2018

Year: 2018

Month: ALL

NW200: Hat-trick for Seeley in Superstock thriller

19 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Alastair Seeley completed another North West 200 hat-trick after beating Peter Hickman to the win in the second Superstock race. It was the second Tyco BMW of Dan Kneen who took an initial lead on lap...

NW200: Cowton wins Supertwins Race 2 with last corner pass

19 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

James Cowton took the win in the second North West 200 Supertwins race after a last lap move on the Paton of Joey Thompson at the Juniper chicane. It was the super-quick Paton who led the way after...

NW200: Dominant Irwin scorches to Superbike win

19 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Glenn Irwin took a dominant lights to flag victory in the opening Superbike race at this year’s North West 200. The Be Wiser Ducati rider shot off the line and pulled a strong enough lead to be...

NW200: Seeley bags Supersport double

19 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Alastair Seeley took a dominant victory to double up in the Supersport class at this year’s North West 200, clocking a new lap record on his way to his 12th Supersport win. The EHA Racing Yamaha rider...

NW200: Saturday Race Schedule

19 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Racing resumes at the 2018 Vauxhall International North West 200 today with an action-packed six race schedule set to get away from around 10:15am. The sun is shining on the 8.9 mile circuit with...

NW200: Jessopp takes Supertwin win from McWilliams and Thompson

17 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Martin Jessopp used his head for an intelligent victory in Thursday’s opening Supertwins race at the 2018 Vauxhall International North West 200, holding off veteran Jeremy McWilliams for his third win...

NW200: Hickman sees off Seeley in Superstock thriller

17 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Peter Hickman was triumphant in a stunning opening Superstock race at this year’s North West 200 after a bold last lap move on Tyco BMW’s Alastair Seeley. The Smiths BMW rider took the lead in the...

NW200: Seeley strides to Supersport win

17 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Alastair Seeley took victory in a frenetic opening race at this year’s Vauxhall International North West 200. As the race got underway with the sun beaming down, it was Martin Jessopp who took the...

NW200: Irwin pips Harrison and Dunlop to superbike pole

17 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Glenn Irwin will start Saturday’s North West 200 Superbike races from pole position after a close-fought qualifying saw the front row split by less than a tenth of a second. Irwin’s time of 4’23.708...

NW200: Seeley storms to Supersport pole

17 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Alastair Seeley secured his second pole position for this year’s North West 200 with a dominant run in this afternoon’s supersport qualifying session. The Wee Wizard clocked a time of 4’36.088 on the...

NW200: Seeley takes Superstock pole ahead of Harrison and Dunlop

17 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Alastair Seeley will start on pole position for this evening’s first Superstock race at the 2018 Vauxhall International North West 200 after a dominant performance in this morning’s qualifying...

NW200: Jessopp pips McLean to Supertwins pole

17 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Martin Jessopp will start on pole position for this evening’s opening Supertwins race, narrowly pipping young gun Adam McLean to the top spot in glorious qualifying conditions. McLean was just 0.038...

NW200: Thursday practice and race schedule

17 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

The 2018 Vauxhall International North West 200 continues on the north coast of Northern Ireland today with the first races scheduled to get underway this evening. After Tuesday’s practice was hampered...

NW200: Seeley on top in damp Superstock session

15 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

King of the North West Alastair Seeley led the way in a damp Superstock qualifying session to conclude the opening day of practice at this year’s Vauxhall International North West 200. The Wee Wizard...

Roads: Hutchy re-united with Padgetts for Supersport races

15 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Ian Hutchinson will be re-united with the Padgetts Racing squad with which he took his historic five TT victories in a week the 2018 road racing season. The Bingley Bullet will join the Batley squad...

NW200: Johnston quickest in red flagged Superbike qualifying

15 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Lee Johnston led the way in a red flagged opening superbike session for this year’s Vauxhall International North West 200. The diminutive Ulsterman set his time of 4:36.708 to displace Tyco BMW’s...

NW200: Dunlop leads opening supersport session

15 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Michael Dunlop led the way in the opening practice session as this year’s Vauxhall International North West 200 got underway. The 8.9-mile Triangle circuit was dry for the day’s opening newcomer laps...

NW200: Tuesday practice schedule & how to watch

15 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

The 2018 Vauxhall International North West 200 gets underway today with the opening practice sessions setting off on the famous 8.9-mile Triangle course. Conditions for the morning session are grey...

Roads: 'No problems' for Hutchinson in early tests

09 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Ian Hutchinson is set to make a remarkable comeback at next week’s North West 200 after taking huge steps forward with the recovery of his broken leg over the past few weeks. The Bingley Bullet had...

