Tandragee 100 Postponed
Monday, 16 March 2020
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Tandragee 100 have today revealed their decision to postpone the 2020 road races. Following whispers in the last week that the road racing season was set to start much later than expected, chiefs have today confirmed that the scrap, originally scheduled for May 1 and 2, will have to wait. A statement from Clerk of the
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Rounds 1 & 2 of the USBK Championship Postponed
Sunday, 15 March 2020
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The Temple 100 Club meeting on Saturday, March 21 and the Enkalon Trophy event on Easter Saturday, April 11, were called off following a meeting between the organisers on Sunday 15th March. The Temple Motorcycle Club/Motorcycle Road Racing Club of Ireland Ltd
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Coronavirus NI: Cookstown 100 postponed as organisers aim to reschedule race in September
Saturday, 14 March 2020
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The Cookstown 100 has been postponed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, it has been confirmed. By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter. A statement issued by Cookstown Club chairman John Dillon on Saturday said they hoped to reschedule the Irish road race in September. It read: “After long discussions held between the directors of Cookstown
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Noel Johnston steps down as Ulster Grand Prix Clerk of the Course after 18 years
Friday, 13 March 2020
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By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter Noel Johnston has stepped down from his role as Clerk of the Course of the Ulster Grand Prix with immediate effect. Johnston announced his decision in a statement issued to the media on Friday. It read: “Further to the recent Dundrod & District Motorcycle Club AGM, I have
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Ulster Superbike Championship Round One
Thursday, 12 March 2020
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Ulster Superbike Championship Round One Bishopscourt Racing Circuit 21st March 2020 With just over a week to go until the opening round of the 2020 Ulster Superbike championship the provisional entry list for the Superbikes and Supersport classes have been released. Any one still wanting an entry should contact race secretary Mark Harrison as soon as possible
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Coronavirus NI: Statement issued by North West 200 organisers
Wednesday, 11 March 2020
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The organisers of the North West 200 say the risk to the event from the coronavirus outbreak is currently described as ‘low’ after seeking advice from government and health officials. However, a statement issued on Wednesday afternoon said race chiefs would ‘continue to monitor the situation on an ongoing basis.’ The statement read: “Following the
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STRAIN ENGINEERING NEW SPONSOR OF THURDAY EVENING SUPERSTOCK RACE AT 2020 fonaCAB AND NICHOLL OILS NORTH WEST 200 ON MAY 10-16
Wednesday, 11 March 2020
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Magherafelt company Strain Engineering is to be the new sponsor of the Thursday evening Superstock race at the 2020 fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200 on May 10-16. Taking place alongside Supertwin, Superbike and Supersport events during the second day of action for the north coast event, the four lap Superstock race will feature
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Paul Jordan joins RAF Regular and Reserve Kawasaki for North West 200 and Isle of Man TT
Monday, 09 March 2020
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By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter. Paul Jordan has signed for the RAF Regular & Reserve team to ride Kawasaki machinery at the international road races this year. Magherafelt man Jordan will contest the North West 200, Isle of Man TT and Macau Grand Prix for Lee Hardy’s team in the Superbike and Superstock classes and
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Derek McGarrity Returns to the Top of the Championship Tables after Bishopscourt Victory!
Saturday, 07 March 2020
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Driving his newly acquired Ford Fiesta World Rally Car, Glengormley’s McGarrity led the Ballynahinch and District Motor Club organised event from start to finish with Draperstown’s father and son Mini WRC crew, Derek and Mark McGeehan, arriving home in second. Another all-family crew claimed third with Kieron Graffin and his 16-year-old daughter, Amy, who
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