Race 1 - Superbike

Name ----------- Total Time --- Best Time
Ryan Farquhar--- 15:01.465 -- 2:58.864
Michael Dunlop --+3.296
John Burrows --- +19.194
Adrian Archibald -+29.291
Derek Sheils -___ + 29.509
Michael Pearson - +30.242
Shaun Anderson - +44.728
William Davison -_ +59.769
Wayne Kirwan -_ +1:00.107
Rob Barber -___ +1:01.862
Paul Cranston -_ +1:11.811
Andy Farrell -___ +1:11.881
Jamie Coward -_ +1:11.950
Derek McGee -__ +1:13.290
Stephen McKnight - +1:16.258
David Mulligan - +1:19.012
Dave Hewson-_ +1:23.757
Alan Connor -_ +1:26.597
Paul Gartland - +1:35.727
Dennis Booth -_ +1:35.810
Trevor Ferguson - +1:37.175
Stephen McIlvenna - +1:46.447
James McCann - +1:59.046
Adrian Logue -_ +3:03.442
Dario Cecconi - + 1 LAP
DNF
Jamie Hamilton
Michael Sweeney
Corran Smyth
Noel Patterson
FASTEST LAP
Ryan Farquhar 2:58:864

Race 2 - Junior Support
Name ----------- Total Time --- Best Time
Davie Black -____ 17:17.849 ---- 3:25.183
Ronnie Scott ___ +.416
Rodney Patton _ +39.518
Mark Sheils ____ +46.054
Robbie Lyall ___ +46.175
Nigel Howard __ +47.021
Vic Allan ______ +47.472
Bernard Daly __ +47.938
Noel Bertram __ +58.995
Tommy Henry +1:01.007
Tommy Heaphy +1:17.221
Roy Scot ____t +1:17.345
Brian Loughlin +1:18.143
Julian Kirk ___ +1:23.304
Noel Murphy _ +1:39.507
Derek Wilkie __ +1:55.971
Stephen Davison +2:07.486
Yvonne Montgomery +3:13.797
DNF
Aron Hatch
Stephen Carr
FASTEST LAP
Ronnie Scott - 3:24.634

Race 3 - Supersport
Name ----------- Total Time --- Best Time
Michael Dunlop -- 15:08.509 -- 3:00.505
Ryan Farquhar ___ + .096
Derek Sheils _____ +37.473
John Burrows ___ + 38.091
Derek McGee ____ +45.136
Michael Sweeney_ +48.518
Paul Cranston ___ +49.131
Jamie Coward ___ +51.839
David Mulligan ___ +53.245
Stephen McKnight +54.242
William Davison __ +54.633
Dennis Booth ___ +1:25.697
Seamus Elliott __ +1:27.810
Rob Barber _____ +1:30.957
Dave Hewson ___ +1:32.222
Paul Gartland ___ +1:35.672
Stephen McIlvenna +1:39.063
Michael Pearson _ +1:43.714
Wayne Kennedy __ +1:46.822
James McCann __ +1:47.406
Noel Patterson ___ +1:55.052
Noel Brennan ____ +1:57.212
Gary Miller _______+2:04.095
Reuben McPhee __ +2:07.027
Eric Wilson ______ +2:14.210
Nigel Moore _____ +2:14.673
Oliver Dupuy ____ +2:32.289
Paddy Woodside _ +3:15.159
Rodney Little ____ +1 LAP
Dario Cecconi ____ +15.469
DNF
Shaun Anderson
George Scott
FASTEST LAP
Ryan Farquhar - 3:00.252

Race 4 - Classic
Name ----------- Total Time --- Best Time
John Scott ----- 15:03.260 ---- 3:44.552
Gary Jamison __ + 11.845
Keith Costello _ +12.140
Freddie Stewart + 20.124
Allan Brew _____ +20.614
Denis Gallagher _ +23.423
Paul Coward ___ +33.872
Herbie Ronan ___ +38.009
Tim Stephenson _ +41.226
Sam Kinkead ____ +51.842
George Stinson __ +57.015
David Hastings __ +1:00.811
Joe Lockhart _____ +1:26.111
Philip Shaw _____ +1:30.732
Roy Phipps ______ +1:51.377
Gary Hutton ______ +2:16.993
Michael Thomas ___ +4:14.411
Robert Wright _____ +1 LAP
Alex McVicker _____ +.665
Trevor Stewart ____ +1:11.729
Allen Gibson ______ +1:33.520
DNF
John Jones
Cathal Whelan
Bryan Allan
Martin Lyons
FASTEST LAP
John Scott - 3:44.552

Race 5A - Moto 3 (125cc)
Name ----------- Total Time --- Best Time
Paul Robinson -- 17:04.364 -- 3:22.574
Sam Wilson _____ +1.190
Nigel Moore _____ + 2.297
Sam Dunlop _____ +42.582
Adrian Coleman __ +46.612
Warren Reeve ____ +1:03.535
Mick Chatterton __ +2:09.756
Mark McNeilly ____ +2:22.401
Peter McKillop ____ +2:28.020
Sarah Boyes ______ +2:38.998
DNF
William Dunlop
Jack Sands
Wayne Kennedy
Craig Gibson
Brian Smith
Paul Jordan
Seamus Elliott
FASTEST LAP
William Dunlop - 3:21.840

Race 5B - Supersport 400
Name ----------- Total Time --- Best Time
Andy Farrell ----- 17:26.660 -- 3:26.746
David Yeomans __ +1.494
Paul Maguire ____ +22.635
Roy Scott _______ +1:04.265
Stephen Carr ____ +1:13.041
Robert Gordon ___ +1:25.750
Brian Loughlin ___ +1:47.943
Derek Wilkie _____ +2:03.248
Yvonne Montgomery +3:07.231
FASTEST LAP
David Yeomans - 3:25.359

Race 5C - Moto 450
Name ----------- Total Time --- Best Time
Ryan Farquhar -- 16:59.336 -- 3:23.061
Anthony McColgan +50.974
Dave Walsh ______ +1:53.810
FASTEST LAP - NEW LAP RECORD 94.738MPH
Ryan Farquhar - 3:23.061

Race 6A - Supertwins
Name ----------- Total Time --- Best Time
Ryan Farquhar -- 16:11.997 -- 3:13.988
John Burrows ___ +15.414
Jamie Hamilton _ +21.666
William Davison _ +22.271
Andy Farrell ____ +24.322
Michael Sweeney +45.753
Ian Morrell ______ +46.286
Stephen McKnight +52.383
Joe Phillips ______ +59.574
Anthony McColgan +1:01.696
Reuben McPhee +1:11.574
Paul Lennon ____ +1:27.500
Dave Walsh _____ +1:41.151
Davie Black _____ +1:42.550
Robbie Lyall ____ +1:44.167
Nigel Howard ___ +1:51.839
Tim Stephenson +2:02.757
Noel Bertram __ +2:23.751
DNF
William Hara
Ronnie Scott
FASTEST LAP
Ryan Farquhar - 3:13.988

Race 6B - 250cc GP
Name ----------- Total Time --- Best Time
William Dunlop -- 16:09.523 -- 3:12.134
Seamus Elliott___ +45.835
Rob Barber _____ +49.099
Brian Mateer ____ +1:06.282
Tommy Henry ___ +2:06.230
FASTEST LAP
William Dunlop - 3:12.134

Race 7 - Senior Support
Name ----------- Total Time --- Best Time
Noel Brennan --- 13:37.273 --- 3:24.751
George Scott ___ +11.584
Bernard Daly ____ +18.487
Richard McLoughlin +20.510
William Hara _____ +20.727
Aron Hatch _______ +21.121
Robbie Lyall _______ +21.714
Mark Sheils _______ +22.069
Adrian Logue _____ +26.381
Roy Scott ________ +34.562
Oliver Dupuy _____ +41.581
Robert Gordon ____ +44.971
Rodney Patton ____ +46.542
John Cahill _______ +48.294
Rodney Little _____ +59.102
Stephen Carr ____ +1:04.000
Yvonne Montgomery +1:53.287
Steven Grier ______ +1:56.012
DNF
Julian Kirk
Ian Simpson
FASTEST LAP
Noel Brennan - 3:24.751

Race 8 - Superbike
Name ----------- Total Time --- Best Time
Michael Dunlop -- 17:55.714 -- 2:57.607
Ryan Farquhar _____ +0.942
John Burrows _____ +34.498
Derek Sheils _______ +39.973
Michael Pearson ___ +40.105
Shaun Anderson ___ +49.760
Paul Cranston ______ +1:18.142
Rob Barber ________ +1:21.704
Michael Sweeney ___ +1:22.176
Wayne Kirwan ______ +1:23.032
Stephen McKnight ___ +1:24.420
William Davison _____ +1:32.679
Dave Hewson _______ +1:36.513
Dennis Booth _______ +1:45.182
Alan Connor ________ +1:52.321
Eric Wilson _________ +1:54.773
James McCann ______ +2:19.628
Reuben McPhee _____ +2:46.131
Gary Miller __________ +2:46.371
Corran Smyth +1 LAP
DNF
Paul Gartland
Andy Farrell
Trevor Ferguson
FASTEST LAP
Michael Dunlop - 2:57.607

Photo Mark Conlon

A brilliant start to the 2012 road racing season was had by all at Cookstown this weekend.
Bar a few spills, everyone had a safe weekends racing. We wish Wayne Hall a speedy recovery from his crash at practice on Friday, and hopefully we can catch up with him soon.
Below are 2 quick videos from the weekend, a full show will be uploaded shortly.

Hope you enjoy them.

