July

Year: 2014

Month: July

NW200 organisers on the hunt for BSB talent

24 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

With the 2015 North West 200 still some ten months away, race director Mervyn Whyte is far from standing still, as the 15-year veteran of the top job in Irish racing looks to the MCE British Superbike...

Ladies out to impress at Armoy

24 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

The Armoy road races is set to show a changing face of road racing this weekend, as no fewer than six women line up on the grid for the Northern Irish races, with a strong entry led by past top ten...

North West 200 confirm 2015 date

23 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

The North West 200 have confirmed their 2015 dates, with the week of racing and activities set to take place from 10th-16th May, culminating in the main event on the 16th. “We wanted to let people...

Armoy road races set to screen on Channel 4

20 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

Next weekend’s Armoy road races wis set to air on national tv, with the organisers striking a deal with Channel 4 that will see race coverage go out not only on the channel but on its 4OD streaming...

New Classic TT trophies to honour TT legends

19 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

The Classic TT organisers have unveiled all-new trophies commissioned for the event, with the four awards set to honour four of the most illustrious TT racers of all time, as well as a combined 54 TT...

Dean Harrison escapes Southern 100 'moment'

18 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

Dean Harrison might have taken five out of six victories at last week’s Southern 100, and the Yorkshireman was pushing hard all week, as these incredible videos and photos show. Harrison had a huge...

TT fastest newcomer Hickman set for UGP debut

17 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

Peter Hickman, the fastest ever Isle of Man TT newcomer, will continue his transition to road racer next month, as he takes on the ultra-fast Ulster Grand Prix race in mid-August. The Lincolnshire...

S100: Guy Martin takes solo title as Harrison wins five

10 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

Guy Martin has taken a close victory in the Solo Championship race of the Southern 100, winning the highlight of the week’s racing to retain his title in a close fought battle with four-time winner...

Conor Cummins breaks arm in Southern 100 crash

10 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

Manxman Conor Cummins has suffered a broken arm in a crash at last night’s races at the Southern 100, potentially leaving the Honda Racing rider in doubt for next month’s Ulster Grand Prix. Cummins...

Skerries 100: Hamilton denied Skerries triple by superbike crash

07 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

Jamie Hamilton has been denied a triple victory at the Skerries road races this weekend after crashing out of the Grand Final race, leaving himself with a collection of injuries that look set to rule...

Gary Johnson on road to recovery after TT smash

07 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

Double TT winner Gary Johnson is well on the road to recovery following his crash in the Superstock TT just over a month ago, despite the Lincolnshire rider suffering more severe injuries that first...

Dunlop set for BMW superbike at Ulster Grand Prix

06 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

Michael Dunlop will have the factory supported BMW S1000RR that he rode to both Superbike wins at the Isle of Man TT available for the final international road race of the year, as the German...

Stars out in force for Ulster Grand Prix launch

05 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

The Ulster Grand Prix have this week assembled a star studded line up of racers for the official launch of the world’s fastest race, with racing scheduled for the former GP circuit for the 11th-16th...

Triple engines for TT sidecars in 2015

03 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

Isle of Man TT organisers have announced a major change to regulations for the sidecar class for 2015, with rules being extended to allow the addition of 675cc triple machines into the 600cc class.

Anstey to ride 500GP Yamaha for Classic TT

03 July 2014 by Simon Patterson

Kiwi Bruce Anstey will line up on the starting grid for this year’s Classic TT on a Yamaha YZR500, as his Valvoline Padgett’s team bring one of the most exotic machines every to tackle the Mountain...