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2026 Walderstown Road Races Results

July 20, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Walderstown Road Races Results :

The 2026 Walderstown Road Races, the famed “Race of the South,” returned to County Westmeath on July 18–19, 2026. Organised by the Fore Motorcycle Racing Club, the sun-drenched weekend delivered top-tier national road racing action highlighted by historic milestones and lap records.

Dunlop Dominates with Another Hat-Trick :

The headline story of the weekend belonged to Michael Dunlop MBE (MD Racing – BMW). Replicating his 2022 feat, Dunlop left the Walderstown circuit with a commanding hat-trick of race victories, including a masterful performance in the feature Terence Healy Motorcycles Open Race.

Historic Tally: The Open race victory marked Dunlop’s 137th career Irish National road race win.
The Podium: Dunlop maintained his perfect 2026 unbeaten streak in the 1000cc national category, overcoming pole-sitter Michael Sweeney (Martin Jones Racing – BMW) and early race leader Derek McGee (BE/RK Racing – BMW), who made a highly popular and strong return to the roads scene.

Sweeney Smashes the Lap Record :

2026 Walderstown Road Races Proceeding

May 6, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Walderstown Road Races Proceeding :

Fore Motorcycle Club have released a statement today on their Facebook Page confirming that the 2026 Walderstown Road Races will proceed on the 18th and 19th July 2026…

PRESS RELEASE,

Club statement.

Fore Club committee who run Walderstown Road Races wish to advise that our races being held on 18th and 19th of July is GOING AHEAD.

Unfortunately, there are rumours doing the rounds in the last few weeks and especially this week at the Northwest that we have failed to secure the works needed on the roads at Walderstown.

2026 Walderstown Road Races Dates Confirmed

February 6, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Walderstown Road Races Dates Confirmed

Press Release.

Fore Club Official Statement

Following discussions with all relevant parties, Fore MCRR wish to announce

Walderstown Road Races will run on the weekend of 18th/19th July 2026.

Alot of work has gone into getting to this point, and to finally announce our date was the final piece.

Fore club wishes to acknowledge Faugheen club for allowing us to run on what was traditionally their date for races.

Fore Club also wishes to acknowledge the very hard work of the committee, lead by chairman, Micheal Halpin, and all it’s members.

Now, its all official, only one thing left to say…

Walderstown Road Races to Run in 2026

January 27, 2026 by TomBoyNI

Walderstown Road Races to Run in 2026 :

WalderstownRoadRacesPresRelease20260126 — Photo : **Fore Motor Cycle Racing Club CLG** Facebook Page

The Fore Motor Cycle Racing Club have announced via a social media post that the Walderstown Road Races – The ‘Race of the South’ will run in 2026.

As yet no dates have been confirmed, so more details will be posted as soon as they become available.

The Irish Road Racing Calendar is really starting to take shape for 2026…

ANNOUNCEMENT

Press Release.

Burrows Engineering / RK Racing part ways with Conor Cummins

November 18, 2025 by TomBoyNI

Burrows Engineering / RK Racing part ways with Conor Cummins :

Burrows Engineering / RK Racing have announced via a social media post that they have parted ways with Conor Cummins as of the end of this 2025 Season.

Conor Cummins on the Burrows Engineering / RK Racing BWM at the Isle of Man — Image : Burrows Engineering / RK Racing Facebook

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank @conorcumminsiom for his efforts and professionalism as he was part of our team during our 2025 roads campaign.

Like every season, we had highs and lows together, the highlights of which include when Conor managed to give us our fastest TT lap to date and take a superb 5th and 6th places in the Superstock races at this years event.

We wish Conor well as he moves on to the next chapter in his career and again thank him for his efforts in 2025.”

2025 Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix Results :

November 15, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2025 Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix Results : 1-2-3 For BMW Motorrad :

The 57th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix was held on 15th November 2025 at the Southern China Circuito da Guia.

The race sees 12 laps of the 3.803 miles circuit open the day’s racing and this year seen an outstanding session from Davey Todd who lead comfortable from the first to last second of the event.

The first few laps seen a half second duel between Emo Kostamo and Peter Hickman until Kostamo overshot one of the corners onto the runoff. Emerging in 6th he battled his way very quickly back to third which is where he remained as Hickman took the second podium spot, securing a 1 – 2 for 8Ten Racing.

Ulster Grand Prix Set for 2027 Return

November 5, 2025November 4, 2025 by TomBoyNI

Ulster Grand Prix Set for 2027 Return :

Rumours have been circulating for a couple of days now about a return of the Ulster Grand Prix and it now has been confirmed that the Northern Ireland Government will be budgeting for around £400,00 over a ‘multi-year contract’ and that approximately 50% of that will be set aside for the UGP in order to make improvements around the circuit. However, and notably funding will not be provided for the racing itself.