Results of Race 7 and Race 9 - 18

Race 7 - SUPERBIKE OPEN A
NAME --- TOTAL TIME --- BEST LAP
Guy Martin -- 8:33.807 --- 1:24.163
Ryan Farquhar --- 8:36.866 --- 1:24.178
Michael Dunlop --- 8:38.296 --- 1:24.277
William Dunlop --- 8:41.344 --- 1:25.739
Adrian Archibald --- 8:41.586 --- 1:25.600
John Burrows --- 8:45.482 --- 1:25.985
Davy Morgan --- 8:53.139 --- 1:27.055
Steve Mercer --- 8:55.227 --- 1:27.540
Jamie Hamilton --- 8:56.083 --- 1:28.117
Brian McCormack --- 8:56.534 --- 1:27.949
Michael Sweeney --- 8:56.741 --- 1:27.640
Alan Bonner --- 8:56.978 --- 1:27.861
Derek McGee --- 8:57.178 --- 1:28.060
Shaun Anderson --- 9:03.846 --- 1:28.499
Wayne Kirwan --- 9:04.208 --- 1:29.106
Rob Barber --- 9:06.637 ---- 1:28.979
Andy Farrell --- 9:16.244 --- 1:31.053
William Davison --- 9:16.420 --- 1:30.911
Stephen McKnight --- 9:16.927 --- 1:31.238
Michal Dokoupil --- 9:18.881 --- 1:31.321
DNF
Glenn Walker
Michael Pearson
Paul Cranston
FASTEST LAP
Guy Martin --- 1:24.163

RACE 8 - SUPERSPORT 400 & MOTO 450
SUPERSPORT 400
NAME --- TOTAL TIME --- BEST LAP
Andy Farrell --- 4:55.604 --- 1:37.051
Alastair Bayley --- 4:59.792 --- 1:38.451
Vic Allan --- 5:08.981 --- 1:41.322
Johnny McCay --- 5:09.420 --- 1:40.830
Rikki McGovern --- 5:12.353 --- 1:41.816
Gavin Luption --- 5:13.166 --- 1:42.547
Paul Maguire --- 5:13.670 --- 1:42.760
Derek Wilkie --- 5:13.995 --- 1:40.594
Roy Scott --- 5:15.206 --- 1:42.068
Brian Loughlin --- 5:32.280 --- 1:48.485
Yvonne Montgomery --- 5:44.251 --- 1:52.404
FASTEST LAP
Andy Farrell --- 1:37.051

MOTO 450
NAME --- TOTAL TIME --- BEST LAP
Ryan Farquhar --- 4:52.695 --- 1:35.432
Anthony McColgan --- 5:09.709 --- 1:40.725
Darren Gilpin --- 5:11.432 --- 1:41.700
Dave Walsh --- 5:20.044 --- 1:44.474
FASTEST LAP - NEW RECORD 79.219MPH
Ryan Farquhar --- 1:35.432

RACE 10 - CLASSIC 250
NAME --- TOTAL TIME --- BEST LAP
Peter Wakefield --- 7:32.903 --- 1:51.014
Philip Shaw --- 7:39.926 --- 1:51.704
Bryan Allan --- 7:59.218 --- 1:57.148
Barry Davidson --- 8:13.941 --- 2:01.509
Alan Smallbones --- 8:14.397 --- 2:01.913
Alex McVicker --- 9:21.536 --- 2:17.824
Robert Wright --- 9:22.792 --- 2:15.887
Allen Gibson --- 8:15.332 --- 2:30.914
DNF
Maria Costello
Chris McGahan
FASTEST LAP
Peter Wakefield --- 1:51.014

RACE 11 - SUPERSPORT A
NAME --- TOTAL TIME --- BEST LAP
Ryan Farquhar --- 5:46.875 --- 1:25.157
William Dunlop --- 5:51.025 --- 1:26.109
Michael Dunlop --- 5:51.799 --- 1:26.233
Brian McCormack --- 6:00.946 --- 1:28.622
Adrian Archibald --- 6:01.067 --- 1:28.248
Michael Sweeney --- 6:01.263 --- 1:25.350
John Burrows --- 6:06.566 --- 1:29.980
Ivan Shanley --- 6:07.033 --- 1:30.120
Michal Dokoupil --- 6:07.066 --- 1:29.837
Robert Wilson --- 6:07.336 --- 1:30.312
Wayne Kirwan --- 6:09.579 --- 1:29.369
Andy Farrell --- 6:12.015 --- 1:31.292
Stephen McKnight --- 6:12.477 --- 1:31.213
Craig Shirlaw --- 6:15.592 --- 1:32.258
Seamus Elliott --- 6:16.001 --- 1:31.802
Paul Gartland --- 6:16.511 --- 1:31.789
Glenn Walker --- 6:17.372 --- 1:31.488
Wayne Kennedy --- 6:27.665 --- 1:34.747
Dennis Booth --- 6:27.796 --- 1:34.762
DNF
Davy Morgan
Derek McGee
Robbie Lyall
FASTEST LAP
Ryan Farquhar --- 1:25.157

RACE 12 - SUPERSPORT B
NAME --- TOTAL TIME --- BEST LAP
Michael Pearson --- 7:36.858 --- 1:28.952
Callum Laidlaw --- 7:49.978 --- 1:32.513
William Davison --- 7:52.737 --- 1:32.024
James McCann --- 7:58.102 --- 1:34.446
William Monie --- 8:01.240 --- 1:35.084
Rueben McPhee --- 8:01.352 --- 1:35.014
Stephen McIlvenna --- 8:01.838 --- 1:34.930
Peter Whiteside --- 8:04.655 --- 1:34.510
Gary Miller --- 8:05.184 --- 1:35.052
Alan Jackson --- 8:06.499 --- 1:34.805
Adam Sheriff --- 8:08.676 --- 1:35.453
Robert Gordon --- 8:11.036 --- 1:36.488
Ronan Pentony --- 8:11.541 --- 1:35.977
Olin Hanak --- 8:12.182 --- 1:35.886
Ciaran O'Callaghan --- 8:13.157 --- 1:36.894
Maria Costello --- 8:16.326 --- 1:36.387
Oliver Dupuy --- 8:16.363 --- 1:37.913
Corran Smyth --- 8:22.900 --- 1:38.532
Derek Wilkie --- 8:22.926 --- 1:38.761
FASTEST LAP
Michael Pearson --- 1:28.952

RACE 13 - CLASSIC 350CC
NAME --- TOTAL TIME --- BEST LAP
Keith Costello ---7:18.572 --- 1:47.624
Allan Brew --- 7:18.848 --- 1:46.970
Barry Davidson --- 7:20.708 --- 1:46.981
Freddie Stewart --- 7:30.431 --- 1:49.846
David Hastings --- 7:31.801 --- 1:49.908
Denis Gallagher --- 7:37.636 --- 1:52.033
Sam Kinkead --- 7:41.934 --- 1:53.626
Billy Lyle --- 7:43.166 --- 1:53.608
Herbie Ronan --- 7:43.390 --- 1:52.351
Thomas Hogg --- 7:48.213 --- 1:54.008
Roy Phipps --- 8:16.123 --- 1:58.928
Cathal Whelan --- 8:20.661 --- 2:02.281
Tim Stephenson --- 8:30.162 --- 1:58.071
DNF
Mark McGaw
Michael Thomas
FASTEST LAP
Allan Brew --- 1:46.970

RACE 14 - SUPERBIKE A
NAME --- TOTAL TIME --- BEST LAP
Ryan Farquhar --- 9:53.479 --- 1:23.663
Michael Dunlop --- 9:57.490 --- 1:24.369
Adrian Archibald --- 10:06.616 --- 1:25.333
Michael Pearson --- 10:09.082 --- 1:25.808
Guy Martin --- 10:09.788 --- 1:23.662
John Burrows --- 10:17.322 --- 1:26.782
William Dunlop --- 10:17.493 --- 1:26.640
Davy Morgan --- 10:21.105 --- 1:27.158
Jamie Hamilton --- 10:21.373 --- 1:27.585
Michael Sweeney --- 10:22.175 --- 1:27.626
Shaun Anderson --- 10:27.024 --- 1:27.802
Rob Barber --- 10:27.476 --- 1:27.806
Steve Mercer --- 10:27.492 --- 1:27.068
Wayne Kirwan --- 10:29.496 --- 1:28.455
William Davison --- 10:38.203 --- 1:29.462
Andy Farrell --- 10:43.075 --- 1:30.849
Paul Gartland --- 10:50.761 --- 1:31.820
Brian McCormack --- 11:00.281 --- 1:28.547
DNF
Michal Dokoupil
Alan Bonner
FASTEST LAP
Guy Martin --- 1:23.662

RACE 15 - CLASSIC 500CC/1000CC
NAME --- TOTAL TIME --- BEST LAP
Richard Ford --- 6:54.415 --- 1:42.254
Mark McGaw --- 6:58.729 --- 1:41.747
John Scott --- 7:01.726 --- 1:43.860
Freddie Stewart --- 7:22.254 --- 1:49.043
John Jones --- 7:23.697 --- 1:48.383
gary Jamison --- 7:25.247 --- 1:49.998
Sam Kinkead --- 7:37.225 --- 1:51.950
Billy Lyle --- 7:45.568 --- 1:51.658
Martin Lyons --- 7:56.983 --- 1:57.710
Terence Anderton --- 8:07.418 --- 1:59.358
Roy Phipps --- 8:18.235 --- 2:02.095
Trevor Stewart --- 7:37.180 --- 2:28.174
DNF
Allan Brew
FASTEST LAP
Mark McGaw --- 1:41:747

RACE 16 - SUPERTWINS A
NAME --- TOTAL TIME --- BEST LAP
Ryan Farquhar --- 7:42.936 --- 1:30.636
Jamie Hamilton --- 7:50.464 --- 1:33.081
Michael Sweeney --- 7:50.819 --- 1:32.740
Andy Farrell --- 7:51.243 --- 1:32.872
John Burrows --- 7:58.515 --- 1:34.055
Davy Morgan --- 8:05.566 --- 1:35.027
Ian Morrell --- 8:09.706 --- 1:36.212
Ronan Pentony --- 8:16.110 --- 1:37.487
Anthony McColgan --- 8:16.422 --- 1:37.593
Craig Shirlaw --- 8:17.147 -- 1:36.987
Robbie Lyall --- 8:17.823 --- 1:37.842
Rueben McPhee --- 8:18.323 --- 1:37.917
David Howard --- 8:18.534 --- 1:37.732
Scott Campbell --- 8:18.736 --- 1:37.569
Ciaran O'Callaghan --- 8:19.863 --- 1:38.656
Maria Costello --- 8:20.253 --- 1:38.295
Stephen McKnight --- 8:21.691 --- 1:38.452
Peter Whiteside --- 8:26.859 --- 1:39.393
Dave Walsh --- 8:36.794 --- 1:40.942
Joe Phillips --- 8:36.252 --- 1:42.123
Josh Trigwell --- 9:12.384 --- 1:37.894 *** 60 SEC PENALTY FOR JUMP START
FASTEST LAP - NEW RECORT 83.411MPH
Ryan Farquhar --- 1:30.636

