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Armoy 2025 Launched

June 22, 2025 by TomBoyNI

Armoy 2025 Launched :

The 2025 Armoy Road Races have issued a Press Release re the launch event held on 18th June 2025.

You can watch the stream here: https://fb.watch/Aobu0eq-cR/?

Excitement Builds as Event Officially Launched at Bayview Hotel

Officially launched at the Bayview Hotel, Portballintrae, on Wednesday 18th June 2025, the Armoy Road Races 2025 is set to welcome thousands of fans alongside a strong line-up of world-class riders, all preparing to go head-to-head for a coveted place on the podium.

Members of the Armoy Motorcycle Road Racing Club (AMMRC) welcomed sponsors to the launch, alongside riders, Jamie Coward, Paul Jordan, Dominic Herbertson and Neil Kernohan and team manager Trevor Scott of Scott Racing, and for the first time ever it was streamed live on the Club’s Facebook page with Stephen Watson hosting.

Title sponsor of the Race of Legends, Trevor Kane and AMRRC Chairman, Gareth McAuley, gave special addresses to pay tribute to all the riders and to those who work to ensure the success of the races and to outline this year’s schedule.

“Northern Ireland is synonymous with road racing, and we have an immense amount of talent right here on our doorstep,” Gareth said. “As a Club, it makes us very proud to be able to bring world-class riders to the event every year and to see how passionate the fans are, travelling from all parts of the world, near and far, to attend the races.

“The Armoy Road Races is currently in its 16th year and on behalf of the Club, we’re so honoured to see it grow into the world-class event it is today.”

Tandragee 100 Road Races Visitors’ Guide

June 19, 2026June 7, 2025 by TomBoyNI

Tandragee 100 Road Races Visitors’ Guide :

Updated for 2026

Get all the latest Tandragee 100 Updates Here

TBNI.Blog have compiled the most useful and popular posts in relation to the Tandragee 100 Road Races in order to bring you a basic Visitors’ Guide. Hopefully this guide will give you an idea and some knowledge of the event, the course and plenty of other useful information.

2026 Around a Pound Tandragee 100 Banner

History :

The first Tandragee 100 took place on Saturday 19th April 1958 and has been one of the most popular events on the annual racing calendar, always attracting top-class entries and huge spectator audiences. It was, on that first day, a 100 mile handicap race and over the 60 years it has taken place it has evolved into the prestigious event it is today.

There is a long tradition of sporting culture in Northern Ireland, not least of motorcycling. Promoted by the North Armagh Motorcycle & Car Club Ltd, the Tandragee 100 has been held on the same course between Markethill and Tandragee in the shallow hills of County Armagh since 1958 and has now developed into the best National Road Race in Ireland, with winners that include all the big names from Creith to Farquhar, two generations of Dunlops, as well as County Armagh’s local motorcycling hero Philip McCallen.

Motorcycling Ireland Road Race Alliance of Ireland Statement : 01/06/2025

June 1, 2025 by TomBoyNI

Motorcycling Ireland Road Race Alliance of Ireland Statement : 01/06/2025 :

Following on from the recent announcements by the Road Race Alliance of Ireland (RRAI) that road racing was to return to the South in 2025 with four events (Walderstown, Faugheen 50, Munster 100 and Athea) and that insurance cover for the events had been acquired, two of the events then announced that they were cancelled – Faugheen 50 and Walderstown.

Around the same time the Legal Advisor, VP / Director of RRAI and the Social Media Manager of RRAI all stepped down from their posts.

Assurances were given that any monies put towards the Season Pass for the 4 events or any donations to the Crowd Funding Campaign would be returned in full.

Those involved then stated that a joint statement would be issued at 3pm on Sunday 1st June 2025.

That statement is as follows :

Statement 01/06/2025

Following extensive discussions at the Dublin Dispute Resolution Centre on Friday 23ª May 2025, both Motorcycling Ireland and the Road Race Alliance of Ireland have come to a mutual and satisfactory agreement about the future of Road Racing based upon their commitment to working together in the interest of all motorcycling in the country.

2025 Walderstown Road Races Cancelled

May 31, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2025 Walderstown Road Races Cancelled :

Following on from the news that the 2025 Fuagheen 50 Road Races have been cancelled, the Fore Motorcycle Racing Club have released a statement confirming that the 2025 Walderstown Road Races have also been cancelled.

You can read further details on the cancellation of Faugheen 50 here, along with further statements from the Road Racing Alliance of Ireland here.

Fore Club Statement.

Fore motorcycle road racing club announces that unfortunately Walderstown Road Races, due to take place this July will not be going ahead as planned.

The club committee, its members and many supporters, in conjunction with the RRAI have worked tirelessly over the last few months to bring racing back to the westmeath venue.

Unfortunately due to circumstances which have a risen in the last few days outside of the clubs control, we are not in a position to host the event for 2025.

It is the intention of the club to put in the hard work again in the future to bring racing back to Walderstown in 2026.

Yours

Fore motorcycling road race club committee.

2025 Faugheen 50 Cancelled

May 31, 2025May 30, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2025 Faugheen 50 Cancelled

Back in March 2025 the Road Racing Alliance of Ireland announced that road racing was set to return to Ireland for 2025 with the following events :

Walderstown : 12th – 13th July 2025
Faugheen 50 : 19th – 20th July 2025
Munster 100 : 6th – 7th September 2025
Athena : 13th – 14th September 2025

In order to raise funds towards the crippling insurance policy that has effectively halted Irish Road Racing over the past couple of years a Season Ticket was announced by the RRAI. There was also a solo option that reduced the price to E100.

However over the last couple of days things have taken a dramatic turn, the RRAI seems to have have ceased with numerous members stepping down via ‘Press Release Facebook Posts‘

Firstly the legal advisor stepped down…

2025 NW200 Saturday Results

May 10, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2025 NW200 Saturday Results :

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.

Race 1: Maxwell Freight Services Supertwin Race (4 Laps)

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.

Top 4 Finishers:

Richard Cooper (Kawasaki) – 19:25.817
Adam McLean (Yamaha) – +0.280s
Jeremy McWilliams (Aprilia) – +8.336s
Michael Sweeney (Aprilia) – +27.741s

Race 2: Briggs Equipment Superbike Race (6 Laps)

2025 NW200 Thursday Night Results

May 10, 2025May 8, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2025 NW200 Thursday Night Results :

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

2025 North West 200 : Up Next

May 3, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2025 North West 200 : Up Next

It is Race Week for the 2025 North West Road Races! One of the biggest events in Ireland and one of the world’s largest and most popular road races!

Make sure you are ready for the event for having a browse through the TBNI.Blog Road Racing Visitors’ Guide : North West 200

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.

Please note though TBNI.Blog do not sell tickets – and at this stage all grandstands are SOLD 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!

Irish Road Racing Calendar 2025

April 27, 2025 by TomBoyNI

Irish Road Racing Calendar 2025 :

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.

Irish Road Racing Calendar 2025 :

2025 Cookstown 100 Results

April 27, 2025April 25, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2025 Cookstown 100 Results :

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.