Road Racing Calendar

Update : Yamaha Issue Statement on OMG Racing

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Update : Yamaha Issue Statement on OMG Racing :

Yamaha Racing have responded to the OMG Racing news that they will not be competing in this years’ British Superbike Championship.

The Press Release reads as follows :

Yamaha Motor UK Statement: OMG Racing

OMG Racing, Yamaha Motor UK’s Supported Team in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, have today confirmed they will withdraw from the championship effective immediately for unforeseen commercial reasons.

Yamaha Motor UK would like to thank Alan Gardner and the OMG team for their hard work and efforts representing Yamaha to a high standard, not only over the 2024 season, but in the two seasons prior to that. In their time with Yamaha in BSB, OMG Racing have achieved vast levels of success, including taking Yamaha to championship victory in both 2022 with Bradley Ray and Kyle Ryde in 2024.

Yamaha Motor UK are in conversation with BSB promoter MSVR about the options and position in regard to the 2025 season.

Yamaha Motor UK Statement : OMG Racing

WTF Racing Quit Road Racing

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WTF Racing Quit Road Racing :

Almost immediately after OMG Racing announced they will not be competent in this year’s BSB Championship WTF have announced they will be be partaking in their planned 2025 Roads Campaign.

With James Hillier and Dominic Herbertson lined up for the campaign things looked really promising. It is devastating news for real road racing, the riders, the team and all those involved with WTF Racing.

The Press Release reads as follows :

Official Statement from WTF Racing – Tuesday, April 1st 2025

WTF Racing has today announced the immediate cessation of all road racing activities due to significant commercial circumstances beyond the team’s control.

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OMG Racing Quit BSB

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OMG Racing Quit BSB :

OMG Racing UK (the factory supported Yamaha Team) have announced today that they will not be competing in the 2025 B fit ish Superbikes Championship.

OMG Racing UK Official Statement

A Press Release issued by the Team reads as follows :

”Official Statement from OMG Racing – Tuesday 1st April 2025. Unfortunately this is not an April Fools.

OMG Racing are deeply saddened to announce that due to significant commercial circumstances beyond our control, the reigning Champions will no longer be competing in the 2025 Bennetts British Superbike Championship.

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2025 Irish Sidecar Club Bike Show, Dundrod, 29th March 2025

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2025 Irish Sidecar Club Bike Show, Dundrod, 29th March 2025 :

The show season has started to gain some momentum for the 2025 season, for both bikes and cars. Bike shows have started appearing across the country and ‘Cars and Coffees’ have started to reappear on Sunday mornings taking over McDonald’s Car Parks everywhere. In fact the biggest car show in the country is next week in the form of Dubshed, Round 1 of the Ulster Superbikes is next week at Bishopscourt and the first road race of the year, the 2025 Cookstown 100, is now just under a month away!

Today it was the turn of the Irish Sidecar Club’s bike show which was held at the paddock of the Ulster Grand Prix site at Dundrod.

This is a small show, but at only a fiver it well worth a trip out to the Dundrod Circuit. IT occupies one of the hangars on the site and it was well filled with two and three wheeled machinery, that had its origins right across the biking spectrum. From the really old to the really new, from step throughs to road going superbikes accompanied by race bikes and sidecar machines there is something for everyone – and it supports it the sport!

Support the Sport!

So what was on display? I have put together a gallery of the show which you can find here :

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Joey 25

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Joey 25 : Saturday 24th May 2025 :

Joey 25

The legacy of the legendary motorcyclist Joey Dunlop will be honoured at a special, free event in Ballymoney on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

The “Joey 25” celebration, commemorating the 25th anniversary of his passing, will take place in his hometown and is organised by the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. This unique tribute will bring together over 25 motorcycling legends, both past and present, to pay tribute to one of Northern Ireland’s greatest sporting ambassadors.

The afternoon will feature the largest-ever display of Joey’s motorcycles, showcasing his remarkable career and showcasing his remarkable career. That evening, these iconic machines will come to life as a star-studded lineup of riders, including World Superbike Champions Carl Fogarty and Jonathan Rea, Grand Prix stars Ron Haslam, Jeremy McWilliams, and Eugene Laverty, British champions Leon Haslam and Adrian Coates, North West 200 record holder Alastair Seeley, BSB standout and NW200 superbike king Glenn Irwin, and 11-time Irish champion Michael Swann, will ride them in a closed-road parade through Ballymoney’s town centre.

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Motorcycling Ireland Insurance Update 20/03/2025

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Motorcycling Ireland Insurance Update 20/03/2025 :

Motorcycling Ireland have today (20/03/2025) issued a statement updating the position on Insurance for motorcycling events in Ireland (South).

