TT & road races

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NW200: Michael Dunlop dominates opening practice

14 May 2013 by Stephen Davison

Michael Dunlop continued his meteoric start to the 2013 season by setting the fastest time in the Superbike class during the opening practice for the Vauxhall International North West 200 today. The...

HM Plant and Padgett's Honda merge for 2013 NW200 and TT

14 May 2013 by Stephen Davison

Two of the most iconic race teams- and colour schemes- in British bike racing have merged at this year’s Vauxhall International North West 200. HM Plant Honda has joined forces with Clive Padgett’s...

John McGuinness: 20 years at the North West 200

14 May 2013 by Stephen Davison

Honda TT Legends rider John McGuinness first raced at the North West 200 20 years ago. In that time he has only missed two meetings- in 2001 when the Foot and Mouth epidemic led to the race being...

Seeley and Easton go head to head at NW200

08 May 2013 by Stephen Davison

The first International road race of 2013, the Vauxhall North West 200 on May 18, promises to be the scene of a series of fascinating duels between the heavyweights of the pure road racing...

Video: Norton's TT bike revealed

07 May 2013 by MCN

Norton was brought back into British hands in 2009. After two previous attempts, Norton is back at the TT in just a few weeks with two almost completely new 1000cc V4 bikes, two riders, and a bundle of determination to make this the start of a new racing era for the firm.

Michael Dunlop wins at Tandragee 100

06 May 2013 by Stephen Davison

Michael Dunlop continued his blisteringly successful start to the Irish road racing season with a double Superbike race triumph at Saturday’s Tandragee 100 in Co Armagh. The Ballymoney man had been...

Guy Martin at Cookstown

29 April 2013 by John Haveron

Guy Martin gets it crossed up at the Cookstown 100.

Underdog Brits shine at Bol d'Or

24 April 2013 by Simon Patterson

The Bol d’Or 24 hour race this weekend was one for the underdogs as far as British success was concerned; with both Steve Mercer and Michael Rutter coming from nowhere to achieve excellent...

Bol d'Or: Honda TT Legends challenge ends with blown engine

21 April 2013 by Simon Patterson

The Honda TT Legends have been forced to retire from the 2013 Bol d’Or after completing almost 19hrs of the 24hr race, after a split heat exchanger caused their engine to blow. The team had challenged...

Bol d'Or: Rutter secures 11th hour deal to start Bol d'Or

20 April 2013 by Simon Patterson

Michael Rutter has secured an 11th hour deal that will see him compete in this afternoon’s Bol d’Or 24hr race at Magny Cours. The Honda TT Legends rider was dropped from his starting spot by the team...

Bol d'Or: Dunlop in, Rutter out at Honda TT Legends

19 April 2013 by Simon Patterson

A change in team lineup will see Michael Dunlop racing in tomorrow’s Bol d’Or 24hr race at Magny Cours for the Honda TT Legends team. Dunlop was originally the Honda TT Legends team’s reserve rider,...

Bol d'Or: Dunlop in, Rutter out at Honda TT Legends

19 April 2013 by Simon Patterson

SRC Kawasaki top Bol d'Or qualifying, TT Legends 12th

19 April 2013 by Simon Patterson

Factory Kawasaki endurance specialists SRC have topped qualifying for the 77th Bol d’Or, setting a blistering pace that saw all three of their riders top their respective qualifying sessions, while...

Video: Honda TT Legends 2013 preview

16 April 2013 by MCN

With the Endurance World Championship just around the corner, Honda TT Legends have produced a preview of their third year in the championsip ahead of this weekend’s opening round, the Bol d’Or, at...

TT chief offers stark warning to Irish road racing

26 March 2013 by Stephen Davison

‘I take no satisfaction in saying this because I’m a huge fan of Irish National road racing but as the man who is responsible for promoting the TT I wouldn’t lose any sleep over the future of our...

Metzeler becomes title sponsor of Ulster Grand Prix

18 March 2013 by Simon Patterson

Tire manufacturer Metzeler has been confirmed as the title sponsor for the 2013 Ulster Grand Prix. The deal will see the event become the Metzeler International Ulster Grand Prix for three years. The...

Video: Dan Kneen prepares for 2013

12 March 2013

Manx rider Dan Kneen is preparing for another season with title sponsor marks Bloom racing. Hear from Dan himself as he updates us on his plans and preparation for the 2013 roadracing season.

Michael Dunlop to join Honda TT Legends for 24-hour EWC events

11 March 2013 by Simon Patterson

Northern Irishman Michael Dunlop will join the Honda TT Legends for their 24hr world endurance events this season. Dunlop, originally signed to compete at the North West 200 and Isle of Man TT, will...

Will MV Agusta be able to reclaim the glory days of Giacomo Agostini?

