2024 Manx Grand Prix Press Release :
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.
2024 Manx Grand Prix Results :
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.
The Official Statement can be found here.
2024 Armoy Results
The 2024 Armoy Road Races – The Race of Legends – were held over the weekend of 26th and 27th July 2024 and represents the last road race on the island of Ireland in 2024.
The Friday Schedule had a slight change this year with the day ending with 2 races. Saturday was the main race day and featured a full and exciting day of racing.
The results are as below. Full and detailed breakdowns of the qualifying sessions as well as lap timings can be found here : https://www.elaps-timing.com/results2024/armoy2024/armoy2024.html
Armoy Road Races Visitors’ Guide :
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.
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.
The full story of the Armoy Armada can be found on the Official AMRRC Website :
“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.”
– extract from amrcc.com
Since 2024 two official packages have been available from the club.
These prices remain unchanged for the 2026 event and packages are available here : https://amrrc.com/product-category/programme-parking-motorhome-packages/
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).
2024 Southern 100 Results :
The 2024 Southern 100 Road Races were held on the Isle of Man’s Billown Circuit at Castletown between the 8th – 11th July 2024.
Below you will find the race results in the order they ran over the event.
If you would like to read more about the Southern 100 Road Racing Event then consider checking out the TBNI.Blog Southern 100 Visitor’s Guide. It will have the most up to date information for the upcoming event as it becomes available.
2024 Kilbroney Vintage Show :
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
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.
This year the awards went to :
2024 Armoy Dates Confirmed :
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.
See you there!
Conor Cummins Withdraws from TT 2024 :
Conor Cummins has confirmed his withdrawal from the remainder of the 2024 Isle of Man TT Races.
In a short statement, Cummins said: “I have withdrawn from the 2024 Isle of Man TT Races with immediate effect, and will provide an update on my plans for the remainder of the season in the coming weeks. I’d like to thank all my sponsors and family for their continued support and wish my fellow competitors the best for the remainder of the TT.”
The news comes after uncharacteristically poor results in the opening races of TT 2024, with the 12-time podium finisher retiring from the opening Monster Energy Supersport Race and the RST Superbike Race, and finishing 8th in today’s RL360 Superstock Race.
Cummins re-signed with the Milenco by Padgett’s Motorcycles team for an eighth successive year following a period of speculation as to who he would ride for in 2024. The Manxman ultimately chose to remain with team and, after a viral illness side-lined him for much of TT 2023, was determined to be back on the podium and in the hunt for race victories.
No further detail has been given around Cummins’ decision at this time.
Padgett’s Motorcycles seem to have added that they have parted company with Conor Cummins in a Facebook Post :