FHO Racing and Josh Brookes have ended their two year partnership as of the end of this year’s BSB Season.
The split was announced on Facebook by the Team and a mere 14 minutes later confirmed by Josh Brookes on his social media. Faye Ho subsequently added her own message to the FHO Team Page and all of it was exceptionally professional and friendly. Not that you would expect anything else from the FHO Setup.
FHO Racing : 14/10/2024 :
“All good things must come to an end. That’s why they’re called good things – otherwise they’re just ordinary” (Joyce Rachelle) Josh Brookes, what can we say other than thank you! Thank you for all the memories, your hard work and dedication over the past two years. It’s been an absolute blast and a pleasure having you on the team Good luck for your next chapter It’s not goodbye, it’s a see you soon
The Tandragee 100 has just received some great news. The North Armagh Motorcycle & Car Club have issued a press release today addressing the issue of the a section of the circuit that has been the main reason behind the lack of the event for the past two years. Work will now go ahead to fix an issue around the surface on a section of the A51 and paths the way ahead for the 2025 Tandragee 100!
PRESS RELEASE – TANDRAGEE 100
11th October 2024
On behalf of the North Armagh Motorcycle & Car Club (Tarmac Section) Ltd it is with great pleasure I confirm that we have received some extremely welcome news from the Department of Infrastructure (DfI) this afternoon. In their press release today “Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced his intention to proceed with resurfacing work later this year on a stretch of the A51”, which will enable us to progress our preparations for running the Tandragee 100 Motorcycle Road Races in 2025.
We are extremely grateful to all those who have continued to work hard behind the scenes since our last event in 2022, to the Minister and all those within DfI who have made this possible.
This is just the beginning of the hard work for us; we will now focus our full attention on securing the necessary financial resources and putting everything in place to enable us to apply for a Road Closing Order and undertake all the hundreds of activities that are needed to get the event up and running.
As a Club we are delighted, and we are, as we have always been, committed to doing everything we can to bring this awe-inspiring event back in 2025. We also wish to take this opportunity to thank all our competitors, sponsors, landowners, volunteers and spectators for their continued support.
2025 Facelift Hyundai i20N is coming… To Australia :
2025 Facelift Hyundai i20N
Hyundai have confirmed that a facelift version of its extremely popular i20N hot hatch is coming, but only to Australia.
Hyundai no longer produce any of their ICE hot hatch variants in the UK / EU, focusing solely on performance electric variants such as the simply stunning Ioniq 5N.
The i30N and i20N were wildly considered as superb hot hatches, a throwback to a class of car that was popular for its performance, handling, and looks all presented in a very affordable package. The i20N would have set back a UK customer around £25,000. The Ioniq 5N comes in at £65,000!
The first arrivals of the updated 2025 Hyundai i20 N hot hatch are expected to hit Australia around November.
It is the mid-life facelift for Hyundai’s smallest high-performance car, but the updates are relatively mild.
Sunday 22nd Septemeber 2024 : MMI Events NI hosted the first (2024) Motors at Mournes Event at Meelmore Lodge, just outside Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland in the heart of the scenic Mourne Mountains.
The event was held in aid of the Mourne Mountain Rescue Team and featured a great selection of modified cars as well as a healthy selection of supercars which filled the display area well, all with the absolutely gorgeous backdrop of the Mourne Mountains with all of the fcilities of the superb Meelmore Lodge campsite.
I have put together a full gallery which is available on the TBNI.Blog Facebook Page right now so feel free to like, share and tag anyone.
Ashcourt Racing have announced via a Press Release that they will retire from racing at the end of this year’s BSB Season.
Ashcourt Racing Announces Retirement from Racing
Ashcourt Racing has officially announced its withdrawal from competitive racing. After five years of dedication, hard work, and remarkable achievements, the team will step back from the sport at the conclusion of the 2024 season.
Ashcourt Racing established itself as a formidable competitor in both the short circuit and road racing paddocks. The team has celebrated numerous podium finishes and notable successes, including wins in British Supersport, the Isle of Man TT races, Scarborough, the NW200 and The Ulster Grand Prix.
Team Principal, Phil Reed expressed heartfelt sentiments regarding the decision to withdraw: “We would like to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to our outstanding rider, Lee Johnston. His dedication and exceptional talent have been a tremendous asset to our team, and we truly appreciate everything he contributed during his time with us.”