RACE 17 - SUPERTWINS B
NAME --- TOTAL TIME --- BEST LAP
Davie Black --- 8:25.952 --- 1:39.675
Mark Shiels --- 8:33.748 --- 1:41.143
Tommy Heaphy --- 8:37.077 --- 1:41.224
Tim Stephenson --- 8:39.879 --- 1:42.772
Paul Lennon --- 8:40.148 --- 1:42.134
Noel Bertram --- 8:40.263 --- 1:42.709
Nigel Howard --- 8:44.564 --- 1:43.016
Anthony Ambler --- 8:45.003 --- 1:42.929
Brendan Flynn --- 8:58.090 --- 1:45.898
DNF
Emmet McKnight
Julian Kirl
FASTEST LAP
Davie Black --- 1:39.675

RACE 18 SUPERBIKE B
NAME --- TOTAL TIME --- BEST LAP
Robert Wilson --- 7:39.369 --- 1:30.232
Trevor Ferguson --- 7:39.805 --- 1:30.356
Kevin Strowger --- 7:57.057 --- 1:33.537
Adam Sheriff --- 7:59.625 --- 1:34.122
Ronan Pentony --- 7:59.900 --- 1:34.549
James McCann --- 8:01.535 --- 1:34.741
Corran Smyth --- 8:08.589 --- 1:35.288
FASTEST LAP
Robert Wilson --- 1:30.232

A preview from Cookstown 2012 Full show coming soon !

DUNLOPS/MARTIN/FARQUHAR/BURROWS/DOKUPIL/ARCHIBALD/MERCER”
Just some of the mouth watering names headlining This weekends 90th Anniversary KDM Sponsored Cookstown 100 road races, which has the usual Top of the Pickings from the Top road racers. In a sense, a truly International field!, with riders from as far afield as Australia, and The Czech republic!
With almost 190 entrants, some of the classes are actually oversubscribed, which unfortunately, will mean a few riders could well be disappointed.
Guys such as, lap record holder, Guy Martin (Tyco Tas Suzuki), 22 times a Cookstown winner, local boy, Ryan Farquhar (KMR Kawasakis), McAdoo Racings new rider for 2012, Michael Dunlop, making his first appearance of the season, William Dunlop, Wilson Craig Hondas, , John Burrows (Cookstown/BE Racing),Derek Sheilds, Michael Sweeney, Adrian Archibald, Steve Mercer, Davy Morgan, etc, the list goes on and on!., but, certainly has the ingredients of a fasicinating days racing in store for us.

Here the Tyrone Couriers motor cycle correspondent brings to you a preview of what we can expect to see over the next few days, along with the latest gossip..

RACE WEEK

Thursday Night
The ever popular Classic Bike Run. Please Note, that this run is for Road Legal Bikes Only!!. This will start in the Burn Road Car Park, with the signing on procedure taking place in the Central Inn from 6.30pm, First bike is expected to leave at 7.15pm.
Following this run, there will be a “Meet and Greet” previous Cookstown 100 winners in the Central Inn, where Southern Motor Cycle Historian Harry Havelin, will give a brief run down on the history of the Club, all being well, this is will start at 8.30pm
Everyone welcome.

Classic Parade
During practices on Friday, and again during racing on Saturday, there will be TWO Classic Parade Laps around the circuit, each time, consisting of three laps. Past Cookstown winners in the parade include Adrain Craig (TZ750 Yamaha), Ray McCullough (TZ350 yamaha), Baylon McCaughey(650suzuki), Noel Hudson(1000 Kawasaki), Tom Bell (1000 K2 Suzuki), along with riders such as Stephen Ferguson, Michael Swann, Mick Chatterton, William Mulholland, Raymond McKnight etc.
Fridays run should take place after the eighth practice session, and on saturday, after race four.
Friday; Practice and races
Friday 27th april is Practice Day, and Please Note, that the roads will close much sooner than other years!!, 12 noon is the new closing time, this is because of the no of practices needed to take place, along with the 90th anniversary celebrations, including th aforementioned Classic Laps.
The first practice will be for the Circuit newcomers only, they will get their compulsory five laps in order to familiarise themselves with the circuit. Amongst the 42 newcomers are Scott Campbell, Sarah Boyes, Rob Barber( Inagrural winner of the Electric Bike TT Race), Steve Mercer ( who originally signed to ride for JMF this season), Winner of last years 400 Newcomers race at the Manx grand prix, Gavin Lupton, Daryl Tweed, Jamie Hamilton (KMR Kawasakis), Richard McLoughlin, Alan Kenny, Damian Horan, Wayne Hall, Derek McGee, who was unbeatable in all the support races he contested last year, And two Czech Republic riders, 18 yr old Oli Hanak, and Lukas Petrala.. On the local front, watch out for Steven McKeown. And John McCann
NEWCOMERS, Please Note, Newcomers Bus will leave paddock at 11.00am, AND the RIDERS BREIFING, Which is VERY IMPORTANT to ALL Competitors!, You MUST Attend, and this will take place at the start / finish line at 11.45 am!!
After practices, it is hoped to run Three races, these being, both the 750 support races (A&B) and 400 (b) support races .

Lets have a brief run down on each race, and who to watch out for.

WILL NEED TO PUT THESE IN RACE ORDER
201/400 Support race, sponsored by GREENVALE HOTEL and COOKSTOWN CARAVANS

The first support race of the year are always the hardest to predict, because they are of unknown quanity! .On paper, judging by last years performances, Coleraine rider Davy Black should be the man to beat, along with his race companion, local rider Colin McWhirter on the Hot stuff Suzuki, Colin is also a worthy podium finisher. However, newcomer, Gavin Lupton could well be the man to beat, he was the winner at last years MGP Newcomers race, so has the pedigree to succeed. Another rider, unknown to this part of the country is Scott Campbell, he is worth watching out for, as well as William O Hara, Aussie Josh Trigwell is back again, having being a winner here in 2010, Trigwell will be riding for Billy McKinstry, and shouldn’t be too far away. Scot Robbie Lyall and Richard Ford are both on 650 machines this year, and this could well bode well for both of them , Others to watch out for include Nigel Rea, Neil Vicars, Peter O Flathery, Neil Lyons and local boy, Ronnie Scott. NO 45 is Colin Martin, now based in England, he is originally from Strabane.
Local riders to watch out for in this race include, Julian Kirk, having his first race since crashing during last years UGP meeting, in which he suffered a badly broken ankle, newcomer to Cookstown will be, Armagh motor cycle Dealer, John McCann, evergreen Roy Scott will be on board the Knipe Racing Yamaha, Newcomer from Maghera, Stephen McKeown , could well be a dark horse in his road race debut, however, as his machine is only a stock twin, he may well be down on power, but it certainly wont be for the want of trying, as he set a new lap record for the pre injection class at Nutts Corner last weekend!.
The fastest 24 riders will go in race A, with the next 24 into race B
Race B will be the First race on Friday evening after Practices.

750 SUPPORT RACE SPONSORED By BRAESIDE and SPRINGHILL CAR BODY REPAIR
As with the 400 support races, riders in this class are again of unknown quanity. Last year we saw the emergence of Derek McGee, who didn’t start the season until july time, but won every race he contested in, and almost won the championship!. So who can we expect to be up front here?
Having missed last season, due to a full race season race ban, Sligos Richard McLoughlin could well be the man to watch for, Aussie Josh trigwell and team mate Sam Middlemass, both protégés of Billy McKinstry should be in the running, Damian Horan and Brendan Daly were both impressive towards the end of last year, and like many, is raring to go. From Scotland we have Willie Monie, Robbie Lylall, and Derek Wilkie, englands Scott “Splinty” Campbell and Nigel rea etc, however, my money is on Alan Kenny!
The only Local lads in action are Julian Kirk and George Scott.
With such a high entry list, expect both the A&B races to be very competitive. It is hoped to run BOTH these races on Friday after practices.

After the roads close on Saturday morning at 10.00am, the Club will be endeavouring to get racing underway as soon as possible, with the First race of the day being the Moto3/125 race Sponsored by COOKSTOWN TOWN CENTRE FORUM
Over the past no of years the 125 class has been seen to on a decline, but I ma glad to report, that for this years race, there is a FULL grid of strokers!! AND one moto3 machine. Obvious favourite must be William Dunlop, but local man, Nigel Moore may well have other ideas, the canny rider from beside the Bush road race circuit will be Williams thorn in his side!. Cirian Donnely, Sam Dunlop, Seamus Elliot and paul Robinson would appear to be the main runners, however, we have newcomer, Paul Jordan, Craig Gibson, Adrian Coleman and another couple of newcomers, Daryl Tweed and Sam Wilson, both of good short circuit pedigree. Locals in action include, Warren Reeve, Jack Sands and Gary Jordan. The only female in the race will be newcomer Sarah Boyes.
Probably the most exotic machine in this race will be the new Moto3 machine, to be ridden by Barry Davison, this a brand new machine, the first of its kind here in Ireland, costing a cool 20k!. The bike is slightly down on speed in comparison with the 125s, but no doubt, Barry wont be far away come the chequered flag!
Making a welcome return to racing will be Wayne Kennedy, Wayne was seriously injured in the 5 machine crash at Walderstown last year, but thankfully, is almost fully fit again, and looking forward to returning to the track.

Next race up will be the 7 lap 400 Support race A, Sponsored by GREENVALE HOTEL.

