RRAI Insurance Update : 12/03/2025

RRAI Insurance Update : 12/03/2025 :

The Road Race Alliance of Ireland have issued a statement today on the situation with their proposed insurance policy for road racing in the Republic of Ireland in 2025. It seems now that there will be no further comment issued regarding meetings between the RRAI and the MCI.

The statement reads as follows :


RRAI Information Update 12.03.2024

As noted before the RRAI would like to thank everyone for their support and encouragement since our news on securing an insurance policy for road races in the South. Over the last month, the RRAl made a conscious decision to limit the amount of information on social media and other channels of communication to provide our old governing body the time and space to announce their own insurance plans. The RRAI will not be addressing the MCI /RRAI meeting any further on social media as the main takeaway from the meeting was that no assistance would be offered by the MCI as “it was not in their interest”.

To clarify a few open questions :

  • The insurance policy that has been sourced is by a reputable broker, regulated by the relevant authorities.
  • The public liability meets the local council requirements for all road races within the Republic of Ireland
  • Our policy amount is under 400k for the public liability required including all government levies and taxes.
  • Our broker is willing to work with our organisation to insure other disciplines.
  • Our business plan is sound (please see prior documentation released).
  • The main goal of the RRAl is to ensure that our rich sporting heritage continues, and that we promote and develop the sport for all individuals involved.
  • Our board meets the Sports Council requirements for Women In Sport and we would hope that this example encourages more women to enter and stay in the sport.
  • All of the clubs involved in the RRAI have had independent safety assessments completed.

We will be announcing a fundraiser in the coming weeks to offset as much of the cost as possible on the riders and clubs.

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More 2025 Irish Road Racing Dates Confirmed

More 2025 Irish Road Racing Dates Confirmed :

The Road Racing Alliance of Ireland (RRAI) have confirmed a number of dates for events the ‘Road Race Series 25’

The following dates have been confirmed – however as with everything are subject to change, so always check with the official events pages and press releases to ensure the events current status…

  • Walderstown : 12th – 13th July 2025
  • Faugheen 50 : 19th – 20th July 2025
  • Munster 100 : 6th – 7th September 2025
  • Athena : 13th – 14th September 2025

RRAI Road Race Series 25 : 2025 Irish Road Racing Dates

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Alastair Seeley Back for 2025 North West 200

Alastair Seeley Back for 2025 North West 200 :

A press release from the Official NW200 Facebook Page has confirmed that the Wee Wizard, Alastair Seeley, AS34, will return on a SMS / Nicholl Oils Racing M1000RR BMW.


The most successful North West 200 racer of all-time, Alastair Seeley #AS34 will return to action at the 2025 Briggs Equipment sponsored races on May 5-10 on a SMS/ Nicholl Oils Racing M1000RR BMW.

The Carrickfergus racer sat out last year’s event after failing to secure competitive machinery for the north coast event but the 45 year old now has his sights set on achieving a landmark 30th race win from this year’s two Superstock and three Superbike races aroundthe 8.9 mile Triangle course.

‘The main thing for me is that I am coming back on what I feel will be a competitive machine.’ Seeley explained during the north coast event’s launch in Belfast.

Seeley is already familiar with the BMW having steered the same bike to victory in Synetiq livery during both the Briggs Equipment and CP Hire Superstock races at Portrush in 2023. He also finished third overall on the M1000RR in that year’s British Superstock series before the BMW was used by teammate, David Allingham during last season’s Superstock series.

‘It is my old bike and I expect it to be competitive at the North West.’ Seeley smiled.

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MCI Insurance Update – February 2025

MCI Insurance Update – February 2025 :

Motorcycling Ireland have issued an update on the continuing pursuit of insurance for 2025 events as well as confirming the licence fees for 2025.

In summary insurance discussions are ongoing, policies are being reviewed and this are to include road racing. Licence fees and start permissions have been confirmed as follows :

  • Adult Competition Licence : €250
  • Junior Competition Licence :€50
  • Participant Pass : €50
  • Touring / Veteran & Vintage Licence : €30

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Josh Brookes back for the 2025 North West 200

Josh Brookes back for the 2025 North West 200 :

It has been confirmed via a Press Release that Josh Brookes will ride at the 2025 North West 200 Road Races alongside Jackson Racing.

Josh Brookes back for the 2025 North West 200 :

JOSH BROOKES RETURNS TO ACTION AT 2025 BRIGGS EQUIPMENT NORTH WEST 200 WITH JACKSON RACING HONDA

Josh Brookes, a former double British Superbike champion and an outright lap record holder around the 8.9 mile Triangle course, will return to Portrush with the Jackson Racing Prosper2 team during this year’s Briggs Equipment North West 200 race week on May 5-10.

The 41 year old Australian will compete alongside Northern Ireland’s Paul Jordan on Superbike, Superstock and Supersport-spec Hondas prepared by Alan Jackson’s Preston-based squad.

Paul Jordan enjoyed a run of top six finishes on the Jackson Racing machines in the Merrow Hotel and Spa Superbike race, CP Hire Superstock event, Tides Restaurant and Fraser Homes Supersport races at last year’s North West.

‘We want to build on that success.’ the team principal said.

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Todd Back with Milenco by Padgett’s for 2025

Todd Back with Milenco by Padgett’s for 2025

Todd Back with Milenco by Padgett’s for 2025

A Press Release has confirmed that Davey Todd will be back with the Milenco by Padgett’s Tram in 2025 for the Supersport and Supertwin classes at the 2025 Isle of Man TT Races.


Davey Todd will be reunited with former Milenco by Padgett’s Motorcycles Racing team at the 2025 Isle of Man TT Races, contesting the Supersport and Supertwin races for the Batley-based team.

