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2025 Southern 100 Qualifying Summary

July 11, 2025July 8, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2025 Southern 100 Qualifying Summary :

2025 Southern 100 Racing Summary Available Here

Southern 100 Celebrates its Platinum Jubilee.

The hallowed Billown Course has once again roared to life, as the 70th Anniversary Southern 100 kicked off its qualifying sessions on Monday, July 7th, and Tuesday, July 8th, 2025. Despite a challenging start with an unfortunate red flag incident on Monday and inclement weather halting Tuesday’s evening racing, the provisional grids are packed with talent, promising a week of exhilarating road racing.

Photo from Southern 100 Road Races Facebook Page

Monday’s Opening Salvo: Todd Dominates, Dunlop Lurks

Under mostly dry skies, the opening day of qualifying on Monday saw riders waste no time in setting blistering paces. Davey Todd, on his 8TEN Racing BMW, immediately stamped his authority, topping the Superbike/Superstock charts with a formidable 2:14.216 lap. Close on his heels was local hero Nathan Harrison (Honda) at 2:16.163, demonstrating his intimate knowledge of the Billown circuit. Road racing titan Michael Dunlop, on his MD Racing BMW, settled into third with a 2:17.072, a clear indication that he was just finding his rhythm and would be a force to be reckoned with. Dean Harrison and Michael Sweeney also showed strong form, rounding out the top five.

The Super Twin class saw Rob Hodson pick up where he left off last year, leading the pack with a 2:27.006 on his Paton. Davey Todd continued his impressive multi-class performance by securing second in the Super Twins, showcasing his versatility. Paul Jordan and Joe Yeardsley also put in strong performances, setting up what promises to be a fiercely contested Lightweight race.

The Supersport sessions were equally captivating. Davey Todd once again led the yellow-plated “A” race contenders, posting a 2:20.160, narrowly ahead of Paul Jordan and Nathan Harrison. The “white plate” Supersport session for newer riders or those without pre-qualification was topped by Nathan Harrison, showing his all-around speed, with David Rigby leading the white plate entries.

A somber note was struck on Monday evening when a red flag brought the Supersport session to an early close due to a one-rider incident at Stadium Bend involving Yann Galli. Thankfully, reports confirmed the rider was conscious and stable, later transferred to a UK hospital. This incident, coupled with the approaching darkness, led to the postponement of the second Superbike and Lightweight sessions to Tuesday.

2025 Southern 100 Results

July 11, 2025July 8, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2025 Southern 100 Results :

The 2025 Southern 100 took place on 7th – 10th July 2025 on the Billown Circuit, Castletown, Isle of Man.

Racing was scheduled to commence on 8th July for two races but due to inclement weather only qualifying took place over the first two days of the event. Racing was subsequently ran over 9th and 10th July 2025.

Check out the 2025 Southern 100 Qualifying Summary Here

2025 Southern 100 Racing Summary Available Here

Monday 7th July 2025 :

Practice and Qualifying Only.

Tuesday 8th July 2025 :

Practice and Qualifying Sessions followed by two scheduled races.

No results. Race postponed due to inclement weather.

No results. Race ‘red flagged’ due to inclement weather on lap 2.

2025 Athea Road Races Cancelled

July 5, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2025 Athea Road Races Cancelled :

The South West Racing Athea Club have announced via a press release that their 2025 event will not go ahead.

Statement From South West Road Racing Athea – 2nd July 2025 :

A number of events have taken place since May of this year involving the Road Racing Alliance of Ireland, Motorcycling Ireland, The Minister for Sport and Sport Dispute Solutions Ireland. These events were necessary in order to introduce the initial steps required to secure the future of all motorcycle sports in the Republic of Ireland.

While these events were completely outside of our control, South West Road Racing Athea welcomes the positive measures which have emanated from them and accepts that it will take time for MCI to finalise a programme for the implementation of these measures.

It is therefore with deep regret that South West Road Racing Athea have had to make the difficult decision to cancel our major event which was planned for

September 2025.

We hope that all processes will be completed in the near future and that we can announce the rescheduling of our event in due course.

South West Road Racing Athea thanks all of its members, supporters and the local community for their patience.

2025 Tandragee 100 Results

June 28, 2025June 28, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2025 Tandragee 100 Results :

The 2025 Tandragee 100 road races, held on June 27th and 28th, marked a triumphant return for the iconic event after a two-year hiatus, thanks to crucial resurfacing work on the challenging 5.3-mile circuit. The atmosphere was electric, bolstered by a star-studded lineup that included the legendary 33-time Isle of Man TT winner, Michael Dunlop, making his return to Tandragee after 12 years.