250 RACE SPONSORED BY KDM HIRE.
The 250 class is somewhat down in entries for this year, but don’t let that deter you from the quality of the entry. Odds on favourite must be William Dunlop, whilst Davy Morgan, s long time campaigner in this class cannot be ruled out. Add in Barry Davidson, Cirian Doinnelly, Kevin Strowger, Bryan Allan etc, and it will no doubt be a crackin race. However one rider could well spoil the arty, and that is Seamus Elliot! Elliot, who had a massive crash at last years Bush road races, but has since been back in action, was one of the surprise packages of last years race!.

BA COMPONENTS OPEN RACE

Classic Parade laps
Royal Hotel Open B Race

Moto 450 Sponsored by HAYES FUELS
This race will be run in conjunction with the 400 class, and it unfortunately has a rather depleted entry. With only five riders entered, Ryan Farquhar is the odds on favourite to win, Evergreen Trevor Ferguson (Ryans Uncle) could well make it a family affair, as he has been turning in some good performances on his Yamaha, Others entered are Paddy McColgan, Darran Gilpin and Dave Walsh.

400 race sponsored by HAYES FUELS
The 400 class has a much healthier entry, with regining champion, Paul Maguire heading the list. However, newcomer Gavin Lupton may well have other ideas. Probably the favourite for the race must be Andy Farrell, the rider in the flourscent orange and white livery from Skerries has improved immensely over the past few seasons, and certainly is my choice, his fellow neighbour, David Howard is making a return to racing in this class, so could well be another to watch out for. Scotlands Robbie Lylall is podium potential, as are Jeff Ward, Mick Jordan and Alaistair Bayley. Local rider Roy Scott will be on board the Richard Knipe Racing Yamaha. Only female in this race is Yvonne Montgomery..

As always, the Classic racers bring to us, the memories of yesteryear, but that doesn’t say, they go slow!, anything but it!, in the 350 class, sponsored by BILL EASTWOOD CONTRACTS , making a return to Cookstown again, is evergreen Glaswegian Denis Gallagher, Denis, who first came to Cookstown in the 60s, is an inspiration to all riders, he is still as competitive as ever!, only a few months ago, he competed in a Bungee Jump for Charity!!, You can read about this in the race programme.
Joining Gallagher on Hondas in the 350 class, we have Keith Costello, Barry Davison, Tim Stephenson, herbie Ronan, Mark Megaw, whilst manx man, Allan Brew will be on board his trusty aermacchi, local riders in action are Billy Lyle on the Stewart Honda, and Freddie Stewart.
Stewart, Costello, Lyle, Brew, Megaw are also in action in the 500 class, Sponsored by TYRE SAFETY CENTRE, along with riders such as, Chris McGahan,500 Seeley, Gary Jamieson, and the ever popular Scot Wattie Brown, locals entered here include, Trevor Stewart.
In the 1000 class run concurrently, Robert McCrum makes a return to the track on board the ATH Weslake, and faces opposition from Mark Megaw,Richard Ford and John Scott.
In the 250 class, sponsored by R&M GREENKEEPER LTD, Richard Ford and Maria Costello will be riding Bob Jackson suzukis, along with Philip Shaw, Jeff Ward , Kevin Strowger,and Pete Wakefield, this will be a good race to watch. Chris McGahan will be on board a lovely 250 kawasaki, whilst Barry Davison heads the four stroke charge on the Dempster Honda, only local participant here is Trevor Stewart.
The Classic races will be; Race 7,10&12.

Race 8, COOKSTOWN & DISTRICT COUNCIL SUPERSPORT RACE (A)
Could well be the race of the day! Ryan Farquhar leads the Kawasaki challenge, with Yamaha riders including Adrian Archibald, Michael Pearson, Davy Morgan, Michael Sweeney, Brian McCormack, Michael Dokupil, Ivan Shanly, Derek McGee and Wayne Kirwan, whilst the Honda brigade is headed by William Dunlop, Johnny Burrows (MoiraMRC), Derek Sheilds and if he decides to race, Cameron Donald. Suzukis have been somewhat less popular choice of machinery in this class here on the roads in the past few seasons, but with Michael Dunlop and Guy Martin leading the Suzuki onslaught, it wont be easy picking a winner.
Locals in action here include, Trrevor Ferguson, Paul Cranston Gary Millar and Phil Archer. Amazingly, there are 9 reserves for this class!
As with most of the other classes, there will be full grids for both the A& B races.
The B Race will be sponsored by BRAESIDE BAR & RESTAURANT, and will be race 9 on the programme
BRAESIDE BAR& RESTAURANT Supersport Race B

Race 11, The Feature race of the Day, The Cookstown 100 race, sponsored by KDM Hire and ROYAL HOTEL
This ten lap race will be the feature race of the day, and also counts towards the Irish and Ulster road race championships.

Last years winner Ryan Farquhar will have his work cut out to stave off the tough opposition , which includes, Guy Martin on the new look Tyco Suzuki, Michael Dunlop, who along with John Burrows have only managed to get a days testing under their belts prior this weekends meeting, so both these riders could well be feeling rather rusty in comparison with their counterparts.
Winner of the Gold Cup last weekend at Scraborough, newcomer Steve Mercer could well be a dark horse, but somehow, I don’t think he will have the beating of our home grown heros. Adrian Archibald is always a keen performer, and wont be far away, whilst Michael Person will be hoping that his machine will be sorted in time for Cookstown, following problems at Scarborough.
Derek Sheilds is a rider who could well spring a surprise, Sheilds, who last year won his first national road race has the potential to succeed, whilst Aussie Cameron Donald, if he decides to race, cannot be ruled out for the top step of the podium. William Dunlop has recently come of age with regards to riding the superbike, and, if he can get away with the leaders, he could well score a decisive victory.
Davy Morgan, who won at the Bush last year , is always a wily competitor, Michael Sweeney has the ex Adrian Archibald BMW, Brian McCormack seems to have found his mojo again, and could well be a threat around this Orittor circuit.
A new team will take part in this years race meeting, called Team GAS!, The riders being, the ever improving Shaun Anderson, Paul Gartland and Corran Smyth, these lads formed the team, and they will be contesting some of our local national races as well as travelling further afield to the Continental road race events.

Supertwins Race sponsored by HAYES FUELS & DREW STEWART AUTO REPAIRS
A few years ago, when this class was introduced, many people laughed at it, basically, the bikes eligible, were commuter based machines!, Then Ryan Farquhar began to make inroads on this type of machine, as did Johnny Burrows, no race class is Cheap, but the Supertwins is a cheaper class for riders to compete in, and hence it has taken off big time, with almost 50 entries for this years event, there are going to be a few guys disappointed, as only the top 48 will get to race!
On paper, Ryan is the odds on favourite, Johnny Burrows is the regining champion, Andy Farrell is a winner in this class as has Micko Sweeney, add in Adrian Archibald, now on board Billy McKinstrys machine, he had some problems over the easter weekend, but if they have these gremlins cured, who knows, Archibald still has the hunger to win!
Other riders to watch out for include Michael Dokupil, Davy Morgan, Jamie Hamilton should be well to the fore, All the early season press reports have tipped Jamie to be a front runner, and I am sure he will be hoping to justify this. The Cookstown circuit, should suit the style of the former British superstock champion.
But what are the chances of Michael Dunlop scoring a fairytale debut win in this class? Michael has been a bit late in getting his team sorted for 2012, and track time has been very limited! It will be of somewhat unknown terrority for Michael, but he can adapt to any size of bike pretty quickly, so no doubt adding to the excitement.
Maria Costello MBE will be on board her new machine backed by Pizza Racebike, Aussie Josh Trigwell,up and coming rider, William Davison, and Ian Morell are just some of the names to look out for, in what could well be the best race of the day!.
Double Manx Grand Prix winner, Andrew Brady will make his supertwin debut,Whilst Robert McCrum will also make his race debut in the supertwins on board Alaistair Henrys ATH Suzuki. Other locals to watch out for in this race include Ronnie Scott, Julian Kirk and Colin McWhirter, In what was a Suzuki dominated class a few years ago, there are 23 ER6 Kawasakis entered.
Supertwins B Race

ROYAL HOTEL SENIOR COOKSTOWN 100 B Race,
Recovery Vehicle will only go out if required, and Only on Instruction from the Clerk of the Course, Francis Everard.

Indie Back!
Michael Dukopil, the ever smiling rider from the Czech Republic will make a return to Cookstown again this weekend, last year his season came to a rather abrupt end, when he crashed out on the opening alp of the first open race, his spectacular crash was captured by many race fans and became a global hit!
Thankfully Michael was able to make a full recovery, as he went on to win the 600 cc championship in his homeland. Michael returns with two of his friends, newcomers Lukas Petra and Oli Hanak He is always popular with the Irish fans, and no doubt will receive a heros welcome when he appears next weekend.
Dokupil will be riding 600 yamaha and has a new ER6 for the Supertwins class.

Conor McGinn, Guest of Honour this weekend
One of Irelands finest riders in the 80s was Conor McGinn, a past winner at the Cookstown 100, when the races were held over the Sherrygrim circuit, Conor was unfortunately seriously injured in the second lap of the re run of the 19XX Senior TT, he crashed IN THE Glen Helen section of the course , and suffered serious injuries, resulting in paralysis from the waist down.
Conor still attends motor cycle events, and only recently, attended the Clubmans meeting at Mondello, where we had a wee chat. Conor is looking forward to coming to Cookstown, where he will be a guest of honour, and will have the honour of starting some of the races. Conor will be about the start finish area on race day, so no doubt, he will be glad to meet you for a chat.

