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2023 Ulster Grand Prix Dates Announced

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2023 Ulster Grand Prix : Dates Announced :

2023 Ulster Grand Prix : Dates Announced
2023 Ulster Grand Prix Dates Announced

UPDATE : 25/04/2023 : The 2023 Ulster Grand Prix has been cancelled. Full details are available here : https://tbni.blog/2023/04/25/2023-ulster-grand-prix-cancelled/

The 2023 Ulster Grand Prix has been scheduled for 18th – 19th August 2023.

The event last ran in 2019 and following financial difficulties within the organising structure a winding up order was set by the Court.

2022 marked the centenary of the Ulster GP and although no racing took place on the iconic Dundrod course, a celebration day was held in August organised by the UGP Supporters Club.

Hope remained for the event in 2023 in the form of the Revival Racing Motorcycle Club, however earlier in the year they confirmed their withdrawal of bidding to run the event.

No 2023 Ulster Grand Prix? – Press Release
At the time the Dundrod Club had also applied to run the event, and it seems that that process has taken another step forward.

The Dundrod Club have now confirmed that the 2023 UGP will run on 18th – 19th August 2023.

Keep up with all the latest News on the Ulster Grand Prix Facebook Page, the Official Ulster Grand Prix Twitter Feed and the Official Ulster Grand Prix Website.  

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No 2023 Ulster Grand Prix? – Press Release

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2023 Ulster Grand Prix Not Set to Make a Revival?

PRESS RELEASE – REVIVAL RACING MCC LTD – ULSTER GRAND PRIX 2023

27th October 2022

As a Motorcycle event promotor, we have been assessing the feasibility of reviving the UGP in 2023. Unfortunately, due to the shortness of available time to develop the plan with all vested parties such as the MCUI (UC), sponsors, local and central government, we cannot ascertain how much funding is available to run a successful event, therefore the risk in running the UGP is simply far too great for us to consider.  As this situation is unlikely to change in time to allow us to progress for 2023, we have therefore reluctantly withdrawn our UGP date application with the MCUI (UC). 

Our Revival Racing MCC will continue to focus on our successful Classic Bike Festival Ireland, making further announcements in the New Year. Additionally, we will continue to be ready to promote the UGP if the situation in the future makes this viable. We would like to extend our thanks all those who have supported us, our club members, sponsors, and friends with special thanks to Tourism NI and Lisburn & Castlereagh Council for indicating their support had we been promoting the UGP in 2023.

Phillip McCallen – Robin Titterington

Directors – Revival Racing MCC Ltd.

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PRESS RELEASE – REVIVAL RACING MCC LTD – ULSTER GRAND PRIX 2023

The Dundrod Club have applied to run the 2023 Ulster GP meeting at the Dundrod circuit with provisional dates of 12th – 19th August 2023. That looks like the last chance (for 2023 anyway) for a Ulster Grand Prix.

Keep up with all the latest News on the Ulster Grand Prix Facebook Page, the Official Ulster Grand Prix Twitter Feed and the Official Ulster Grand Prix Website.  

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/

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2022 Ulster Grand Prix Day of Celebration :

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2022 Ulster Grand Prix Day of Celebration :
2022 Ulster Grand Prix Day of Celebration :

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.

Keep up with all the latest News on the Ulster Grand Prix Facebook Page, the Official Ulster Grand Prix Twitter Feed and the Official Ulster Grand Prix Website.  

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/

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2023 Ulster Grand Prix to Go Ahead?

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2023 Ulster Grand Prix to Go Ahead?

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 Ulster Grand Prix to Go Ahead?
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.

Keep up with all the latest News on the Ulster Grand Prix Facebook Page, the Official Ulster Grand Prix Twitter Feed and the Official Ulster Grand Prix Website.  

