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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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Entries Now Open for 2024 Southern 100 Races

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Entries Now Open for 2024 Southern 100 Races :

Entries now open for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 Road Races 2024

Southern 100 Road Racing are pleased to advise that the Regulations and Entry Forms for the 2024 Meeting, which will be held from Monday 8th to Thursday 11th July are now available on the official website.

Competitors are advised that they should take particular notice of the regulations regarding clothing, helmets, boots, gloves which have been brought in line with the ACU Mountain Course requirements.

View the regulations & enter > https://southern100.com/southern-100/!#entries

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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 Ulster Superbike Championship Calendar

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2024 Ulster Superbike Championship Calendar :

The 2024 Ulster Superbike Schedule has been added to the TBNI Road Racing Calendar, both on site and to the iCal.

Things kick off on the 16th March 2024 with Round 1 of the Championship at Bishopscourt and concludes on 19th October 2024 with the Sunflower Trophy. There are nine further events during the season between Kirkistown and Bishopscourt to keep you entertained and none of those will clash with Cookstown, the North West or Armoy.

So subscribe to the iCal and get all the dates automatically added to your phone’s calendar as well as all Road Racing, WSBK, BSB, MotoGP and Manx events. It’s free, it’s awesome and if Carlsberg made iCal Calendars for motorcycle sports it would be this one!

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Lee Johnston Returns for 2024 Isle of Man TT

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Lee Johnston Returns for 2024 Isle of Man TT :

Lee Johnston has announced he will return to the Isle of Man for the 2024 TT Races with Ashcourt Racing.

Johnston missed the 2023 event due to life-threatening injuries sustained at the 2023 North West 200. This year his TT Campaign will feature a Honda CBR1000RR-R SP for the Superbike and Superstock events and an Aprilia RS 660 in the Supertwin class. His machine for the Supersport class is yet to be confirmed.

“It’s never good to miss a year at the TT, but even more so when the weather was as good as it was last year. The amount of track time and the sheer number of laps completed saw the game move on considerably. You’ve got to do 130mph+ now to win a Supersport race which is unreal.”

“I’m being realistic about it. This will be somewhat of a rebuilding year but I can’t wait to get back on my bike at the TT. Obviously I want to do as well as possible, particularly in the Supersport and Supertwin Races, but I want to enjoy it as well.”

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2023 Adelaide Irish Motorbike Awards

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2023 Adelaide Irish Motorbike Awards :

The 2023 Adelaide Irish Motorbike Awards were held in Belfast’s Crowne Plaza Hotel on Friday 19th January 2024. The list of award recipients is as follows :

Award Winners :

  • Adelaide Motorbike Insurance Irish Motorcyclist of the Year – Glenn Irwin
  • Zerofit Short Circuit Rider of the Year (UK circuits) – Glenn Irwin
  • Monster Energy Off Road Rider of the Year – Jordan Scott
  • Belfast Chauffeur Hire Outstanding Achievement – Richard Kerr
  • Kawasaki Young Rider of the Year – Casey O’Gorman
  • Sloane Helicopters Short Circuit Rider of the Year (Irish circuits) – Jason Lynn
  • Bayview Hotel Team of the Year – MD Racing
  • A.McLean Bookmakers Race of the Year – Lee Johnston, British Supersport Feature Race, Silverstone
  • Classic Bike Festival Ireland Services to Motorcycling – Barry Davidson
  • Coleraine Kawasaki Hall of Fame – Eugene Laverty
  • IFS International Road Racer of the Year – Peter Hickman
  • Greenlight TV King of the Roads – Michael Dunlop
2023 Adelaide Irish Motorbike Awards - Jonathan Rea
2023 Adelaide Irish Motorbike Awards - Michael Dunlop
2023 Adelaide Irish Motorbike Awards - Peter Hickman
2023 Adelaide Irish Motorbike Awards - Glenn Irwin

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Herbertson Signs for Burrows Engineering by RK Racing

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Herbertson Signs for Burrows Engineering by RK Racing :

Burrows Engineering by RK Racing have announced via a Social Media Post that Dom ‘the Bomb’ Herbertson will be their representation for the 2024 Roads Season.

Burrows Engineering by RK Racing have announced that Dominic Herbertson has signed with the team for the 2024 season, and is set to contest every solo class at this year’s Isle of Man TT Races.

Herbertson replaces the outgoing Mike Browne and will ride the team’s BMW M 1000 RR in the RST Superbike, RL360 Superstock and Milwaukee Senior TT Races, as well as a Yamaha YZF-R6 in the two Monster Energy Supersport Races. The team have also confirmed they’ll contest the two Carole Nash Supertwin Races with the popular 32-year-old.

Led by Team Principal and former TT racer John Burrows, the decision to sign an established rider in Herbertson – who lapped at over 130mph average for the first time in 2023 – marks a move away from the team’s position of fielding riders in the earlier stages of their road racing careers, with the likes of Dan Kneen, Jamie Hamilton, Malachi Mitchell-Thomas, Davey Todd and Browne all being brought through the ranks with Burrows’ highly-professional outfit.

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2023 MCUI(UC) Awards :

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2023 MCUI(UC) Awards :

Motorcycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre) 2023 Awards : Celebrating the Champions and the Legends of Irish Motorcycling

The 2023 Motorcycle Racing Season came to a glorious conclusion with a spectacular awards night at the La Mon House Hotel on Friday, 12th January, 2024. The event honoured the top three riders in each of the classes that make up the USBK Championship, as well as the recipients of the special MCUI awards. The awards night was a fitting tribute to the passion, talent, and dedication of the Irish motorcycling community.

The Special MCUI Awards :

In addition to the USBK champions, the awards night also recognized the outstanding achievements and contributions of some of the legends and heroes of Irish motorcycling. The special MCUI awards were presented to the following recipients:

  • Bertie Mann Award: This award, named after the late Bertie Mann, who was a pioneer and a visionary in Irish motorcycling, was given to Ivan Davidson for his lifetime of work within motorcycling. Davidson is a former racer, team manager, and MCUI official, who has been involved in the sport for over 60 years. He is widely respected and admired for his knowledge, experience, and passion for motorcycling.
  • Sam McClements Memorial Cup: This award, named after the late Sam McClements, who was a former MCUI president and a stalwart of the sport, was given to Michael Dunlop for his road race most superbike wins. Dunlop, who is already a legend in his own right, added to his impressive tally of road racing victories in 2023, with wins at the North West 200, the Isle of Man TT, and the Ulster Grand Prix.

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