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2026 Classic TT Results :

August 31, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Classic TT Results :

The 2026 Classic TT delivered exceptional road racing across the Isle of Man Mountain Course, featuring vintage machinery, new lap records, and historic milestones.

Qualifying Overview

Qualifying week delivered dry roads and rising speeds across all classes. Joe Yeardsley topped the charts to take pole in the newly introduced Junior 600 category, while Michael Dunlop and Mike Browne traded blistering times in the big-bike sessions, setting the tone for record-setting race days.

2026 Manx Grand Prix Results

August 30, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Manx Grand Prix Results :

The 2026 Manx Grand Prix was scheduled to take place from 16th August – 24th August 2026. The MGP Schedule also takes in qualifying for the Classic TT Races with Classic Racing Events running until 28th August 2026.

Full details of the current event (updated annually when details become available) can be found on the TBNI.Blog Manx Grand Prix / Classic TT Visitors’ Guide here.

The 2026 Manx Grand Prix delivered history on the Snaefell Mountain Course, headlined by a record-breaking four-race clean sweep by Galashiels rider Johnny Stewart. With the Classic TT returning as a standalone event, the 102nd edition of the MGP focused on contemporary machinery across the Sportbike, Supersport, Junior, and Senior classes.

Qualifying Overview :

Qualifying week delivered rapid times under favorable weather. Johnny Stewart signaled his intentions early by topping the Supersport leaderboard aboard the LPA Racing Ducati Panigale V2, posting a 120.593 mph flyer. In the Sportbike sessions, Liam Chawke (113.374 mph), Eddy Wormald, and Lee Hara consistently featured near the top of the sheets before Stewart clocked a benchmark 114.502 mph lap in the closing sessions.

Race Highlights & Results :

Young Talent Adam Brown Secures Breakthrough U.S. Racing Deal

August 29, 2026 by TomBoyNI

Young Talent Adam Brown Secures Breakthrough U.S. Racing Deal

Dynamic young rider Adam Brown, who recently impressed race pundits on the JDR Yamaha, now has the opportunity to further his career with ALTUS RACING at Moto-America next month.

Young star Adam Brown has taken an exciting step forward in his career. After a short break from BSB Supersport, the talented Dungannon rider made a winning return to USBK, quickly reminding everyone of his remarkable ability and determination.

Working with renowned crew chief Davy Deveney, Adam’s confidence soared. Their teamwork saw Adam nearly unseat reigning USBK SS600 Champion Korie McGreevey, then outperform former British Champion Christian Elkin (Ducati), becoming the youngest R6 Yamaha rider to beat the new-gen Ducati at Bishopscourt. After a conversation with Cahal Graham, Adam was introduced to Jeremy McWilliams at the GO Classic Festival, where he stunned the crowd by qualifying fifth and surging to a brilliant second-place finish, just2.8seconds behind the formidable Richard Cooper.

2026 Manx Grand Prix : Sam Naughton :

August 19, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Manx Grand Prix : Sam Naughton :

STATEMENT ISSUED AT 19:30 ON WEDNESDAY 19 AUGUST 2026

STATEMENT ISSUED FROM THE MANX GRAND PRIX RACES

The Manx Grand Prix Races is deeply saddened to announce that Sam Naughton, 37, from Castletown, Isle of Man, died in an incident during Wednesday afternoon’s qualifying at the 2026 Manx Grand Prix. The incident occurred at Doran’s Bend, during the third qualifying session of the event.

Having made his debut in 2025, Sam was in his second year of competing at the Manx Grand Prix, and was a regular competitor at a number of other road racing events since he began racing in 2020.

The Manx Grand Prix Races pass on their deepest sympathy to his wife Charlotte, his children Bonnie, Liam, Jesse and Parker, his family, and friends.

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2026 Manx Grand Prix : Mauro Poncini

August 19, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Manx Grand Prix : Mauro Poncini :

STATEMENT ISSUED AT 17:00 ON WEDNESDAY 19 AUGUST 2026

STATEMENT ISSUED FROM THE MANX GRAND PRIX RACES

With great sadness, the Manx Grand Prix Races confirms that Mauro Poncini, 29, from Caslano, Switzerland, died in an incident during Tuesday’s qualifying at the 2026 Manx Grand Prix. The incident occurred at Cruickshanks, on the opening lap of the second qualifying session.

Mauro was an experienced competitor within the Supersport and Supertwin classes, with an established record of competing at a number of road racing events prior to making his Mountain Course debut this year.