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/

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2022 Cookstown 100 Results

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2022 Cookstown 100 Results :

2022 Cookstown 100 Results

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2022 Cookstown 100 Results :

Race Results : Friday 22nd April 2022:

Race 1 (Fri): Mid-Ulster District Council Supersport B

Race 2 (Fri): Super Seal Windows Senior Support B

Race 3 (Fri): Steelweld Fabrications Open B Restart

Race Results : Saturday 11th September 2021:

Race 1: Super Seal Windows Senior Support A

Race 2: Keylite Lintels/Loughran Commercials Moto 3/Supersport 300

Race 3: Royal Hotel Lightweight Supersport/250GP/Post-Classic

Race 4: Mid-Ulster District Council Supersport A

Race 5: Hayes Fuels/Cookstown & DMCC MX Supertwin/Supermono B

Race 6: Hayes Fuels/Cookstown & DMCC MX Supertwin/Supermono A Restart

Race 7: JMB Coaches/Bill Eastwood Contracts Junior Support A

Race 8: JMB Coaches/Bill Eastwood Contracts Junior Support B

Race 9: Steelweld Fabrications Open A Restart

Race 10: McKinstry Skip Hire Junior Classic A

Race 11: McKinstry Skip Hire Junior Classic B

Race 12: KDM Hire Cookstown 100 B

Race 13: Skegness Raceway Senior Classic :

Race 14: KDM Hire Cookstown 100 A 2nd Part :

Keep up with all the latest News on the Official Cookstown 100 Facebook Group, the Official Cookstown 100 Twitter Feed and the Official Cookstown 100 website.  

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/

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2022 Ulster Grand Prix Cancelled

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2022 Ulster Grand Prix Cancelled :

2022 Ulster Grand Prix Cancelled
2022 Ulster Grand Prix Cancelled

After what had been positive whisperings about the relaunch of the Ulster Grand Prix for 2022 it has now been announced that the event has been cancelled due to lack of funding.

The News Letter seemed first to break the News with this article.

Government funding of £800,000 had been signed off to bring the historic Dundrod event and the North West 200 under one organisational umbrella, but the financial rescue package has not been supported by Tourism NI.

The decision means the Ulster Grand Prix – scheduled to have taken place from August 16-20 – cannot go ahead.

A statement issued by the directors of the Revival MCC – former NW200 Event Director Mervyn Whte, road racing great Phillip McCallen and Robin Titterington – said: “It is with much regret that we must announce the Revival Racing MCC is not in a position to stage the Ulster Grand Prix in 2022.

“We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to the Department of Economy and Department of Finance who both fully endorsed our proposal which would have delivered the biggest investment in motorcycling ever seen in Northern Ireland.

“Unfortunately, Tourism NI has informed us it will not support the level of funding agreed.

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Cookstown 2022 Tickets On Sale Now

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Cookstown 2022 Tickets On Sale Now : (Christmas Vouchers Now Available)

Cookstown 2022 Tickets
Cookstown 2022 Tickets

The Cookstown 100 event is back scheduled in 2022 for it’s traditional date of April.

It will again be a Ticket Only Event and the Club have announced that from now until the 8th December 2021 Christmas Gift Vouchers are available. So there is no better way to secure your ticket for yourself and those lucky enough to to get Christmas presents from you than by getting in early and securing your Cookstown 2022 Ticket.

The Cookstown Club have announced all details on a Facebook Post :

*Christmas Vouchers Now Available *

The Cookstown club will hold their KDM Cookstown 100 event on the 22nd & 23rd of April 2022.

The club will celebrate it’s centenary year in 2022, making it the oldest  active road race in Ireland & with only a few races not being held throughout all these years through no fault of organisers, this undoubtedly makes the Cookstown club the most successful Club activity still promoting the sport on the island..

(A full listing of events will follow to celebrate this unique milestone in due coarse)..

For our 2022 event, again we will be running this event as a ‘closed event to the general public’ for various reasons and online packages needs to be pre booked for those who wish to attend in 2022, as per our previous few events held.

We are once again opening our booking system for our christmas vouchers for those who wish to give those close an extra gift this christmas.

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Spectator Vouchers/ Packages are £25 for weekend package which includes wristband, program, packaging & postage.

