The 2022 Mid Antrim 150 was due to run over the 9th and 10th September 2022 and marked the end of the Irish / Northern Irish Road Racing Calendar for the year. Practice Sessions were ran on the 9th September 2022. Race day was scheduled for Saturday 10th September 2022. However due to acts of vandalism and sabotage to the track the event had to be cancelled in the early hours of the Saturday morning.
The final event of the 2022 Road Racing Calendar takes us to the Clough Circuit, Balllymena on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th September 2022.
Tickets / Entry Fee :
Admission and a Programme are available for £25.
A VIP Hospitality Package is also available, which grants weekend access to the event, access to the grandstand at the start/finish line, with a range of hot and cold drinks, food and snacks available all day for £50.00
Full details of the VIP Hospitality Package is available here.
Schedule :
The proposed schedule for the event can be found here.
Road Closures :
Friday 9th September 2022 : Road Closure Time 8am to 8pm.
Saturday 10th September 2022 : Road Closure 7am to 7pm
The TBNI Road Racing Calendar will be updated as soon as new information comes to light so make sure you are subscribed to that : https://tbni.blog/road-racing-calendar/
DAY OF CELEBRATION TO MARK ULSTER GRAND PRIX CENTENARY ON AUGUST 20, 2022
A special day of celebration to mark the centenary of the Ulster Grand Prix motorcycle race will take place at the paddock area of the Dundrod circuit on Saturday, August 20.
Organised by the Ulster Grand Prix Supporters Club and the Dundrod and District Motorcycle Club with the support of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, the event will run from 11am until 5pm with free admission.
Bruce Anstey, a 13 times winner at the Ulster, will be joined by BSB and road racing star, Glenn Irwin alongside a line-up of other road racers from past including Ray McCullough BEM, the winner of the last 250cc World Championship race at Dundrod in 1971.
There will also be a large collection of classic and racing machinery on display, including at least one machine from every decade of competition at the Ulster.
Also on the day 100 riders will officially have the opportunity to take part in a special ride-out lap of the 7.4 mile Co. Antrim circuit to mark the occasion, which still retains the title as the World’s Fastest Road racing course.
With lots of family fun and entertainment in the paddock area, Saturday August 20 promises to be a great day out for all the family, giving race fans an opportunity to reflect on the past and share stories of yesteryear with the motorbiking family as the grand old race celebrates its 100th birthday.
If you wish to be one of the lucky 100 riders to take part in the ride out, please go to the UGP Web Site, www.ulstergrandprix.net where you will find the details on how to purchase the limited entry.
The TBNI Road Racing Calendar will be updated as soon as new information comes to light so make sure you are subscribed to that : https://tbni.blog/road-racing-calendar/
A post has appeared on Facebook claiming that an application has been made for a 2023 Ulster Grand Prix.
“The Revival Racing Motorcycle Club have officially applied to the MCUI (UC) to run the 2023 Ulster Grand Prix on Saturday 12th August (subject to BSB dates). This club is headed by Phillip McCallen a 16-time winner around the Dundrod Circuit.”
2023 UGP to Go Ahead?
The last time the Ulster Grand Prix ran was 2019, financial difficulties and rumours re the alleged poor management of the event spread like wildfire, much like Covid 19, which ultimately resulted in the event being cancelled in 2020 and 2021.
A last ditched effort to save the event for the Centenary year of 2022 failed and a Day of Celebration was instead panned to mark the 100th year.
This is superb news for the 2023 Road Racing Calendar and may be a lifeline to the event in the longer term.
The TBNI Road Racing Calendar will be updated as soon as new information comes to light so make sure you are subscribed to that : https://tbni.blog/road-racing-calendar/
The 2022 Armoy Road Races ran over the weekend of Friday 29th and Sauturday 30th July 2022. Practice Sessions were held on the Friday night session. Two races were also scheduled however did not go ahead due to deteriorating weather conditions. The following races were held on Saturday 30th July 2022.
The results from the event are as follows :
Davy Todd set a new track record of 1:40.442s in Race 7 : Euro Autospares Open A.
Davy Todd set a new track record of 1:39.773s in Race 13 : Bayview Hotel Race of Legends.
