The late Aubrey McAuley in action on the Twistgrip Supporters Club 125 Honda.
This year, a powerful tradition is reignited at the heart of Irish road racing with the revival of the cherished ‘Aubrey McAuley’ Memorial Cup. More than just a trophy, the Cup represents decades of passion and camaraderie, and its return is a beacon for those who remember the golden era of two-stroke racing. Through the dedication and vision of Joe Wright and Barry Davidson, this influential prize will once again command the spotlight at the National road races, awarded to the Top 125 GP Competitor at the conclusion of the 2026 Irish Road Race Championships.
“Cookstown 100 Races Secure Major Boost with BEAR Competitions Sponsorship Renewal.”
Get ready for the most electrifying event of the year! Bear Competitions is back as the headline sponsor for the highly anticipated 2026 Cookstown 100 road races, igniting the circuit on Friday and Saturday, 24th and 25th April. Renowned for jaw-dropping online competitions and unforgettable prizes, BEAR Competitions is a powerhouse in the local scene, fueling excitement like never before.
With the countdown officially on, this thrilling announcement supercharges the excitement around this year’s event. Last year, BEAR Competitions raised the bar with an incredible £1,000 prize fund up for grabs for anyone who bought a race package. On top of that, Saturday exploded with a pulse-pounding series of live competitions—what more could a true racing fan want? Imagine the thunder of elite road racers battling it out, and you standing trackside, ready to claim spectacular prizes!
Ian Hutchinson will join Burrows Engineering / RK Racing for his 2026 Supersport campaigns at both the Northwest 200 and Isle of Man TT, onboard the teams Ducati Panigale V2.
John Burrows said:
“We’re absolutely delighted to have Ian onboard our Ducati V2 in the Supersport class at both the Northwest 200 and the Isle of Man TT Races. Ian needs no introduction – he’s a 16-time TT winner, with many of those victories coming in the Supersport class.
“Over the last season or so, I’ve seen a real hunger in Ian again, almost a resurgence after what has been a few tough years for him. You can see the desire to succeed is still very much there, and that’s something that really excites and motivates us as a team.
After a frenetic first week of navigation tests, marathon challenges and multiple leaderboard shakeups, the 48th Dakar Rally charged into its second week with everything still to play for. With dunes raising temperatures and spirits alike, the second marathon stage and final five specials delivered drama, strategy, heartbreak and history – true to the spirit that has made Dakar the world’s toughest motorsport adventure.
Official results and standings are taken from the Dakar website and verified race reporting.
The Loughshinny Club have confirmed via a social media posting today that 2026 will see a return to road racing for the Skerries 100.
Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club is delighted to announce the return of the legendary Skerries 100 on 4th and 5th July 2026.
Safe to say, one of Ireland’s most iconic road racing events is roaring back to life, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome riders, teams, and fans once again.
The South West Road Races Athea Facebook Page has issued a statement re the plans for their 2026 event…
12th 13th September | Motorcycle Road Racing Returns to Athea
We are excited to announce finally the long awaited return of motorcycle road racing to Athea with the South West Road Races taking place on 12th 13th September.
After far too long away the roads of Athea will once again echo with the sound speed and spectacle that only real road racing can deliver. Two full days of high octane action on fast demanding public roads backed by passionate crowds and an unbeatable atmosphere.
Cookstown & District Motorcycle Club’s groundbreaking announcement for competitors ahead of the 104th Cookstown ‘100.’
2026 Cookstown 100 competitors received an unexpected Christmas present when the directors of Cookstown & District Motorcycle Club announced the groundbreaking news that they would receive Free and Reduced entry fees for next year’s event.
Christmas is a season of giving, and the Cookstown & District Motor Cycle Club (MCC) is proud to announce it has a special gift for competitors ahead of next year’s Cookstown “100” road races.
As the longest-running national road racing organisation – second only to the Isle of Man TT – the Cookstown MCC has built a legacy of resilience and innovation in motorsport.
From the early days, when race legends such as Mike Hailwood, Philip McCallen, Robert Dunlop, and Michael Dunlop each scored their first road race wins at Cookstown, to pioneering initiatives like the “Man of the Meeting” award in 1974 (£100.00), the first club to allow Robert Dunlop to return to racing, following his 1994 IOM TT crash, and hosting the only road race worldwide during the 2020 pandemic, the Cookstown club has consistently sought ways to support riders and the sport.
In 2026, the 104th Cookstown “100” will feature a game-changing initiative—competitors will receive ‘FREE’ and ‘Discounted’ entry fees. This means no one will pay a full entry fee to compete at the Cookstown “100”!
The South West Road Racing Club have issued a Press Release confirming their commitment for a return to road racing and the plans to run their event in 2026…
South West Road Racing Club confirms commitment to Athea Road Races for 2026 :
PRESS RELEASE
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The South West Road Racing Club is pleased to confirm that it has agreed to pay the required 50% deposit to the Motorcycling Ireland (MCI) to secure the necessary permits for the 2026 season, with the event to be held in Athea.
The club would like to thank Kerry Motorsport News for their continued support.
Dates will be released in due course, but in the meantime, the club wishes to thank everyone for their continued support.
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