TT & road races

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Isle of Man TT world series ready to launch

21 January 2015 by Simon Patterson

Isle of Man TT organisers have crossed the final political hurdle ahead of the launch of their new world series, which looks set to take the TT format across the world from 2017. The series will see a...

Michael Dunlop: The waiting is finally over

16 January 2015 by Stephen Davison

The annual winter event of wondering what 11 times TT winner Michael Dunlop will be riding in the new season has been brought to a close with the announcement from Germany on Thursday that he will...

Michael Dunlop to ride new R1 Yamaha in 2015

15 January 2015 by Stephen Davison

11 times TT winner Michael Dunlop will race the new Yamaha YZF R1 superbike in 2015. The 25 year old has just announced that he has agreed terms to ride the all new Japanese superbike on the roads...

Farquhar back on a superbike for 2015

11 January 2015 by Stephen Davison

Ireland’s Ryan Farquhar has announced that he will race Superbike and Superstock ZX10 Kawasakis on the roads in 2015. The 38 year old, who has won 4 North West 200s and 3 TTs, will return to the big...

Isle of Man promos 2015 TT

09 January 2015 by Simon Patterson

The Isle of Man TT have previewed the 2015 races with the launch of their now traditional video highlights. With the usual bad acting from top TT stars, the four minute production sets the scene...

McGuinness and Cummins sticking with Honda for 2015 roads

07 January 2015 by Simon Patterson

As widely speculated in the past weeks, John McGuinness and Conor Cummins will remain with the official Honda team for their 2015 road racing campaign. The duo will ride for the team in the superbike...

McGuinness and Cummins to tackle Superstock EWC and roads with Jackson Racing

07 January 2015 by Simon Patterson

John McGuinness and Conor Cummins will return to the Endurance World Championship in 2015 with Jackson Racing, as they team up with Dan Stewart for the superstock class with Jackson Racing. They’ll...

MCN’s top five road races: 1st

03 January 2015 by Stephen Davison

William Dunlop pips his brother Michael in last lap thriller to win first international superbike race at the North West 200 North West 200 Superbike race one Finishing order: William Dunlop, Michael...

MCN’s top five road races: 2nd

02 January 2015 by Stephen Davison

Michael Dunlop gives BMW their first international road race win at the North West 200 North West 200 Superbike race two Finishing order: Michael Dunlop, Josh Brookes, Alastair Seeley For many people...

MCN’s top five road races: 3rd

01 January 2015 by Stephen Davison

Michael Dunlop wins four TTs for the second year in a row Isle of Man TT Senior TT Finishing order: Michael Dunlop, Conor Cummins, Guy Martin A fortnight after taking two wins on his first outing on...

TT star Anstey gets Royal recognition

31 December 2014 by Simon Patterson

Bruce Anstey, the fastest ever man around the Isle of Man TT course, is set to be officially recognised for his contributions to the sport by the Queen. The New Zealander has been awarded a Member of...

MCN’s top five road races: 4th

31 December 2014 by Stephen Davison

Bruce Anstey wins the Ulster Grand Prix Ulster Grand Prix Superbike race two Finishing order: Bruce Anstey, Guy Martin, Lee Johnston Valvoline Padgett’s Honda veteran Bruce Anstey might have...

MCN’s top five road races: 5th

30 December 2014 by Stephen Davison

Stuart Easton wins the Macau Grand Prix after a three-year absence Macau Grand Prix Finishing order: Stuart Easton, Michael Rutter, Martin Jessop When Stuart Easton ploughed into the back of MSS...

MCN’s top ten road racing riders: 1st

29 December 2014 by Stephen Davison

The 2014 road racing season promised to be a vintage year and it didn’t disappoint. The defection of Michael Dunlop from Honda to BMW during the winter set the tone for a year of change that saw new...

MCN’s top ten road racing riders: 2nd

28 December 2014 by Stephen Davison

MCN’s top ten road racing riders: 3rd

27 December 2014 by Stephen Davison

MCN’s top ten road racing riders: 4th

26 December 2014 by Stephen Davison

MCN’s top ten road racing riders: 5th

25 December 2014 by Stephen Davison

MCN’s top ten road racing riders: 6th

24 December 2014 by Stephen Davison

MCN’s top ten road racing riders: 7th

23 December 2014 by Stephen Davison

MCN’s top ten road racing riders: 8th

22 December 2014 by Stephen Davison

Merry Christmas from Guy Martin!