Ladies at Cookstown
The Cookstown 100 wont be an “all male “ affair!, as there are three females entered. Second fastest lady around the mountain circuit in the Isle of Man, Maria Costello MBE, is obviously the better know of the trio, however, lets not take away from each of the others, because, they are very game competitors, in a fast moving sport. Yvonne Montgomery, has raced at Cookstown in previous years, and is a former Show Jumping competitor!. Yvonne will be out in both support races, she has forsaken her trusty sv650, and will now ride a 400 honda, along with the 600 suzuki. Yvonne has previously competed at the Manx Grand prix.
Sarah Boyes is a newcomer to the Cookstown 100 races, sarah, who made her Manx Grand Prix debut last year, has been a regular competitor at the Scarborough road races, and is eagerly looking forward to her Cookstown debut, Sarah will ride in the 125 class.
Maria Costello, is no stranger to Cookstown, she has raced here on a few occasions. This year she will be on board the Cookstown/BE Racing 600 yamaha, as ridden in the past by John Burrows, Maria, will also be out in the supertwins race. Maria enjoys the Cookstown circuit, but unknown to many, has family connections from years gone by, in the Cookstown area!!, so no doubt, Maria will be looking for a good result.

Local Riders
Quite a few local riders will be in action in this years event. Of course we have the established stars such as Ryan Farquhar, Johnny Burrows, Paul Cranston, Robert McCrum etc, but we also have some newcomers to the track, including Paul Jordan, from Moneymore, Paul is a competitor in the British 600 Championship, and is a past front runner in the 125 British Championship, he will make his debut here in the 125 class.
Julian Kirk, will be back in action again, his first race since his high speed spill at last years Dundrod 150 races, in which he suffered a badly broken ankle. Julian will be riding in both support classes.
Colin McWhirter hopes to be in action, but work commitments may rule him out, if he comes to the line, he is within a good chance of a podium in the 400 support class.
Ronnie and George Scott.
The father and son race team from Magherafelt, George will be in action in the 750 support class again, and has many years experience, Ronnie will be in action on his new 650 kawasaki, in both the support and supertwin classes. Gary Millar, last years 750 support champion, will now race in the 600 class, Phil Archer, Trevor Ferguson, Robert McCrum, Craig Gibson, John McCann, Stephen McKeown, Adi Coleman, Roy Scott etc.

New Lap Record?
With over 8k in prize funds, and 250 pounds to the Man of the meeting award, you can be rest assured, given good weather, the circuit lap record, held by Guy Martin will be broken, with quite a bit of re surfacing been done, especially on the road from Gortin Corner, towards McAdoos, it is really short circuit surface!!, so, Yes, Lap records look set to be broken!

Obey Marshalls
When you attend a race meeting, you cannot fail to see the race Marshalls, they will be kitted out in either Orange or Blue overalls!, These guys (and Ladies) are there for YOUR Benefit!. They, like the race officials, have a very important role to play, in the safety of the race meeting. They have been trained , so in case of an accident, or whatever may arise, they are ther to help.
They do have a lot to put up with, with quite a lot of the Public, so Please, OBEY the Marshalls.

90th Anniversary Programme
This years KDM Cookstown 100 90TH Anniversary Programme is a must for ALL road race fans.
When you purchase the programme, not only are you helping to offset the massive costs of the event, but you will have the unique 90th Anniversary Programme, which will undoubtedly become a collectors item.
It contains the Full Entry list for all the races, along with some excellent articles, and of course, many photos, past and present.
The organizing club Appeal to EVERYONE to Purchase a Race Programme, as this is really their only means of income.
Another Collectors item, will of course be the 90th Anniversary Cookstown MCC Badge, there is only a Limited no of these available. You can purchase these from Jill Crooks @ 19 Cookstown Rd, Dungannon, Co Tyrone, BT914BG, Don’t forget enclose a cheque/PO for value of £5.80, which includes Postage and Packaging.
Whatever stocks are left, will be on sale on race day@£5.00 each.
At the previous weeks KDM Cookstown 100 Press launch, probably the biggest vocal point of the night, was the high costs of the running of the event. Not many will believe this, BUT Please read, and take in what you read!
The running costs for the Cookstown 100, will easily be over ninety thousand pounds!!, crippling insurance premiums along with other costs, which we, the ordinary public do not see, make up the bulk of the high charges to the club.
Riders HAVE to pay to Entertain You, the race enthuasist, who, lets face it, probably has NOT paid a penny to watch the race!!
Think about it, if you really want, you could have a whole weekends entertainment, with the Cream of the Worlds top Road Racers, for nothing!!, Now is that helping the sport??
Ask your selves, Should the Riders HAVE to Pay, to Entertain, you the spectator??
With a couple of MLAs in attendance on the night, I hope they took on board a comment made by a fellow Media reporter, that they should be helping the clubs to get a Leglisation in place, that will ensure that everyone will have to pay their way in!
The Biggest problem with ALL road races, is that we have to educate the Spectator to PAY for this entertainment!.
Please, if you are going to the race this weekend, Pay a fiver into the “ I Support Cookstown 100” Bucket, its only a voluntary subscription!, AND buy a race programme, by doing this, you are going a big way, not only to help the club with their costs, but also, helping to ensure that Road racing continues!, and you have ALL the necessary details regarding the days races, along with some good articles to read, and photos from the past.

Static Display in Burnavon
To Coincide with the Clubs 90th Anniversary, a Static Motor Cycle and Memoriblia Display will take place for ten days, in the Burnavon Arts & Cultural Centre, Cookstown, beginning this Friday (20th April) and continuing until, and including Monday 30th April.
This exhibition will include some rare Memorablia from the Cookstown 100 races over the years, Photographs, Slide Show, newspaper cuttings etc, along with Motor cycles raced at the Cookstown 100.
This display is Free admission, and is on ground floor level, easily accessed from the Burn Road Car Park, Burn Rd, Cookstown, and will be open during the opening hours of the Burnavon.
Burnavon & Arts Culture Centre
Burn Rd

WORDS
Baylon McCaughey
www.irishracephotography.com
Photo by Stacey Clyne Rideireland

Entry List for Cookstown this weekend. Looks like its going to be a great start to the 2012 season.

201 - 400 Support

No Name Machine
6 Neil Vicars 650cc SV Suzuki
8 Derek Allan 650cc Suzuki
9 Gavin Lupton 400cc Honda
11 John Cahill 650cc SV Suzuki
12 Richard Ford 650cc RMKD Kawasaki
14 Jeff Ward 400cc Jeff Carbutt Yamaha
15 Dave Brough 400cc Stewart Racing Yamaha
16 Roy Beattie 400cc Kawasaki
17 Paul Hedison 250cc Honda
18 Vic Allan 650cc Kawasaki
18 Thomas Hogg 650cc Suzuki
21 Roy Scott 400cc Knipe Yamaha
22 Rikki McGovern 400cc Honda
24 Bryan Allan 250cc Honda
32 Stephen McKeown 650cc DTR Tyres Suzuki
34 Andrew McMullan 650cc Auto Valet Kawasaki
35 Colin McWhirter 650cc Hotstuff Suzuki
38 Derek Wilkie 400cc Kawasaki
40 Wayne Hall 650cc SV Ipass.ie Suzuki
41 Nig Rea 650cc Suzuki
42 Brian Loughlin 650cc Suzuki
43 Robbie Lyall 650cc Kawasaki
45 Colin Martin 400cc CBR Honda
47 Davy Black 650cc John Hunter Suzuki
49 Stephen Davison 650cc Suzuki
50 Perer O'Flaherty 650cc Suzuki
52 Michael Thomas 400cc Honda
54 Johnny McCay 400cc Kawasaki
57 Yvonne Montgomery 400cc Kawasaki
59 Anthony Ambler 650cc Suzuki
61 Roy McLarnon 650cc Suzuki
69 Ronnie Scott 650cc Kawasaki
70 Peter Whiteside 650cc Kawasaki
77 Mark Shiels 650cc Kawasaki
81 Julian Kirk 650cc Kawasaki
87 Joe Brophy 650cc SV Suzuki
88 Brendan Flynn 650cc Suzuki
92 Michael Larkin 650cc Suzuki
95 Robert Gordon 400cc Honda
97 William Hara 650cc Spotless Suzuki
100 Josh Trigwell 650cc McKinstry Racing Kawasaki
106 Brendan Daly 400cc Honda
117 Alastair Bayley 400cc ABRMoto Honda
118 Tommy Heaphy 650cc SV Suzuki
125 Nigel Howard 650cc SV Suzuki
149 Malcolm Love 650cc Kawasaki
155 Scott Campbell 650cc Suzuki
168 Noel Murphy 650cc Kawasaki
174 Rodney Patton 650cc Patton Racing SV Suzuki
191 Neil Lyons 650cc Suzuki

Moto 3 (Incorporation 125cc GP)
No Name Machine
3 Gary Jordon 125cc Honda
4 Barry Davidson 125cc Bob Wylie Honda
5 William Cowden 125cc Ten Cowden Honda
7 Ciaran Donnelly 125cc JBN Honda
9 Wayne Kennedy 125cc Harp Farm Honda
14 Jack Sands 125cc Honda
16 Jim Gibson 125cc MBA
17 Paul Hedison 125cc Honda
18 Paul Robinson 125cc Stoneyford Aprilia
33 Sam Dunlop 125cc Honda
44 Craig Gibson 125cc PSC Racing Honda
49 Malcolm Love 125cc Aprillia
50 Mick Chatterton 125cc Honda
54 Adrian Coleman 125cc Honda
56 Sam Wilson 125cc Logan Racing Honda
57 Darryl Tweed 125cc Honda
59 Sarah Boyes 125cc Honda
75 Mark McNeilly 125cc Quarry Pro Honda
79 John McAllister 125cc JLR Honda
86 Nigel Moore 125cc Honda
97 Seamus Elliott 125cc Logan Racing Honda
150 Peter McKillop 125cc Honda
202 Brian Smyth 125cc Logan Racing Honda
333 Warren Reeve 125cc Flexi Patch Honda

