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Cooper and Hutchinson for Sunflower Trophy races

Multiple Pirelli National Superstock champion Richard Cooper will make a welcome return to the Jim Finlay Sunflower Trophy races this Friday and Saturday at the Bishopscourt race circuit, having recently joined forces with local based Boyce PrecisionEngineering Yamaha by Russell Racing. Cooper, popular with the local race fans, brings a wealth of experience to the

Sunflower Trophy Motorcycle Races

Over the past number of years, the Sunflower has pulled a large entry to the 3-wheeled class, and this year is no different. With the National Sidecar class continuing to grow in numbers, this weekend’s meeting will see a good mix of the highly experienced and relative newcomers to the event. The top 3 from

Former winners Christian Iddon and Richard Cooper join line-up for Buildbase Suzuki at Sunflower Trophy

By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter. Former winners Christian Iddon and Richard Cooper are entered for the Hillsborough Club’s Sunflower Trophy meeting at Bishopscourt Racing Circuit in Co Down on Friday and Saturday. Iddon edged out Cooper in a photo-finish to win the blue riband race when Ireland’s premier short circuit meeting was last held in

National Superstock race winner Richard Kerr set for Sunflower Trophy bid on AMD Honda

By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter National Superstock 1000 winner Richard Kerr will return to Bishopscourt to challenge for the Sunflower Trophy at Irish motorcycling’s end-of-season showpiece from October 21-22. The Donegal man won the Neil Robinson Memorial trophy at the County Down circuit in the summer during a free weekend away from his commitments in

McAdoo Racing, Two man team at Sunflower

Aghadoweys Eunan McGlinchy is aiming to be at the front when he takes part in this year’s Sunflower event. The Sunflower, returning after a two-year hiatus, has always been known for its end-of-season showcase, and McGlinchey, who is looking to return to BSB, will certainly be out to prove his worth. The Cookstown-based McAdoo Racing

Alastair Seeley secures Ulster Superbike title for second successive year with one round remaining

By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter. Alastair Seeley won the Ulster Superbike title for the second consecutive season at Bishopscourt in Co Down on Saturday. The Carrickfergus man had one hand on the title heading into the penultimate round of the series and required a top-six finish to guarantee the championship. Seeley, though, had no intention

Alastair Seeley closes in on Ulster Superbike title as Bishopscourt hosts penultimate round

By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter The penultimate round of the Ulster Superbike Championship takes place on Saturday at Bishopscourt in Co Down where Alastair Seeley is on the cusp of retaining his title. Seeley has already secured the Supersport crown following the cancellation of the David Wood Memorial Trophy meeting. The Carrickfergus man only needs

Bill Kennedy steps down as Clerk of Course at Armoy Road Races after 11 years

By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter Kennedy, who has also stepped down as club chairman, will instead devote more of his time to other key components of the event, including working to bring established and up and coming riders to the national meeting and negotiating with sponsors. A decision on who will take over the reins

Mid-Antrim 150: Police launch investigation and appeal for information after sabotage forces cancellation of Irish road race

By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter The Mid-Antrim 150 has been cancelled after oil, glass and nails were spilled on the course overnight in an act of sabotage on the Dunbought Road. The event at the 3.5-mile Clough course was due to be the final Irish road race of the season. On Friday, the organisers took