22 December 2014 by Simon Patterson

He might be in New Zealand for the Cemetery Circuit races on Boxing Day, but Guy Martin still took time to record a quick Christmas hello before he left the truck mechanics workshop!

MCN’s top ten road racing riders: 9th

21 December 2014 by Stephen Davison

MCN’s top ten road racing riders: 10th

20 December 2014 by Stephen Davison

Construction starts on David Wood Ulster Grand Prix House

18 December 2014 by Simon Patterson

Construction has begun on the new permanent home of the Ulster Grand Prix, with the breaking of ground on the site of the new David Wood House, named in honour of the legendary team manager and race...

Guy Martin, William Dunlop and Alastair Seeley form Tyco BMW dream team

17 December 2014 by Simon Patterson

Road racing stars Guy Martin, William Dunlop and Alastair Seeley will form a dream team for Tyco Racing as they switch from Suzuki to BMW machinery for the 2015 international road racing season. TT...

Derek McGee joins Wilson Craig Honda for newcomer TT assault

16 December 2014 by Simon Patterson

2014 Irish Supersport champion Derek McGee is set to join Wilson Craig’s highly successful Honda team for the 2015 road racing season. McGee will also make his debut at the Isle of Man TT and North...

Hillier stays with Quattro Plant Kawasaki for 2015

12 December 2014 by Simon Patterson

Isle of Man TT winner James Hillier will remain with the Quattro Plant Kawasaki team for the 2015 Isle of Man TT, with factory support for the privateer team as they set out to translate their...

Gary Johnson gets factory Kawasaki with GBmoto

10 December 2014 by Simon Patterson

Double TT winner Gary Johnson will become a factory-supported rider for the 2015 Isle of Man TT, as the Lincolnshireman teams up with MCE British Superbike team JG Speedfit GBmoto. Johnson took his...

Gearlink Kawasaki duo Irwin and Wilson to make 2015 North West 200 debut

06 December 2014 by Stephen Davison

The 2015 Vauxhall International North West 200 has been given an early boost with the announcement that Gear Link Kawasaki duo Glenn Irwin and Ben Wilson are to be on the start line at the seaside...

RST Clothing to become major TT sponsor

04 December 2014 by Simon Patterson

British motorcycle clothing manufacturer RST will replace Dainese as the official safety partner of the Isle of Man TT. The clothing company will also become an official sponsor of the event, with the...

Dunlop in Crescent Suzuki talks for 2015?

03 December 2014 by Stephen Davison

The latest rumour regarding Michael Dunlop’s 2015 plans is that he is currently in negotiation with Paul Denning’s Voltcom Crescent World Superbike Suzuki squad. The eleven time Isle of Man TT winner...

McGuinness to return to TT with Mugen electric power

02 December 2014 by Simon Patterson

John McGuinness will return to the TT Zero race at the Isle of Man TT in 2015 powered once again by Mugen technology. The twenty one time TT winner looks set to line up alongside Bruce Anstey as he...

Burrows signs local talent Jamie Hamilton

28 November 2014 by Simon Patterson

2014 double Irish champion Jamie Hamilton will join former racer John Burrow’s BE Engineering team for the 2015 road racing season. He will replace Dan Kneen at the County Tyrone based team, with the...

Ivan Lintin joins up with RC Express Racing for 2015 and 2016

27 November 2014 by Simon Patterson

Reigning TT Privateers champion Ivan Lintin has joined RC Express Racing on a two year deal for the 2015 and 2016 international road racing seasons. The Lincolnshire rider will replace Yorkshireman...

‘Racing Beefcakes’ calendars now on sale for Simon Andrews Foundation

27 November 2014 by Simon Patterson

Top racers have stripped off for charity, ditching their leathers to raise money for the Simon Andrews Foundation. Established by Simon’s family after his tragic loss, the charity is raising funds to...