2023

2023 MCUI(UC) Awards :

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2023 MCUI(UC) Awards :

Motorcycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre) 2023 Awards : Celebrating the Champions and the Legends of Irish Motorcycling

The 2023 Motorcycle Racing Season came to a glorious conclusion with a spectacular awards night at the La Mon House Hotel on Friday, 12th January, 2024. The event honoured the top three riders in each of the classes that make up the USBK Championship, as well as the recipients of the special MCUI awards. The awards night was a fitting tribute to the passion, talent, and dedication of the Irish motorcycling community.

The Special MCUI Awards :

In addition to the USBK champions, the awards night also recognized the outstanding achievements and contributions of some of the legends and heroes of Irish motorcycling. The special MCUI awards were presented to the following recipients:

  • Bertie Mann Award: This award, named after the late Bertie Mann, who was a pioneer and a visionary in Irish motorcycling, was given to Ivan Davidson for his lifetime of work within motorcycling. Davidson is a former racer, team manager, and MCUI official, who has been involved in the sport for over 60 years. He is widely respected and admired for his knowledge, experience, and passion for motorcycling.
  • Sam McClements Memorial Cup: This award, named after the late Sam McClements, who was a former MCUI president and a stalwart of the sport, was given to Michael Dunlop for his road race most superbike wins. Dunlop, who is already a legend in his own right, added to his impressive tally of road racing victories in 2023, with wins at the North West 200, the Isle of Man TT, and the Ulster Grand Prix.

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2023 Merry Christmas!

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2023 Merry Christmas!

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all visitors to TBNI.Blog a very Merry Christmas.

Hopefully Santa is good to you all, and you all stay safe!

2023 has been one of the most successful years of this site and that is all thank to you – the visitors. Please make sure to call back in again in 2024!

No 2024 Road Racing Events in Republic of Ireland

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No 2024 Road Racing Events in Republic of Ireland :

The Motorcycle Union of Ireland have confirmed via a press release that there will be no road racing events held in the Republic of Ireland in 2024.

Whilst this is obviously hugely disappointing it should be noted that through very obvious hard work and dedication, from the organisation, there is hope for a better 2024. An insurance quote has been obtained which covers many motorcycle sport disciplines. No such quote was even obtained in 2023.

Therefore, tentatively, it looks like there will be a return to two wheel motorsports in Ireland in 2024 and the MCI stress that they will continue to support the roads legacy and work towards a return to road racing as soon as possible.

Press Release : Update on Insurance for immediate release 18/12/2023 :

The Board of Motorcycling Ireland wish to confirm that through the hard work of our insurance committee and outside experts, we have secured a quote for insurance for the 2024 competition season. Although we have received a quote, as expected the cost for this coverage presents a significant financial challenge.

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2023 TBNI.Blog Christmas T-Shirts

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2023 TBNI.Blog Christmas T-Shirts :

And they are gone…

They might be back at the end of 2024?

The TBNI.Blog Christmas T-Shirts are available again!

They are just a bit of Christmas fun and each one purchased gives a couple of quid to the site, which all goes towards the running and upkeep costs.

If you would like to get your hands on one they are available exclusively here :

2023 TBNI.Blog Christmas T-Shirts

Oh and act fast, these will disappear again on 6th January 2024.

2023 Macau Grand Prix Schedule

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2023 Macau Grand Prix Schedule

2023 Macau GP

The 70th Macau Grand Prix takes place from 11th – 19th November 2023 and will bring together bikes and cars in a festival of motorsport like no other. The road racing element of the event is taken to the next level with an Armco enclosed circuit that is tight, fast and dangerous in equal and frightening measures.

This year will see numerous familiar names from the motorcycle road racing world take on the famous enclosed street circuit.

2023 Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix 55th Edition Entry List :

2023 Macau Grand Prix (Motorcycle Event) Entry List
2023 Macau Grand Prix (Motorcycle Event) Entry List

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2023 Sunflower Trophy Photo Gallery

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2023 Sunflower Trophy Photo Gallery :

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 Results

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!

