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Ulster GP: Dunlop fastest in wet Superbike practice

10 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Michael Dunlop dominated a wet opening day for this year’s Ulster Grand Prix with fastest laps in the Supersport, Superstock and Superbike sessions. The only session the Ballymoney man didn’t top was...

Ulster GP: Dunlop leads opening Supersport session

10 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Michael Dunlop led the way in the opening Supersport session on a rain-interrupted opening day to this year’s Ulster Grand Prix. The Ballymoney man’s fastest average lap speed of 117.782mph was faster...

Ulster GP: Sheils fastest in red flagged Dundrod 150 Superbike session

10 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Derek Sheils topped the timesheets in a wet, opening Dundrod 150 Superbike practice as this week’s Ulster Grand Prix got underway in miserable wet conditions. Sheils’ fastest lap of 117.195mph...

Ulster GP: Johnston out with broken collarbone

10 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Lee Johnston will miss this week’s Ulster Grand Prix races after an off in the opening Lightweight practice session. The Ulsterman was riding his 250cc Honda in the Lightweight practice session in...

Ulster GP: Michael Dunlop looks to continue domination at Dundrod

10 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Michael Dunlop is looking to continue his domination of the 2016 road racing season at this week’s Ulster Grand Prix. The Ballymoney man is unbeaten in the Superbike class this year, with victories at...

Ulster GP: Joey Dunlop's son to make Dundrod debut

09 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Joey Dunlop’s son, Gary will make his debut at the world’s fastest road race this week, taking on the Ulster Grand Prix for the very first time. Gary was just 16 when his father passed away in 200...

Roads: Killalane called off after falling out between organisers

05 August 2016 by Simon Patterson

This year’s Killalane Road Races, scheduled to take place at the start of September, have been called off, after what organising body the Loughshinny Motor Cycle Supporters Club have called a...

Ulster GP: Mercer and Coward in at RC Express Racing

05 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Steve Mercer and Jamie Coward will form the Devitt RC Express Racing squad for next week’s Ulster Grand Prix with both of the team’s usual riders out injured. Ivan Lintin and Alan Bonner will both...

Roads: Michael Dunlop on lookout for 500cc Classic TT bike

04 August 2016 by Stephen Davison

Calling all 500cc Classic race machine owners. Fancy having a crack at winning this year’s 500cc Classic TT? Need a top class pilot who knows his way around the TT course to steer one of your...

Roads: Ulster GP bosses oppose plans for cemetery on circuit

03 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Organisers of the Ulster Grand Prix have come together to oppose plans for a 96-acre cemetery on the circuit. According to the plans, the only access to the graveyard would be via the Dundrod...

Ulster GP: Johnston out for repeat of Dundrod hat-trick

03 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

Lee Johnston will be setting his sights on a return to the top step as this year’s Ulster Grand Prix gets underway next week. The diminutive Ulsterman took a hat-trick of victories at last year’s...

TT: Isle of Man Government to retain control of TT for 2017

03 August 2016 by MCN Sport

In a shock move the Isle of Man Government has announced the appointment of the new TT promoters, Vision Nine, has been delayed. After a long and controversial tender process aimed at privatising the...

Ulster GP: Dave Johnson to race for Wilson Craig

02 August 2016 by Oli Rushby

David Johnson will compete for the Wilson Craig Honda team at next week’s Ulster Grand Prix in the Superbike, Supersport and Superstock classes. Heading to Dundrod off the back of a successful Isle of...

Roads: Dunlop Brothers storms to Armoy domination

31 July 2016 by Simon Patterson

The Dunlop brothers of Michael and William have stormed to domination at the Armoy Road Races, taking two wins apiece at their local race. Michael took victory in both superbike races on the MD Racing...

Roads: No Ulster GP return for Guy Martin

26 July 2016 by Oli Rushby

Fans’ favourite Guy Martin is unlikely to return to motorcycle road racing this season after it has been announced he will not ride at this year’s Ulster Grand Prix. With the ultra-fast Dundrod...

Roads: Dan Kneen out to make amends at Ulster GP

19 July 2016 by Oli Rushby

Dan Kneen will be setting out to turn around his challenging 2016 road racing campaign at next month’s Ulster Grand Prix. The Mar-Train Racing rider was forced to miss the North West 200 and Isle of...

Roads: Four out of four for Dunlop at Southern 100

14 July 2016 by Oli Rushby

Michael Dunlop continued his domination on the final day of this year’s Southern 100 with victory in the Solo Championship and Senior races. Having already taken two wins prior to the two final big...

Roads: Dunlop dominates Southern 100 Senior race

14 July 2016 by Oli Rushby

Michael Dunlop took his second victory of the week at the Southern 100, cruising to another dominant win in the Senior Race. With a sublime display around the 4.250 mile Billown circuit, Dunlop beat...

