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Motorcycling Ireland Road Race Alliance of Ireland Statement : 01/06/2025

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Motorcycling Ireland Road Race Alliance of Ireland Statement : 01/06/2025 :

Following on from the recent announcements by the Road Race Alliance of Ireland (RRAI) that road racing was to return to the South in 2025 with four events (Walderstown, Faugheen 50, Munster 100 and Athea) and that insurance cover for the events had been acquired, two of the events then announced that they were cancelled – Faugheen 50 and Walderstown.

Around the same time the Legal Advisor, VP / Director of RRAI and the Social Media Manager of RRAI all stepped down from their posts.

Assurances were given that any monies put towards the Season Pass for the 4 events or any donations to the Crowd Funding Campaign would be returned in full.

Those involved then stated that a joint statement would be issued at 3pm on Sunday 1st June 2025.

That statement is as follows :

Statement 01/06/2025

Following extensive discussions at the Dublin Dispute Resolution Centre on Friday 23ª May 2025, both Motorcycling Ireland and the Road Race Alliance of Ireland have come to a mutual and satisfactory agreement about the future of Road Racing based upon their commitment to working together in the interest of all motorcycling in the country.

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2025 Walderstown Road Races Cancelled

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2025 Walderstown Road Races Cancelled :

Following on from the news that the 2025 Fuagheen 50 Road Races have been cancelled, the Fore Motorcycle Racing Club have released a statement confirming that the 2025 Walderstown Road Races have also been cancelled.

You can read further details on the cancellation of Faugheen 50 here, along with further statements from the Road Racing Alliance of Ireland here.

Fore Club Statement.

Fore motorcycle road racing club announces that unfortunately Walderstown Road Races, due to take place this July will not be going ahead as planned. 

The club committee, its members and many supporters, in conjunction with the RRAI have worked tirelessly over the last few months to bring racing back to the westmeath venue. 

Unfortunately due to circumstances which have a risen in the last few days outside of the clubs control, we are not in a position to host the event for 2025. 

It is the intention of the club to put in the hard work again in the future to bring racing back to Walderstown in 2026.

Yours

Fore motorcycling road race club committee.

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2025 Faugheen 50 Cancelled

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2025 Faugheen 50 Cancelled

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Back in March 2025 the Road Racing Alliance of Ireland announced that road racing was set to return to Ireland for 2025 with the following events :

  • Walderstown : 12th – 13th July 2025
  • Faugheen 50 : 19th – 20th July 2025
  • Munster 100 : 6th – 7th September 2025
  • Athena : 13th – 14th September 2025

In order to raise funds towards the crippling insurance policy that has effectively halted Irish Road Racing over the past couple of years a Season Ticket was announced by the RRAI. There was also a solo option that reduced the price to E100.

2025 ROI Road Racing Season Ticket

However over the last couple of days things have taken a dramatic turn, the RRAI seems to have have ceased with numerous members stepping down via ‘Press Release Facebook Posts‘

Firstly the legal advisor stepped down…

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2025 Pre-TT Classic Races Schedule :

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2025 Pre-TT Classic Races Schedule :

2023 Pre-TT Classic Road Races

There is no better way to start your visit to the Isle of Man, for the TT Races, than a trip to Castletown and the Billown Circuit for the Blackford Financial Services Pre-TT Classic Road Races.

The Pre-TT Classic Road Races is multi start pure road racing with numerous classes being catered for including sidecars. It runs over the weekend prior to the start of the TT Festival Fortnight and is ran by the Southern 100 Club.

The racing is fast, tight and competitive and the event itself is free. There are viewing grandstands for a really reasonable fee, merch (we all love merch) and catering all at on site. So bring some cash and support the Club.

Castletown is a beautiful little village in the South of the Island with all the facilities you could need. You will love it.

For 2025 the Pre-TT Classic Road Races will take place on 23rd – 25th May 2025.

2025 Pre-TT Classic Races Schedule

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2025 Pre-TT Classic Road Races : Up Next

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2025 Pre-TT Classic Road Races : Up Next

2023 Pre-TT Classic Road Races

The next event on the 2025 Road Racing Calendar is the 2025 Pre-TT Classic Road Races at the Southern 100 Course, Castletown, Isle of Man.

So, if you are heading over to the Isle of Man for the 2025 Isle of Man TT Races, there is no better way to start your Festival Fortnight that getting yourself down to the Billown Circuit and enjoy some mutistart classic road racing on the Southern 100 Course!

Of course TBNI.Blog have everything to you need to start to plan your trip and links to everything else to make sure your start to the Isle of Man Road Racing Season gets off to the perfect start!

Isle of Man Pre-TT Classic Road Races Visitors’ Guide.

The Visitors’ Guide is packed with info on the course, ticketing, road closings schedules, race schedules, parking facilities, history, what the flags mean… a little bit of everything.