So the Ulster is by no means back just yet, but this is the biggest step forward in ensuring bikes return to the Dundrod circuit.

Source : https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/articles/ce8g4863dgeo?fbclid=IwZnRzaAN3RCVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhod7pV4KlRmwjo0NHn0DqIGb0QMCQ7u25fcR871mlWaxGbpQpUNxYQM5kRY_aem_eGdT8G8XAEyNixY_sGBNzw

The MCUI(UC) has also given a press release :

Motor Cycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre) Ltd
Press Release for 2027 “Ulster Grand Prix”
Press Release dated – 03/11/2025 @ 2.30PM

The MotorCycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre) Ltd over the last four months have engaged with many government departments, MLA’s, councils and agencies on “pure road racing” in Northern Ireland.

Road Racing between the hedges in Ireland has been attracting competitors and spectators since 1903 when the Governing Body was first established.

We have built a legacy around road racing over this period of time which has produced world class talents. 2026 will see five pure road race events in Northern Ireland, Cookstown 100, NW200, Tandragee 100, Armoy and the Mid Antrim 150 is back on the Calendar. This is a great upturn and promising for road racing since the covid pandemic which had a huge impact on everyone. We appreciate all the support and help from Department of Communities, SportNI and 2&4 Wheel over the years for the funding for much needed safety equipment.

Thinking ahead to 2027 our plan is to bring back probably the purest and most natural road race events in the world.

2025 Macau Schedule : Motorcycles

November 14, 2025November 2, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2025 Macau Grand Prix Schedule : Motorcycles :

14/11/2025 : UPDATED SCHEDULE BELOW : Following the cancellation of the qualifying session on Friday (Thursday night UK) a revised schedule has been released that will see qualifying and racing take part on Saturday. There will be a one hour break between qualifying and racing.

The Macau Grand Prix marks the end of the 2025 road racing season and features iconic racing on the famous crash barrier bound road circuit around the streets of Macau.

The 2025 Macau Grand Prix will run over the 13th – 16th November 2025 with the 57th Edition of the Motorcycle Grand Prix scheduled for the 13th – 15th November 2025.

The timings specific to the motorcycle Grand Prix are as follows (timings are local Macau time GMT + 8) :

Timings subject to change.

07:45 – 08:45 :Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix – 57th Edition – Free Practice

GMT : 23:45 12/11/2025 – 00:45 13/11/2025

07:45 – 08:45 : Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix – 57th Edition – Qualifying

GMT : 23:45 13/11/2025 – 00:45 14/11/2025

07:00 – 08:00 : Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix – 57th Edition – Qualifying

GMT : 23:00 14/11/2025 – 00:00 15/11/2025

09:10 – 10:00 : Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix – 57th Edition – Race (12 laps)

GMT : 01:10 15/11/2025 – 02:00 15/11/2025

The Macau Grand Prix features four full days of motorsport covering many different classes, the entire event being live streamed on the official website.

You can find the complete schedule for all disciplines here.

2026 Classic TT Dates Confirmed – With Some Extra Special News

August 29, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2026 Classic TT Dates Confirmed :

The 2026 Classic TT will return in 2026 from the 19th – 28th August 2026. However it will be an extra special event as it celebrates 30 years of John McGuinness MBE…

CLASSIC TT 2026 TO CELEBRATE 30 YEAR TT CAREER OF JOHN MCGUINNESS MBE

The Classic TT returns next year, running from Wednesday 19th to Friday 28th August. After this year’s heartfelt tribute to Joey Dunlop’s famous 2000 treble, the spotlight will shift to another giant of the sport — John McGuinness MBE — as the ‘Morecambe Missile’ marks 30 years of racing on his beloved TT Mountain Course.

In 2026, fans will get the chance to relive history with a special parade lap, as John rides the very same bike, in the very same leathers, that carried him to the first-ever 130mph lap in 2007. An exclusive exhibition will also showcase the machines, memories, and milestones that have defined three decades of his incredible career.

Relive the moment. Celebrate the man.

Classic TT: 19–28 August 2026

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2025 Classic TT Results

August 29, 2025August 27, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2025 Classic TT Results :

The 2025 Classic TT was held from the 20th – 29th August 2025, with qualifying sessions being held alongside the Manx Grand Prix from 20th – 25th August 2025. A revised race schedule, decided by inclement weather meant race days were held on 27th (evening contingency) and 29th August 2025.

The results were as follows :