Roads: Dunlop dominates opening Southern 100 race

13 July 2016 by Oli Rushby

Michael Dunlop was victorious as racing got underway at this year’s Southern 100 last night, the Ballymoney man taking a commanding win in the Corlett’s Trophies 600/1000cc outing. Riding his Hawk BMW...

Roads: Dunlop leads opening Southern 100 practice

12 July 2016 by Oli Rushby

Michael Dunlop led the way on the opening evening of practice at this year’s Sourthern 100, lapping the 4.250 mile Billown circuit in 2’23.277 to outpace the returning Dan Kneen. Returning to racing...

Roads: Dunlop and Shiels share the honours at Walderstown

11 July 2016 by Simon Patterson

Michael Dunlop and Derek Shiels shared the honours at this weekend’s Walderstown Road Races, with the duo taking a win apiece in the two superbike class races at the County Westmeath races. Dunlop,...

Roads: Guy Martin rules himself out of Southern 100 appearance

09 July 2016 by Oli Rushby

Guy Martin has confirmed he will not ride at next week’s Southern 100 races on the Isle of Man. Speculation had been rife that Martin could return to racing at the Southern in recent weeks after the...

Ulster GP: Anstey to ride RCV at Dundrod

08 July 2016 by Oli Rushby

Bruce Anstey will roll out the Padgetts RC213V-S he rode at this year’s Isle of Man TT for the Ulster Grand Prix next month. The Valvoline-supported Padgetts squad both turned heads and ruffled...

Roads: Dunlop brothers enjoy wins at Skerries

04 July 2016 by Oli Rushby

The Dunlop brothers cleaned up the big classes at this year’s Skerries 100 road races, with Michael taking victory in the Open race while William took the 600cc honours. The Open class race was...

William Dunlop looking to return to winning ways at Armoy

23 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

William Dunlop is looking to return to winning ways as he confirms his participation in the 2016 Armoy Road races next month. Wins at Cookstown and Tandragee set the Ballymoney man up with a good...

Ulster GP: Anstey out to beat own Dundrod record

21 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Bruce Anstey heads in to the 2016 Ulster Grand Prix having held the official circuit lap record for an incredible six years. The flying Kiwi lapped the Dundrod circuit with an average speed of...

TT: Schedule changes to make way for live TV?

20 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Sweeping changes could be on the horizon for the Isle of Man TT as new promoter Vision 9 prepares to take the reins. The Isle of Man Government is set to hand over the event’s organisation to the...

Roads: Kells rained off in horrendous rain

20 June 2016 by Simon Patterson

Yesterday’s Kells road races in County Meath, Ireland, were called off after what race organisers described afterwards as ‘horrendous’ conditions. Originally scheduled for an 1130 start, torrential...

TT 2016: Paul Shoesmith’s funeral details

19 June 2016 by Simon Patterson

TT racer Paul Shoesmith will be laid to rest this Wednesday the 22nd June in his hometown of Macclesfield, and the family of the late racer has extended an open invitation to Paul’s fans to...

TT 2016: Technical director apologises over Hutchinson comments

13 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Isle of Man TT bosses have released a statement from the Technical Director at the centre of a row over comments made regarding the legality of Ian Hutchinson’s race-winning Supersport bike. Comments...

TT 2016: Dunlop passes Anstey at Ballascary!

13 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Michael Dunlop was on it at this year’s Isle of Man TT. Not only did he win both big bike races but he also shattered both lap and race records in the process with a fastest average lap speed of...

TT 2016: Sarolea explain last minute withdrawal

13 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Sarolea have defended their decision not to race in this year’s TT Zero race despite pulling up on to the grid having failed to complete a single lap of practice. The Belgian firm had high hopes ahead...

TT 2016: Hickman ruled out of podium finish

13 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Peter Hickman was ruled out of a potential podium in Friday’s Senior TT when an electrical problem struck his JG Speedfit Kawasaki. A strong start had seen Hickman slip into third on the first lap,...

TT 2016: McGuinness: 'Not bad for an old fart!'

11 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

John McGuinness has said he was able to learn from Ian Hutchinson as he chased him around the Isle of Man TT course in yesterday’s Senior race. Hutchinson caught McGuinness on the road after just...

TT 2016: Race bosses clarify Supersport drama

11 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Isle of Man TT bosses have clarified the situation which caused Ian Hutchinson to blast Michael Dunlop during the press conference after yesterday’s Senior TT. Hutchinson hit out at his BMW rival for...

TT 2016: Michael Dunlop: 'We came back fighting'

10 June 2016 by Oli Rushby

Michael Dunlop came out fighting in Friday’s Senior TT to take his 13th career victory around the mountain course. Upset with an issue he had with Wednesday’s Supersport race, the Ballymoney star came...