As it stands no policy is in place, and the latest round of negotiations have not improved that position. The MCI have detailed their choices as below and have deemed going back to the table to negotiate a better deal is the option that they will follow. A further update is expected in a week

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MLav Racing set for 2025 TT and NW200

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MLav Racing set for 2025 TT and NW200 :

MLav Racing will expand its presence into road racing for the 2025 season.

During MotoGP Free Practice One at the Argentine Grand Prix, it was unofficially announced that Michael Laverty will enter his MLav Racing team into the 2025 Isle of Man TT and North West 200.

An official announcement is expected in a few weeks, but Neil Hodgson made the announcement live on air.

Laverty will utilise BMW machinery during the two road racing events and  the machines will be ridden by TT Royalty in the form of  Ian Hutchinson alongside Mike Browne.

“We are forming a team for the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200 this year,” Laverty stated on TNT Sports.

“We will have a few accomplished riders on board… Ian Hutchinson and Irish rider Mike Browne. We will hopefully be officially announcing it in the next week or so.

“We will be operating BMW-powered machinery. I am currently finalising the livery, with a deadline today for RST to produce the suits in time for testing.

“Ian Hutchinson has 17 Isle of Man TT victories to his name, with his most recent triumph occurring in 2017 during the Superstock TT. The 45-year-old made his return to the TT in 2024 after missing the event in 2023 due to a stroke.

Mike Browne has quickly established himself as a rising star at the TT. The Irish rider made his debut at the event in 2019 and has since competed in 14 TTs, securing two podium finishes, both in the Supertwin TT.”

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RRAI Insurance Update : 12/03/2025

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RRAI Insurance Update : 12/03/2025 :

The Road Race Alliance of Ireland have issued a statement today on the situation with their proposed insurance policy for road racing in the Republic of Ireland in 2025. It seems now that there will be no further comment issued regarding meetings between the RRAI and the MCI.

The statement reads as follows :

RRAI Information Update 12.03.2024

As noted before the RRAI would like to thank everyone for their support and encouragement since our news on securing an insurance policy for road races in the South. Over the last month, the RRAl made a conscious decision to limit the amount of information on social media and other channels of communication to provide our old governing body the time and space to announce their own insurance plans. The RRAI will not be addressing the MCI /RRAI meeting any further on social media as the main takeaway from the meeting was that no assistance would be offered by the MCI as “it was not in their interest”.

To clarify a few open questions :

  • The insurance policy that has been sourced is by a reputable broker, regulated by the relevant authorities.
  • The public liability meets the local council requirements for all road races within the Republic of Ireland
  • Our policy amount is under 400k for the public liability required including all government levies and taxes.
  • Our broker is willing to work with our organisation to insure other disciplines.
  • Our business plan is sound (please see prior documentation released).
  • The main goal of the RRAl is to ensure that our rich sporting heritage continues, and that we promote and develop the sport for all individuals involved.
  • Our board meets the Sports Council requirements for Women In Sport and we would hope that this example encourages more women to enter and stay in the sport.
  • All of the clubs involved in the RRAI have had independent safety assessments completed.

We will be announcing a fundraiser in the coming weeks to offset as much of the cost as possible on the riders and clubs.

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More 2025 Irish Road Racing Dates Confirmed

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More 2025 Irish Road Racing Dates Confirmed :

The Road Racing Alliance of Ireland (RRAI) have confirmed a number of dates for events the ‘Road Race Series 25’

The following dates have been confirmed – however as with everything are subject to change, so always check with the official events pages and press releases to ensure the events current status…

  • Walderstown : 12th – 13th July 2025
  • Faugheen 50 : 19th – 20th July 2025
  • Munster 100 : 6th – 7th September 2025
  • Athena : 13th – 14th September 2025
RRAI Road Race Series 25 : 2025 Irish Road Racing Dates

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Motorcycling Ireland Insurance Update : February 2025

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Motorcycling Ireland Insurance Update : February 2025 :

Motorcycling Ireland have released a further statement re insurance for motorcycle sports in Ireland and their efforts to secure to secure a policy for 2025 events.

Motorcycling Ireland Board Update :

Yesterday evening on the 27th February, Motorcycling Ireland held a board meeting to discuss our current insurance

options for the upcoming year. To date, we have received several comprehensive quotes that include all of our disciplines. After careful evaluation, we now have some solid quotes on the table for discussion.

As anticipated, the figures for this year have risen compared to last year. During the meeting, the board extensively reviewed these quotes, understanding that these figures will significantly impact the future of our sport.

After thorough deliberation, the board has decided that the best course of action is to hold an open forum meeting with our clubs and members to ensure transparency and collaboration. This will allow us to address concerns, answer questions, and ensure that everyone is informed as we move forward.

The time and date for this open forum meeting will be communicated to all clubs and members in the coming days.

We look forward to engaging with you all to make the best decision for the future of motorcycling in Ireland.

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