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2026 Armoy Road Races Results : The 2026 Armoy Road Races - The Race of Legends was held over the weekend of 24th / 25th July July 2026. Full results are as follows…
2023 Northern Ireland Motorcycle PLUS Show Review :
Saturday 4th February and Sunday 5th February 2023 saw the return of a motorcycle show to Northern Ireland, the first in the Eikon Centre since 2019, and represents the start of the year’s motorcycling season.
Expectations were big and the Northern Ireland Motorcycle PLUS Show had had a reasonable footprint on social media on the run up to the show, promising a ‘star studded line up and ‘big name dealers’…
2023 Northern Ireland Motorcycle PLUS Show Review
Unfortunately the expectations did not meet reality, and it pains me to say that.
Northern Ireland Motorcycle Plus Show : 4-5 February 2023
Northern Ireland Motorcycle Show : 4-5 February 2023
Northern Ireland’s Motorcycle show returns for the first time in four years on February 4-5, 2023, at the Eikon Centre in Lisburn, hosted by 360 Events in what promises to be a packed weekend for fans of motorsport.
Planned as a curtain raiser for the start of the motorcycling season for the year ahead the show will attract fans of both on and off road competitions as well as bike enthusiasts across the country.
360 Events, a new group of motorcycling and motorsport enthusiasts and volunteers with many years’ experience as competitors and officials in all branches of the sport, are pleased to be re-launching the Northern Ireland Motorcycle Plus Show, according to Kenny Gardner of the organisation.
“We believe that after four years’ absence the public are ready for a winter Motorcycle Show once again to ‘launch’ their year in the great pastimes of motorcycling & motorsport, whether racing, touring or just enjoying riding bikes,” he said.
“The Motorcycle Plus Show is a great meeting place in the winter to plan your summer months ahead.
“We are delighted to be working with the Eikon Centre on our first show.
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The harsh reality is that road racing (both Irish / Northern Irish events) are facing an insurance crisis.
Without insurance there will be no racing.
The previous cost of insurance was expensive, but the current costs anticipated for 2023 are so expensive they are –currently– likely to be unaffordable.
The risks involved in paying for insurance now need weighed up by the Clubs. Can they afford it, and if so what happens in the case of poor weather, poor spectator attendance, and poor spectator programme / ticket purchases – when these things are considered are the risks still worth it?
Trials events have already been cancelled in Ireland.
No insurance is currently in place for MCI or MCI(UC) events – however negotiations are ongoing.
Brexit has affected MCI Insurance options. Previously UK Insurers were used for MCI events, however this now has to be sought through European Insurers.
No official comment has been made by the MCI or MCI(UC) however the skuttlebutt is that the latest quote for insurance has seen an increase in 300% from last year’s premium.
The Good News :
The Cookstown Club have made a comment, and at the time of writing are the only Club to have done so.
The remain positive for a 2023 event however do recognise the current situation and the risks that are currently hanging over motorcycling as a sport.
In 2018 The Revival Racing Motorcycle Club was founded when Phillip McCallen and Robin Titterington decided to turn their shared interests into an official Motorcycle Club. After a couple of quick meetings, we were on our way to creating something extraordinary – The Classic Bike Festival Ireland.
Ken Block has died following a snow mobile accident.
Ken Block was an absolute inspiration to many, his Gymkhana videos blew the minds of car enthusiasts all over the world. Couple this with his other exploits and you have a motorsport legend, one sadly taken far too soon.
Thoughts and prayers are will his family and friends.
The 2023 Tandragee 100 will run over the 28th April 2023 – 29th April 2023.
Further details will be posted when the become available, however it is usual for the Friday (28/04) to be the main Practice Day with the Saturday (29/04) being the main race day.
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I would just like to wish all 57,000+ visitors that stopped by the site this year a very Happy New Year and may all the luck in the world come your way in 2023!
This site has had a great year, thanks to each and every one of you and I fully intend for it to keep moving in the same direction for 2023!
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The TBNI Road Racing Calendar will be updated as soon as new information comes to light so make sure you are subscribed to that : https://tbni.blog/road-racing-calendar/
The 2023 Ulster Grand Prix has been scheduled for 18th – 19th August 2023.
The event last ran in 2019 and following financial difficulties within the organising structure a winding up order was set by the Court.
2022 marked the centenary of the Ulster GP and although no racing took place on the iconic Dundrod course, a celebration day was held in August organised by the UGP Supporters Club.
Hope remained for the event in 2023 in the form of the Revival Racing Motorcycle Club, however earlier in the year they confirmed their withdrawal of bidding to run the event.
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