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2021 Armoy Results and Galleries

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2021 Armoy Results and Galleries :

Update : 07/08/2021 : Galleries from EVERY 2021 Saturday Race Added! See them underneath each Race Result!

Road Racing came back to Northern Ireland in 2021 with the first of two planned events coming to the County Antrim village of Armoy. We haven’t had racing in Armoy since 2019, in fact 2020 only saw a Cookstown event squeeze into the racing calendar.

However, the Armoy Club planned meticulously for the entire year, with regular updates and plans getting made public for a ticket only event to run on 30th / 31st July 2021.

That ticket only event quickly became a sell out and the planning paid off. The event was pretty much perfect.

It saw starting grids full of bikes in every class, from Support to Classics to Supersports to Supertwins and of course, Superbikes.

Friday was a qualification day with a couple of races at the end, both of which saw wins for local man, Michael Dunlop. The start of what would become a perfect weekend for Dunlop.

Then came race day and a packed race day at that. 11 planned races and all 11 ran. A red flag in the first race saw that race being declared a result after 5 laps, but from here on we were treated to a pretty much incident free race day right up until the final race, the Grand Final, the ‘Race of Legends.’

A red flag incident on the warm up lap saw a slight delay, but what followed was a Masterclass of road racing by Michael Dunlop as he raced seamlessly to his 9th Consecutive ‘Race of Legends’ Title.

Every race is deserving of a mention so in an attempt to avoid spoilers, the results are all below. Click the “+” beside the Race name to see the full results.

Bikes! will show on BBC1 Northern Ireland on 3rd August 2021 at 22:35 so make sure to set your reminders, failing that no doubt it will be available on the iPlayer after this time.

Friday 30th July 2021 :

Race 1 : Diamond Bar / Mermaid Club Lightweight :
Lightweight Supersport / 250cc GP

Armoy 2021 : Race 1 : Diamond Bar / Mermaid Club Lightweight : Lightweight Supersport / 250cc GP
Armoy 2021 : Race 1 : Diamond Bar / Mermaid Club Lightweight :
Lightweight Supersport / 250cc GP

Race 2 : Hilton Car Sales Supersport :
Supersport

Armoy 2021 : Race 2 : Hilton Car Sales Supersport : Supersport
Armoy 2021 : Race 2 : Hilton Car Sales Supersport :
Supersport

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2021 Armoy Road Races Ticket Sales on Hold

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The Armoy Club have released a statement via their Facebook Page informing all Spectators that Ticket Sales are temporarily on hold.

SPECTATOR ENTRY UPDATE :

We are still receiving many enquiries every day about spectator passes. As things stand, we cannot confirm if any more will be available before race day.

We are continuing to assess the situation in regards to restrictions, the spread of the Delta variant and social distancing requirements.

The next NI Executive meeting is scheduled for Thursday 1st July. We will have no update before that date with regards to the number of spectators permitted.

We understand people are keen to get back to racing, but please be patient as the club work behind the scenes to bring you a safe and responsible race. We will update everyone as soon as we have more information.

We would like to remind you that acess to the circuit is by programme & entry wristband ONLY. Please don’t turn up on race day without the required pass as you will be turned away.

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Wilson Craig Racing gets New Owner

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Wilson Craig Racing gets New Owner :

On the first anniversary of the passing of one of Irelands most popular road race team owner, Wilson Craig, it has been announced, that the team will continue to grace the road scene, albeit with a new owner!

With the blessing of Mrs Craig, the team will be run under the guidance of Darren Gilpin, Darren has worked with Wilson for the past seven years.

With the WCR machines having been based at Darren’s own workshop, it was an easy decision to make, and for road race fans, we will continue to see the iconic red and silver machines grace the road circuits.

However, for the new-look team, it will be a completely different approach, as the team will be concentrating on supporting a newcomer to the roads, who will compete in the Senior Support class, along with the Moto 3 class.

Having competed on short circuits, with the KDM Hire Cookstown 100 pencilled in for his road race debut, Antrim rider Stephen Smith is relishing the new challenge.

Stephen will have the use of two brand new Hondas, 600CBR, and 250 NSF Machines.

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