401 - 750cc Support
No Name Machine
6 Neil Vicars 600cc Honda
8 Mark Larkin 600cc Honda
10 Sam Middlemas 600cc McKinstry Racing Kawasaki
11 John Cahill 750cc Suzuki
12 William Monie 600cc Yamaha
14 Rodney Little 600cc Yamaha
15 Paul Maxwell 600cc Yamaha
16 Noel Brennan 600cc Yamaha
18 SJ Robb 600cc Motoworld Honda
19 Stephen Beattie 675cc Truimph
21 Roy Scott 750cc Suzuki
29 Richard McLoughlin 600cc Yamaha
32 Aaron Boyd 600cc Team Miserable Suzuki
34 Yvonne Montgomery 600cc Suzuki
38 Derek Wilkie 600cc Kawasaki
39 Oliver Dubuy 600cc Yamaha
40 Wayne Hall 600cc GSS Yamaha
41 Nig Rea 600cc Yamaha
43 Robbie Lyall 600cc Suzuki
44 Mick Jordon 600cc CBR Honda
46 Stephen Wilson 750cc Suzuki
50 Perer O'Flaherty 600cc Yamaha
54 Stephen McKeever 600cc BM Services Yamaha
57 Adrian Logue 750cc Suzuki
59 Paul Simpson 750cc Suzuki
60 George Scott 600cc Honda
70 Peter Whiteside 600cc Honda
78 Mark Shiels 600cc Kawasaki
81 Julian Kirk 600cc Yamaha
87 Ian Simpson 600cc Yamaha
91 Neil Lyons 750cc Suzuki
92 Noel Carroll 750cc Suzuki
95 Robert Gordon 600cc Honda
97 William Hara 750cc New Look Blinds Suzuki
100 Josh Trigwell 600cc McKinstry Racing Kawasaki
106 Brendan Daly 750cc Suzuki
111 Callum Laidlaw 600cc R6 Yamaha
114 Alan Kenny 600cc R6 Yamaha
115 Damian Horan 750cc Horan Racing Suzuki
117 Alastair Bayley 750cc ABRMoto Kawasaki
150 Liam Kelly 600cc Yamaha
155 Scott Campbell 600cc R6 Yamaha
174 Rodney Patton 750cc Shay D Racing Suzuki
192 Michael Larkin 750cc Suzuki
202 Brian Smyth 600cc Yamaha
911 Adam Sheriff 600cc Yamaha

Junior Race (250cc.400cc only)
No Name Machine
4 Barry Davidson 250cc CB Racing Honda
7 Ciaran Donnelly 250cc JBN Honda
10 Chris Blair 250cc Suzuki
11 Peter Wakefield 250cc PWR Honda
17 Paul Hedison 250cc Honda
18 Paul Robinson 250cc Honda
19 Kevin Strowger 250cc Honda
24 Bryan Allan 250cc Honda
38 Darren Gilpin 250cc Honda
42 Rob Barber 250cc Honda
71 Davy Morgan 250cc DMRRSC 71 Honda
73 Mark Shields 250cc Aprilia
97 Seamus Elliott 250cc Honda

Sponsored by: Hayes Fuels
No Name Machine
1 Paul Maguire 400cc Kawasaki
9 Gavin Lupton 400cc Honda
14 Jeff Ward 400cc Jeff Carbutt Yamaha
18 Vic Allan 400cc Kawasaki
21 Roy Scott 400cc Knipe Yamaha
22 Rikki McGovern 400cc Honda
33 David Howard 400cc Kawasaki
38 Derek Wilkie 400cc Kawasaki
40 Wayne Hall 400cc RVF Specials Honda
42 Brian Loughlin 400c Honda
43 Robbie Lyall 400cc Kawasaki
44 Mick Jordon 400cc Honda
45 Colin Martin 400cc CBR Honda
48 Alex Black 400cc Kawasaki
57 Yvonne Montgomery 400cc Kawasaki
79 John McAllister 400cc MAC Racing Kawasaki
96 Andy Farrell 400cc FCS Kawasaki
117 Alastair Bayley 400cc ABRMoto Honda

Up to 250cc Classic
No Name Machine
10 Chris Blair 250cc Honda
11 Peter Wakefield 247cc T20 Carbutts Suzuki
12 Richard Ford 250cc Bob Jackson Suzuki
14 Jeff Ward 250cc T20 Carbutts Suzuki
15 Dave Brough 250cc K4 Stewart Racing Honda
19 Kevin Strowger 250cc Suzuki
23 Alan Smallbones 250cc Ducati
26 Chris McGahan 248cc Wobbly Bob Racing Kawasaki
27 Bryan Allan 250cc Honda
30 Robert Wright 250cc K4 Honda
34 Trevor Stewart 250cc TJR Racing Honda
40 Barry Davidson 250cc Dempster Honda
43 Alexander McVicker 250cc Honda
46 Dave Brown 250cc T200cc Suzuki
69 Allan Gibson 250cc KA Honda
76 Philip Shaw 247cc T20 Susuki
84 Marie Costello MBE 250cc Bob Jackson Suzuki

Over 250cc - 350cc Classic
No Name Machine
2 Freddie Stewart 350cc Honda
4 Billy Lyle 350cc Stewart Honda
6 Keith Costello 350cc K4 Honda
8 Allan Brew 350cc Mike & Dawn Jobobs Aermacchi
9 Sam Kinkead 350cc Drixton Honda
10 Dennis Gallagher 348cc Honda
17 Roy Phipps 349cc K4 Honda
18 Thomas Hogg 350cc K4 Honda
36 Davy Hastings 348cc Honda
40 Barry Davidson 350cc Dempster Honda
43 Alexander McVicker 350cc Honda
45 Les Cross 350cc K4 Honda
52 Michael Thomas 350cc K4 Honda
67 Mark McGaw 350cc Honda
150 John Arther Jones 349cc Aermacchi
167 Herbie Ronan 350cc Honda
191 Tony Willis 350cc BSA Gold Star
211 Tim Stephenson 350cc John Bell K4 Seeley

Supersport
No Name Machine
11 Callum Laidlaw 600cc R6 Yamaha
12 Alan Jackson 600cc WA Corless/Jackson Racing
13 Adrian Archibald 600cc AMA Racing Team Yamaha
14 Rodney Little 600cc Yamaha
16 John Burrows 600cc Moira MCC Honda
17 Olin Hanak 600cc Honda
18 Guy Martin 600cc Tyco Suzuki by TAS Racing
22 Stephen McIlvenna 600cc Yamaha
24 Craig Shirlaw 600cc Shirlaw Motorcycles Kawasaki
25 Ivan Shanley 600cc Yamaha
26 Dennis Booth 600cc Yamaha
27 James McCann 600cc Dixons Yamaha
28 Paul Gartland 600cc CBR Honda
30 Wayne Kennedy 600cc GB Racing Suzuki
33 Sam Dunlop 600cc Yamaha
35 Trevor Ferguson 600cc Yamaha
36 Michael Pearson 600cc D&GW/Carryduff Forklifts Yamaha
38 Derek Wilkie 600cc Kawasaki
39 Oliver Dubuy 600cc Yamaha
41 Nig Rea 600cc Yamaha
42 Rob Barber 600cc CBR Honda
43 Robbie Lyall 600cc Suzuki
44 Glenn Walker 600cc Scotts Garage Kawasaki
49 William Cowden 600cc PRF Suzuki
52 Robert Wilson 600cc Stoddart Racing Kawasaki
54 Corran Smyth 600cc Gas Racing Suzuki
64 Stephen McKnight 600cc R6 Yamaha
65 Michael Sweeney 600cc Yamaha
70 Peter Whiteside 600cc Honda
71 Davy Morgan 600cc CSC Racing Yamaha
77 Ryan Farquhar 600cc KMR Kawasaki
82 Derek Shiels 600cc T & M Honda
84 Marie Costello MBE 600cc BE Racing Yamaha
86 Cameron Donald 600cc Wilson Craig Honda
88 Phil Archer 600cc Yamaha
93 Paul Cranston 600cc Loughrin Honda
95 Robert Gordon 600cc Honda
96 Andy Farrell 600cc Yamaha
97 Seamus Elliott 600cc Yamaha
98 Lukas Petrla 600cc Honda
100 Josh Trigwell 600cc McKinstry Racing Kawasaki
103 Reuben McPhee 600cc NJT Yamaha
111 Brian McCormack 600cc CD Racing Yamaha
112 William Monie 600cc Yamaha
117 Gary Miller 600cc Suzuki
123 Michal Dokoupil 600cc Yamaha
150 William Davison 600cc Hill Honda
155 Scott Campbell 600cc R6 Yamaha
186 Derek McGee 600cc Yamaha
193 Ciaran O'Callaghan 600cc Suzuki
911 Adam Sheriff 600cc Yamaha

650cc Supertwins
No Name Machine
3 Paddy McColgan 650cc Kawasaki
5 Paul Lennon 650cc Kawasaki
6 Neil Vicars 650cc SV Suzuki
7 Dave Walsh 650cc Kawasaki
8 Derek Allan 650cc Suzuki
12 Alan Jackson 650cc CMS Kawasaki
13 Adrian Archibald 650cc McKinstry Racing Kawasaki
16 John Burrows 650cc KBM Kawasaki
18 Vic Allan 650cc Kawasaki
21 Coyles Wright 650cc Kawasaki
23 Andrew Brady 650cc Suzuki
24 Craig Shirlaw 650cc Shirlaw Motorcycles Kawasaki
31 Paul Maguire 650cc Suzuki
32 Joe Phillips 650cc Kawasaki
33 David Howard 650cc Suzuki
35 Colin McWhirter 650cc Hotstuff Suzuki
41 Nig Rea 650cc Suzuki
43 Robbie Lyall 650cc Kawasaki
44 Jamie Hamilton 650cc KMR Kawasaki
47 Davy Black 650cc John Hunter Suzuki
50 Perer O'Flaherty 650cc Suzuki
57 ian Morrell 650cc Suzuki
59 Anthony Ambler 650cc Suzuki
61 Roy McLarnon 650cc Suzuki
64 Stephen McKnight 650cc SV Suzuki
65 Michael Sweeney 650cc Kawasaki
69 Ronnie Scott 650cc Kawasaki
70 Peter Whiteside 650cc Kawasaki
71 Davy Morgan 650cc KMS Kawasaki
72 Ammet McKnight 650cc Suzuki
77 Ryan Farquhar 650cc KMR Kawasaki
81 Julian Kirk 650cc Kawasaki
84 Marie Costello MBE 650cc Pizza Racebike Kawasaki
87 Joe Brophy 650cc SV Suzuki
88 Brendan Flynn 650cc Suzuki
93 Ciaran O'Callaghan 650cc SV Suzuki
96 Andy Farrell 650cc Kawasaki
100 Josh Trigwell 650cc McKinstry Racing Kawasaki
101 Robert McCrum 650cc ATH Suzuki
103 Reuben McPhee 650cc Northwest GAS Suzuki
118 Tommy Heaphy 650cc SV Suzuki
123 Michal Dokoupil 650cc Suzuki
125 Nigel Howard 650cc SV Suzuki
150 William Davison 650cc Hill Kawasaki
155 Scott Campbell 650cc Suzuki
177 Mark Shiels 650cc Kawasaki
211 Tim Stephenson 650cc Suzuki
911 Adam Sheriff 650cc Suzuki