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2025 NW200 Saturday Results

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2025 NW200 Saturday Results :

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The 2025 North West 200 delivered a thrilling day of racing on Saturday, May 10, with six fiercely contested races showcasing the pinnacle of road racing talent. From dramatic finishes to standout performances, the event captivated fans and reaffirmed its status as a premier fixture in the road racing calendar.

Race 1: Maxwell Freight Services Supertwin Race (4 Laps)

Richard Cooper initiated the day’s action with a commanding victory in the Supertwin opener. Riding the Jack Reid Cars Kawasaki, Cooper maintained a consistent pace to fend off Adam McLean’s Yamaha by a mere 0.280 seconds. Veteran Jeremy McWilliams secured third on his Aprilia, while Michael Sweeney completed the top four.

Top 4 Finishers:

  1. Richard Cooper (Kawasaki) – 19:25.817
  2. Adam McLean (Yamaha) – +0.280s
  3. Jeremy McWilliams (Aprilia) – +8.336s
  4. Michael Sweeney (Aprilia) – +27.741s

Race 2: Briggs Equipment Superbike Race (6 Laps)

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2025 NW200 Thursday Night Results

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2025 NW200 Thursday Night Results :

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Dunlop Dominates and Todd Triumphs as North West 200 Explodes into Action!

Portrush, Northern Ireland – May 8th, 2025 – The iconic North West 200 roared back to life today under sun-kissed skies, treating thousands of expectant fans lining the famous Triangle circuit to a spectacular evening of road racing. 

Thursday’s three-race schedule delivered high drama, blistering speeds, and emotional victories, setting an electrifying tone for the weekend ahead. 

Michael Dunlop sensationally marked his return to the top step with a stunning double, while Davey Todd etched his name into NW200 folklore with a maiden Superbike win.

The atmosphere was palpable as bikes thundered off the line for the opening encounters of the 2025 Briggs Equipment North West 200, and the action did not disappoint.

Race 1: Todd Claims Maiden Premier Class Glory in Milwaukee Superbike Thriller

The evening kicked off with the much-anticipated 4-lap Milwaukee Superbike Race, and it was Davey Todd who sensationally seized his first-ever North West 200 Superbike victory. The BMW rider was in imperious form, mastering the high-speed straights and technical chicanes to the delight of the crowd.

It was a hard-fought battle, with Todd holding off intense pressure throughout. 

Dean Harrison, mounted on the Honda Racing UK machine, was a constant threat, pushing Todd all the way to the chequered flag and finishing a mere 0.215 seconds adrift. 

Peter Hickman, Todd’s esteemed teammate, secured a strong third place, making it a memorable outing for the BMW contingent. 

Michael Dunlop, despite a challenging qualifying session earlier in the day, brought his MD Hawk Racing BMW home in a solid fourth.

Milwaukee Superbike Race (4 Laps) – Top 4 Results:

  1. Davey Todd (BMW)
  2. Dean Harrison (Honda)
  3. Peter Hickman (BMW)
  4. Michael Dunlop (BMW)

Race 2: Dunlop Ends Victory Drought with Masterful Fraser Homes Supersport Win

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2025 North West 200 : Up Next

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2025 North West 200 : Up Next

It is Race Week for the 2025 North West Road Races! One of the biggest events in Ireland and one of the world’s largest and most popular road races!

Make sure you are ready for the event for having a browse through the TBNI.Blog Road Racing Visitors’ Guide : North West 200

It is packed with info on the course, ticketing, road closings schedules, race schedules, parking facilities, history, what the flags mean… a little bit of everything.

And after all that if you have any more questions feel free to ask away in the comments section or contact the site via email and I am sure we will be able to help you out.

Please note though TBNI.Blog do not sell tickets – and at this stage all grandstands are SOLD OUT.

Other options are available, but don’t be put off by not having a ticket for a grandstand, the circuit is over 8 miles long and there are still plenty of places to park your deck chair and enjoy the spectacle!

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Submit Press Releases Here

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Submit Press Releases Here :

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That’s why we’re inviting race teams, individual riders, promoters, and event planners to send us your press releases, announcements, team updates, event schedules, or rider profiles for publication.

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Irish Road Racing Calendar 2025

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Irish Road Racing Calendar 2025 :

The 2025 road racing season is now underway, with the successful completion of the 2025 Cookstown 100 the rest of the season is ahead of us.

The TBNI.Blog Road Racing Calendar is your one stop resource for all the relevant dates in the motorcycling world, covering both Northern Irish and Southern Road Races, Manx Road Races, Ulster Superbikes, British Superbikes, World Superbikes and Moto GP. Best of all, it is free and is even available for your iCal / Google Calendar. It updates from year to year automatically with all the relevant information for you to plan your racing calendar year after year.

Irish Road Racing Calendar 2025 :

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