TT & road races

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Roads: Michael Dunlop crowned MCN Rider of the Year 2023

19 February 2024 by Josh Close

Michael Dunlop has been named MCN Rider of the Year 2023 following his stunning performances during the road racing season. Dunlop won four races at last year’s Isle of Man TT to overtake 23-time...

Roads: Kevin Rousseau named as new Sidecar passenger to Ben Birchall

31 January 2024 by Josh Close

Kevin Rousseau has been confirmed as Ben Birchall’s new Sidecar passenger for the 2024 Isle of Man TT following the retirement of brother Tom Birchall. Tom announced his shock retirement in...

Roads: Lee Johnston to make racing return at Isle of Man TT and North West 200

24 January 2024 by Josh Close

Lee Johnston will return to racing this year with Ashcourt Racing and has confirmed his entry to the Isle of Man TT and North West 200. Johnston missed the majority of 2023 after sustaining life...

Roads: Dominic Herbertson to contest Isle of Man TT with Burrows Engineering by RK Racing

17 January 2024 by Josh Close

Dominic Herbertson will contest this year’s Isle of Man TT with Burrows Engineering by RK Racing. The 32-year-old will contest the RST Superbike, RL360 Superstock and Milwaukee Senior TT onboard...

Roads: James Hillier to contest Isle of Man TT with WTF Racing Honda

11 January 2024 by Josh Close

James Hillier will contest this year’s Isle of Man TT and North West 200 onboard a Honda Fireblade after agreeing a deal with the new WTF Racing team. The team is operated by Bennetts British...

Roads: 2024 Ulster Grand Prix cancelled

09 January 2024 by Josh Close

The Ulster Grand Prix has been cancelled for the fifth consecutive year due to “ongoing insurance issues” within motorcycle racing. The historic race in Northern Ireland last took place prior to...

Roads: Ian Hutchinson confirms Isle of Man TT comeback with Milenco by Padgett's Motorcycles

03 January 2024 by Josh Close

Ian Hutchinson will make his return to racing in 2024 by reuniting with the Milenco by Padgett’s Motorcycles team at the Isle of Man TT. The 16-time TT race winner was forced to miss last year’s...

Roads: Tom Birchall announces retirement from racing

19 December 2023 by Josh Close

Tom Birchall, the most successful Sidecar passenger in Isle of Man TT history has announced his immediate retirement from racing. Alongside older brother Ben, the Birchalls have dominated Sidecar...

Roads: Dean Harrison joins John McGuinness and Nathan Harrison at Honda

15 November 2023 by Josh Close

Dean Harrison has signed for Honda Racing UK and will contest the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, as well as the North West 200 and Isle of Man TT. The 2019 Senior TT winner left DAO...

Macau Grand Prix: Michael Rutter joins Peter Hickman and Josh Brookes at FHO Racing BMW

27 October 2023 by Josh Close

FHO Racing BMW will run three riders at this year’s Macau Grand Prix with veteran racer Michael Rutter joining Peter Hickman and Josh Brookes. Returning after a three-year hiatus, Rutter is a...

Manx Grand Prix 2023: Dean Harrison wins Classic Senior Race

26 August 2023 by Josh Close

Dean Harrison set a new lap record on his way to victory in the Carole Nash Classic Senior Manx Grand Prix race on Saturday afternoon. The Craven Manx Norton rider crossed the line with a...

Manx Grand Prix 2023: Darryl Anderson excluded after failing drugs test

24 August 2023 by Josh Close

Manx Grand Prix newcomer Darryl Anderson has been excluded from the 2023 event after failing a drugs test. Anderson, from Garvagh in Northern Ireland, was due to compete In the Senior and Classic...

Manx Grand Prix 2023: Ian Bainbridge has died

23 August 2023 by Josh Close

Manx Grand Prix rider Ian Bainbridge has died following a crash during the second qualifying session of the 2023 event on Tuesday August 22. Bainbridge was killed in an accident on the exit of Kirk...

Manx Grand Prix 2023: Gary Vines has died

21 August 2023 by Josh Close

Manx Grand Prix rider Gary Vines has died following a crash during the first qualifying session of the 2023 event on Sunday August 20. Vines, aged 33, was involved in an incident at Ballagarey in...

Roads: Davey Todd joins Milwaukee BMW by TAS Racing for 2024 season

16 August 2023 by Josh Close

Davey Todd will contest the 2024 Isle of Man TT and other road racing events onboard a BMW M1000RR after signing a deal with TAS Racing. Todd will run under the Milwaukee BMW by TAS Racing banner...

Isle of Man TT Round-Up: Michael Dunlop completes Supersport double with record-breaking 130mph lap

07 June 2023 by Josh Close

Michael Dunlop continued his stunning form at the 2023 Isle of Man TT this afternoon with a record-breaking victory in the second Supersport race. Dunlop became the first rider to break the 130mph...

Isle of Man TT 2023: Raul Torras Martinez has died

07 June 2023 by Josh Close

Raul Torras Martinez has been killed in a crash during the opening Supertwin race at the 2023 Isle of Man TT. The 46-year-old crashed at the Alpine section of the course between the 16th and 17th...

2023 North West 200: Glenn Irwin extends unbeaten Superbike streak to eight races

14 May 2023 by Josh Close

Glenn Irwin extended his North West 200 Superbike race-winning streak to eight on Saturday as he won each of the two races onboard his BeerMonster Ducati. Irwin was declared the winner in both...