Dunlop certainly made his presence felt, dominating the big bike classes. He secured a hard-fought victory in the Open Superbike race after a thrilling battle with Michael Sweeney, winning by a mere 0.4 seconds. The excitement continued in the showpiece Superbike race, where Dunlop once again triumphed over Sweeney, this time by a more comfortable eight-second margin. In a display of incredible speed, both Dunlop and Sweeney shattered the outright lap record, with Dunlop ultimately setting a blistering new benchmark of 111.584mph.

Beyond the Superbike showdowns, the event delivered plenty of drama. Darryl Tweed snatched a last-gasp Supertwin victory after a final-corner error from Michael Sweeney. Mike Browne also had a standout performance, securing back-to-back wins in the Supersport class and even setting a new fastest-ever Tandragee 100 Supersport lap.

The 2025 Tandragee 100 was a resounding success, showcasing the thrilling nature of road racing and solidifying its reputation as one of Ireland’s premier national road races.

2025 Tandragee 100 Results :

Friday 27th June 2025 :

Saturday 28th June 2025 :

2025 Tandragee 100 Results : Race 2 (Fri)

Michael Dunlop Confirmed For 2025 Tandragee 100 Rider Lineup

June 24, 2025 by TomBoyNI

Michael Dunlop Confirmed For 2025 Tandragee 100 Rider Lineup :

PRESS RELEASE – TANDRAGEE 100

24th June 2025

33 Times TT Winner Michael Dunlop, MBE confirmed for the Around A Pound Tandragee 100

~ Friday 27th and Saturday 28th June 2025 ~

Friday Practice: Roads Close: 11.00 am | Practice Starts: 11.30 am | Roads Open: 9.00 pm

Saturday Race: Roads Close: 9.30 am | First Race: 10.00 am | Roads Open: 7.00 pm

On behalf of the North Armagh Motorcycle & Car Club it gives me great pleasure to be able to announce that Michael Dunlop, MBE and 33 Times TT Winner, will compete at this year’s Around A Pound Tandragee 100.

Earlier this year, our Overall Sponsor, owner of Around A Pound, Gerry Rice, who has also been a personal sponsor of Michael’s for many years, had agreed to negotiate with Michael once the TT was over. True to their word, both men met and agreed that Michael will complete on his Supersport Ducati and Superstock MD Racing machines at this year’s Around A Pound Tandragee 100 event on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th June 2025.

Armoy 2025 Launched

June 22, 2025 by TomBoyNI

Armoy 2025 Launched :

The 2025 Armoy Road Races have issued a Press Release re the launch event held on 18th June 2025.

You can watch the stream here: https://fb.watch/Aobu0eq-cR/?

Excitement Builds as Event Officially Launched at Bayview Hotel

Officially launched at the Bayview Hotel, Portballintrae, on Wednesday 18th June 2025, the Armoy Road Races 2025 is set to welcome thousands of fans alongside a strong line-up of world-class riders, all preparing to go head-to-head for a coveted place on the podium.

Members of the Armoy Motorcycle Road Racing Club (AMMRC) welcomed sponsors to the launch, alongside riders, Jamie Coward, Paul Jordan, Dominic Herbertson and Neil Kernohan and team manager Trevor Scott of Scott Racing, and for the first time ever it was streamed live on the Club’s Facebook page with Stephen Watson hosting.

Title sponsor of the Race of Legends, Trevor Kane and AMRRC Chairman, Gareth McAuley, gave special addresses to pay tribute to all the riders and to those who work to ensure the success of the races and to outline this year’s schedule.

“Northern Ireland is synonymous with road racing, and we have an immense amount of talent right here on our doorstep,” Gareth said. “As a Club, it makes us very proud to be able to bring world-class riders to the event every year and to see how passionate the fans are, travelling from all parts of the world, near and far, to attend the races.

“The Armoy Road Races is currently in its 16th year and on behalf of the Club, we’re so honoured to see it grow into the world-class event it is today.”

Tandragee 100 Road Races Visitors’ Guide

June 19, 2026June 7, 2025 by TomBoyNI

Tandragee 100 Road Races Visitors’ Guide :

Updated for 2026

Get all the latest Tandragee 100 Updates Here

TBNI.Blog have compiled the most useful and popular posts in relation to the Tandragee 100 Road Races in order to bring you a basic Visitors’ Guide. Hopefully this guide will give you an idea and some knowledge of the event, the course and plenty of other useful information.

2026 Around a Pound Tandragee 100 Banner

History :

The first Tandragee 100 took place on Saturday 19th April 1958 and has been one of the most popular events on the annual racing calendar, always attracting top-class entries and huge spectator audiences. It was, on that first day, a 100 mile handicap race and over the 60 years it has taken place it has evolved into the prestigious event it is today.