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2023 Manx Grand Prix Results

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2023 Manx Grand Prix Results :

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 AugLightweight: 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 AugQualifying cancelled due to weather conditions.
Tue 22 AugLightweight: 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 AugLightweight: 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 AugAfternoonLightweight: 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 AugEveningLightweight: 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 AugQualifying 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
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 001
  • 2023 Mylchreest Group Senior Manx Grand Prix 002
    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. 

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Darryl Anderson Excluded : Statement Issued from the Manx Grand Prix – 23/08/2023

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Darryl Anderson Excluded : Statement Issued from the Manx Grand Prix – 23/08/2023

Darryl Anderson

ACU Events Ltd, race organiser of the Manx Grand Prix Races, can confirm that Darryl Anderson, a competitor in the Senior and Classic Senior MGP classes, has been excluded from the 2023 event following a positive drugs test.

Anderson, a newcomer at the Manx Grand Prix, tested positive for the use of recreational substances in a random drugs test carried out as part of the event’s drug and alcohol screening protocols.

On behalf of the ACUE, the Auto Cycle Union (ACU) will pass the matter on to the Motor Cycle Union of Ireland (MCUI), the national governing body for motorcycle sport in Ireland, to carry out their formal judicial process.

The Manx Grand Prix Races and the ACU share a strict zero-tolerance policy for the presence of drugs and alcohol for officials and competitors during an event period.

DATE: 23RD AUGUST 2023

Official Statement from the Manx Grand Prix

Ian Bainbridge : Statement Issued from the Manx Grand Prix – 23/08/2023

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Ian Bainbridge : Statement Issued from the Manx Grand Prix – 23/08/2023

Ian Bainbridge

Rest in Peace Ian Bainbridge

The Manx Grand Prix Races is deeply saddened by the passing of Ian Bainbridge, who lost his life in an accident in Tuesday evening’s qualifying session. 

We would like to extend our profound sympathies to Ian’s wife, his two daughters, his loved ones, and friends.

Ian had competed regularly at the Manx Grand Prix since 2005, missing only two events since his debut. A stalwart of the classic racing scene, he had raced his Manx Norton around the UK, the Pre TT Classic at the Southern 100, and the Bob McIntyre Memorial Races at East Fortune over many years. 

He was also a keen supporter of grass roots racing, helping new racers attain their licence as an active member of the North East Motorcycle Racing Club.

A racer of over 30 years who was supported by a close network of family and friends, Ian will be sorely missed.

A full statement can be found here.

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Gary Vines : Statement Issued from the Manx Grand Prix – 21/08/2023

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Gary Vines : Statement Issued from the Manx Grand Prix – 21/08/2023

Rest in Peace Gary Vines.

Gary Vines

It is with a heavy heart that the Manx Grand Prix can confirm the loss of Gary Vines, who succumbed to injuries sustained in an accident in the first qualifying session of the 2023 event.

Everyone involved in the organisation of the Manx Grand Prix would like to express their deepest sympathies to Gary’s family, his partner, his loved ones, and friends.

Gary had competed at the Manx Grand Prix since 2015 as well as the TT Races since 2022. He was a specialist on two-stroke 250cc machinery, making his debut in the 2015 Newcomers B Race on his own, immaculately prepared Yamaha TZ250. Against a field of Supertwin bikes, he took a commanding and popular victory.

Gary stood on the podium again in the 2018 Lightweight MGP, and earned a number of top-ten finishes in the 250cc class at the Classic TT.

Away from the Isle of Man he was a well-known and respected figure of the two-stroke and classic racing scene, and was a familiar face at the GP Originals championship and at the Goodwood Members’ Meetings. Gary was also a skilled off-road rider, and had contested the notorious Red Bull Romaniacs hard enduro rallye.

Gary was a well-loved and respected member of the paddock and his peers will fondly remember a skilled and stylish racer with an impressive racing CV. The loss of Gary will be felt deeply by all.

A full statement can be found here.

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