Racing Focus N.I

16/11/2023

Armoy Road Race's Fan Zone
RoadRacing Photos

19/10/2023

18/10/2023

The organisers of the 2024 North West 200 will introduce significant changes to the qualifying schedule at this year’s event.
With many of the teams and riders that compete in the NW200 scheduled to race at the Oulton Park British Superbike championship meeting on Saturday-Monday, May 4-6 their arrival in Northern Ireland will be delayed until Tuesday, May 7.
As a result, and after consultation with BSB bosses, the North West 200 organisers will delay the start of this year’s practice and qualifying sessions until Wednesday, May 8.
There will also be a major rejig to the qualifying order at this year’s north coast event.
On Wednesday the traditional opening Newcomer session will now be followed by a one hour long Superbike qualifying session. On Thursday, the Superbikes will be the first machines on track.
Previously the Superbike qualifying sessions have
been the final sessions during both practice days. These sessions have sometimes been curtailed following delays during earlier qualifying sessions. The change for the 2024 event has been introduced at the request of the teams who say the powerful superbike machinery requires more set up time than other classes.

The new qualifying and race schedules for the 2024 NW200 on Wednesday and Thursday, May 8-9 are as follows.

Wednesday, May 8
QUALIFYING

Newcomers
Superbikes
Supertwins
Supersport
Superstock

Thursday, May 9
QUALIFYING

Superbike
Supersport
Superstock
Supertwins

RACES
Superbike
Supersport
Superstock

10/10/2023

08/10/2023

Well its that time of year again, the racing season is almost over. Now its time to fine new young competitors to join the Team Wood Motorcycle Youth Academy.
So mums, dads, guardians of 12yrs- 15yrs moving or would like to move into the USBK Moto-One class in 2024 have read it the application form below. Maybe we can help !
We have opportunity for the female competitors up to 26yrs.😀
If you can answer the question below YES, then forward your application asap and by closing date !

05/10/2023

The Northwest Electrical Services Enniskillen 100 Revival ‘on tour’ Bishopscourt.

Ulster Superbike Championship Round 8 – Saturday 30 September 2023.

We held our round of the USBK on Saturday. After Qualifying and two races, we had the misfortune of an oil spill around the entire circuit, followed by continuous rain. After an hour and a half of cleaning the oil had been mostly lifted but now there was a lot of standing and running surface water at the back of the circuit. The stewards of the meeting it was decided the event would be abandoned.🌧

We put a lot of preparation into the event, we had a good entry and there were plenty of championships up for grabs. We too were upset with the outcome, but safety had to be our priority.

💥Prize Fund 💥

We know we cannot make up for lost points or lost laps, but following discussions with the club and sponsors, we have decided to allocate the prize fund based on qualifying results.

🏁The top three grid positions* will receive 1st,2nd, and 3rd place prize money. We appreciate in the grand scheme of things it may not be much - but this at least a token of our appreciation.🏁

We will be at The Sunflower Trophy Races🌻, and we will have cheques available for collection (Time tbc) Results as ratified at the meeting – for full list of results please see www.elaps-timing.com

*All classes which had published prizes and whose race did not run.

1st £150, 2nd £100, 3rd£50

🍺 Fermanagh Beer Company/ Inishmacsaint LWSS 1. Aidan CLEARY 2. Andrew MURPHY 3. Alan MAIRS

Armstrong Engineering Moto3 1. Jack BURROWS 2. Stephen McADOO 3. Brian HAMILTON

Magee's Spirit Store Enniskillen Supersport 300 1. Ruben SHERMAN-BOYD 2. Brian O'MALLEY 3. Lee OSPREY

McElroy Drilling (Quarry)Pre-Injection 600cc 1. Johnny IRWIN 2. Michael CARR 3. Steven LOVE

Monaghan Bros. Lisnaskea Car sales. Pre-Injection 1000cc 1. Ian McGARRIGLE

Dai Williams Plumbing and Heating Supersport Cup 1. James DOY 2. Y Lee HARA 3. Dean LACEY

Greentown Environmental Superbike Cup 1. Derek O'DONNELL 2. Richard McLOUGHLIN 3. Conor McDONNEL

Clogher Valley Windows Supersport 1. Jason LYNN 2. Korie McGREEVY 3. Adam McLEAN

Northwest Electrical.ie Superbike 1. Jason LYNN 2. Derek SHEILS 3. Johnny CAMPBELL

RST Supertwin *Practical Van and Car Hire Larne * Devenish Bar 250cc *Graham Motors 350CC *Robert Pritchard 500cc and *Plantlube NI 1000cc were all paid out on the day for the one race that ran. (By paypal or cheque which was posted today)

Thanks again to everyone who was there on the day to help – Ill not attempt to list you out as I will end up missing someone, but you all know who you are and every one of you appreciated 😊

30/09/2023

Morning practice Enniskillen and District Motorcycle Club Ltd - Enniskillen 100

20/09/2023

Supermoto winter series is set to go ahead and we are confirming circuits and tracks atm , Rd 1 won’t clash with bsb’s last round as soon as we have dates will let you know..

