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.
Official Statement
Race Abandoned pic.twitter.com/ghJqUFRkWP
— Armoy Road Races (@ArmoyRoadRaces) July 28, 2018
If for some reason you question this decision, maybe road racing isn’t for you… Safety of all those involved is (and must be) paramount – racing in that is obviously not an option.
https://twitter.com/ciaraford92/status/1023225020527599616
Unfortunately this decision was not well received by some ‘fans’ – but honestly if you can sit behind your keyboard or phone looking at that weather and the tragedy that has fallen over the sport recently and call today a ‘farce’ or a ‘shambles’ – honestly you won’t be missed at the next one – or any one after that!
Reading comments about #Armoy @ArmoyRoadRaces from ‘fans’ calling it a ‘farce’, ‘shambles’ etc are just disappointing. It’s #NorthernIreland + #roadracing (an open air event). You should know by now that we can’t control the weather ⛈ or non race related incidents 🚑 pic.twitter.com/zbh7NTsI07
— 🏍TomBoyNI™ 🏍 🎮 (@TomBoyNI) July 28, 2018
What #armoy has been today is a difficult but correct call from the Clerk of the Course. The 10th anniversary hasn’t been what we wanted it to be, but we just have to make sure that the 11th is. If you can’t understand and respect that, honestly no one will miss you next year.🏍 pic.twitter.com/S91NIP0r6c
— 🏍TomBoyNI™ 🏍 🎮 (@TomBoyNI) July 28, 2018
If everything had have went to plan here is what you could have won… but worry not I’m sure as soon as today is over the Club will already be planning for 2019!
Today's plan of attack. Midgets are attacking in force this morning #Armoy pic.twitter.com/vKB3KqUUhj
— @AHardyBreed (@AHardyBreed) July 28, 2018
Today there are no results to report on, two non related race incidents caused racing to be delayed in the early part of the day (best wishes to all involved) then the horrendous weather took hold and racing had to be abandoned. Nothing anyone could have planned for, it is what it is – road racing.
Last night there were two races, the Senior Support and the Supersport. Paul Jordan taking the victory on the Supersport – and I’m am chuffed to say that my name was on the side of the bike. I think that added extra aerodynamics to the bike, just shaving off a few 1000s of a second, coupled with everyone else who chipped it, it is great to see the road racing community help out each other to make sure that those who can race – do.
2018 Armoy Road Races ‘Race of Legends’ Results : Friday 27th July 2018 :
2018 Armoy Road Races : Race 1 : Armoy Construction / PES Senior Support Race :
2018 Armoy Road Races : Race 2 : First4Printing Supersport Race :
Given that so many racers / teams came for the event and didn’t get the opportunity to race today I have added the full results from Friday’s qualifying session so you can at least get the feel of how the riders had started off and maybe give an idea of the dedication and commitment that goes into every event.
