Ian Hutchinson in TAS Racing return for 2020 on new-look SYNETIQ BMW

By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter. Ian Hutchinson has been confirmed with Northern Ireland team TAS Racing to ride the new SYNETIQ BMW. The 16-time Isle of Man TT winner makes his return to the Moneymore-based outfit after previously competing for Philip and Hector Neill’s TAS Racing squad in 2016 and 2017. Hutchinson clinched a Superbike
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Coronavirus crisis forces cancellation of Armoy Road Races in July

By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter The Armoy Road Races in July have been cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. On Friday, the organisers issued a statement and confirmed the ‘Race of Legends’ would not take place this year. The statement said: “In view of current extension to the ‘stay at home’ restrictions relating
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Walderstown road races in July cancelled due to coronavirus

By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter The Walderstown Road Races in Athlone have been officially cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The ‘Race of the South’ was due to have taken place from July 11-12. Last month’s announcement from Motorcycling Ireland – the sport’s governing body in the Republic of Ireland – said that
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Ulster Grand Prix organising club facing liquidation after winding up petition issued

By Kyle White, Belfast Newsletter. A winding up petition has been issued against the Dundrod and District Motorcycle Club, the News Letter can reveal. The development is another setback for the future of the Ulster Grand Prix road races and comes after confirmation last month that the event had been cancelled. With outstanding liabilities in
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Skerries 100 is latest Irish road race cancelled due to coronavirus crisis

By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter. The Skerries 100 in July is the latest Irish national road race to be officially cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club announced the decision on Friday, which comes after the sport’s governing body in the south – Motorcycling Ireland – said ‘all events are
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