06 March 2013 by Andy Davidson

Veteran team boss Jack Valentine has decided to put a team together for a return to the TT. Former Supersport TT winner Gary Johnson has already been signed and they will be running an MV Agusta. But...

Iconic MV Agusta returns to TT with Robinsons of Rochdale and Ryan McCay

04 March 2013 by Simon Patterson

Northern Irish racer Ryan McCay will partner up with Robinsons of Rochdale for the 2013 road racing season in a deal that will see the return of the legendary MV Agustas to the Isle of Man TT. The...

Strong Lineup of Newcomers for 2013 Vauxhall North West 200

27 February 2013 by Stephen Davison

Three-time former British Supersport champion Karl Harris leads a strong line-up of newcomers for this year’s Vauxhall International North West 200. The 32 year old, who has also won a European...

Stuart Easton returns to the North West 200 in 2013

27 February 2013 by Stephen Davison

There will be a huge Irish welcome waiting for Scottish rider Stuart Easton when practice begins at the Vauxhall International North West 200 on May 14. Just two years after suffering serious injuries...

McGuinness and Dunlop: The Double Act

09 February 2013 by Stephen Davison

A touring NW200 promotion provided the first opportunity to see how the McGuinness-Dunlop relationship might work in the new TT Legends team – revealingly, and hilariously. When Honda launched their...

NW200 legends on Vauxhall dealers tour

07 January 2013

Four of road racing’s biggest stars will be on a tour of Northern Ireland’s Vauxhall dealers next week to celebrate the car brand’s title sponsorship of the 2013 North West 200. TT legend John...

Cameron Donald re-signs with Wilson Craig Racing

12 December 2012 by Simon Patterson

Australian double TT winner Cameron Donald will remain with Wilson Craig Racing for the 2013 roadracing season. Donald, who has been supported by Craig through various teams since 2005, will be...

Norton announce two rider TT team

11 December 2012 by Simon Patterson

Norton have announced a two-man British team for the 2013 Isle of Man TT, bringing Dan Hegarty into the team alongside 2012 rider Ian Mackman. Hegarty, a promising TT rider since his 2012 debut, is...

Honda TT Legends announce five-rider lineup for 2013

03 December 2012 by Simon Patterson

Honda has unveiled a five-strong squad for their TT Legends team, to coordinate a two pronged attack on the Isle of Man TT and the Endurance World Championship. Retaining nineteen-times TT winner John...

Macau Grand Prix now available to watch online

20 November 2012 by Simon Patterson

Coverage of this year’s Macau Grand Prix race is now available online. Sunday’s race, delayed from Saturday due to wet weather, ran over a shortened 10 laps after a series of red flags and delays in...

Macau Grand Prix Race Postponed

17 November 2012 by Stephen Davison

The Macau Grand Prix, scheduled to be run at 15.30pm (7.30am UK time) on Saturday, has been postponed until Sunday because of rain. The morning warm up had already been shifted until 13.40pm after...

Rutter on course for record eighth Macau win

16 November 2012 by Stephen Davison

Michael Rutter is well on course to win his eighth Macau Grand Prix after snatching pole position from his SMT Honda teammate John McGuinness during the final qualifying session on Thursday...

Joey, Ray and Rivals

15 November 2012 by MCN Sportsdesk

A glorious chapter in the history of road racing is brought to life in a new DVD from Duke Video entitled Joey, Ray and Rivals. The DVD is a comprehensive history of the two biggest groups in Irish...

Portuguese rider fatally injured in Macau GP qualifying

15 November 2012 by Stephen Davison

A day of carnage and tragedy marred the opening practice session of the 2012 Macau Grand Prix. After a series of rare crashes earlier in the day Portuguese rider Luis Carreira lost his life in a crash...

Yamaha Classic Race Team entered for Classic TT

14 November 2012

Former factory Yamaha mechanic Ferry Brouwer has announced plans to bring his Yamaha Classic Racing Team to the inagural Classic TT in August. YCRT will race in the 250cc, Formula 1 and Formula 2...

Guy Martin and Dan Cooper confirmed for first Classic TT

07 November 2012 by MCN Sportsdesk

Isle of Man TT and television star Guy Martini has confirmed his entry for the inagural Classic TT next August, alongside up and coming TT rider Dan Cooper. The two will take the line as teammates in...

Daley Mathison at the Gold Cup

20 September 2012 by simon charity

It was in at the deep end for 21-year-old Murton road racer Daley Mathison last weekend having sat out the majority of the 2012 season due to financial restrictions he was aiming to end the year on a...

Ian Hutchinson at the Gold Cup

17 September 2012 by Hornetowner

Ian Hutchinson at the Scarborough Gold Cup pictured with my daughter. It made her day and a good days’ racing was enjoyed by all.