Ulster GP results: Hickman provides silver lining amid dark cloud over Dundrod 

Two wins and a second gave Smiths BMW/Trooper Triumph rider Peter Hickman his second Darran Lindsay Man of the Meeting Trophy at Saturday's MCE Ulster Grand Prix.

Ulster Grand Prix: Day's racing abandoned due to conditions 

Racing at the Ulster Grand Prix was abandoned due to poor conditions following four red flags throughout the day and poor visibility around parts of the course.

Cummins is confident he can stay out in front at Dundrod 

The weather - more specifically whether or not it will rain - is the big talking point at Dundrod ahead of today's MCE Ulster Grand Prix, and predicting that is almost as problematic as picking the winners for today's seven-race programme.

Ulster GP results: Conor Cummins powers ahead to end his nine-year wait for Dundrod victory 

With a blanket covering leaders Dean Harrison, Adam McLean and Conor Cummins on the second lap of the opening Supersport race at the MCE Ulster Grand Prix last night, red flags called a halt to proceedings as a heavy rain shower hit the start/finish area.

Ulster GP: Cummins is staying grounded after securing Superbikes pole 

Conor Cummins secured a tremendous pole position for tomorrow's Superbike races at the MCE Ulster Grand Prix, recording a 134.138mph lap on his Padgetts Honda.

Cummins gets off to winning start in UGP 

Manxman Conor Cummins claimed the big opening win of the MCE Ulster Grand Prix yesterday as he sped to victory in the Supersport race at Dundrod.

Ulster GP pratice times: Harrison sets pace as big guns ramp up Ulster GP glory bids 

Dean Harrison, the fastest man ever around the 7.4mile Dundrod Circuit, set the quickest speed in Superbike/Superstock qualifying yesterday ahead of the MCE Ulster Grand Prix races, which start this afternoon. Scroll down for the top practice times.

Cummins eyes podium finish come rain or shine 

Leading Manx rider Conor Cummins says he's ready and prepared for all conditions as racing gets underway at the MCE Ulster Grand Prix today.

Meet the rising stars keen to become big hitters at Ulster Grand Prix 

Road racing's next generation of stars take to the grid for today's first practice session for the MCE Ulster Grand Prix with a host of new names aiming to make their way onto the leaderboards following a traumatic few months for the sport.

Michael Dunlop will not race at Ulster Grand Prix after brother William's death 

Road racing hero Michael Dunlop is believed to be considering his future in the sport.

Local hopes are pinned on Johnston at Ulster GP 

The MCE Ulster Grand Prix Bike Week is in full swing and this evening three motorcycle convoys will converge for a lap of the world-renowned 7.4-mile Dundrod Circuit.

Peter Hickman full speed ahead to Ulster GP after race to hospital 

Top English rider Peter Hickman, due at Dundrod for opening Ulster Grand Prix practice on Wednesday, experienced a drama-filled weekend at Thruxton, leaving a hospital sick bed yesterday at midday to finish on the podium in both British Superbike races.

Family give Herbertson go-ahead to take over from injured Linton 

Newcastle rider Dominic Herbertson will be hoping for a big result at this week's MCE Insurance Ulster Grand Prix as the 27-year-old is set to team up with the Dafabet Devitt Racing Team for the first time.

Eugene offers a Dundrod tour to aid Injured Riders Fund charity 

World Superbike star Eugene Laverty has teamed up with Ulster Grand Prix organisers to offer a once-in-a-lifetime treat for a fan at next week's Dundrod event and, at the same time, aid UGP charity partner, the Injured Riders Fund.

Ulster ace Irwin shows he means business with a rapid start at Thruxton 

Ulsterman Glenn Irwin got his seventh round of the British Superbike series at the high-speed Thruxton Airfield circuit off to a good start when he fired down the second fastest time of the second free session yesterday.

Laverty eager to prove his six appeal and reach 'Showdown' 

The ultra-fast 2.639-mile Thruxton Circuit in Hampshire sees the beginning of the second half of the British Superbike Championship and with just two rounds remaining after this weekend, the battle is on to secure a spot in the all-important top six and the 'Title...

Aussie Johnson eyes first Dundrod win as he lands Tyco deal 

The Moneymore-based Tyco BMW team has announced that David 'Davo' Johnson will join its line up for the MCE Ulster Grand Prix, which gets under way at Dundrod next week.

Excited Jordan gets big chance after dramatic Armoy triumph 

Off the back of his terrific Supersport win at Armoy last Friday evening, Magherafelt's Paul Jordan will ride a Dafabet Devitt Racing Kawasaki in the Superstock and Superbike races at next week's MCE Ulster Grand Prix.

Ulster GP: Fernandez fired up to break fastest female record 

American Patricia Fernandez says she is arriving at the MCE Ulster Grand Prix better prepared than ever and determined to break her own record as fastest ever female racer around the 7.4mile Dundrod Circuit.

Son of renowned 'Flying Doctor' Fred McSorley taken to hospital by air ambulance following... 

The son of renowned Irish road racing 'Flying Doctor" Fred McSorley was taken to hospital on Saturday by air ambulance following a non-racing incident at the Armoy Road Races in Co Antrim.

Paul Jordan has last laugh after tight McLean duel at Armoy 

Near neighbours Paul Jordan from Magherafelt and Adam McLean from Tobermore fought out a thrilling Supersport duel at Armoy last night with Jordan just edging the win by seven one thousandths of a second after four laps.

King of road Derek McGee can blast way to Armoy glory 

Derek McGee is the man to follow at the 10th Anniversary Armoy Road Races with two races, the first Senior Support and first Supersport, pencilled in to follow today's qualifying, roads closing this afternoon at 12.30pm.