20/09/2023

Great news!!

19/09/2023

Sunflower trophy 2023 entries are open and will be closing 1st week in October.
So far we have lots of mainland uk riders entered so the grids are starting to fill don’t wait until the last minute to send in the entry form.

26/07/2023

22/07/2023

Entry Forms and Regulations for the GRAND Finalé Round 3 of the Club's 'Big3Series' including USBK Round 6 on Saturday 2nd September at Kirkistown are now available on our website.
https://www.belfastanddistrictmotorclub.co.uk/bandd/?page_id=1019

09/07/2023

Congratulations Barbara McGaw on winning our prize for the Mid Antrim 150 Club Neil and Donny Robinson Memorial races. Please contact us to arrange your prize :)

06/07/2023

Exciting News to be announced soon.
Last USBK round of 2023.

05/07/2023

With just over one week to go. The Neil & Donny Robinson memorial races are not to be missed.
With almost 200 entries confirmed at this year's event and grid numbers soaring, consisting of competitors from North and South and visitors from Scotland England and Wales and further afield.
With 10k prize money, this year's Neil & Donny races is shaping up to be another cracking two day event.

27/12/2022

24/12/2022

As a long, proud tradition of motorcycle racing continues, Parker Transport Racing are delighted to sign Darryl Tweed #59 to ride their Yamaha R6 in the 2023 national road road race season, with the race calendar including The North West 200 and the Isle of Man TT road races. Gerry Parker from Pa

06/12/2022

🔊🔊🔊 ALL 2023 Short Circuit prospects 🔊🔊🔊

Let us help - application for our 2023 Scholarship is now open.

https://www.irishminibikechampionship.co.uk/2023-baylon-mccaughey-imc-scholarship-application/

03/12/2022

Exciting news!!!

02/12/2022

New colours for Adam McLean in 2023
Report by Kyle White

Adam McLean intends to focus on the Supertwin and Supersport classes in 2023 after signing with the Banbridge-based J McC Roofing team.

22/11/2022

2023 is go for Burrows Engineering RK Racing 🏍️

💥BURROWS ENGINEERING RACING RETAINS BROWNE AND BURROWS FOR 2023💥

Burrows Engineering/RK Racing will retain Cork rider Mike Browne for a 4th season in 2023, whilst Jack Burrows will represent the team once again in the Ulster Superbike Championship aboard his Moto 3 Honda.

With 2022 being Mike’s first full season of racing aboard the Burrows machines after two Covid hit years, he managed to lift 3 road racing championship titles, despite a potential season ending crash at the Cookstown 100 in April. Jack Burrows managed to finish 3rd in his debut season on short circuits aboard his Moto 3, whilst he took 13 wins on his way to lifting the Irish Minibike MiniGP title.

The team plan to take part in selected national road races next year as well as the NW200, TT, Southern 100 and Macau Grand Prix. Jack will take part in selected Minibike races alongside a full season in the Irish Moto 3 championship.

TEAM PRINCIPAL - JOHN BURROWS

“I’m delighted to retain Mike for a 4th season with us, last year was the first year where we had a full calendar of racing together, and after the cookstown accident I thought the season was over. Mike’s speedy return at the TT and his performances throughout the fortnight gave me enough incentive to retain him for 2023 as I believe there is another level in him when he goes back to the island fully fit, as he has already shown by winning the 250cc Manx Grand Prix. Alongside the TT, Mike will finally make his Northwest 200 debut after missing out last year. Jack will be racing the Moto 3 for a second season and I’m excited to watch him progress, I believe he could go to England now and give a good account of himself but, unfortunately the age limit situation has left us at a bit of a stalemate until 2024, when he turns 14, the minimum age for the British Talent Cup. Also I am delighted to retain Charlotte Richardson of RK Racing as our title sponsor for a 5th year.”

