Cookstown 100

Full Grids and Fierce Competition Expected as 2026 BEAR Competitions Cookstown 100 Opens Road Racing Season

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The 2026 BEAR Competitions Cookstown 100 road races are scheduled for Friday, 24th April, and Saturday, 25th April. As the opening road race of the year, the event features full grids across most classes and welcomes an impressive 38 newcomers. Recent rule changes have provided valuable support to some of the smaller classes, marking a positive step for the sport.

2025 Man of the Meeting, Darryl Tweed, returns, aiming to reclaim his title. Pleased with his Easter Monday results, Tweed will compete on his new 2026 machines: the Ability Energy Honda Fireblade and the Stanley Stewart Racing (works) Triumph. After a few years away, Paul Jordan is determined to add his name to the winners’ list and will be racing the ex-works WSSP Jackson Racing V2 Ducati Panigale ( along with their 660 Aprilia and Honda Fireblade), which he debuted at Kirkistown on Easter Monday.

 Michael ‘Micko’ Sweeney, another top road racer, is always a contender. With Superbike, New Generation Supersport, and Supertwin machinery at his disposal, the Skerries rider is also a former Man of the Meeting award winner at Cookstown.

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2026 Cookstown 100 Tickets : Final Call

BEAR Competitions Cookstown 100 Race Packages; Please Read

URGENT: The FINAL CLOSING DATE to purchase your Race Package is Sunday, 29th March! After this date, no more packages will be available—no exceptions. Remember, ONLY those who purchase a Race Package will receive the exclusive 2026 BEAR Competitions Race Programme (Which includes the chance to win £1000.00). You have just TEN days left—secure your Race Package now before it’s too late!

Standard Package: £25 per person (Under 16s Free)

VIP Package: £75 per person—includes exclusive paddock access, hot food, and drinks while you watch the action up close.

Purchase via PayPal: [email protected]. Please use the Family & Friends option, and remember to include your address in the Notes section. Packages will be processed and posted after purchase. Don’t wait—secure your place before it’s too late!

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2026 Cookstown 100 Classic GP Competitors Wanted :

Calling all Pre-94 125 or Pre-84 250/350 GP machine Competitors!

Despite four-stroke machines being the dominant force in road racing these days, the unmistakable sound and excitement of two-stroke racing motorcycles are making a triumphant return! This year, the spotlight is on the legendary 125cc and 250/350cc GP machines—icons of pure racing heritage and raw performance. These late 1970s/1980s 250 & 350cc machines will run in the designated ‘Classic GP’ category. This exciting development opens the door for 250/350 twin cylinder 2-stroke machines to compete head-to-head once again, reigniting the spirit of classic Grand Prix racing.

The Cookstown & District Motorcycle Club is proud to embrace the Classic GP category and has added a dedicated class for Classic GP 125 machines (Pre-94). This means the exhilarating buzz of two-strokes will fill the air, promising tighter, more competitive grids and thrilling racing action for riders and fans alike. The 125 (pre-94) machines, such as early RS125 Hondas, TZ125 Yamahas, and Garelli 125 GP machines, will compete alongside the lightweight Pre-73 Classic machines.

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CB500s at 2026 Cookstown 100 :

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Throttle wide open; CB500 Hondas roar into action at Bear Competitions Cookstown 100 road races.

A question that I have been asked on a number of occasions is, are ‘CB500 Hondas’ allowed to compete at the Bear Competitions Cookstown 100 Road Races? The answer is a resounding YES! CB500 Hondas are officially permitted to race and will run within the Lightweight Supersport (LWSS) class. 

This is a great opportunity for CB500 owners and riders to experience the pleasure of road racing at one of Ireland’s most exciting events. We are actively encouraging anyone with a CB500 Honda who is interested in competing to submit their entry for the Cookstown 100. Whether you’re an experienced racer or inexperienced with the roads, this is your chance to join this legendary event. Don’t miss out on the chance to line up on the grid and showcase what the CB500 can do on the roads!

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Cookstown & District Motorcycle Club’s groundbreaking announcement for competitors ahead of the 104th Cookstown ‘100.’

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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”!

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2026 Cookstown 100 Tickets Now Available :

The 2026 Cookstown 100 will take place over 24th and 25th April 2026.

The Cookstown Club have released their ticket packages for the 2026 event.

From now until 5th December 2025 the Early Bird Package is priced at only £20, rising to £25 after the 05/12/2025.

A VIP Package is also available for £75 – full details of which can be found in the Press Release below :

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We are ready to rock n roll!

Online Race Packages for the 2026 Cookstown 100 are now available for purchase as Christmas Presents.

Please note, the Closing date for these will be Friday, 5th December 2025.

• Early Bird Package (up to 5th December) £20.00.
• Standard Package £25.00.
• VIP Package £75.00.

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