“Cookstown 100 Races Secure Major Boost with BEAR Competitions Sponsorship Renewal.”
Get ready for the most electrifying event of the year! Bear Competitions is back as the headline sponsor for the highly anticipated 2026 Cookstown 100 road races, igniting the circuit on Friday and Saturday, 24th and 25th April. Renowned for jaw-dropping online competitions and unforgettable prizes, BEAR Competitions is a powerhouse in the local scene, fueling excitement like never before.
With the countdown officially on, this thrilling announcement supercharges the excitement around this year’s event. Last year, BEAR Competitions raised the bar with an incredible £1,000 prize fund up for grabs for anyone who bought a race package. On top of that, Saturday exploded with a pulse-pounding series of live competitions—what more could a true racing fan want? Imagine the thunder of elite road racers battling it out, and you standing trackside, ready to claim spectacular prizes!
Next year’s Cookstown 100 is set to take place on Friday and Saturday, the 24th and 25th of April. This year, we are again offering fantastic online packages for race enthusiasts priced at just £25.00.
For those looking for an enhanced experience, our exclusive VIP Packages are available for £75.00. The new VIP area, conveniently located within the paddock, promises an unparalleled view of the grid and podium, making it the perfect spot to soak in every exhilarating moment of the race. Throughout the event, VIP guests can enjoy a variety of hot food and refreshing beverages, ensuring you stay energised while cheering on your favourite riders. To secure your packages, use PayPal and enter [email protected] (selecting the friend’s option) in the ‘NOTES SECTION,’ please include your name, address, email, and the number of packages you wish to purchase. Important: Access to vantage points on private property along the Cookstown 100 course requires a purchased package. ** Don’t miss out on this thrilling event!**
Cookstown & District Motorcycle Club’s groundbreaking announcement for competitors ahead of the 104th Cookstown ‘100.’
2026 Cookstown 100 competitors received an unexpected Christmas present when the directors of Cookstown & District Motorcycle Club announced the groundbreaking news that they would receive Free and Reduced entry fees for next year’s event.
Christmas is a season of giving, and the Cookstown & District Motor Cycle Club (MCC) is proud to announce it has a special gift for competitors ahead of next year’s Cookstown “100” road races.
As the longest-running national road racing organisation – second only to the Isle of Man TT – the Cookstown MCC has built a legacy of resilience and innovation in motorsport.
From the early days, when race legends such as Mike Hailwood, Philip McCallen, Robert Dunlop, and Michael Dunlop each scored their first road race wins at Cookstown, to pioneering initiatives like the “Man of the Meeting” award in 1974 (£100.00), the first club to allow Robert Dunlop to return to racing, following his 1994 IOM TT crash, and hosting the only road race worldwide during the 2020 pandemic, the Cookstown club has consistently sought ways to support riders and the sport.
In 2026, the 104th Cookstown “100” will feature a game-changing initiative—competitors will receive ‘FREE’ and ‘Discounted’ entry fees. This means no one will pay a full entry fee to compete at the Cookstown “100”!
The 2026 North West 200 will host a round of the European Series Road Racing Superbike Championship a press release from the event has confirmed.
Photo by Stephen Davison – from northwest200.co.uk
The 2026 Briggs Equipment North West 200 on May 4-9 is set to host a round of the new European Series road racing (ESR) Superbike championship.
The NW200 is earmarked to host the second round of the new six race series for Superbike-spec machinery which has been introduced following the cessation of 1000cc competition in the International Road Racing Championship at the end of last season.
The 2026 ESR series will also include races at Hengelo, Netherlands (May 2-3), Horice, Czech Republic (May 23-24), Imatra, Finland (July 3-5) and Chimay, Belgium (25-26 July) before returning to Horice for the closing round on 8-9 August.
Spearheaded by North West 200 regular, Laurent Hoffmann, the new Superbike series will also feature North West 200 regulars such as Finland’s Erno Kostamo and Switzerland’s Lukas Maurer alongside a host of other European competitors.
Rumours have been circulating for a couple of days now about a return of the Ulster Grand Prix and it now has been confirmed that the Northern Ireland Government will be budgeting for around £400,00 over a ‘multi-year contract’ and that approximately 50% of that will be set aside for the UGP in order to make improvements around the circuit. However, and notably funding will not be provided for the racing itself.
So the Ulster is by no means back just yet, but this is the biggest step forward in ensuring bikes return to the Dundrod circuit.
Motor Cycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre) Ltd Press Release for 2027 “Ulster Grand Prix” Press Release dated – 03/11/2025 @ 2.30PM
The MotorCycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre) Ltd over the last four months have engaged with many government departments, MLA’s, councils and agencies on “pure road racing” in Northern Ireland.
Road Racing between the hedges in Ireland has been attracting competitors and spectators since 1903 when the Governing Body was first established.
We have built a legacy around road racing over this period of time which has produced world class talents. 2026 will see five pure road race events in Northern Ireland, Cookstown 100, NW200, Tandragee 100, Armoy and the Mid Antrim 150 is back on the Calendar. This is a great upturn and promising for road racing since the covid pandemic which had a huge impact on everyone. We appreciate all the support and help from Department of Communities, SportNI and 2&4 Wheel over the years for the funding for much needed safety equipment.
Thinking ahead to 2027 our plan is to bring back probably the purest and most natural road race events in the world.
The 2026 Briggs Equipment North West 200 race week will take place between Monday, May 4 and Saturday May 9.
The action will begin with qualifying sessions during Wednesday, May 6 and again on Thursday, May 7 with roads closing between 9.00am and 3pm on both days.
Racing commences on Thursday evening with roads closing at 4.45pm until 9pm with three four lap races taking place for the Superstock, Superbike and Supersport machines.
The action will resume on Saturday May 9, with roads closing between 9am and 7pm. The six race programme will include two Superbike races, two Supertwin events and Supersport and Superstock contests.
2025 Armoy Road races – Photograph from AMRRC Facebook Page
Armoy, Co. Antrim – July 25th & 26th 2025 – The 2025 Armoy Road Races, the final round of this year’s Ulster Road Race Championships, lived up to expectations as a spectacular showcase of pure road racing talent. Despite changeable conditions, with one large rain shower and an oil spill putting a temporary delay on a race day that was otherwise running like clockwork, the event culminated in a masterful display by Cork’s Michael Browne, who clinched the coveted ‘Race of Legends’ title and a sensational quadruple of victories.
The picturesque County Antrim village once again proved to be a formidable arena for some of the sport’s finest, drawing a massive crowd and a competitive field of 147 riders, including over 20 newcomers and international competitors. The weather, a typical Northern Irish mix, added an extra layer of complexity, demanding exceptional skill and quick decision-making from the riders and their teams.
2025 also marked the first year the event was live streamed, with full coverage of race day on the BBC iPlayer in association with Greenlight TV.
The 2025 Armoy Road Races : The Race of Legends were held over the weekend of 25th and 26th July 2025. Friday 25th July 2025 saw a full day of qualifying followed by two races in the evening. Saturday 26th July 2025 was a full race day with 12 races taking place across the day.
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