The Manx Grand Prix Races pass on their deepest sympathy to his father Florio, mother Manuela, sister Marzia and girlfriend Sharon, as well as his family and friends.

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2026 Mid Antrim 150 Results

August 1, 2026July 31, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Mid Antrim 150 Results :

The Mid Antrim 150 return to Northern Ireland’s roads over the weekend of 31st July – 1st August 2026.

Friday saw a full day of practice which was scheduled to be followed by 2 races in the evening, however weather caused too many delays throughout the day and the racing had to be postponed until Saturday. Saturday saw a much better start from the weather and led to a full day of racing.

The results were as follows :

Friday 31st July 2026 : (Scheduled races ran on Saturday due to delays encountered on Friday) :

2026 Armoy Road Races Results

July 25, 2026July 24, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Armoy Road Races Results :

The 2026 Armoy Road Races – The Race of Legends was held over the weekend of 24th / 25th July July 2026.

Friday 24th 2026 saw a full day of practice sessions and was concluded with two early evening races. Saturday saw a full day of racing with every class of motorcycle getting an outing on the tight, winding roads of the Armoy circuit.

Full results are as follows…

Friday 24th July 2026 :

2026 Tandragee 100 : James Walsh

July 5, 2026 by TomBoyNI

It has been confirmed that James Walsh has died following an incident at the 2026 Tandragee 100

Source : https://www.facebook.com/groups/203346583021038/permalink/27782565991339059/

On behalf of the North Armagh Motorcyle & Car Club (Tarmac Section) Ltd is with profound sadness that we confirm James Walsh has passed away in hospital after being airlifted from the event last Saturday. We are completely heartbroken by this tragic loss, and our entire club is mourning a truly valued member of our racing community.

Road racing is a sport built on shared passion and tight bonds, which makes a loss like this resonate deeply with every rider, official, and fan. Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies are with his partner Claire, his Mom Geraldine, the rest of his family, friends, and his own club members during this incredibly devastating time.

We want to express our immense gratitude to the MCUI UC Medical Team, the air ambulance crew, and the medical staff who fought so hard to save him. Out of respect for his family as they navigate this immense grief, we ask everyone to respect their privacy and allow them the time and space they need.

2026 Tandragee 100 Results

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Tandragee 100 Results :

Friday Practice & Qualifying: Browne Sets the Standard

The opening day of the 62nd Tandragee 100 presented competitors with a day of almost uninterrupted sunshine. That however brought its own problems as the evening progressed the sun became a problem as it got lower in the beautiful early summer sky. That coupled with an incident involving a belligerent spectator meant that the two Friday evening races were unfortunately cancelled.

In the premier Supersport qualifying session, Cork’s Michael Browne demonstrated exceptional form aboard the Boyce Precision Engineering/Russell Racing Yamaha. Browne was the only rider to break the three-minute barrier, securing pole position with a commanding lap of 2:59.629.

Multi-time Isle of Man TT winner Michael Dunlop MBE spearheaded the chase, qualifying second with a :03.00.084, while Skerries rider Michael Sweeney completed the front row (3:02.944).

Neil Kernohan at the 2026 Tandragee 100 - Marlacoo Corner

Saturday Race Day: Dunlop Asserts Dominance

2026 Isle of Man TT Results

June 7, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Isle of Man TT Results :

The 2026 Isle of Man TT was one of the most difficult for the organisers in recent history. Practice week saw the Island baked in glorious sunshine however numerous on track incidents resulted in many schedule changes, however as qualifying got successfully wrapped up unfortunately the weather also left the Island behind bringing almost a solid week of rain.

You can read a full summary of the Practice / Qualifying Week here : https://tbni.blog/2026/06/02/2026-tt-races-qualifying-summary/

After a week of week of inclement weather leading to postponements and cancellations only 5 races were declared. The Senior TT having only one complete and actually being declared a result after a red flag on lap 2.

You can read a full summary of the Race Week here : https://tbni.blog/2026/06/07/2026-tt-races-race-week-summary/

2026 Isle of Man TT Results :

As seen in this graphic from the Official TT Pages the Race Week Schedule got absolutely butchered as the week progressed.

Race Postponed

Sunday 31st May 2026 : RST Superbike TT - 6 Laps

Rest Day.

Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 1 – 3 Laps :

Race Postponed

Cancelled : RL360 Superstock TT Race 1 – 3 Laps : Cancelled.

Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 2 – 3 Laps :

Carole Nash Sportbike TT Race 1 – 2 Laps :

Milwaukee Senior TT – 1 Lap :

Cancelled : Carole Nash Sportbike TT Race 2 – 3 Laps : Cancelled

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