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2023 Sunflower Trophy Photo Gallery

October 28, 2023 by TomBoyNI

2023 Sunflower Trophy Photo Gallery :

The 2023 Sunflower Trophy was held at Bishopscourt Race Circuit on 21st and 22nd October 2023 and marks the end of the Ulster Superbike Championship.

With horrendous weather stopping activities on Friday 20th October 2023 (main qualifying day) the organisers made the difficult (but absolutely correct decision) to amend the schedule, cancelling the Friday sessions and moving them to the Saturday. The Saturday’s schedule was then shifted to Sunday.

The result was two excellent (maybe a little chilly, but we can’t complain about that) days that enabled the full schedule to run and 2 brilliant days of track racing action to wind up the 2023 Season.

2023 Sunflower Trophy Results :

Full results (qualifying and racing) of the Ulster Superbike Sunflower Trophy Races, Bishopscourt, Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 October 2023 can be found here.

2023 Sunflower Trophy Races Photo Gallery :

TBNI.Blog is happy to bring you an absolutely huge gallery from the 2023 Sunflower Trophy Races.

Over 450 photos are on the Official TBNI Facebook Page, the album is public so you don’t have to ‘Like’ the Page, but of course that would be very welcome too!

2024 Manx Grand Prix Schedule

September 18, 2024October 19, 2023 by TomBoyNI

2024 Manx Grand Prix Schedule :

The Manx Motorcycle Club have today confirmed the dates for the 2024 Manx Grand Prix, announcing an expanded racing schedule with the return of one of the event’s most popular classes.

Five days of qualifying will commence on Sunday 18th August 2024 ahead of a six-race schedule spread across an action-packed Summer Bank Holiday weekend.

SIX RACE SCHEDULE :

Racing will begin on Friday 23rd August with both the Lightweight Manx Grand Prix featuring the ever-popular 2-stroke machines, and the Classic Senior Manx Grand Prix – brought forward from its previous Saturday slot as part of the expanded schedule.

2024 North West 200 Qualifying Schedule

October 18, 2023 by TomBoyNI

2024 North West 200 Qualifying Schedule :

Due to a clash with the 2024 BSB Calendar and a Bank Holiday Monday overlap with the 2024 North West 200 the Organisers have announced (via a Social Media post) a change to the upcoming Qualifying Schedule.

The organisers of the 2024 North West 200 will introduce significant changes to the qualifying schedule at this year’s event.

With many of the teams and riders that compete in the NW200 scheduled to race at the Oulton Park British Superbike championship meeting on Saturday-Monday, May 4-6 their arrival in Northern Ireland will be delayed until Tuesday, May 7.

As a result, and after consultation with BSB bosses, the North West 200 organisers will delay the start of this year’s practice and qualifying sessions until Wednesday, May 8.

There will also be a major rejig to the qualifying order at this year’s north coast event.

On Wednesday the traditional opening Newcomer session will now be followed by a one hour long Superbike qualifying session. On Thursday, the Superbikes will be the first machines on track.

2024 NW200 Dates Announced

September 28, 2023 by TomBoyNI

2024 NW200 Dates Announced :

The Organisers of the North West 200 have announced the dates of the 2024 Event, as well as some exciting news as to the structure of the event, with the addition of a Superbike Race to the Thursday night schedule.

The organisers of the North West 200 road races are delighted to announce the 2024 race week will take place on May 6-11, with the principal race day on Saturday, May 11.

Following recent consultation with many of the major road race teams, the 2024 programme will see significant changes to the race schedule on both Thursday and Saturday.

A new Superbike race will be added to the Thursday evening programme alongside the now familiar Supersport and Superstock races. This will now provide Thursday visitors with the opportunity to see all of the major teams and riders in action.

As a result of this schedule change, Saturday’s programme will now include two Supertwins races run over four laps while the Supersport, Superstock and both Superbike contests will take place over six laps.

Further updates will be announced during the coming weeks.

Keep up with all the latest News on the North West 200 Facebook Page the Official NW200 Twitter Feed and the Official NW200 Website.

The TBNI Road Racing Calendar will be updated as soon as new information comes to light so make sure you are subscribed to that : https://tbni.blog/road-racing-calendar/

You will also find new information as soon as it is available through the TBNI Facebook Page and TBNI Twitter Feed.

So Follow those also.

NC500 Super Unleaded Fuel

November 28, 2023September 16, 2023 by TomBoyNI

NC500 Super Unleaded Fuel : (Accurate as of September 2023)

“Where can you get Super Unleaded Fuel on the Scotland’s North Coast 500 Route?”

This is one of the most asked questions about the NC500 route, alongside, where can you get fuel on the NC500?

Thankfully the answer to the latter question is easy – there are loads of petrol stations along the route and as long as the range of the vehicle you are travelling in or on has is comfortably around 80 miles you don’t need to worry at all.

