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.
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.”
Burrows Engineering / RK Racing and Dominic Herbertson Part Company :
Burrows Engineering / RK Racing have announced that their partnership with Dominic Herbertson will not continue into the 2025 Race Season.
TEAM STATEMENT.
Burrows Engineering / RK Racing will not continue their partnership with Dominic Herbertson into 2025.
The team would like to thank Dom for his efforts in 2024. Together we achieved the team’s second TT podium and first 130mph lap, these being the obvious highlights. We would like to wish Dom well in his future endeavours.
Looking ahead to 2025, we will look at our options over the next few months and our plans will be announced in due course.
Burrows Engineering / RK Racing and Dominic Herbertson Part Company (2024)
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.
The 2024 Manx Grand Prix was held on the Isle of Man from 18th August – 26th August 2024.
The event was hampered by inclement weather which lead to numerous schedule changes and cancellations however racing got underway and lead to two race days on Saturday 24th August 2024 and Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 2024.
Full credit must go to the event organisers as well as the Marshals, riders, teams, spectators and residents for making the best out of a poor situation with everyone pulling together to get the best outcome for the 2024 Manx Grand Prix as possible.
2024 Manx Grand Prix : Updated Schedule as of 22/08/2024 :
The 2024 MAnx Grand Prix has been plagued by inclement weather an as such only one practice and qualifying session has gone ahead. The last three sessions have been cancelled due to deteriorating weather conditions and as a result the Clerk of the Course has deemed it necessary to implement the contingency sessions over the coming days to ensure all competitors get sufficient practice and qualifying sessions.
The new and revised schedule for the 2024 Manx Grand Prix is as follows :
Louis O’Regan : Statement Issued from the Manx Grand Prix – 18/08/2024
With great sadness, the organisers of the Manx Grand Prix can confirm that Louis O’Regan, 43, has died following injuries sustained in an accident at Kate’s Cottage during the opening qualifying session of the 2024 event.
Louis, an Irishman who lived in Didcot, England, was an experienced competitor at the Manx Grand Prix having made his debut in the 2013 Newcomers A Race, finishing 12th. He recorded his personal best lap speed in the 2019 Junior Race, lapping at an average speed of 114.7mph.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Louis’s partner Sarah, his family, loved ones, and friends.
TBNI.Blog have compiled the most useful and popular posts in relation to the Armoy Road Races in order to bring you a basic Visitors’ Guide. Hopefully this guide will give you an idea and some knowledge of the course and plenty of other useful information.
** Updated for the 2026 Event **
History :
Armoy (from the Irish: Oirthear Maí meaning “the east plain”) is a small village in County Antrim Northern Ireland. It is 6 miles from Ballycastle and 9 miles from Ballymoney and nestles under the shadow of Knocklayd mountain. It is on the River Bush and lies within the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area. The village is situated between two of the nine Glens of Antrim, Glenshesk and Glentaisie. Glenshesk is part of the Armoy Race Circuit.
“Road racing and the Armoy Armada was a regular topic of conversation in the Armoy pub and it was on one such night in what started off as a bit of craic and a £20 bet, that Kathleen Hartin was sparked into the idea of a tribute race to the Legends of Road Racing.
…All the affiliations, constitutions, rules, agencies, roads departments and councils eventually succumbed to the objectives of the club and when finance was secured through local sponsorship and funding, the first ever Armoy Road Race – Race of Legends was run in July 2009.”
Please check the Official Website for further details as every year there is a cut off date for postal orders and the packages become ‘Collection Only.’
FAQs : We’re visiting as a family, do the kids need a programme package?
No, children under 13 yrs old are free and you can add a JUNIOR SUPPORTER wristband to your order (just add a note to your order at checkout).
The Kilbroney Vintage Show returned to Kilbroney Forest Park on 15th June 2024 for another year and it was packed with cars from the early days of motoring right up to what could rather questionably be called vintage.
However, the standard of machinery on display was, as always, superb. With cars spanning the generations and club stands for every generation, Marque and area you could hope for, the selection on display was really rather impressive. The are some absolutely stunning cars tucked away in this country and beyond with plenty of vehicles making the trip from the South and the other side of the Irish Sea. The longest travelled award Officially coming from Scotland, but a little birdie tells me there was at least one other that didn’t wish to be included in that category that had quite the journey.
There were concerns about the weather, with a rough enough night the previous evening the weather forecast didn’t look great with a few days to go, but that is the good thing about coastal weather, it only takes a slight change in wind direction and the forecast becomes a work of fiction. The reality was that it was a bright and sunny day, there was one prolonged shower but once it blew over it was back to bright and sunny. The grounds of the park were also in great condition and even with the rain the previous day and that shower it maintained its integrity and every one was able to get out and home without issue, the tractors did not need to be called into action for a rescue mission for anything!
If you haven’t visited the show you really should add it to your calendar. My advice would be to
Arrive early and make a good full day of it, there is loads to see and do, just simply walking around the display and having a decent look at what is on show would take a good few hours.
Don’t leave during the rush, either go a little early or just enjoy the park and let the 5pm – 6pm exit rush calm down.
Consider bringing your own drinks, picnic or snacks. The food is expensive.
There are activities for the kids, they will be costly and loads of food options. They are really costly. Belfast Continental Market sort of prices. I had a ‘Gourmet’ Burger, it was delicious, but it was also £9. That’s pretty expensive for a car show burger! The Northern IReland Fire and Rescue Service also put on a few demonstrations throughout the day and they are well worth a watch to.
The absolute stars of the show though are the Vintage vehicles. The meticulous attention to detail in the maintenance and preparation is an absolute credit to their owners.
I do not envy the decisions to be made by the shows Organisers on who wins what as there is simply so much quality to choose from.
The Armoy Club have confirmed the dates for the 2024 on a Facebook Post.
The ARMOY ROAD RACES are back on FRIDAY 26TH & SATURDAY 27TH JULY 2024!
Prepare for a thrilling weekend as the Race of Legends returns, celebrating Northern Ireland’s rich sporting heritage. Held on the historic roads where the legendary Armoy Armada – Frank Kennedy, Mervyn Robinson, Joey Dunlop, and Jim Dunlop – honed their skills, this event is a must-see for racing fans worldwide.
Since 2009, the Armoy Road Races have been a staple in Northern Ireland’s road racing calendar, taking place on the last Friday & Saturday of July. Fans can expect high-octane motorcycle racing combined with the warm hospitality that Northern Ireland is known for.
This event offers one of the most authentic and accessible road racing experiences, drawing top modern racers and a passionate crowd. Don’t miss out on the excitement and the chance to witness legendary racing action.
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