Moto 450cc
No Name Machine
8 Paddy McColgan 450cc KTM
35 Trevor Ferguson 450cc Yamaha
38 Darren Gilpin 450cc RR Honda
77 Ryan Farquhar 450cc KMR Kawasaki
171 Dave Walsh 450cc KTM

Open Race Non Championship
No Name Machine
11 Callum Laidlaw 600cc R6 Yamaha
12 Alan Jackson 600cc WA Corless/Jackson Racing
13 Adrian Archibald 1000cc AMA Racing Team Kawasaki
16 John Burrows 1000cc Cookstown/BE Racing Suzuki
17 Olin Hanak 600cc Honda
18 Guy Martin 1000cc Tyco Suzuki by TAS Racing
22 Stephen McIlvenna 600cc Yamaha
23 Andrew Brady 1000cc Suzuki
24 Craig Shirlaw 600cc Shirlaw Motorcycles Kawasaki
25 Ivan Shanley 600cc Yamaha
26 Dennis Booth 1000cc Suzuki
27 James McCann 600cc Dixons Yamaha
28 Paul Gartland 1000cc GAS Suzuki
31 Shaun Anderson 1000cc Suzuki
33 Steve Mercer 1000cc Honda
35 Trevor Ferguson 600cc Yamaha
36 Michael Pearson 1000cc GFR Honda
42 Rob Barber 1000cc BMW
44 Glenn Walker 600cc Scotts Garage Kawasaki
44 jamie Hamilton 1000cc KMR Kawasaki
52 Robert Wilson 600cc Stoddart Racing Kawasaki
54 Corran Smyth 1000cc Gas Racing Suzuki
57 Adrian Logue 750cc Suzuki
64 Stephen McKnight 600cc R6 Yamaha
65 Michael Sweeney 1000cc BMW
71 Davy Morgan 1000cc Strangford Holiday Pack Suzuki
77 Ryan Farquhar 1000cc KMR Kawasaki
82 Derek Shiels 1000cc Amigos Honda
86 Cameron Donald 1000cc Wilson Craig Honda
88 Phil Archer 600cc Yamaha
93 Paul Cranston 1000cc Loughrin Honda
96 Andy Farrell 1000cc Yamaha
98 Lukas Petrla 600cc Honda
101 Robert McCrum 1000cc Barrett Concrete Yamaha
103 Reuben McPhee 600cc NJT Yamaha
111 Brian McCormack 1000cc CD Racing Yamaha
119 Kevin Strowger 1000cc Suzuki
122 Alan Banner 1000cc Honda
123 Michal Dokoupil 600cc Yamaha
150 William Davison 600cc Hill Honda
186 Derek McGee 600cc Yamaha
911 Adam Sheriff 1000cc Yamaha

Cookstown 100
No Name Machine
5 Paul Lennon 1000cc CBR Honda
12 Alan Jackson 600cc WA Corless/Jackson Racing
13 Adrian Archibald 1000cc AMA Racing Team Kawasaki
16 John Burrows 1000cc Cookstown/BE Racing Suzuki
18 Guy Martin 1000cc Tyco Suzuki by TAS Racing
19 Coyles Wright 1000cc Suzuki
23 Andrew Brady 1000cc Suzuki
24 Craig Shirlaw 600cc Shirlaw Motorcycles Kawasaki
25 Ivan Shanley 600cc Yamaha
27 James McCann 600cc Dixons Yamaha
28 Paul Gartland 1000cc GAS Suzuki
31 Shaun Anderson 1000cc Suzuki
33 Steve Mercer 1000cc Honda
35 Trevor Ferguson 600cc Yamaha
36 Michael Pearson 1000cc GFR Honda
42 Rob Barber 1000cc BMW
44 jamie Hamilton 1000cc KMR Kawasaki
49 William Cowden 1000cc PRF Suzuki
52 Robert Wilson 600cc Stoddart Racing Kawasaki
54 Corran Smyth 1000cc Gas Racing Suzuki
64 Stephen McKnight 600cc R6 Yamaha
65 Michael Sweeney 1000cc BMW
71 Davy Morgan 1000cc Strangford Holiday Pack Suzuki
77 Ryan Farquhar 1000cc KMR Kawasaki
82 Derek Shiels 1000cc Amigos Honda
86 Cameron Donald 1000cc Wilson Craig Honda
93 Paul Cranston 1000cc Loughrin Honda
96 Andy Farrell 1000cc Yamaha
111 Brian McCormack 1000cc CD Racing Yamaha
119 Kevin Strowger 1000cc Suzuki
122 Alan Banner 1000cc Honda
123 Michal Dokoupil 600cc Yamaha
150 William Davison 600cc Hill Honda
186 Derek McGee 600cc Yamaha
911 Adam Sheriff 1000cc Yamaha

Over 350cc - 1000cc Classic
No Name Machine
2 Freddie Stewart 500cc Honda
4 Billy Lyle 500cc Drixton Honda
5 Gary Jamison 500cc Black Bomber
6 Keith Costello 500cc Drixton Honda
8 Allan Brew 496cc Mike & Dawn Jobobs Seeley
9 Sam Kinkead 500cc Drixton Honda
11 John Scott 930cc Rob North Triumph
12 Richard Ford 920cc Bob Jackson Norton
15 Dave Brough 360cc Stewart Racing Honda
17 Roy Phipps 449cc Norton Gold Star
26 Chris McGahan 496cc Trekdean Seeley
34 Trevor Stewart 360cc Stewart Racing Honda
43 Alexander McVicker 500cc Honda
45 Les Cross 500cc MG Agusta
50 Martin Lyons 500cc
61 Wattie Brown 500cc Norton
67 Mark McGaw 850cc Seeley Matchless
101 Robert McCrum 950cc ATH Weslake
143 Terence Anderton 499cc G50 Seeley
150 John Arther Jones 496cc Seeley Matchless

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British Supersport Championship 2012

KENNEDY AND MAR-TRAIN LEAD BRITISH SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP
 
Podium success for Mar-Train Racing and Jack Kennedy at Thruxton has moved the British Supersport debutants into top spot in the championship standings after just two meetings. Kennedy backed up his hard-fought fourth place in Saturday’s 12-lap sprint with second place in the feature 18-lap Supersport encounter on Sunday. He also posted the fastest lap of the race on lap two of 18.

The Dubliner had led Sunday’s nail-biting encounter on a number of occasions but second place, by a mere 7/100ths of a second secured top spot in the championship standings – also proving the pedigree of the Mar-Train Yamaha.
 
Taylor Mackenzie continued to make progress at Thruxton, after making the transition to Supersport racing this season from the 125 class. In the opening race on Saturday Taylor posted a 19th placed finished; then bettered his lap time in the second outing where he finished 20th.

Jack Kennedy
“That was probably one of my best races in Supersport and even though we narrowly missed out on the win, I wasn’t settling for anything less than a podium. I’m delighted with second place and my fastest lap… oh yeah and leading the championship! Big thanks to Mar-Train, ‘me Ma and Da’ and my trainer Michael.”
 
Taylor Mackenzie
“Every time I got on the bike this weekend I managed to go faster so we are making progress. I struggled a bit towards the end of race two with the harder tyre, but again as the race went on I was getting the hang of it more and more. I’m really looking forward to Oulton now.”

Tim Martin – Team Principal
“It’s been a dream start to the season for us, but as I always said, it’s too costly and there’s too much effort being made by a lot of people to come here and just be happy to be racing. Jack and the team did a great job this weekend, and what a battle in that second race. It’s another podium, some more coverage for our sponsors and Yamaha, and we also have the luxury of holding top spot in the championship. No one will get carried away but it certainly is a motivating factor. As Taylor has said, he made more progress this weekend. Our first goal with Taylor is to get him into the points and he’s been chipping away and chipping away. He’s a professional lad and is enjoying his racing. It will all come together for him.”

ENDS

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High lights from feature race Thruxton
 
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We are delighted to announce that Ride Ireland in association with Adelaide Insurance & RPM Motorcycles will be our Moto GP broadcast sponsor for the 2012 season. We will be bringing you all 18 Moto GP Races live, including all practice & qualifying rounds please see setanta.com for more details

Video Production Servies Available form Rideireland.

Heres some of our camera test footage from Mondello Park, for the highest quality view in 1080p

I'll have a full show up soon, heres a taster.

The Adelaide belfast motor show, this weekend we are at stand no 35

Introducing some new features for 2012, availible late April, iPhone, Android App new website and Direct your own race !

right lads following on suggestions in previous weeks something has to be done sharpish about the RSA bringing in mandatory hi viz (MHV).
they can't be just let bring this in.

RSA HQ in Ballina (Mayo), Fri 28th Oct @ 1pm

it is the RSA who are sneaking this MHV in, not the EU so there needs to be a protest at the RSA headquarters to give them the undeniable response of the general public that they're targeting.

as per many rants it has to be a weekday, and what better than the day before the "consultation" ends, a friday going into bank holiday weekend to boot.