However if it is Super Unleaded, or E5 fuel, that you need for your vehicle, whether due to age, performance or personal choice then things become a little more difficult – although certainly not impossible.

Starting Point : Inverness :

Most people will start the NC500 from Inverness and then more off either clockwise or anticlockwise around the route. Which direction to go is another huge question, both options have their plus points and to be honest there are no real negatives – after all you will be going into the Scottish Highlands to take on an epic road trip, left or right is really of minimal consequence!

The good news is, there is no issue in getting Super Unleaded or E5 fuel in Inverness.

2023 Manx Grand Prix Results

August 28, 2023August 25, 2023 by TomBoyNI

2023 Manx Grand Prix Results :

The 2023 Manx Grand Prix ran from Saturday 20th August 2023 – Monday 28th August 2023.

Below you will find all the results from the event’s races – qualifying sessions are also included.

Qualifying Timings : (Click to expand)

MGP 2023 SCHEDULE*
Sun 20 Aug	Lightweight: Fast Laps – All Laps Ultra Lightweight: Fast Laps – All Laps Classic Senior: Fast Laps – All Laps Junior: Fast Laps – All Laps Senior: Fast Laps – All Laps Classic Superbike: Fast Laps – All Laps
Mon 21 Aug	Qualifying cancelled due to weather conditions.
Tue 22 Aug	Lightweight: No Laps Completed Ultra Lightweight: No Laps Completed Classic Senior: No Laps Completed Senior: Fast Laps – All Laps – Fast Laps To Date Classic Superbike: Fast Laps – All Laps – Fast Laps To Date
Wed 23 Aug	Lightweight: Fast Laps – All Laps – Fast Laps To Date Ultra Lightweight: Fast Laps – All Laps – Fast Laps To Date Classic Senior: Fast Laps – All Laps – Fast Laps To Date Junior: Fast Laps – All Laps – Fast Laps To Date Senior: Fast Laps – All Laps – Fast Laps To Date Classic Superbike: Fast Laps – All Laps – Fast Laps To Date
Thu 24 AugAfternoon	Lightweight: Fast Laps – All Laps – Fast Laps To Date Ultra Lightweight: Fast Laps – All Laps – Fast Laps To Date Classic Senior: Fast Laps – All Laps – Fast Laps To Date Junior: Fast Laps – All Laps – Fast Laps To Date Senior: Fast Laps – All Laps – Fast Laps To Date Classic Superbike: Fast Laps – All Laps – Fast Laps To Date
Thu 24 AugEvening	Lightweight: Fast Laps – All Laps – Fast Laps To Date Ultra Lightweight: Fast Laps – All Laps – Fast Laps To Date Classic Senior: Fast Laps – All Laps – Fast Laps To Date Junior: Fast Laps – All Laps – Fast Laps To Date Senior: Fast Laps – All Laps – Fast Laps To Date Classic Superbike: Fast Laps – All Laps – Fast Laps To Date
Fri 25 Aug	Qualifying cancelled due to weather conditions.

2023 MGP Race Results :

Saturday 26th August 2023 :

Carole Nash Classic Senior Manx Grand Prix [3 laps] :

2023 Classic Senior Manx Grand Prix Results

MGP Supporters Club Junior Manx Grand Prix [4 laps] :

Sure Lightweight Manx Grand Prix [3 laps] :

2023 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix Results

Monday 28th August 2023 :

Mylchreest Group Senior Manx Grand Prix [3 laps] :

2023 Mylchreest Group Senior Manx Grand Prix 001
2023 Mylchreest Group Senior Manx Grand Prix 002

RST Classic Superbike Manx Grand Prix [3 laps] :

2023 RST Classic Superbike Manx Grand Prix [4 laps]

Keep up with all the latest News on the Isle of Man Manx Grand Prix Facebook Page, the Official Manx Grand Prix Twitter Feed and the Official Manx Grand Prix Website.

The TBNI Road Racing Calendar will be updated as soon as new information comes to light so make sure you are subscribed to that : https://tbni.blog/road-racing-calendar/

You will also find new information as soon as it is available through the TBNI Facebook Page and TBNI Twitter Feed.

So Follow those also.

Manx Grand Prix Visitors Guide : (Updated for 2025) – incorporating the Classic TT Schedule.

August 17, 2025August 11, 2023 by TomBoyNI

Manx Grand Prix Visitors Guide : (Updated for 2025)

TBNI.Blog have compiled the most useful and popular posts in relation to the Manx Grand Prix in order to bring you a basic MGP Visitor’s Guide. Hopefully this guide will give you an idea and some knowledge of the course, as well as scheduled race times and other useful information.