Rider and current team manager, Lee Johnston, who has been with the team since 2019, also shared his thoughts on the decision: “Racing with Ashcourt has been a remarkable journey. The team has stood by me through thick and thin. Rewarding them with wins in multiple classes on both the roads and on short circuits is nothing short of what they deserve. I completely understand their decision to step back from racing and wish them well with future endeavours. In terms of my future, I’m still competitive in the British Championship and on the roads, my options are wide open at the minute and I’ll update everyone as soon as my plans for 2025 have been confirmed.”
The last race for Ashcourt Racing will take place on the 13th October at the final round of the 2024 BSB Championships, where the team will celebrate their legacy and thank their supporters in a fitting farewell.
We are very happy to announce the new addition to WTF Racing is Dom Herbertson
Team owner, Alan Gardner “We are looking forward to our 2025 Roads season with Dom. He’s someone I’ve supported for a while, so I am very happy to finally sign Dom officially and welcome him into the WTF Racing Team.”
We will be running the Honda Fireblade in the Superbike and Superstock along with the CBR600RR in Supersport on the roads alongside James Hillier Racing.
2024 Autofest, Omagh, Sunday 15th September 2024 :
Autofest returned to Omagh for the 9th Edition of the extremely popular show on Sunday 15th September 2024.
This year’s event was run in support of Omagh Gateway Club.
With hundreds of cars on display at the Omagh Showgrounds, the selection and quality on display was exceptional. With every genre of vehicle catered for, including a small selection of motorcycles and trucks and to a massive display of cars covering all varieties and a good selection of Owner’s Clubs all displaying some meticulously turned out vehicles.
It is a show really worth a visit, that was certainly made all the more pleasant with the sunshine making a rare appearance for this year in Northern Ireland.
DAO Racing have announced that they are parting ways with Kawasaki after 10 years.
DAO Racing has announced that as of 2025, they will part ways with Kawasaki after a successful 10-year partnership. The decision comes following extensive negotiations that were unable to yield a mutual agreement for the upcoming season.
This strategic move marks the end of a successful collaboration between the two racing powerhouses, with DAO Racing now preparing for a fresh chapter in its racing journey.
DAO Racing and Team Green have enjoyed several successful seasons together and a shared passion for pushing the boundaries of motorsport excellence.
With numerous podiums and notable achievements, including a historic 2019 Senior TT win on the Isle of Man with Dean Harrison. The win marked Kawasaki’s first Senior TT victory in almost 40 years, a milestone previously held by Mick Grant.
However, after careful consideration, DAO Racing has chosen to explore new opportunities and partnerships as part of their 2025 strategy.
Ross Burridge, Head of Marketing and Racing Department for Kawasaki Motors UK said: “The DAO Racing team have been an important and successful part of the Kawasaki and Team Green family for a number of years, achieving some fantastic results along the way, including most notably a Senior TT win at the Isle of Man with Dean Harrison. It’s a shame to see them move away from the Kawasaki brand, but I would personally like to wish them all the best for their next steps.”
Jonny Bagnall, Team Manager commented: “After a partnership of ten years, during negotiations towards the end of the season, we couldn’t come to a mutual agreement heading into 2025 that fit both parties, so unfortunately, we will be parting ways and starting a new venture for 2025 BSB.
“We’ve had some brilliant times with Kawasaki and want to thank them for their support. From originally supplying us with ZX6s in our first year in National Superstock, right on through to our Senior TT win, the first win Kawasaki gained in almost 40 years, and then being a fully-fledged BSB team, it’s been an incredible journey. They’ll be missed, and I’d like to thank all the guys and girls at Kawasaki for their support over the years.”
The route took in the Northern Irish countryside from the Sprucefield Centre, Lisburn through Dromore, towards Ballynahinch, then Rathfriland, Hilltown, Rostrevor until the finish point at Kilkeel.
Close to 100 cars made it past where I was placed and given the rather miserable weather, that is a truly exceptional turnout.
The Manx Motorcycle Club and the Manx Grand Prix have issued a statement addressing the delays encountered this year and offering their thanks to all those involved in the running, racing and spectating at the event.
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Thank you for all the memories, your hard work and dedication over the past two years. It’s been an absolute blast and a pleasure having you on the team 
Good luck for your next chapter 
It’s not goodbye, it’s a see you soon 
