2018 was the last time William would grace the roads.

William Dunlop – thank you for everything.  Thank you.  Your legacy will live on, a small consolation I know, rest easy in the knowledge that you will be missed.

I personally would like to pass on my most sincere condolences to your family, partner, friends, team mates and also to everyone from the road racing community who are now at such a loss.  You are a loss, you will be missed.  Ride free.

Read moreSTATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF LOUGHSHINNY MOTORCYCLE SUPPORTERS CLUB LTD – William Dunlop