Josh Brookes eyes North West 200 shock after filling PBM Ducati void left by Michael Dunlop
Sunday, 08 May 2022
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By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter Double British Superbike champion Josh Brookes believes he can be in the mix for victory at the North West 200 as he returns to Irish motorcycling’s showpiece event for the first time in eight years. The Australian rider received an unexpected nod to race the MCE Ducati Panigale in the
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Tandragee 100 stopped due to deteriorating circuit conditions.
Saturday, 30 April 2022
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The 6oth anniversary of the Tandragee 100 was abandoned after only three races due to circuit conditions. Following a glorious day for practice on Friday, race day was in complete contrast with steady rain falling all day. Due to the bad weather forecast the organisers had re scheduled the race programme . A diesel spill
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Ulster Superbike Championship Press Release 2022
Wednesday, 23 March 2022
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In August 2021 the easing of Covid Restrictions, a window of opportunity in the weather and the luck of the Temple Motorcycle Club allowed for the running of the 3rd round of the Ulster Superbike Championship at Bishopscourt Race Circuit. The uncertainty of the time meant that many motorcycle fans missed out on a great
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North West 200 Race Week to return on May 8-14, 2022 as fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils renew title sponsorship.
Tuesday, 11 January 2022
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North West 200 Race Week to return on May 8-14, 2022 as fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils renew title sponsorship. Motorcycle road racing action will return to Northern Ireland’s north coast in 2022 with the North West 200 race week festival on May 8-14. The world’s leading road racers will renew their acquaintance with the famous
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Treasure trove of road racing photographs featuring Joey Dunlop finally published in exclusive new book
Wednesday, 01 December 2021
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By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter Renowned Northern Ireland motorcycling photographer Derek McIntyre has finally published a treasure trove of Irish road racing photographs spanning more than half-a-century in an eagerly anticipated new book. ‘Derek McIntyre – Ballymoney Motorcycle Photographer’ is an exclusive 234-page hardback showcasing an unmatched body of work from the golden era of
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BURROWS ENGINEERING/RK RACING RETAIN MIKE BROWNE FOR 2022 ROADS ASSAULT AS YOUNG-GUN JACK BURROWS SET FOR MOTO3 DEBUT
Monday, 29 November 2021
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BURROWS ENGINEERING/RK RACING RETAIN MIKE BROWNE FOR 2022 ROADS ASSAULT AS YOUNG-GUN JACK BURROWS SET FOR MOTO3 DEBUT Northern Ireland’s Burrows Racing/RK Racing team will go back to their roots in 2022 in a full-scale return to the Irish national road races with promising Cork rider Mike Browne spearheading the challenge. Browne will be the
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Ulster Grand Prix set for return in 2022 as new club takes over legendary Dundrod race
Monday, 08 November 2021
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By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter The Ulster Grand Prix is poised to return in 2022 as a revamped racing festival featuring classic racing machines to mark the centenary of the iconic Dundrod event under a new promoting club. Former North West 200 Event Director Mervyn Whyte will be a director of the company, which will
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IFS David Wood Trophy Races Press Release
Sunday, 12 September 2021
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mcrrci PR 12/09/21 The Motor Cycle Road Racing Club of Ireland can announce that the “IFS David Wood Trophy Races” will return this year on the 18th September at Bishopscourt Racing Circuit. The 2020 event like many others was cancelled due to the Covid 19 pandemic. In respect to those who lost loved ones, and
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Derek Sheils set to miss Cookstown 100
Wednesday, 08 September 2021
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By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter Nine-time Cookstown 100 winner Derek Sheils is set to miss the event this weekend. Sheils has been the dominant force in the Superbike class around the 2.1-mile Orritor course in recent years and has won eight times in the showpiece class since his first victory in the Open race in
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