History :

The race began in 1923, as a replacement if the TT Races were moved off the Island. Started by the Manx Motorcycle Club, the race was originally named the ‘Amateur TT’ and used the TT Mountain Course over 5 laps. Raced by non professionals, but the term ‘Amateur’ really meant that the rider and stock machine had no manufacture support or reward. The first race had 33 entries each playing an entry fee less then a quarter the price for the TT. The winner of the Seniors Race received a trophy donated by the Mayor of Douglas, Ald. A.B. Crookall, MHK. This trophy is still presented to the winner today. The Motor Cycle Club donated the trophy for the 350cc.

Regulation changes in 1925 allowed any machine type to compete in the races. Donated the same year was the York Trophy awarded for outstanding merit. The Amateur TT was renamed to the Manx Grand Prix in 1930 and from then on it would only take competitors domiciled in the British Isles, which had not taken part in other international races. In 1967, the Manx Grand Prix became a National event, but it would not get a race of its own till 1999.

Manx Grand Prix Course :

The event will be held on the Isle of Man TT Mountain Circuit, which is 60.70km (37.73 miles) in length, on highways, which are closed to the public during practice and race periods. The ACU Course Licence Number is TT001.

Learn more about the TT Mountain Circuit here :

Manx Grand Prix Prizes : (Updated for 2024)

March 16, 2024August 10, 2023 by TomBoyNI

Manx Grand Prix Prizes : (Updated for 2024)

The Manx Grand Prix generally runs in August annually and features many of the competitors from the TT Event. It also features a much more diverse bike range and offers a path for new comers to get themselves a step closer to racing at the TT Event.

Stephen Smith with the 2022 Manx Grand Prix Trophy

History :

The Manx Grand Prix isn’t contested for the money. It may be a stepping stone to the TT however as an event it is full of history and prestige. The 2023 event marks the Centenary of the Manx Grand Prix and it is globally recognised as a pure road racing standalone event.

There are a number of prizes and trophies up for grabs between the competitors and teams…

RACE WINNER TROPHIES :

2023 Manx Grand Prix Schedule

March 15, 2024August 10, 2023 by TomBoyNI

2023 Manx Grand Prix Schedule :

The Schedule for thee 2023 Manx Grand Prix has been released.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change and often does. Be sure to check relevant live updates and social media sites for up to date changes.

These details have also been added to the TBNI.Blog Road Racing Calendar. Details of which can be found here.

QUALIFYING AND RACE SCHEDULE :

QUALIFYING SCHEDULE :

SUNDAY 20 AUGUST :

13:30 : Newcomers speed-controlled laps
13:45 – 15:25 : MGP Senior; Classic Superbike
15:30 – 1705 : MGP Junior; Classic Senior; Lightweight

2023 Classic Bike Festival Ireland Review

January 14, 2024August 10, 2023 by TomBoyNI

2023 Classic Bike Festival Ireland Review :

The 2023 Classic Bike Festival Ireland ran over the weekend of 5th and 6th August 2023.

In summary, the event was exceptional.

Sunday 6th August 2023 :

I was unlucky, in that I was only able to visit on the Sunday, but the overall set up was excellent. I have also heard and read only positive things for the live entertainment on the Friday and Saturday evenings and on may arrival on Sunday I couldn’t help but feel a little jealous of all the campers and campervans that were parked up for the weekend and had had the opportunity to enjoy the previous evenings’ entertainment.

As for the Sunday event. It was great. From things getting underway at around 09:30 am there was rarely a time that there was not bikes on the circuit, and there is the secret to a good biking event – get bikes out there and keep things moving.

The only noticeable break, was for lunch, and I am a big fan of how Bishopscourt plans a lunch break, it means you don’t have to decide what session you are going to miss.

Paddock, parade laps and racing…

A quick walk through the paddock early on Sunday morning was a mixture of bikes getting prepped and bacon baps getting made. Bacon, brown sauce and fumes… What more do you want on a Sunday morning?

2023 Sunflower Trophy Results :

2023 Sunflower Trophy Races Photo Gallery :

SIX RACE SCHEDULE :

Starting Point : Inverness :

Qualifying Timings : (Click to expand)

2023 MGP Race Results :

Saturday 26th August 2023 :

Carole Nash Classic Senior Manx Grand Prix [3 laps] :

MGP Supporters Club Junior Manx Grand Prix [4 laps] :

Sure Lightweight Manx Grand Prix [3 laps] :

Monday 28th August 2023 :

Mylchreest Group Senior Manx Grand Prix [3 laps] :

RST Classic Superbike Manx Grand Prix [3 laps] :

History :

Manx Grand Prix Course :

History :

RACE WINNER TROPHIES :

QUALIFYING AND RACE SCHEDULE :

Sunday 6th August 2023 :

Paddock, parade laps and racing…

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