Success at Ulster Grand Prix would be highlight of an amazing year, says TT and NW hero... 

Cookstown Burrows Engineering's rising star Davey Todd has certainly made his intentions clear ahead of next month's MCE Insurance Ulster Grand Prix.

Derek McGee is revved up for success at 10th annual Race of Legends 

The Bayview Hotel Race of Legends celebrates its 10th Anniversary this weekend in an area steeped in road racing history going back over 40 years.

Armoy Road Races chief angry after Tourism NI's funding snub 

Armoy Road Races founding father and driving force Bill Kennedy has hit out on the eve of this year's 10th anniversary event at a funding refusal from Tourism NI.

Race week dates confirmed for next year's North West 200 

A ‘special’ 90th anniversary International North West 200 has been promised after next year’s Race Week dates were confirmed.

North West sets 90th anniversary Race Week date 

A 'special' 90th anniversary International North West 200 has been promised after next year's Race Week dates were confirmed.

William Dunlop's partner Janine Brolly in emotional tribute: 'I will always have part of... 

William Dunlop's partner Janine Brolly has paid tribute to the road racing legend on his official website.

Liam Beckett: I'm putting brakes on racing after death of William Dunlop 

Having given some serious thought and consideration, as well as seeking the trusted opinion of my family and close friends, it's with a very heavy heart that I've decided to take an indefinite break from road racing.

Glenn Irwin stays in championship chase with pair of Brands Hatch podiums 

Glenn Irwin (PBM Be Wiser Ducati) may not have been able to turn pole position into race wins during yesterday's sixth round of the British Superbike Championship around the 2.433-mile Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit, but the Carrickfergus rider secured his first...

Confident Seeley aims to get off to a flyer after big Supersport switch 

Alastair Seeley has switched both teams and classes prior to this weekend's sixth round of the British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch.

Johnston out to kickstart his campaign at Dundrod 

By his own admission, it has been quite a low-key season for Lee Johnston.

Hickman and Harrison are relishing Ulster Grand Prix battle 

The 2018 MCE Insurance Ulster Grand Prix is less than a month away and the anticipation is certainly building.

William Dunlop in the words of his own Road Racing Ireland column 

William Dunlop described the highs and lows of road racing over a 14 year period in his column for Road Racing Ireland.

Comment: Everyone loved William Dunlop because we all felt a part of him 

William Dunlop's racing career began almost 18 years ago at the old Aghadowey circuit in October 2000, and sadly ended on Saturday, July 7, 2018 during practice for the Skerries road races in County Dublin, and I am sure that I am the only journalist who was...

Ivan Lintin's team issue update as rider remains critical following Southern 100 crash 

Road racer Ivan Lintin remains in a critical condition following a crash at the Southern 100 last Thursday.

Liam Beckett: I'm heartbroken and considering my future in road racing after William... 

Sometimes sport can be cruel and this past week has to be one of the worst I have ever experienced.

Champion Meara's treble as he chases series leader 

The 2018 Nutt Travel MRA Ulster Motocross Championships produced a day of trebles for most of the classes at a hot dry Seaforde.

Northern Ireland race team's devastation at death of rider in Manx crash 

The team at Cookstown-based McAdoo Kawasaki Racing have been left "numb" following Thursday's death of road racer James Cowton.

Remembering William, Robert and Joey Dunlop [Photos] 

The Belfast Telegraph delved into its archives to remember William, Robert and Joey Dunlop following the tragic death of William at the Skerries in July 2018. William's father Robert, was killed at the North West 200 in 2008, and his uncle Joey, died while racing in...

Popular road racer dies in multiple rider crash on Isle of Man 

An English rider who raced for a Northern Ireland team was killed in a crash at the Southern 100 road races on the Isle of Man last night and another, well known to Ulster fans, is critically injured in hospital.

Rider James Cowton killed at Isle of Man road races 

Racer James Cowton has been killed at the Southern 100 road races in the Isle of Man.

Tears of sadness for a motorcycle legend... family and fans unite to remember William... 

It was a fitting final farewell to their hero. Thousands of mourners packed the quiet country road outside Garryduff Presbyterian Church in Ballymoney yesterday to say goodbye to one of motorcycle racing's most loved sons - William Dunlop.

Racing stars and fans unite to pay respects at William Dunlop's funeral 

Racers and fans united to pay their respects to William Dunlop at his funeral on Wednesday afternoon.

Racing stars and fans pay their respects to William Dunlop at Garryduff Presbyterian... 

Funeral of William Dunlop: Rev John Kirkpatrick tribute in full 

Full text of the Reverend John Kirkpatrick's tribute to William Dunlop:

Comment: Sportsmen like William Dunlop dying in their prime is something we struggle to... 

It was somewhere near Naas on the way back from Portlaoise, during the half-time break of the Kildare-Fermanagh broadcast that I heard Des Cahill break the news on RTÉ Radio of William Dunlop's death at the Skerries 100 Road Race.

Ballymoney braces itself for sombre farewell to road racing hero William Dunlop 

The Presbyterian minister who will officiate at William Dunlop's funeral today has said riders around the world will be praying for his grieving family.

William Dunlop: Tears and tributes as fans and friends pay homage to 'gentleman' and... 

As the remains of tragic motorcycle racer William Dunlop were taken to his mother's home outside Ballymoney, Victor Gibson sat near to tears in the Dunlop Memorial Garden in the north Antrim town.

Watch: William Dunlop's body arrives home ahead of funeral 

The body of tragic motorcycling star William Dunlop returned to his mother's home in the village of Stranocum on Tuesday.