Only a few days to go and the Manx Grand Prix takes over the Isle of Man again.
Here’s what’s going on over the Festival :
2017 Festival of Motorcycling : Practice & Race Programme : 12/08/2017
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2017 MCE Insurance Ulster Grand Prix : Saturday Race Session Results and Timings
For full and detailed qualifying times check out :
Wednesday 9th August 2017 Practice and Qualifying Sessions :
Thursday 10th August 2017 Practice and Qualifying Sessions :
Thos previous 2 days of qualifying have brought us to the 2017 Ulster Grand Prix Saturday Race Day and here’s how that panned out.
The schedule was as follows :
It really was an epic day’s racing the highlights for me were two fold. Firstly – Bruce Anstey taking a Superbike win and secondly – Davy Morgan taking the lightweight win on his 250 Honda! Epic. Make sure to check out my galleries from every qualifying session and each race! Lat year I was disappointed in the Ulster Grand Prix for many reasons, however that is all in the past, the 2017 UGP Saturday Race Day was – simply – outstanding.
Bruce Anstey wanted his overlap record back and he got it with a 3.18:249 lap – that’s an average speed of 134.396 mph. However that record only sttod for a lap then Dean Harrison came in with a blingingly quick 134.614 mph lap that took 3.17:928 minutes complete and also took the overall lap record.
Another absolutely noteworthy rider is Peter Hickman – his first outing on the roads and already a Superbike win (and a couple of others) already under his belt
Check out my Facebook Page for a few videos – every race is featured :
https://www.facebook.com/tbnicouk/
But without further ado here are the results for each race :
2017 MCE Insurance Ulster Grand Prix : Qualifying Session & Dundrod 150 Races : Thursday 10th August 2017
With qualifying completed on Wednesday for the Dundrod 150 Road Races, the Thursday session sees thoses races coupled with a qualifying session for the Ulster Grand Prix.
The schedule is a busy one with Supersport, Superstock and Superbikes all scheduled for a qualifying session for the Ulster Grand Prix then 5 Races planned for the Dundrod 150.
Firstly here is how the qualifying sessions panned out :
2017 MCE Insurance Ulster Grand Prix : Qualifying Session Wednesday 9th August 2017
Wednesday 9th August 2017 marks the first day the bikes are on the roads for the Dundrod 150 / Ulster Grand Prix Race Week, all the action focuses on qualifying for Thursday’s Dundrod 150 Races as well as the first qualifying sessions for the MCE Insurance Ulster Grand Prix.
With the full range of bikes on the roads here is how the qualifying sessions racked up :
The 2017 MCE Ulster Grand Prix is Here : Where to Watch – Vantage Points
The Ulster Grand Prix – the fastest road race in the world – is now underway. Today will see a qualifying session and then a series of five scheduled races concluding with the Charles Hurst Dundrod 150.
Racing will resume on Saturday 12th August 2017 taking us to the feature race – 2017 MCE Ulster Grand Prix.
The hardest question is 'where should I go to watch it?'
Thankfully the organisers have put together a very helpful list of the a the Vantage Points and how to get to them :
The 2017 MCE Ulster Grand Prix is Here : Event Coverage Schedule
If you are unable to get to Dundrod for this years Ulster Grand Prix make sure you still catch all the action with the event's highlights coverage – on television, online and on the BBC iPlayer.
And if you are here but can't hear the commentary fear not as all Saturday's racing will be covered live by BBC Radio Ulster! (AM / FM / and online streaming).
Full coverage details :
The 2017 MCE Ulster Grand Prix is Here : Circuit Map
With race Week already underway today is the first day we will see bikes on the road! And the roads close in a little over 2 hours.
So for your info here is the circuit map :
Have a great and safe Ulster Grand Prix to all the riders, teams, spectators, marshals, everyone.
Bikers : #KeepTheRaceInItsPlace
Drivers : #TakeaSecondLook
Dan Kneen to join Tyco BMW for the 2017 Ulster Grand Prix
Read the Tyco BMW Press Release here :
http://tycobmw.com/manxman-kneen-to-join-tyco-bmw-for-the-ulster-grand-prix/
Tyco BMW have announced that Manx rider Dan Kneen will ride for them at the 2017 MCE Ulster Grand Prix.
With Ian Hutchinson out of contention for the Dundrod meeting due to the injuries he sustained at the Isle of Man TT, former MCE Ulster GP winner Kneen is set to be the team’s only rider at the final international road race of the year.
30-year-old Manxman Dan had his most successful TT campaign to date this year, securing both his fastest lap and a debut podium in the Superstock race behind Ian Hutchinson and Peter Hickman.
He comes to Dundrod with an impressive Southern 100 performance under his belt too, narrowly missing out on glory in the senior race to Michael Dunlop, who crossed the finish line just 0.12 seconds in front of Kneen.
Dan Kneen said: “First of all, it’s nice to be asked to ride for Tyco BMW. Obviously, the opportunity has come up, due to Hutchy’s injury, so I’d like to take this opportunity to wish him all the best with his recovery.
2017 Armoy Road Races – Race of Legends : Special Awards 2017
Full list of awards and their recipients from the 2017 Armoy Road Racing Event :
Armoy Special Awards 2017 :
Man of the Meeting :
- Sponsored by PMA Contracts
- Derek McGee
Support Man of the Meeting :
- Wayne Hamilton Memorial Trophy
- Joseph Loughlin
Saltire Shield :
- First placed 400cc Supersport in Junior Support
- Tam Nicholl
Darren Murphy Memorial Cup :
- Highest placed newcomer in Junior Support
- Joseph Loughlin
Robbo’s Cup :
- Fastest 2-stroke lap in lightweight 125cc
- Adam McLean
2017 Armoy ‘Race of Legends’ : Full Results & Timings
The 2017 Armoy Road Races took place on 28th – 29th July 2017. Here are the full race results and timings for each race :
As a quick note Michael Dunlop took the feature race – ‘The Race of Legends’ in outstanding style by over 12 seconds – his seventh in a row at Armoy! As I said, ‘outstanding.’
