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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 Aubrey McAuley Cup Winner

August 6, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Aubrey McAuley Cup Winner :

Duncan and McLaughlin’s Shoestring Triumph: Aubrey McAuley Cup Victory Caps Remarkable Season

bS2590 — Darren Duncan, on board the 125GP Honda, owned and prepared by former competitor Graham McLaughlin, this year’s winner of the revived Aubrey McAuley Memorial Cup. This machine, painted bright yellow with black stripes, not only looks but also sounds like a bee—earning it the affectionate nickname ‘The Bee’ among race fans.

Belfast’s Darren Duncan, a true shoestring road racer, and his sponsor Graham McLaughlin—a former competitor and two-stroke enthusiast—proved what passion and grit can achieve. With their modest Graham McLaughlin Racing 125 Honda, the team embodied real grassroots racing. Winning the Aubrey McAuley Cup is a fitting tribute to their dedication and effort this season.

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 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 Southern 100 Results

July 9, 2026July 8, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Southern 100 Results :

The 2026 Southern 100 Road Races were held over the 6th – 9th July 2026 at the Billown, Castletown Circuit on the Isle of Man.

Practice and qualifying sessions were held on 6th and 7th July 2026 with racing then held on 8th and 9th July.

If you are visiting, or maybe planning a visit to, the Southern 100 Road Races make sure to check out the TBNI.Blog Southern 100 Road Races Visitors’ Guide.