Roads: FHO Racing BMW and North West 200 organisers release statements over Superstock disqualification

12 May 2023 by Josh Close

FHO Racing BMW and the North West 200 organisers have both released respective statements over the ongoing dispute regarding the team’s carbon wheels. Josh Brookes and Peter Hickman were...

Roads: Jeremy McWilliams joins Wilson Craig Honda for 2023 North West 200 Supersport races

03 May 2023 by Josh Close

Jeremy McWilliams has joined forces with Wilson Craig Honda for this year’s North West 200 and will ride a CBR600RR in the Strain Engineering and Tides Restaurant Supersport races. The former Grand...

Roads: Alastair Seeley to race Powertoolmate Ducati V2 at the 2023 North West 200

25 April 2023 by Josh Close

Alastair Seeley will race a Ducati Panigale V2 in the Supersport races at this year’s North West 200. It’s a collaboration between TAS Racing and Moto Rapido, who run Ducati machinery in both the...

Roads: Ian Hutchinson ruled out of this year's Isle of Man TT by ACU

31 March 2023 by Josh Close

Ian Hutchinson will miss this year’s Isle of Man TT after his racing licence was revoked for 12 months due to health reasons. The 16-time TT race winner suffered a stroke earlier this year whilst...

Roads: Lee Johnston switches to Honda for 2023 Isle of Man TT

22 March 2023 by Josh Close

Lee Johnston has switched to Honda power for the Superbike, Superstock and Senior races at this year’s Isle of Man TT. Johnston switches from BMW after a tough 2022 outing at the TT, with the...

Roads: North West 200 and other Northern Irish motorcycle racing events saved following lower insurance deal

15 March 2023 by Josh Close

Motorcycling events in Northern Ireland, including the North West 200, will go ahead as planned this year after the Motor Cycle Union of Ireland Ulster Centre (MCUI UC) agreed a new insurance...

Roads: Josh Brookes to make Isle of Man TT comeback with FHO Racing BMW

08 March 2023 by Josh Close

Josh Brookes will make his return to the Isle of Man TT this year onboard his FHO Racing BMW M1000RR. The Aussie will contest both Superstock races, the Superbike TT and the blue-riband Senior TT...

Roads: Peter Hickman crowned MCN Rider of the Year 2022

20 February 2023 by Josh Close

Peter Hickman has been crowned MCN Rider of the Year 2022 following another sensational display at the Isle of Man TT. Hickman was presented with his trophy during the Devitt Insurance MCN London...

Roads: Motorcycle Union of Ireland Ulster Centre launch GoFundMe campaign

15 February 2023 by Josh Close

The Motorcycle Union of Ireland Ulster Centre has launched a GoFundMe appeal following the shock news that all road racing in Northern Ireland has been cancelled this year. Events, including the...

Roads: Craig Neve joins Bathams Racing for 2023 North West 200 and Isle of Man TT

06 January 2023 by Josh Close

Craig Neve has signed for Bathams Racing for this year’s North West 200 and Isle of Man TT road racing events. Neve will ride alongside Michael Rutter on the roads, and will also take part at...

Isle of Man TT 2022: Olivier Lavorel has died

26 October 2022 by Josh Close

Isle of Man TT organisers have released a statement to confirm the passing of Sidecar passenger Olivier Lavorel. The Frenchman sustained serious injuries in an accident on the first lap of the...

Roads: 2023 Isle of Man TT schedule confirmed

25 October 2022 by Josh Close

The schedule for the 2023 Isle of Man TT has been confirmed by the Department for Enterprise with the road racing event getting underway on Monday 29 May. The Bank Holiday Monday start date will...

Roads: Bathams Racing set for Classic TT debut with Michael Rutter

10 August 2022 by Josh Close

Bathams Racing will make its Isle of Man Classic TT debut with veteran Michael Rutter at this year’s new-look event. Rutter has competed at several Classic TTs, picking up two victories and five...

Roads: Organisers host 2022 Armoy Road Races launch event

30 June 2022 by Josh Close

The 2022 Armoy Road Races event has been officially launched at the Bayview Hotel in Portballintrae and will take place on July 2 Armoy Motorcycling Road Racing Club 24-30. Armoy Motorcycling Road...

Isle of Man TT 2022: Peter Hickman dominates to take Senior TT victory

11 June 2022 by Josh Close

Peter Hickman has taken his fourth victory at this year’s Isle of Man TT after beating Dean Harrison in the delayed Senior TT finale. The Senior was originally due to take place on Friday, however...

Isle of Man TT 2022: Roger and Bradley Stockton have died

10 June 2022 by Josh Close

Roger and Bradley Stockton have died following an incident on the final lap of the second Sidecar Race at the 2022 Isle of Man TT. Roger and Bradley were father and son, and driver and passenger...

Isle of Man TT organisers confirm identity of the Sidecar racer killed during race one

08 June 2022 by Josh Close

The organisers of the Isle of Man TT have released a statement stating that there has been a case of “mistaken identification” with regards to the Sidecar accident involving César Chanal and Olivier...

Isle of Man TT 2022: Davy Morgan has died

07 June 2022 by Josh Close

Veteran road racer Davy Morgan has died following an incident on the final lap of the opening Supersport race at the 2022 Isle of Man TT. The accident occurred at the 27th Milestone on the mountain...