CHARLOTTE RICHARDSON - MAIN SPONSOR

"I am very excited to be sponsoring the team again for 2023. Both Mike and Jack have so much more to bring and they, together with everyone on the team work so hard and are a joy to spend time with - I can’t wait to get going.”

MIKE BROWNE -

“I’m very happy to sign for John and the team for a 4th year. I feel very comfortable in the team and I work well with all the lads now. Last year started off badly with the injury at the Cookstown, and to be honest I probably came back a bit early at the TT and therefore carried the injury a bit all season, but we still managed to pick up 3 championships and had a good run at the TT. When I returned at the ManxGP I managed to take the win on the 250 and felt I really knew my way round with the extra track time at the TT, so it was worth coming back prematurely for. I’m excited to finally get to the Northwest 200 and make my debut as well as Macau. I’ve already started training harder than ever for next season and I hope to repay the boys for their hard work.”

JACK BURROWS -

“It will be great to be back racing for my dad in 2023 again, unfortunately I fell the wrong side of the age limits and will have to spend another year at home before heading to England in 2024 when I turn 14 to try and further my career but I guess that will do no harm. After winning my first championship on two wheels last year at the IMC I will now focus on the Moto 3 championship and just take in selected Minibike rounds through the season to keep me sharp. I can’t wait to get started.”

📄✍️

09/11/2022

SUPERMOTO N.I. Round 2
🗓️ 19th November
🕘 Racing from 9am
🏟️ Kirkistown Racing Circuit
📸 Hi Cam Images

08/11/2022

Round 2 of the winter series will take place in Kirkistown Race Circuit. Racing will be along side Supermoto N.I. It will take place on the 19th of November. (Next Saturday) we’re really looking forward to seeing you all there. It’s promised to be an amazing event once again.

02/11/2022

Competitor announcement for Saturday from the Temple Club

Competitors please take note this is very important after a meeting at Nutts Corner with the owners/ management they have advised us that on Saturday they are being monitored on noise by the council etc so to help them we need to follow a few simple rules

No starting of bikes till after 9.30am

There will be random noise test done by them on the bikes 105db is the max please ensure your machine complies otherwise they can stop you .

There's a dedicated Engine Start area which must be used it's signed in front of the scrutineering garage

No Generators allowed only exception is silent ones in the Holding area Engine start up area
You can get an electric hook up £25 for Friday evening and Saturday or £15 for just Saturday payable to the circuit manager ( Ian )

All bikes must be walked to the dummy grid no exceptions

No used Tyre's to be left you Must take them away with you and please use the bins for litter

Sign on from 8.30 am
Scrutineering from 8.30 am
Rider's Briefing at 9.30am approx
First Practice around 10am

Looking forward to a brilliant day and the weather looks like it's going to be kind to us 🙂

31/10/2022

Northern Ireland’s Motorcycle show returns for the first time in four years on February 4-5, 2023, at the Eikon Centre in Lisburn, hosted by 360 Events in what promises to be a packed weekend for fans of motorsport. Planned as a curtain raiser for the start of the motorcycling season for the year ...

31/10/2022

29/10/2022

One week to go 🏍️💨

27/10/2022

To have your name in the program please get your entry to Mark Harrison by tonight 📸📸

Click the below link for entry form

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nvXcD84XwjufUs2APKtm1VFWbN_NBAA8/view?usp=sharing

27/10/2022

26/10/2022

A night not to be missed.

26/10/2022

Link for entry form for the Philip Wylie Supermoto at Nuttscorner ran by Temple Motorcycle Club 🏍️💨

Click the below link for entry form

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nvXcD84XwjufUs2APKtm1VFWbN_NBAA8/view?usp=sharing

22/10/2022

Kerr Wins 2022 Sunflower Trophy Motorcycle Races
Report by Kyle White
Pic: Hi Cam Images

https://www.newsletter.co.uk/sport/motorcycling/richard-kerr-dominates-for-maiden-sunflower-trophy-victory-at-bishopscourt-3890155

20/10/2022

BREAKING NEWS! Sam Laffins to race a Gortreagh Printing / McAdoo Supertwin at the Sunflower Trophy Races! Sam will join Eunan and MD for the weekend. MSS Performance Ltd. SamcoSport ProMach Design & Manufacturing Ltd. AFAM GO MOTUL UK Skidmarx UK LTD Racebikebitz Samco Distribution GBRacing World Class Motorcycle Protection RT Autoparts Ltd Evotech Performance Ferodo Moto Shox PFM Brakes Dymag Performance Wheels Kawasaki UK

18/10/2022

Plenty of sidecar action to come at the Sunflower 🌻