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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.

Ulster Grand Prix Set for 2027 Return

November 5, 2025November 4, 2025 by TomBoyNI

Ulster Grand Prix Set for 2027 Return :

Rumours have been circulating for a couple of days now about a return of the Ulster Grand Prix and it now has been confirmed that the Northern Ireland Government will be budgeting for around £400,00 over a ‘multi-year contract’ and that approximately 50% of that will be set aside for the UGP in order to make improvements around the circuit. However, and notably funding will not be provided for the racing itself.

So the Ulster is by no means back just yet, but this is the biggest step forward in ensuring bikes return to the Dundrod circuit.

Source : https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/articles/ce8g4863dgeo?fbclid=IwZnRzaAN3RCVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhod7pV4KlRmwjo0NHn0DqIGb0QMCQ7u25fcR871mlWaxGbpQpUNxYQM5kRY_aem_eGdT8G8XAEyNixY_sGBNzw

The MCUI(UC) has also given a press release :

Motor Cycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre) Ltd
Press Release for 2027 “Ulster Grand Prix”
Press Release dated – 03/11/2025 @ 2.30PM

The MotorCycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre) Ltd over the last four months have engaged with many government departments, MLA’s, councils and agencies on “pure road racing” in Northern Ireland.

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

We have built a legacy around road racing over this period of time which has produced world class talents. 2026 will see five pure road race events in Northern Ireland, Cookstown 100, NW200, Tandragee 100, Armoy and the Mid Antrim 150 is back on the Calendar. This is a great upturn and promising for road racing since the covid pandemic which had a huge impact on everyone. We appreciate all the support and help from Department of Communities, SportNI and 2&4 Wheel over the years for the funding for much needed safety equipment.

Thinking ahead to 2027 our plan is to bring back probably the purest and most natural road race events in the world.

2024 Ulster Grand Prix Cancelled

January 9, 2024 by TomBoyNI

2024 Ulster Grand Prix Cancelled :

The Ulster Grand Prix have confirmed via a Facebook Post that the 2024 event has been cancelled.

“It is with regret that the Dundrod and District Motorcycle Club must announce the Ulster Grand Prix will not take place during 2024.

Despite recent positive negotiations with stakeholders of the event, the club has been left with no choice but to take this course of action given motorcycle sport’s ongoing insurance issues and a lack of sufficient time to find a solution to these challenges.

The DDMC remains committed to reviving the Ulster Grand Prix and will continue to work towards achieving that goal.”

2023 Ulster Grand Prix Cancelled

April 25, 2023 by TomBoyNI

2023 Ulster Grand Prix Cancelled :

The Dundrod Club have confirmed this evening via a Facebook Post that the 2023 Ulster Grand Prix has been cancelled.

Blame has firmly been pointed at the Insurance situation and funding issues.

The statement in its entirety can be read below :

It is with deep regret the Dundrod and District Motorcycle Club has been forced to abandon plans to revive the Ulster Grand Prix on August 18-19, 2023.

The club began the initiative with confidence, enjoying the full backing of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council and the Ulster Grand Prix Supporters’ Club. There was encouraging support from teams and riders and we also received strong commitments of financial support from the local business community for which we are extremely grateful.

However, in recent weeks those plans have been undermined by two specific issues.

2023 Ulster Grand Prix Dates Announced

April 25, 2023December 15, 2022 by TomBoyNI

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.

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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No 2023 Ulster Grand Prix? – Press Release

October 28, 2022 by TomBoyNI

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.

Ends.

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/

You will also find new information as soon as it is available through the TBNI Facebook Page and TBNI Twitter Feed.

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2022 Ulster Grand Prix Day of Celebration :

August 18, 2022 by TomBoyNI

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/

You will also find new information as soon as it is available through the TBNI Facebook Page and TBNI Twitter Feed.

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2023 Ulster Grand Prix to Go Ahead?

August 18, 2022 by TomBoyNI

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/

You will also find new information as soon as it is available through the TBNI Facebook Page and TBNI Twitter Feed.

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2022 Ulster Grand Prix Cancelled

March 7, 2022 by TomBoyNI

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.

2022 Ulster Grand Prix – Confirmed

January 12, 2022 by TomBoyNI

Breaking : The 2022 Ulster Grand Prix will take place on the Dundrod circuit from 16-20 August 2022.

Full article available here.

The 2020 event looked unlikely to happen because of the crippling debts which left the meeting without an organising committee but ultimately the race was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic and the 2021 race suffered a similar fate.

The race will now be resurrected by the Revival Racing Motorcycle Club and will celebrate its centenary this year.

“We understand the unique appeal of the Ulster Grand Prix to riders and fans alike, and we are delighted to bring racing back to this famous track,” read a statement from the new organising club.

“It’s been a very uncertain time for the sport because of coronavirus and we can’t wait to hear bikes roaring down the flying kilo again this summer.

“We are indebted to the volunteers at the Ulster Grand Prix for their collaboration and continuing hard work to stage this famous race in its centenary year.

“More details of the week-long race week programme will be announced soon.”

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/

You will also find new information as soon as it is available through the TBNI Facebook Page and TBNI Twitter Feed.

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