Saturday 30th July 2022 :
Race 1 : Diamond Bar / Mermaid Club Lightweight Supersport / 250GP (Rescheduled from Friday Evening) :
Race 1 : Diamond Bar / Mermaid Club Lightweight Supersport / 250GP (Rescheduled from Friday Evening)
Race 2 : Hilton Car Sales Supersport (Rescheduled from Friday Evening) :
Race 2 : Hilton Car Sales Supersport (Rescheduled from Friday Evening) :
Race Numbers reset to reflect the Saturday Race Day Schedule.
Race 1 : J W Hickinson and James McKillop Junior Support :
Race 1 : J W Hickinson and James McKillop Junior Support :
As this situation evolves and affects more events TBNI.Blog will endeavour to keep you up to date.
The TBNI Road Racing Calendar will be updated as soon as new information comes to light so make sure you are subscribed to that : https://tbni.blog/road-racing-calendar/
Race Week starts on Sunday 24th July, Please drive with care and allow extra time for your journey. You should expect disruption and slow/heavy volume of vehicles during events, particulary at;
24st July – 10.30am high number of motorbike leaving Armoy for Bike run, returning mid afternoon to Armoy (approx 3.00pm)
27th July – 6.30pm onwards, Armoy village will be visited by the Vintage and Classic Car display followed by 2 laps of the Armoy circuit (approx 8.30pm), expect high volume of cars and spectators in and around the village of Armoy.
28th July – very similiar to the car display, this time we have the Classic Motorbike display and tour of the Armoy circuit from 6.30pm in and around the Main Street of Armoy village and circuit. Expect high volume of spectators in and around the village of Armoy.
Friday 29th July: Practice day and the roads close from 11.00am – 9.30pm. Expect disruption and slow traffic movement prior to 11.00am, when the road closes promptly, follow diversion signs.
Saturday 30th July: Race Day and roads close from 9.00am – 7-30pm. Expect disruption and slow traffic movement from early morning on race day. Roads close sharply at 9.00am, Diversion signs are in place.
As this situation evolves and affects more events TBNI.Blog will endeavour to keep you up to date.
The TBNI Road Racing Calendar will be updated as soon as new information comes to light so make sure you are subscribed to that : https://tbni.blog/road-racing-calendar/
The Armoy Race Circuit is 3.03 miles long and Triangular in shape. It is ridden in an anti-clockwise direction. The Grid is set up in a Grand Prix style, with 3 groups of nine riders up to a maximum of 27 riders starting each race. Hillside Road, Glenshesk Road and Lagge Road often used by the Armoy Armada to test their bikes on, are still the same roads used today for the Official Armoy Road Races.
As this situation evolves and affects more events TBNI.Blog will endeavour to keep you up to date.
The TBNI Road Racing Calendar will be updated as soon as new information comes to light so make sure you are subscribed to that : https://tbni.blog/road-racing-calendar/
As this situation evolves and affects more events TBNI.Blog will endeavour to keep you up to date.
The TBNI Road Racing Calendar will be updated as soon as new information comes to light so make sure you are subscribed to that : https://tbni.blog/road-racing-calendar/
If you are new to road racing/ motorsports then you may wonder how the Flags work and what they mean.
Flags are controlled by Flag Marshals.
Flag Marshals undergo official training, and must pass that training.
Each Course will have numerous Flag Marshals and at least a Chief Flag Marshal.
Each Flag Marshal will be able to see the next Flag Marshal on the Course – and will be able to feed information of them.
Flag Marshals watch the bikes pass them and then to the next Flag Marshal – not the approach of the bikes.
Flag Marshals are responsible for warning approaching riders of anything of note on the Course between them and the next Flag Marshal on the Course – in the Course Direction.
Flag Marshals will only give a red flag on the direction of the Clerk of the Course. The red flag will then travel backwards round the Course – because as outlined above the Flag Marshal watches the Marshal in front of him, on seeing a red flag will the put out their own red flag, the process repeats and the flag will be put up reversing around the Course – this means approaching riders get the notification.
Flag Marshals will generally be wearing a white coat.
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