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 100 th 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.
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