There is a long tradition of sporting culture in Northern Ireland, not least of motorcycling. Promoted by the North Armagh Motorcycle & Car Club Ltd, the Tandragee 100 has been held on the same course between Markethill and Tandragee in the shallow hills of County Armagh since 1958 and has now developed into the best National Road Race in Ireland, with winners that include all the big names from Creith to Farquhar, two generations of Dunlops, as well as County Armagh’s local motorcycling hero Philip McCallen.

2025 TT Supertwin Race 1 : Amended Result

June 7, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2025 TT Supertwin Race 1 : Amended Result :

An Official Statement has been released by ACU Events Ltd following the disqualification of Michael Evans from Supertwin TT Race 1 at the 2025 Event.

STATEMENT: SUPERTWIN TT RACE 1

The following statement was issued at 13:30 on behalf of ACU Events Ltd, Race Organiser of the Isle of Man TT Races:

Michael Evans, machine number 5, Dafabet Racing, has been disqualified from the Supertwin TT Race 1 at the 2025 Isle of Man TT Races after the team failed to produce the machine for the mandatory post-race Technical Inspection.

Initial checks were undertaken by the event’s Technical Director, Technical Officers, and Technical Officials at the conclusion of the race on Tuesday 3 June. As part of this process, the engine was sealed and subject to further mandatory examination at the conclusion of the Supertwin TT Race 2 on Friday 6 June.

The Team were unable to produce the machine for the Technical Inspection within the required timeframe. Therefore, the competitor has been disqualified from the race result.

Revised results for the Supertwin TT Race 1 will be issued in due course.

The Revised results for the 2025 Supertwin TT Race 1 are as follows :

2025 Senior TT Preview :

June 7, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2025 Senior TT Preview :

Senior TT Showdown: Who Will Conquer the Mountain in 2025?

The Isle of Man TT Festival has been a rollercoaster of emotions, high speeds, and unforgettable moments, all building to the finale of the Milwaukee Senior TT Superbike race. As we stand on the brink of this ultimate challenge, the atmosphere on the Island is electric, despite the weather playing its usual mischievous hand throughout the week.

We’ve seen practice sessions and races delayed by rain and oil spillages, making the schedule a constant dance. Notably, the start of racing itself was pushed back by two days, and even Tuesday’s Supertwin and Superstock races were moved to the evening due to wet roads. This has meant less track time than usual for some, adding an extra layer of challenge to an already formidable and notoriously difficult course.

Unfortunately, the festival also saw a major incident that ruled out one of the road racing’s top riders. Fourteen-time TT winner Peter Hickman sustained chest, back, shoulder, and facial injuries in a fall at Kerrowmoar during a qualifying session. While thankfully his condition wasdescribed as “comfortable” and “in good spirits,” it means we won’t see him on the grid for the Senior TT, a huge blow for the fans and his 8Ten Racing BMW team. His absence undeniably reshapes the competitive landscape.

Hickman however is back in the paddock, although battered and bruised he has been there throughout supporting his team mate and friend, Davey Todd.

A Look Back at the Week’s Action :

2025 Isle of Man TT Races Qualifying Summary

June 2, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2025 Isle of Man TT Races Qualifying Summary :

The 2025 Isle of Man TT Practice and Qualifying Week, held from Monday 26th May to Sunday 1 June 2025, was a testament to the resilience and adaptability of riders, teams, and organizers alike. Challenging weather conditions, including persistent low cloud cover over Snaefell Mountain and rain and showers almost every day, led to multiple delays and cancellations, compressing the schedule and testing the mettle of all involved.

The timings below are for each class are all taken from the Final Combined Results – Fastest Laps [After Q5 of 5]

Superbike Qualifying Highlights

Despite the weather disruptions, Dean Harrison has shown his intent for 2025 by topping the Superbike leaderboard with a blistering lap of 133.069. Davey Todd and Michael Dunlop completed the top laps. with 132 mph

Top 10 Superbike Qualifiers:

Pos.	Rider	Team	Motorcycle	Speed
1	Dean Harrison	Honda Racing UK	Honda CBR1000RR-R	133.069
2	Davey Todd	Monster Energy BMW Motorrad	BMW M 1000 RR	132.673
3	Michael Dunlop	MD Racing	BMW M 1000 RR	132.003
4	Peter Hickman*	Monster BMW Motorrad	BMW M 1000 RR	131.326
5	Conor Cummins	Burrows Engineering/RK Racing	BMW M 1000 RR	131.027
6	Nathan Harrison	H&H Motorcycles	Honda CBR1000RR-R	130.172
7	Shaun Anderson	Team Classic Suzuki	Suzuki GSX-R1000R	129.965
8	Ian Hutchinson	moobob MLav Racing	BMW M 1000 RR	129.756
9	Mike Browne	KTS Racing	BMW M 1000 RR	129.585
10	Dominic Herbertson	HRRC/Adam Hewitt Ltd	Honda CBR1000RR-R	129.257