TT: McAMS to field Brookes in Supersport and stock races

09 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

McAMS Yamaha have confirmed they will field a Supersport and Superstock bike for Josh Brookes at this year’s Isle of Man TT. The squad, which has won four Supersport TTs in the last three years with...

TT: Cummins to set off at No. 1 as Superbike start list revealed

08 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

Conor Cummins will start this year’s Isle of Man TT from the number one spot as the start numbers for this year’s Superbike race have been revealed. The Manxman will be the first away down...

Exclusive Interview: McGuinness: 'I don't want to hit Bray Hill and have my leg snap off!'

01 May 2018 by Oli Rushby

A month ago, Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness had looked certain to be heading down Bray Hill for the first time on the booming Norton SG7, but a set-back with the leg injury he has spent the...

Roads: Sheils takes superbike win at weather hampered Cookstown 100

30 April 2018 by Oli Rushby

Derek Sheils and Michael Dunlop took victories as the 2018 road racing season got underway at a weather-troubled Cookstown 100 this weekend. Changing conditions and a spate of crashes brought the...

Roads: Rutter joins Mugen after Anstey and McGuinness withdrawal

27 April 2018 by Oli Rushby

Michael Rutter will race for Mugen in this year’s Isle of Man TT Zero class after the late and unfortunate withdrawals of Bruce Anstey and John McGuinness. Both former TT Zero winners, Anstey and...

Roads: Tuxworth back at Honda for road racing season

25 April 2018 by Oli Rushby

Neil Tuxworth will continue working with Honda Racing’s roads effort this year despite officially retiring from his role at the helm of Honda’s racing activities last year. The long-serving team boss...

Roads: Padgett: 'We can't not take the RCV to the TT!'

25 April 2018 by Oli Rushby

Clive Padgett has said he’ll still be taking the Honda RC213V-S to this year’s Isle of Man TT despite Bruce Anstey set to miss the event after being diagnosed with cancer. Having confirmed his illness...

Roads: Guy Martin withdraws from Cookstown 100

25 April 2018 by Oli Rushby

Guy Martin has withdrawn from this weekend’s Cookstown 100 after gearbox problems with his BSA Rocket 3. The TT racer turned TV star was scheduled to race at the event this weekend, which would be his...

Roads: Michael Dunlop makes Tyco BMW debut

24 April 2018 by Oli Rushby

Michael Dunlop made his first appearance in the Tyco BMW colours he’ll campaign this year in a test at Kirkistown on Monday. The 15-time TT winner spent the day lapping the Northern Irish circuit...

Roads: Scarborough bosses confirm Spring Cup cancellation

12 April 2018 by Oli Rushby

The organisers of the Spring Cup, set to be held at Scarborough’s Oliver’s Mount next weekend, have confirmed the event’s cancellation. The popular races were thrown into jeopardy as the ACU announced...

Roads: McGuinness reveals injury set-back

11 April 2018 by Oli Rushby

Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness has revealed that he has had a set-back in his recovery from the broken leg he sustained in an accident at last year’s North West 200. The 23-time TT winner broke...

Roads: Anstey set to miss 2018 roads season through illness

10 April 2018 by Oli Rushby

Bruce Anstey is set to miss the 2018 road racing season as he battles illness, his partner has revealed. The 48-year-old has ‘multiple tumours in his lungs and a tumour on his spine’ as well as a...

Roads: Scarborough Spring Cup faces cancellation

10 April 2018 by Oli Rushby

Next week’s Spring Cup at Oliver’s Mount will be postponed after the Auto Cycle Union (ACU) have been unable to grant a Course Licence for the event. Following a number of serious incidents involving...

Roads: Mercer spotted testing for Honda roads squad

06 April 2018 by Oli Rushby

Steve Mercer was spotted testing for Honda Racing’s roads effort at Cadwell Park alongside Ulsterman Lee Johnston yesterday as Ian Hutchinson remains on the sidelines. Two weeks ago at the official TT...

Guy Martin to race again

29 March 2018 by Jon Urry

Guy Martin is set to break out his race leathers again this year and is confirmed as racing at both the Tandragee 100 and Cookstown 100 Irish road races. The Cookstown 100 takes place on April 27 and...

Roads: Michael Dunlop signs Tyco BMW deal

27 March 2018 by Oli Rushby

Michael Dunlop has signed an eleventh hour deal to ride for Tyco BMW in the superbike classes at this year’s international road races. The 15-times TT winner’s plans have been subject to much...

TT: Jodie Kidd and Matt Roberts lead new TV line-up

23 March 2018 by Oli Rushby

Jodie Kidd and Matt Roberts will head up the all-new presenting line-up for the 2018 Isle of Man TT TV broadcasts. Kidd, who has previously hosted Channel 5’s ‘The Classic Car Show’ will front the...