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2024 Cookstown 100 Press Release

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2024 Cookstown 100 Press Release :

The Cookstown 100 Club have released a Press Release via a Facebook Post with more details for the fast approaching 2024 Cookstown 100.

The Cookstown 100 will be the first road race of the year and will run over the 26th and 27th April 2024. This will be one of (only) three road races on the Island of Ireland in 2024 so make sure to support the event and help try and keep road racing alive for years to come.

Full details of the schedule of the Cookstown 100, and this years other events can all be found on the TBNI.Blog Road Racing Calendar.

Cemcor Cookstown 100 :

The 2024 road racing season will roar into life when a ‘new look’ Cookstown 100 takes place on Friday and Saturday 26th/27th of April. Along with a new title sponsor, ‘Cemcor’, this year’s event will also see a streamlined race programme, along with the bonus of both a supersport 600 and an Open Invitation race taking place after Friday afternoon’s qualifying!

Details of the event were released at a packed Press launch in the Royal Hotel, on Thursday 4th April, where the new title sponsor was announced for this year’s event, in the form of ‘Cemcor’, a locally based Cement manufacturer.

The Cookstown 100 is the longest-running road race in Ireland, having celebrated its Centenary event in 2022, and will again take place on the Orittor circuit, just outside Cookstown.

At the launch, supported by many competing competitors, the club were pleased to announce the return of past winners, Michael Sweeney and Mike Browne, along with Dominic Herbertson, and a host of newcomers, including Southern competitor, and reigning Wirral 100 Champion, Kevin Keyes.

Race fans will get value for their money, with two extra races on Friday evening, and depending on the timescale, an extra Senior Support race may well be included.

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North West 200 Visitors Guide

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North West 200 Visitors Guide :

Updated for 2026

Get all the latest North West 200 Updates Here

TBNI.Blog have compiled the most useful and popular posts in relation to the North West 200 in order to bring you a basic Visitors’ Guide. Hopefully this guide will give you an idea and some knowledge of the course and plenty of other useful information.

Lee Johnston taking every inch of the road on the Honda Superbike.

History :

The North West 200 is Ireland’s largest outdoor sporting event.  The first event’s organisers could not have imagined how the event would grow over the years. In 1964, the North West 200 event was handed over to the Coleraine & District Motor Club Ltd who continues to run the event today.

Many people ask why the North West 200 is called the North West 200. The answer lies in the spawning of the event. History reveals that although the Club’s original choice of name for the race remained, their original choice of venue did not. The name has continued to generate some confusion amongst those who are unaware of the event’s origins. The inclusion of “200” simply indicates that the event was originally run over a distance of 200 miles. “North West”, reflects the original intended, location of the race, i.e. on a public roads course in the North West of Ireland.

The North West 200’s first organisers could not have imagined how the event would grow over the years. In 1964, the North West 200 event was handed over to the Coleraine & District Motor Club which continues to run the event today. In 2007, around two million people logged on from nearly every part of the world to watch what has become Ireland’s largest sporting event and one of the world’s fastest road races.

For many more interesting facts and stories about the NW200 visit here.

North West 200 Tickets :

The NW200 is a free event. Spectators can visit and find any number of superb vantage spots (for free) around the 8+ miles of the circuit. However, like for every road racing event, it is important to support the event and the sport and one way to do this is to buy a Programme. More so they are filled with interesting articles, stories, photographs and information about the event. Programmes are available online, as well as in many local shops and on practice and race days will also be for sale all around the circuit.

There are also a number of ticket only areas at the North West 200, such as grandstands, Paddock Passes, and the newFan Zone. Tickets are available online and from the Ticket Office.

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Cookstown 100 Visitors Guide

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Cookstown 100 Visitors Guide :

Updated for 2026

Get all the latest Cookstown 100 Updates Here

TBNI.Blog have compiled the most useful and popular posts in relation to the Cookstown 100 in order to bring you a basic Cookstown 100 Visitor’s Guide. Hopefully this guide will give you an idea and some knowledge of the course and plenty of other useful information.

History :

The Cookstown 100 is the oldest in Ireland. It was first held in 1922 on a 30-mile course near Stewartstown. The distance of the race has changed throughout the years, but it has been called the Cookstown 100 since 1930. In 1998, the race moved to its current 2.1-mile circuit.