Todd will ride the latest spec Honda CBR600RR in the two four-lap Monster Energy Supersport race and will also campaign a Paton in the three-lap Metzeler and Entire Cover insurance Supertwin races in what will be the Padgett’s’ team first foray into the Supertwin class.

Todd, who will line up for the FHO Racing BMW Motorrad team in the 1000cc races at this year’s TT, enjoyed great success with Clive Padgett’s team between 2019 and 2023, starting with a brace of top ten finishes in the 2019 Supersport TT races.

2022 and 2023 saw him compete solely for the team, one of the most successful in the history of the Isle of Man TT, where he took his maiden rostrum in 2022 when he placed third in the Superstock race, and fourth in the second Supersport and Senior races.

He went on to take three more top six finishes at TT 2023 before leaving the team in 2024 where achieved his best results in the Supersport and Supertwin classes.

He finished second and third as well as posting a new personal best Supersport lap of 128.785mph and a brace of sixths in the two Supertwin races where he lapped at 119.359mph.

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FHO Racing Return to 2025 NW200

FHO Racing Return to 2025 NW200 :

The NW200 have confirmed in a social media post that FHO Racing will return to the 2025 North West 200.


Following a two year absence, the FHO Racing BMW team will compete at the 2025 Briggs Equipment North West 200 with Peter Hickman and new signing, Davey Todd aboard M1000RR BMWs in the Superbike and Superstock races during May 5-10 Race Week.

‘Having missed the last two years, I am happy to say FHO Racing will be participating in the 2025 North West 200 with my two rider line-up.’ team owner, Faye Ho said.

‘I am very much looking forward to coming back and putting on a good show for everyone and it will be great to see all of the team’s fans again. Hope to see you all in 2025!’

A delighted NW200 Race Director, Mervyn Whyte, agreed the deal during November’s Macau Grand Prix, ensuring one of the principal race teams and two of the leading riders in the British Superbike championship will be on the grid at Portrush in May.

‘Davey Todd won this year’s British Superstock championship and moves up to the Superbike series for 2025 where he is joining Peter Hickman.’ Whyte said.

‘Both Davey and Peter are leading contenders on the roads and tracks and the FHO Racing BMWs have a well-established pedigree of success so this is very exciting news for North West 200 fans.’

Hickman won the JM Paterson and Milltown Service Station Supertwin races at last year’s NW200 and Todd claimed a brilliant hat-trick in the CP Hire and Amici Ristorante Superstock events plus the Tides Restaurant Supersport race.

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2025 Cookstown 100 Tickets On Sale Now

2025 Cookstown 100 Tickets On Sale Now :

2024 Cookstown 100 Tickets on Sale

The Cookstown Club have confirmed via a Facebook Post that their ticket packages are available until 6th December 2024 so you can get your vouchers in in time for Christmas.


With the date now confirmed for the last weekend in April 2025, online packages are now available to purchase for Christmas presents until Friday 6th December as per previous years!! 

Prices for 2025 are as follows:-

Early bird Packages (up to 6th December)- £20

Standard Packages are priced at £25 

VIP Packages are priced at £85 

Our new VIP area will be located within the paddock with full access to the paddock area, overlooking both the grid and podium area! Hot food and refreshments will be available for all VIPs throughout the event..

To purchase your Packages please use PayPal and   enter [email protected] (friends options)..please leave a name, address and email address and quantity required in ‘NOTES SECTION’ 

**please note with vantage points on private property around the Cookstown 100 course, a package must be purchased to enter these areas**

CDMCC

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2025 Ulster Superbike Calendar

2025 Ulster Superbike Calendar :

The dates for the 2025 Ulster Superbike Championship have been announced and are now added and updated to the TBNI.Blog Road Racing Calendar. Both the iCal and the Calendar Main Page have been updated.

Any further updates will be added as they become available.

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2025 Ulster Superbike Calendar

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2025 Honda Racing UK Lineup

2025 Honda Racing UK Lineup :

Honda Racing UK have announced their 2025 Rider lineup for both their roads and circuit campaign, and for this year’s TT the team will consist of Dean Harrison and John McGuiness.

2025 Honda Racing UK Lineup

PRESS RELEASE :

In a lineup of familiar faces, Honda Racing UK is delighted to reveal the riders campaigning for the manufacturer throughout the 2025 season in British Championship racing and at the North West 200 and Isle of Man TT races. 

In the Bennetts British Superbike series, Tommy Bridewell continues for a second year determined to go one better next season and become a two-time BSB champion. His remarkable 2024 campaign was punctuated with three wins and a further sixteen podiums en route to second in the championship standings, just a single point away from consecutive titles on alternate manufacturers. 

Joining him aboard a Honda Racing UK Fireblade once more is Northern Irishman Andrew Irwin, who is set to embark on his fifth season with the team (2019-2020, 2023-2025). A previous winner aboard Honda machinery, he made a welcome return to the podium on multiple occasions last year and targets more in 2025.

Returning to race once more in the North West 200 and Isle of Man TT Races, Dean Harrison is eager to build on an excellent debut year racing the Fireblade and CBR600RR on the roads. Podiums aboard Superbike, Superstock & Supersport machinery in his first year of racing for Honda laid the solid foundations on which to build in 2025. Dean will also supplement his road racing activities with a season of racing in the British Supersport category. 

Lining up alongside him in the iconic colours of Honda once more to compete solely in the ‘big bike’ classes is road racing royalty, John McGuinness MBE. His popular return to the podium at this year’s NW200 was a clear standout from his thirty-fourth season of motorcycle racing, and with season thirty-five now confirmed, he and Honda look set to continue making history together for another year. 

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