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2026 Walderstown Road Races Results

July 20, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Walderstown Road Races Results :

The 2026 Walderstown Road Races, the famed “Race of the South,” returned to County Westmeath on July 18–19, 2026. Organised by the Fore Motorcycle Racing Club, the sun-drenched weekend delivered top-tier national road racing action highlighted by historic milestones and lap records.

Dunlop Dominates with Another Hat-Trick :

The headline story of the weekend belonged to Michael Dunlop MBE (MD Racing – BMW). Replicating his 2022 feat, Dunlop left the Walderstown circuit with a commanding hat-trick of race victories, including a masterful performance in the feature Terence Healy Motorcycles Open Race.

Historic Tally: The Open race victory marked Dunlop’s 137th career Irish National road race win.
The Podium: Dunlop maintained his perfect 2026 unbeaten streak in the 1000cc national category, overcoming pole-sitter Michael Sweeney (Martin Jones Racing – BMW) and early race leader Derek McGee (BE/RK Racing – BMW), who made a highly popular and strong return to the roads scene.

Sweeney Smashes the Lap Record :

2026 Southern 100 Results

July 9, 2026July 8, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Southern 100 Results :

The 2026 Southern 100 Road Races were held over the 6th – 9th July 2026 at the Billown, Castletown Circuit on the Isle of Man.

Practice and qualifying sessions were held on 6th and 7th July 2026 with racing then held on 8th and 9th July.

If you are visiting, or maybe planning a visit to, the Southern 100 Road Races make sure to check out the TBNI.Blog Southern 100 Road Races Visitors’ Guide.

2026 Southern 100 Results :

Wednesday 8th July 2026 :

2026 Skerries 100 Results

July 5, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Skerries 100 Results :

The 2026 Skerries 100 marked the return of road racing to the Republic of Ireland and was held over the weekend of 4th – 5th July 2026.

Saturday 4th July saw practice sessions completed across all classes with racing scheduled for Sunday 5th July 2026.

Unfortunately the event was struck by tragedy following the death of a competitor in Race 2 – Junior Support, which resulted in the event being cancelled as a mark of respect for the fallen rider.

2026 Skerries 100 Results :

2026 Kells Road Races Results :

June 21, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Kells Road Races Results :

Road Racing finally returned to the Republic of Ireland for the first time since Covid brought it to an unprecedented end in 2020. Then the difficulties in obtaining insurance really looked like it was threatening the very future of bikes ever returning to race between the Irish hedges.

2026 promised a return for Irish Road Racing and Saturday and Sunday 20th and 21st June 2026 saw that promise come to fruition with the Kells Road Races taking place on the 3.5km Crossakiel Circuit.

The results of a beautiful sun-kissed day of racing can be found below :

2026 Kells Road Races : Race Day – Sunday 21st June – Results :

Alan Oversby : Pre-TT Classic Road Races Statement : 24th May 2026

May 24, 2026 by TomBoyNI

Alan Oversby : Pre-TT Classic Road Races Statement : 24th May 2026

Alan Oversby - Pre-TT Classic Road Races - 24/05/2026

STATEMENT ISSUED FROM THE SOUTHERN 100 ROAD RACES

Southern 100 Road Races regrets to confirm that Alan Oversby, aged 68, from Bolton-Le-Sands lost his life in an incident during the 400cc Race today at the Pre-TT Classic Road Races. The accident occurred on the approach to Ballakeighan, on the second lap of the race.

Alan was an experienced Pre-TT Classic Road Races competitor, first competing in 2005 and taking his first win in 2006.

In total, Alan took 16 wins including two today.

Southern 100 Road Races extend their deepest sympathy to Alan’s wife Julie, family, team and friends.

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2026 Pre-TT Classic Road Races Results

May 24, 2026May 23, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Pre-TT Classic Road Races Results :

24/05/2026 - Alan Oversby - Photo from Southern 100.com — 24/05/2026 – Alan Oversby – Photo from Southern 100.com

I have said this before, I will say it again and I will totally stand over it, there is no better way to start your TT Festival than the Pre-TT Classic Road Races at the Billown Circuit in Castletown, Isle of Man.

Held on the spectacular Southern 100 Course the Pre-TT Races mark the official start of the Manx Road Racing Season and given that it is run by the ‘Friendly Races’ you can be assured of a magical weekend of racing – featuring both 2 and 3 wheelers!

2027 Ulster Grand Prix Press Release : 22nd May 2026

May 22, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2027 Ulster Grand Prix Press Release :

Motor Cycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre) Ltd

Press Release for 2027 “Ulster Grand Prix”

Press Release dated – 22/05/2026

Motor Cycle Road Racing between the hedges in Ireland has been attracting competitors and spectators since 1903 when the Governing Body for Motor Cycle Racing was first established.

This year the MCUI (UC) has five road race events in Northern Ireland, Cookstown 100, NW200 which have already been completed, the Tandragee 100, Armoy and the Mid Antrim 150 are still to come between the end of June and July months.

November 2025, we published the plans for the return of the Ulster Grand Prix in 2027.

The planning and funding stages are very much underway, with various meetings with the local council LCCC and amenity providers on the course preparation.

Areas of road surface in need of repair have been identified with DFI Roads Eastern division and meetings with Openreach on relocation of several telegraph poles have taken place with positive discussions.

Shortly after our November announcement we had a constructive residents meeting in the Ballymac Hotel, at which there was a willingness from them to see this great event return under the new management group.

2026 Kells Road Races : Press Release : 16th May 2026 :

May 16, 2026 by TomBoyNI

Kells Road Races – 2026 Set for Exciting Return to Crossakiel

CC’s Unlimited Kells Road Race CLG are excited to announce that they will return to Crossakiel, Co. Meath on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2026, bringing another thrilling weekend of motorcycle road racing to the area.

Riders and race fans from across Ireland and beyond are expected to attend the event, which last ran in 2022 and has become a major fixture on the Irish road racing calendar over the years. The event promises two days of exciting racing action on the Crossakiel circuit, with a full programme of races planned across the weekend.

2026 Skerries 100 Press Release : 14th May 2026

May 16, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026: ONE OF IRELAND’S GREAT ROAD RACES CONTINUES TO DEFY CHALLENGES FACING THE SPORT – CELEBRATING 80 YEARS OF PURE ROAD RACING

The Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club (LMSC) are announcing the return of the Country Crest Skerries 100 in what is its 80th year of pure road racing. Road race dates are Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July 2026.

This iconic course stretches for 2.9 miles around the outskirts of the picturesque town of Skerries, with its breathtaking sea views and plush countryside.

A lot has happened in the racing world since these road races were last run in 2022. Like many events, the Country Crest Skerries 100 now operates in a more challenging environment shaped by rising costs and safety expectations. Following signi+cant strides in meeting these challenges and successfully securing insurance for the event, the LMSC will continue to run all classes and have some new exciting additions to the race programme. Further information on this and more will be provided through the Club’s usual social media outlets and website closer to the event.

2026 North West 200 : Saturday Race Schedule and Road Closures

May 8, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 North West 200 : Saturday Race Schedule and Road Closures :

The 2026 North West 200 will conclude on 9th May 2026 with the main race day.

The schedule has been confirmed and road closures will be in place.

A helpful and concise Visitor’s Guide for the 2026 North West 200 can be found here.