The South West Road Races Athea Facebook Page has issued a statement re the plans for their 2026 event…
12th 13th September | Motorcycle Road Racing Returns to Athea
We are excited to announce finally the long awaited return of motorcycle road racing to Athea with the South West Road Races taking place on 12th 13th September.
After far too long away the roads of Athea will once again echo with the sound speed and spectacle that only real road racing can deliver. Two full days of high octane action on fast demanding public roads backed by passionate crowds and an unbeatable atmosphere.
Next year’s Cookstown 100 is set to take place on Friday and Saturday, the 24th and 25th of April. This year, we are again offering fantastic online packages for race enthusiasts priced at just £25.00.
For those looking for an enhanced experience, our exclusive VIP Packages are available for £75.00. The new VIP area, conveniently located within the paddock, promises an unparalleled view of the grid and podium, making it the perfect spot to soak in every exhilarating moment of the race. Throughout the event, VIP guests can enjoy a variety of hot food and refreshing beverages, ensuring you stay energised while cheering on your favourite riders. To secure your packages, use PayPal and enter [email protected] (selecting the friend’s option) in the ‘NOTES SECTION,’ please include your name, address, email, and the number of packages you wish to purchase. Important: Access to vantage points on private property along the Cookstown 100 course requires a purchased package. ** Don’t miss out on this thrilling event!**
Cookstown & District Motorcycle Club’s groundbreaking announcement for competitors ahead of the 104th Cookstown ‘100.’
2026 Cookstown 100 competitors received an unexpected Christmas present when the directors of Cookstown & District Motorcycle Club announced the groundbreaking news that they would receive Free and Reduced entry fees for next year’s event.
Christmas is a season of giving, and the Cookstown & District Motor Cycle Club (MCC) is proud to announce it has a special gift for competitors ahead of next year’s Cookstown “100” road races.
As the longest-running national road racing organisation – second only to the Isle of Man TT – the Cookstown MCC has built a legacy of resilience and innovation in motorsport.
From the early days, when race legends such as Mike Hailwood, Philip McCallen, Robert Dunlop, and Michael Dunlop each scored their first road race wins at Cookstown, to pioneering initiatives like the “Man of the Meeting” award in 1974 (£100.00), the first club to allow Robert Dunlop to return to racing, following his 1994 IOM TT crash, and hosting the only road race worldwide during the 2020 pandemic, the Cookstown club has consistently sought ways to support riders and the sport.
In 2026, the 104th Cookstown “100” will feature a game-changing initiative—competitors will receive ‘FREE’ and ‘Discounted’ entry fees. This means no one will pay a full entry fee to compete at the Cookstown “100”!
The South West Road Racing Club have issued a Press Release confirming their commitment for a return to road racing and the plans to run their event in 2026…
South West Road Racing Club confirms commitment to Athea Road Races for 2026 :
PRESS RELEASE
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The South West Road Racing Club is pleased to confirm that it has agreed to pay the required 50% deposit to the Motorcycling Ireland (MCI) to secure the necessary permits for the 2026 season, with the event to be held in Athea.
The club would like to thank Kerry Motorsport News for their continued support.
Dates will be released in due course, but in the meantime, the club wishes to thank everyone for their continued support.
After a few brutal years for racing in Ireland it has now been confirmed that ‘The Masters Superbike Championship’ will be returning to Mondello Park for 2026.
Motorcycle Racing is officially back at Mondello Park for 2026 with the return of the Masters Superbike Championship. We’re still sorting out the details but we do have a calendar to announce.
We’ll be running on five race weekends between April and August, with two test days prior to the start of the race action.
Due to the late announcement of the return of the championship we were unable to find a suitable weekend for our usual two day test, so we will be running two separate Friday test days, one on each circuit layout.
The 2026 Ulster Superbike Championship is just around the corner, and it’s time to take a first look at what lies ahead. With another season of top-class racing planned across the Kirkistown and Bishopscourt Circuits the championship is set to deliver plenty of fast, competitive action.
Below you will find the provisional 2026 calendar, full details of each event and the round name will be available as soon as it is released on the TBNI.Blog Road Racing Calendar…
The 2026 North West 200 will host a round of the European Series Road Racing Superbike Championship a press release from the event has confirmed.
Photo by Stephen Davison – from northwest200.co.uk
The 2026 Briggs Equipment North West 200 on May 4-9 is set to host a round of the new European Series road racing (ESR) Superbike championship.
The NW200 is earmarked to host the second round of the new six race series for Superbike-spec machinery which has been introduced following the cessation of 1000cc competition in the International Road Racing Championship at the end of last season.
The 2026 ESR series will also include races at Hengelo, Netherlands (May 2-3), Horice, Czech Republic (May 23-24), Imatra, Finland (July 3-5) and Chimay, Belgium (25-26 July) before returning to Horice for the closing round on 8-9 August.
Spearheaded by North West 200 regular, Laurent Hoffmann, the new Superbike series will also feature North West 200 regulars such as Finland’s Erno Kostamo and Switzerland’s Lukas Maurer alongside a host of other European competitors.
Conor Cummins has announced the launch of his own Conrod Motorsport team for the 2026 Isle of Man TT Races, marking a bold new chapter in his career as he prepares to celebrate 20 years since his TT debut.
Inspired by his successful Douglas-based coffee business Conrod’s, launched in 2015, Cummins’ new team signals both a personal milestone and a fresh competitive challenge. The initial programme will see Conrod Motorsport contest the two Superstock TT races in 2026 on a machine to be confirmed, while Cummins continues to review his options for the Superbike and Supersport classes.
Speaking of the new venture, Conor said: “I’m really looking forward to the new challenge of running my own team. It’s a big step and a bit of a leap into the unknown, but it’s something I’ve considered doing at various stages throughout my career. With the growth of the business, now feels like the right time, and I’m really excited to be bringing my two passions together.”
“The competition is tougher than ever, so I’m under no illusion as to how much work this is going to take. But I’ve been fortunate enough to work with some great people and great teams over the years, and I’ll be bringing all that know-how together to make sure I’m in the strongest possible position when it’s time to go racing.”
The 2026 Briggs Equipment North West 200 race week will take place between Monday, May 4 and Saturday May 9.
The action will begin with qualifying sessions during Wednesday, May 6 and again on Thursday, May 7 with roads closing between 9.00am and 3pm on both days.
Racing commences on Thursday evening with roads closing at 4.45pm until 9pm with three four lap races taking place for the Superstock, Superbike and Supersport machines.
The action will resume on Saturday May 9, with roads closing between 9am and 7pm. The six race programme will include two Superbike races, two Supertwin events and Supersport and Superstock contests.
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