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Manx Grand Prix future direction decided

MCN Sports Desk, 06 August 2012 15:10

The future of the Manx Grand Prix has been decided. The Isle of Man Department of Economic Development and the Manx Motorcycle Club have issued this joint statement: Following discussions between the Manx Motor Cycle Club and the Department of Economic Development regarding the future direction of the Manx Grand Prix Festival, a provisional proposal and schedule has been agreed ...

Isle of Man Government announce Manx GP revamp

MCN Sports Desk, 01 May 2012 09:43

The Isle of Man Department of Economic Development has today announced proposals to revamp the Manx Grand Prix. The plans, revealed in a special MCN interview with the DED’s Chief Executive Office Colin Kniveton only last Wednesday, will come into effect for the 2013 event. It will see the Manx focus switch to a classic festival, with three of the ...

William Dunlop confirmed for Lightweight TT

MCN Sports Desk, 07 March 2012 17:41

William Dunlop is the latest TT star to commit to the new Twins race on the Island. He will be riding the ex-Wayne Hamilton Kawasaki ER6 in the newly introduced Lightweight TT, scheduled for Friday June 8, prior to the Senior TT. The Ballymoney rider tested the 650cc SuperTwin machine recently at Bishopscourt saying afterwards: ‘It's a fun bike to ...

Mugen to race Zero TT

MCN Sports Desk, 16 February 2012 11:09

Japanese company Mugen has confirmed that it will be participating in the 2012 SES TT Zero Race, which takes place as part of the TT Races on the Isle of Man. The Japanese based company, which was founded in 1973 by Hirotoshi Honda, son of Honda founder Soichiro, will be campaigning with an all-new original electric motorcycle. The Mugen outfit, ...

Guy Martin to race Cookstown

MCN Sports Desk, 21 April 2011 11:13

Guy Martin will make his debut on the roads in Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing livery at the Cookstown 100, Northern Ireland’s opening road race of the season on April 29 & 30. The event will be used as a North West 200 shakedown for the Lincolnshire man, who hasn’t raced at the County Tyrone circuit since 2005. He will ...

TT Monster party on the prom

MCN Sports Desk, 21 April 2011 10:43

One of the great sights of the Isle of Man TT Races is a packed Douglas promenade with spectacular stunt shows, flashing lights, gravity defying rides, colour, music, noise, bikes, food stalls and beer tents. This year the TT Festival has received a major boost from Monster Energy who will be bringing their ‘mayhem’ entertainment experience to the Isle of ...

Gary Johnson signs for East Coast

MCN Sports Desk, 28 January 2011 11:58

East Coast Racing have signed TT star Gary Johnson and Lee Johnston to race in British Supersport this year. They will ride the ex-GNS Racing Hondas ridden by BSS title-winner Sam Lowes last year. Johnson, 28, from Broughton, Lincs, said: “"I can't wait to get on the track with the East Coast Racing team. Last year (with AIM Racing) was ...

Relentless boost for NW200

MCN Sports Desk, 25 January 2011 12:20

This year’s Relentless-backed NW200 takes place on Saturday May 21 with Race Week Festival kicking off on May 15. The 2011 event was launched this morning at the Belfast’s Merchant Hotel and leading riders at the launch included: 12-times NW200 winner Michael Rutter and Riders Ducati team-mate Martin Jessopp; new Relentless Suzuki signing Guy Martin and team-mate and local hero ...

Farquhar keeps Duke Rankings trophy

MCN Sports Desk, 20 January 2011 11:24

The prestigious Geoff Duke Trophy was presented to 2010 Duke Road Race Rankings winner Ryan Farquhar at a star-studded ceremony in Belfast by Peter Duke, Managing Director of Isle of Man-based Duke Marketing. In front of an audience of racing legends and current stars of the World, British and Irish racing scenes, Duke handed over the handsome crystal trophy to ...

Kneen switches to Kawasaki

MCN Sports Desk, 10 January 2011 11:17

Manxman Dan Kneen will race a Kawasaki ZX-10R riding for the Marks Bloom Racing Team with the backing of Kawasaki UK. Kneen (23) has quickly established himself as a fast and consistent rider with top ten placings at the Isle of Man TT races, the fast and demanding North West 200 and victories at the Dundrod 150. The 2010 Supersport ...