RSA have said that they will consult with motorbikecyclists about this, and also said Sat 29th Oct is deadline for "consultation", when talking about EU regs. so you can assume the 29th is the deadline for MHV consultaiton too.

we have to keep momentum going after the the Sunday 25th Sept show of numbers contesting.

this focuses the effort on the RSA and their employees, not Joe Public. if it happens to inconvenience some bystander then feck it, the public think MHV is "for their own good" anyway.

this has to be a large number or the RSA will say we're just the minority of motorcyclists who need nanny state to make rules to keep us safe from ourselves.

for those few who think MHV is a good idea, remember if this comes in without resistance then rest assured a host of patronising restrictions will follow.

if you don't overcome the inconvenieces and turn up to have your say in a protest at the RSA HQ...... well then you only have yourself to blame when you're forced to wear jew-badge day-glo clothing, on your own time, or worse - get penalty points because you forgot to wear it.

i've taken the day off work to travel from waterford to mayo for this, so what's your excuse?

Google map of meetups and routes so far

To Ballina;
> 125 miles from Dublin (08.30am meet, VUE cinema)
> 80 miles from Athlone (10.00am sharp meet, Kilmartins N6 service station)
> 30 miles from Sligo (12.00pm meet, location?)
> 190 miles from Waterford (07.15am meet, clyde wharf cagepark)
> 70 miles from Galway (11.00am sharp @ eyre square)

- Dublin dudes passing through Mullingar at ≈09.45, Longford at ≈10.30
- Athlone crowd intercept the Dublin direction lads at Tulsk at ≈10.45

word on the street is there's roadworks on the strokestown & sligo roads so expect delays

Written By Arthur Edited By Rideireland

The first Kells Drag Race was a great success, it might have rained but it didn't dampen anyones sprits, with excitement and entertainment for all, there was road bikes, race bikes, drag bikes, cars and quads.
Roll on next year !

Another innovative way to raise funds and promote motorcycle racing in Ireland form Kells Motorcycle Club, this weekend Kells is opening the doors of motorcycle racing to all ! thats right everyone !
If you own a motorcycle you can enter, this is a unique and affordable opportunity to try out racing even if you don't have a license, at €40 per entry you get to test your skills your bike and your underpants all at once, in a environment with the highest level of organization and safety standards possible.

If you have the skills you could find yourself alongside some of the islands top road racers including Ryan Farquhar, Derek Sheils and John Borrows, this is a unique opportunity to get a taste for racing at a fraction of the cost of a track day, and for the track day riders out there this is the best opportunity to practice starts that your ever going to get, so take it while it's on offer !

Do you blip your starts like Mickey D or blend your clutch like Derek Mc Gee?
Whatever your style of take off, this is your chance to fine tune it.

If you have a family bring them, there will be plenty to keep them entertained and while your there, why not check out the new Lloyds Circuit, this 4.2 mile circuit is something to get excited about, it's possibly the smoothest surface in the country, and with an exciting set of jumps the thousands of spectators will be holding there breath next year as the riders approach them.

Entry forms and Reg's Availible for www.kellsroadraces.com Email: Kellsroadraces@hotmail.com or phone: 00353 (0)87 1520162 or 00353(0)46 9240972

I'll stick up a copy and paste list for the email address later today. This will work so spread the word !

Tonight : Skerries Mills the Dave Manley Memorial Run, All Proceeds to DSI.
Sign on starts 6.00pm run at 7.30pm Sharp.. ALL BIKES TO BE ROAD LEGAL

RIDER ENTRY UPDATES:

We can confirm that we have a bigger rider entry than Skerries

A large number of newcomers to the Killalane Circuit which is always brillaint to see.

Maria Costello - Due to circumstances beyond her control will not be
competing in this weekends events.

Guy Martin - His entry was confirmed at the UGP with TAS discussing how they would send down two bikes and smaller unit with him as they (the team) were in Donnington the same weekend with Alistar... Latest word last night is that the TAS bikes are not ready.. Guy was in touch as late as last night and was in a mind to arrive to ride in the classic race.... so we can honestly say we have still not a clue if he will arrive or not as he is also supposed to attend some promotion work for sponsors on the sunday...

We would just like to hightlight this to people as we do not want to mislead people into attending just to see Guy.. we took his entry earlier in the year, had it confirmed at the UGP and at this stage we still cannot honestly say if he will be there or not.

Here is a list of riders entered in the 600cc non championship race to be held on saturday night Just to give an idea of the selection of riders attending....

3 Michael Dunlop Ballymoney Street Sweep Yamaha 600cc
4 Samuel Dunlop Ballymoney Crosson R6
6 William Dunlop Ballymoney Honda 600cc
13 Adrian Archibald Ballymoney AMA Racing Team Yamaha
16 John Burrows Dungannon BE Yamaha 600cc
17 Guy Martin Lincolnshire TAS Suzuki 600cc
20 David Lumsden Skerries Yamaha R6
26 Dennis Booth Ballymena Yamaha 600cc
27 James McCann Ballymena Yamaha 600cc
36 Michael Pearson Newtownards
65 Michael Sweeney Skerries Agri-Pure/Trac Blast Yamaha 600cc
67 Herbie Ronan Ashbourne Triumph 675cc
71 Davy Morgan Saintfield CSC Branson R6
77 Ryan Farquhar Dungannon KMR Kawasaki 600cc
82 Derek Sheils Dublin Honda T&M 600cc
96 Andrew Farrell Skerries Yamaha 600cc
97 Seamus Elliott Ballymoney Yamaha 600cc
99 Andrew Courtney Celbridge Yamaha R6
101 Brian McCormack Tramore CD Racing Yamaha 600cc
169 Phillip Mullan Coleraine P.M. & Sons Honda 600cc

PARADE LAP:

Following comments and suggestions we can confirm that we are having a parade lap on SUNDAY, suggested time is 1 -2 here is a sample of the bikes which will feature:

Name Machine
Brian Hewitt 250 Honda 4
Clifford Stewart 350 Yamaha
Keith Millen 350Yamaha
Kenny Ruddy 250 Yamaha
Jeremy Sodden 350 Yamaha
Robert Ewing 500 MV
John Bell TZ 750 Yamaha
Ronnie Donnan 500 MV
Robert McKillen 250Yamaha
Brian Morrison 250 Honda 4
Waddell Saintfield TZ 350 Yamaha
Davy Morgan V-Trans Honda
John Walshe R1 Yamaha
John Burrows Klafi Honda
Peter O Flaherty R6 Yamaha
Paul Barron JMF Yamaha
Stephen Thompson MV Augusta
Keith Costello Suzuki 1000
David Molloy Yamaha R1
Collie Yule Yamaha RD500 LC
Paddy Duffy Yamaha TZ 350
John Elliot Motabi 250
Brian O’Neill Manx Norton -1961 500
Brian O’Neill Snr AJS 7R -1948 500
Jack Murphy Manx Norton- 1961 350
Kit White Seeley- 1978 500
Martin O’Neill Druxton- 1978 350
Gerry O’Sullivan Triumph Trident
Con Law Yamaha TZ350
Tony Carton Manx Norton-1958 350
Michael Padgett Honda RC181 500
Robbie Richardson Yamaha TZ 350

We will post any other updates as and when we have them....

we wish all a safe and enjoyable days racing and look forward to welcoming you all to the Country Crest Killalane Road Races 2011

The Kells Road Racing Club has been running some of Ireland’s most exciting events, year after year since 1994.
RideIreland.com together with the Irish Independent can give you this sneak preview of the new 4.2 mile Lloyd’s circuit. I was invited to one of the feasibility studies and met up with this years winner Cameron Donald to get his opinion.

I asked Cameron what he thought about the new circuit heres a couple of quotes“This will be on another level It's very impressive; there is a huge amount of potential; a technical section, the high speed section is like a speed way; the layout is quite unique; it will attract lot of riders; I can imagine slip streaming right up to the finish line”

How do you feel the new track will go down with spectators? “It will attract an enormous amount of people; the potential for spectators sitting up on the hills is great”.

The new 2012 Lloyds circuit has everything and more, incorporating part of the old Dunlane Circuit. This will truly make Kells stand out from the crowd, riders will be hitting speeds of 170mph+, and it has a narrow back road, amazing jumps and eye wateringly fast sections.
From a spectators view it’s the best you can get, the large banks that swoop around the high speed section will provide a stadium style viewing that has never been achieved in road racing up till now. From the picturesque bridge, to the cringing excitement as the riders approach the jumps, the relief as they land at speed on these narrow back roads, this is the level of riding that the Moto GP racers won’t even try.

The Kells club has held 17 race events over the years and already attracts top name riders like Cameron Donald, Michael and William Dunlop and in the past legends like Joey Dunlop.
The new riders are no slouches either. The raw talent of Mullingar’s Derek McGee is unbelievable. In his first every road race it looked like Derek has thrown away his chance, he overshot the first turn, and it seemed to those watching that all was lost, as bike after bike passed him; he didn’t see it that way and started picking bikes off one by one, and battled into first position wheeling his way past a back marker and across the finish line.
Now with 5 wins out of 5 Derek has wheelied his way into the record books.

There was another record up for grabs this year, and that was new motor cycle race licences issued, which last stood at 44. That has now been smashed as 85 new licences were issued in February this year. We are sure to see another wave of talented new riders at Kells next year with the new track, the club will be able to put 30 riders on a grid.

The 4.2 mile Circuit requires 42 flag marshals, 28 radio marshals and 150 in crowd control; this organisation is working hard all year round. The resurfacing of the 1 mile stretch of back road is being done as I type, the jumps are being prepared and the planning of family activities and entertainment has begun, along with organisation of BikeFest 2012.

I took a trip with Cameron Donald and Aileen Ferguson around the new Lloyd’s Circuit to ask a few more questions. The interview will be up loaded later this evening.

With the country in recession the Kells club is a breath of fresh air.
The organisation and consideration displayed by the Kells club is as professional and down to earth as you can get, working with riders, politicians and county councils.
All opinions were listened to and the new Lloyds circuit will be a stunning example of how things should be done.

I'd like everyone who watches this to email the county council in limerick, and ask them to resurface the road in Athea, Athea road racing club work very hard to to run the races every year, and need more support.

All the news from today at Athea :)

Also coming up some interviews from today with Ian Morrell, Samuel Dunlop, Rueben McPhee, Davie Black and Derek McGee.

We will also upload some racing footage from today.

Keep watching for a Ride Ireland official world exclusive, you WILL want to see this!!!