The Cookstown 100 has been won by many famous riders, including Joey Dunlop, Ray McCullough, and Ryan Farquhar. The event has been cancelled a few times throughout history, due to reasons such as war, safety concerns, foot and mouth disease and of course the Northern Irish weather! Despite the cancellations, the Cookstown 100 remains an important part of Irish motorcycle racing and is now considered the official opener for the road racing season.

  • The Cookstown 100 is the oldest road race on the island of Ireland.
  • It was first held as a 30-mile event on Thursday, June 15, 1922.
  • Remarkably, it predates the Ulster Grand Prix, which began on Saturday, October 14, 1922, making the Cookstown 100 four months older.
  • Organized by the Cookstown and District Motor Cycle Club, the race initially took place on the Sherrygroom circuit near Stewartstown.
  • Over the years, the race distance increased from 30 miles to 70 miles and eventually to 100 miles.
  • With the Temple 100 no longer in existence, the Cookstown 100 now holds the distinction of being the oldest road race on the island of Ireland.

Riders with the most wins at Cookstown :

  • Ryan Farquhar – 26 wins (1996-2012)
  • Ray McCullough – 14 wins (1967-1979)
  • Joey Dunlop – 11 wins (1977-1998)
  • Robert Dunlop – 11 wins (1985-2008)
  • Phillip McCallen – 10 wins (1987-1996)

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Davey Todd on TAS Racing BWM for 2024 NW200

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Davey Todd on TAS Racing BWM for 2024 NW200 :

PRESS RELEASE : DAVEY TODD ON TAS RACING MILKWAUKEE BMW FOR SUPERBIKE AND SUPERSTOCK RACES AT 2024 BRIGGS EQUIPMENT NORTH WEST 200 ON MAY 6-11

The Briggs Equipment North West 200 is delighted to announce three-time race winner Davey Todd will be on the grid during May 6-11 race week in the Superbike and Superstock classes aboard a Milwaukee liveried TAS Racing BMW.

“This has been something that I’ve discussed about doing with Philip Neill from TAS Racing for a few years and having previously had some personal support from Milwaukee – we now arrive at the NW200 as a strong team on BMW’s M1000RRs. “ Todd said.

“I’ve seen first-hand the success of both the team and the M1000RR on the roads, so it’s my plan to be part of that success story, and no better place than in front of the Irish fans at the NW200. It’s a great event with big atmosphere, and speed, on those straights into Coleraine and Portrush. The Milwaukee BMWs will be just the job.” 

“Davey is a rider who we have admired for a number of seasons, both in British championship and and also on the International Roads.” Dale McIlveen of Milwaukee explained.

“The North West has a big impact on the local economy as Ireland’s largest outdoor sporting event – so in terms of brand presence, we cannot wait to see him aboard Milwaukee branded machinery in front of all those local and international fans.”

“It’s no secret the NW200 has always been one of our favourite events and with 2024 being our 25th anniversary season, we look forward to this year’s event more than ever. “ TAS Racing team boss, Phillip Neill said.

“To achieve 30 victories around the North West Triangle with a selection of fantastic riders is a dream come true for both my father and I. We now look forward to trying to add to that number this year on a range of Milwaukee BMW machinery. On reaching this landmark, we are more aware than ever of the importance of a great team, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of our team members and sponsors who have quite simply made this success possible.”

Davey is an exciting prospect for us with already proven capabilities and we look forward to working with him this year together with continued support from Milwaukee and BMW Motorrad.”

“The Briggs Equipment North West 200 has enjoyed a long relationship with Hector and Philip Neill’s TAS Racing team and we look forward to having the team back on the grid with us in 2024 with Davey Todd onboard the Milwaukee BMW. A top team with a top rider.”

Keep up with all the latest News on the North West 200 Facebook Page the Official NW200 Twitter Feed and the Official NW200 Website.  

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2024 Armoy Road Races Dates Confirmed

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2024 Armoy Road Races Dates Confirmed :

The Armoy Motorcycle Road Racing Club have confirmed via a Press Release that the 2024 Armoy Road Raes : Race of Legends meeting will take place on the 26th and 27th July 2024.

The Club have also taken the opportunity to address ‘rumours’ on the current status and future of the event in a blog post entitles, ‘New Year, New Update on Rumours.’

The Armoy race dates for 2024 are FRIDAY 26th and SATURDAY 27th JULY.

As in all previous years, the application has been made for our dates and they are not confirmed from the MCUI until their Interconference and AGM. This has not been done yet for various reasons but we’d be 99% confident that the Armoy dates will be confirmed for 2024 as applied for.

