March

Year: 2016

Month: March

Newcomer Mitchell-Thomas stuns Mid-Antrim 150

04 April 2016 by Simon Patterson

Newcomer Malachi Mitchell-Thomas has stunned the roadracing world with an incredible debut performance at Saturday’s Mid-Antrim 150 races, taking a hat trick of wins as a rookie to the track and to...

McGuinness looking forward to 22nd year at North West 200

01 April 2016 by Stephen Davison

22 years after making his first visit to Portrush, road racing legend John McGuinness is looking forward to this year’s Vauxhall International North West 200. “I want to come and enjoy the decent...

McPint awarded prestigious Segrave Trophy

31 March 2016 by Simon Patterson

John McGuinness has been awarded the prestigious Segrave Trophy by the Royal Automotive Club, honouring his contribution to motorsport in the United Kingdom. One of the most significant awards in...

Cameron Donald leaves Norton for Wilson Craig return

30 March 2016 by Simon Patterson

Australian Isle of Man TT winner Cameron Donald will leave the Norton squad for the 2016 race, retuning to the Wilson Craig Racing team that he last rode for in 2013. The double TT winner admitted...

TT 2016 start numbers revealed

30 March 2016 by Simon Patterson

The start numbers for the 2016 Isle of Man TT have been revealed, with John McGuinness retaining the number one plate for all classes at this year’s races. However, there’s big movement behind him, as...

New Mugen unveiled for McGuinness and Anstey at TT 2016

29 March 2016 by Stephen Davison

Mugen have unveiled the new version of the Shinden electric bike that John McGuinness and Bruce Anstey will race in this year’s TT Zero race. The bike appears to have had a lot of weight shaved off it...

John McGuinness 'super proud' of brother in TT cycle challenge

29 March 2016 by Stephen Davison

John McGuinness’s brother, Kurt joined fellow ex-RAF serviceman Stuart Robinson to raise over £3000 for injured soldiers by riding a lap of the TT course on hand cycles last weekend. Braving high...

Independent promoter appointed for Isle of Man TT

21 March 2016 by Stephen Davison

After months of speculation and years of deliberation, Vision Nine, has been appointed as the promoter of the Isle of Man TT. The London-based sports promotion company has been awarded a 10-year...

Joey Dunlop’s son Gary to compete in first road race

19 March 2016 by Simon Patterson

Gary Dunlop, the 32 year old son of road racing legend, Joey Dunlop, is set to compete in his first road race at the Mid Antrim 150 on April 1-2. Joey’s eldest son raced in the 125cc class on the...

McWilliams chasing NW200 hat-trick

17 March 2016 by Stephen Davison

Former Grand Prix legend, Jeremy McWilliams will return to this year’s Vauxhall International North West 200, chasing a hat trick of Supertwin race wins on May 10-14 at the north coast...

Ryan Farquhar replaces Guy Martin in Tyco BMW squad

16 March 2016 by Stephen Davison

In a shock move, veteran Irishman Ryan Farquhar will replace Guy Martin in the Tyco BMW squad in 2016. Tyco’s popular Lincolnshire star has opted out of this year’s Isle of Man TT races to compete in...

TT stars head-up Donington Thundersport races this Easter

14 March 2016 by Michael Neeves

TT winners Ryan Farquhar and Gary Johnson will be joining the Thundersport GP1 Elite regulars at Donington Park this Easter weekend. And best of all tickets are just £5, including a program. Easter...

Dunlop has first test on Buildbase Hawk BMW superbike

03 March 2016 by Stephen Davison

Michael Dunlop has had his first test on the Buildbase Hawk BMW superbike that he will race on the roads in 2016. The 26-year-old rode the S1000RR at Cartagena on Thursday at the start of a four day...

Saroléa confirm Johnston and Harrison for 2016 TT Zero

01 March 2016 by Simon Patterson

Belgian manufacturer Saroléa have confirmed that the experienced duo of Lee Johnston and Dean Harrison will line up on their Electric SP7 machine for the TT Zero race at the 2016 Isle of Man...