Neil Robinson Memorial Trophy race in July called off due to Covid-19

By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter The Mid Antrim 150 Club has postponed the Neil and Donny Robinson Memorial Trophy races in the summer due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The Ulster Superbike event was scheduled to take place at Bishopscourt Racing Circuit from July 18-19. On Sunday, a statement from the club said it hoped to
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MCUI say it’s still to soon to make a decision on 2020 races

The Motorcycle Union Of Ireland (Ulster Centre) have decided it it is still too soon to make any decision on whether to cancel all further events in 2020 in Northern Ireland due to the continuing restrictions incurred by Coronavirus pandemic. In a statement released on Tuesday 26th evening, the the Ulster Centre said any remaining
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Time for Ulster motorcycling’s governing body to provide clarity over 2020 stance

By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter.   Friday’s divisive statement from motorcycling’s governing body in the Republic of Ireland was like throwing a hand grenade into a chicken coop. Sean Bissett, President of Motorcycling Ireland, launched a scathing attack on clubs within the Motorcycling Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre) that are still intent on pressing ahead
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Sunflower Trophy Races Cancelled

The Sunflower Trophy Races, Northern Irelands biggest short circuit meeting has just become the latest victim of the Coronavirus Pandemic The Hillsborough Club have made the following announcement on social media. It is with great regret I have to write this on behalf of the Hillsborough Club. Due to the Cov-19 situation there will be
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Derek Sheils was all revved up for bold new approach in 2020 after switch to BMW

By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter Irish and Ulster Superbike road racing champion Derek Sheils had been looking ahead to a new challenge in 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic struck. Sheils and the Burrows Engineering Racing team parted company on amicable terms after a successful four-year association, with the Dublin rider opting to run a BMW
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Motorcycling Ireland president hits out at clubs after chiefs axe all 2020 events

By Aaron League UK Clubsport    MOTORCYCLING Ireland boss Sean Bissett has hit out at some clubs for pushing on with racing after the organisation cancelled all 2020 events this week. The move comes as a number of clubs ponder whether to forge ahead with this year’s competition or axe championships altogether. In England, the FSRA has already

Cookstown 100 organisers plan September race with ‘limited spectator numbers’

By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter The organisers of the Cookstown 100 have again reiterated their commitment to running the event in September, with limited numbers of spectators permitted. The Irish national road race was postponed from its usual April date due to the coronavirus crisis and the Cookstown club now hopes to stage the event
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2020 North West 200 officially off

NORTH West 200 officials have today revealed that the event will not run in 2020 after plans to reschedule the race have been scrapped. Practice on the north coast was originally set to kick off tomorrow, but thanks to Covid-19 chiefs served up a notice of postponement nearly two months ago. It was rumoured that bosses were
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Hopes for any Ulster Superbike meetings in Northern Ireland this year fading fast

By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter. The prospect of any short circuit racing taking place this year in Northern Ireland appears bleak as the ramifications of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to shackle sporting events here and around the globe.   Bishopscourt Racing Circuit manager Roy Biggerstaff and Mark Sanlon, who is a member of the MCUI
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