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2024 Ulster Grand Prix Cancelled

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2024 Ulster Grand Prix Cancelled :

The Ulster Grand Prix have confirmed via a Facebook Post that the 2024 event has been cancelled.

“It is with regret that the Dundrod and District Motorcycle Club must announce the Ulster Grand Prix will not take place during 2024.

Despite recent positive negotiations with stakeholders of the event, the club has been left with no choice but to take this course of action given motorcycle sport’s ongoing insurance issues and a lack of sufficient time to find a solution to these challenges.

The DDMC remains committed to reviving the Ulster Grand Prix and will continue to work towards achieving that goal.”

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Ian Hutchinson back with Milenco Padgett’s Honda Team for 2024 Calendar

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Ian Hutchinson back with Milenco Padgett’s Honda Team for 2024 Calendar

Three-time North West 200 race winner, Ian Hutchinson will be re-united with the Milenco Padgett’s Honda squad for a full-scale onslaught on the Superbike, Superstock and Supersport races at the 2024 Briggs Equipment North West 200 in May.

Briggs Equipment Ireland | Padgetts Motorcycles

The move marks another inspiring comeback for the 44 year old during a career that has seemed to be an almost relentless battle against injury and illness since he last raced full-time with the Yorkshire-based team during 2010.

Hutchinson’s stunning ten race winning run with the Padgett’s team at that season’s NW200, Isle of Man TT, Ulster Grand Prix and Scarborough Gold Cup ended when he sustained a serious leg injury at Silverstone in September 2010.

After enduring more than 40 operations, the ‘Bingley Bullet’ eventually fought his way back into contention to claim victory in the 2013 Macau Grand Prix plus, a third win at the NW200 in 2016 and eight more TT triumphs before he crashed and broke his leg again during the 2017 Senior TT.

Battling back to fitness again, Hutchy returned to road racing with Honda in 2018, riding a Padgetts prepared CBR600RR to 7th and 16th place finishes in the Supersport class at the NW200.

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2024 Cookstown 100 Race Packages Now On Sale

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2024 Cookstown 100 Race Packages Now On Sale

Cookstown 100 Race Packages now on sale

With only 16 weeks until there will be bikes on the grid at Orritor, on the 26th & 27th of April 2024, the Cookstown Club are in full organising mode even over the festive period!!

With the sport in a hard place at the moment, the commitment of spectators, fans and competitors attending is essential in 2024 should we all want our sport to come through this tough period and have future years ahead.

With this in mind, the Cookstown Club are opening our online booking system today for spectators to book their packages for the 2024 Cookstown 100 Road Race. 

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2024 Tandragee 100 Cancelled

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2024 Tandragee 100 Cancelled :

The North Armagh Club have confirmed today via a press release that the 2024 Tandragee 100 has been cancelled.

19/12/2023 Press Release :

On behalf of the North Armagh Motorcycle & Car Club (Tarmac Section) Ltd it is with deep regret that I confirm that the 2024 Around A Pound Tandragee 100 has been cancelled.

We have been unable to gain commitment for necessary resurfacing to be carried out in time to meet extended deadlines: (a) to confirm our intent to commit with MCUI UC (and relevant other Clubs) to a sizeable non-refundable insurance premium quotation; and (b) to confirm with 2&4W Motorsport Ltd definite use of a Road Closing Order (which will provide enough time to allow another motorsport club to make application for use of same in 2024).  We wish every success for all other motorsport clubs in 2024.

As a Club, after many months of lobbying and negotiations, we are very disappointed, however we are committed to do everything we can to ensure some level of resurfacing takes place at some stage in 2024 to enable us to bring this awe inspiring event back in 2025.  We wish to take this opportunity to thank all our competitors, sponsors, landowners, volunteers and spectators for their continued support.

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North West 200 Gets New Sponsor for 2024

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The North West 200 have announced via a press release that they have secured a new title sponsor for the 2024 event and beyond in a three year deal with Briggs Equipment.

North West 200 2024 Logo

Coleraine and District Motor Club is delighted to welcome Briggs Equipment on board as our new title sponsor for the 2024 North West 200.

Briggs Equipment has enjoyed previous involvement with the event as a team and race sponsor. The announcement of this new three-year title agreement provides a major boost for the iconic north coast festival of racing.

“It feels great to confirm that the Briggs North West 200 will bring the best road racing in the world to the Triangle circuit in May next year,” Briggs Equipment Ireland Managing Director, Gary Clements, said.

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