There is no better way to start your visit to the Isle of Man, for the TT Races, than a trip to Castletown and the Billown Circuit for the Blackford Financial Services Pre-TT Classic Road Races.
The Pre-TT Classic Road Races is multi start pure road racing with numerous classes being catered for including sidecars. It runs over the weekend prior to the start of the TT Festival Fortnight and is ran by the Southern 100 Club.
The racing is fast, tight and competitive and the event itself is free. There are viewing grandstands for a really reasonable fee, merch (we all love merch) and catering all at on site. So bring some cash and support the Club.
Castletown is a beautiful little village in the South of the Island with all the facilities you could need. You will love it.
For 2025 the Pre-TT Classic Road Races will take place on 23rd – 25th May 2025.
Having recently announced a withdrawal from all road racing and BSB activities it looks like FHO Racing will have an involvement in the 2025 Isle of Man TT Races!
In a pair of Facebook Posts the news broke on Sunday 11th May 2025.
Firstly MD Racing posted a note of thanks to his new Sponsors :
Right on the heels of the Pre-TT Classic Road Races comes the most famous motorcycle races on the planet the (2025) Isle of Man TT Races.
Running from 26th May 2025 – 7th June 2025, the Isle of Man roars into life with this fortnight long festival full of motorcycle time trial racing taking place over the massive Island wide 37.73 mile long circuit.
With so much to see and do, TBNI.Blog have put together the basics to make sure you can get your planning off to the right start and hit the Island with enough information that you can enjoy the spectacle that is the Isle of Man TT Races…
The Visitors’ Guide is packed with info on the course, ticketing, road closings schedules, race schedules, parking facilities, history, what the flags mean… a little bit of everything.
The next event on the 2025 Road Racing Calendar is the 2025 Pre-TT Classic Road Races at the Southern 100 Course, Castletown, Isle of Man.
So, if you are heading over to the Isle of Man for the 2025 Isle of Man TT Races, there is no better way to start your Festival Fortnight that getting yourself down to the Billown Circuit and enjoy some mutistart classic road racing on the Southern 100 Course!
Of course TBNI.Blog have everything to you need to start to plan your trip and links to everything else to make sure your start to the Isle of Man Road Racing Season gets off to the perfect start!
The Visitors’ Guide is packed with info on the course, ticketing, road closings schedules, race schedules, parking facilities, history, what the flags mean… a little bit of everything.
The 2025 North West 200 delivered a thrilling day of racing on Saturday, May 10, with six fiercely contested races showcasing the pinnacle of road racing talent. From dramatic finishes to standout performances, the event captivated fans and reaffirmed its status as a premier fixture in the road racing calendar.
Richard Cooper initiated the day’s action with a commanding victory in the Supertwin opener. Riding the Jack Reid Cars Kawasaki, Cooper maintained a consistent pace to fend off Adam McLean’s Yamaha by a mere 0.280 seconds. Veteran Jeremy McWilliams secured third on his Aprilia, while Michael Sweeney completed the top four.
Dunlop Dominates and Todd Triumphs as North West 200 Explodes into Action!
Portrush, Northern Ireland – May 8th, 2025 – The iconic North West 200 roared back to life today under sun-kissed skies, treating thousands of expectant fans lining the famous Triangle circuit to a spectacular evening of road racing.
Thursday’s three-race schedule delivered high drama, blistering speeds, and emotional victories, setting an electrifying tone for the weekend ahead.
Michael Dunlop sensationally marked his return to the top step with a stunning double, while Davey Todd etched his name into NW200 folklore with a maiden Superbike win.
The atmosphere was palpable as bikes thundered off the line for the opening encounters of the 2025 Briggs Equipment North West 200, and the action did not disappoint.
Race 1: Todd Claims Maiden Premier Class Glory in Milwaukee Superbike Thriller
The evening kicked off with the much-anticipated 4-lap Milwaukee Superbike Race, and it was Davey Todd who sensationally seized his first-ever North West 200 Superbike victory. The BMW rider was in imperious form, mastering the high-speed straights and technical chicanes to the delight of the crowd.
It was a hard-fought battle, with Todd holding off intense pressure throughout.
Dean Harrison, mounted on the Honda Racing UK machine, was a constant threat, pushing Todd all the way to the chequered flag and finishing a mere 0.215 seconds adrift.
Peter Hickman, Todd’s esteemed teammate, secured a strong third place, making it a memorable outing for the BMW contingent.
Michael Dunlop, despite a challenging qualifying session earlier in the day, brought his MD Hawk Racing BMW home in a solid fourth.
Milwaukee Superbike Race (4 Laps) – Top 4 Results:
Davey Todd (BMW)
Dean Harrison (Honda)
Peter Hickman (BMW)
Michael Dunlop (BMW)
Race 2: Dunlop Ends Victory Drought with Masterful Fraser Homes Supersport Win
It is packed with info on the course, ticketing, road closings schedules, race schedules, parking facilities, history, what the flags mean… a little bit of everything.
And after all that if you have any more questions feel free to ask away in the comments section or contact the site via email and I am sure we will be able to help you out.
Other options are available, but don’t be put off by not having a ticket for a grandstand, the circuit is over 8 miles long and there are still plenty of places to park your deck chair and enjoy the spectacle!
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The 2025 road racing season is now underway, with the successful completion of the 2025 Cookstown 100 the rest of the season is ahead of us.
The TBNI.Blog Road Racing Calendar is your one stop resource for all the relevant dates in the motorcycling world, covering both Northern Irish and Southern Road Races, Manx Road Races, Ulster Superbikes, British Superbikes, World Superbikes and Moto GP. Best of all, it is free and is even available for your iCal / Google Calendar. It updates from year to year automatically with all the relevant information for you to plan your racing calendar year after year.
The 2025 Cookstown 100 ran over the weekend of 25th and 26th April 2025 and marked the opening of the 2025 Road Racing Season.
Three races were scheduled for Friday evening (25/04/2025) however due to inclement weather on the day no racing took place, however a full and busy, if rather reserved, day of practice took place which at least got everyone out on track and got wheels turning on the 2025 season.
Saturday 26th April 2025 was the main race day and with only a little rain in the morning the track soon dried out and then the sun came out and it was glorious – definitely a day for the sun cream.
The dried out course made for some fantastic racing with Michael Dunlop setting a new course lap record of 91.773 mph – previously was 91.480mph – as well as having two superb duels with Derek McGee and Michael Sweeney.
Unfortunately also the Saturday did showcase the dangers of road racing with 2 requirements of the Air Ambulance to extract injured riders. Here’s hoping for a quick and full recovery for all of those involved in the race incidents.
2025 Cookstown 100 : Friday 25th April 2024 Practice Sessions.
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