Road Racing News

Dean Harrison was in sensational form as he unofficially shattered the Superbike lap record during practice at the Isle of Man TT on Tuesday.

William Dunlop has pulled out of this year’s Isle of Man TT races due to ‘personal reasons’. A statement released by his Temple Golf Club Racing team on Tuesday confirmed the 32-year-old would return home to Northern Ireland after taking part in the first two nights of practice.

Dean Harrison topped the Superbike times with a searing 131mph lap on his Silicone Engineering Kawasaki in a scorching first session at the Isle of Man TT.

Alastair Seeley set a new Supersport lap record as he completed a double in the class at the Vauxhall International North West 200.

Glenn Irwin had a day to remember as the British Superbike rider dominated both feature races at the North West 200. Irwin clinched his maiden win at the event in 2017 after edging out Alastair Seeley in the main Superbike race in a breathless finish.

Alastair Seeley increased his record of North West 200 wins to 22 with a classy victory in the opening Supersport race at the event on Thursday evening.

Glenn Irwin powered to pole position for Saturday’s Superbike races at the 2018 Vauxhall International North West 200.

Northern Ireland’s Lee Johnston set the fastest Superbike lap time on the Honda Racing Fireblade on the opening day of practice at the 2018 Vauxhall International North West 200.

Saturday at the North West 200 will feature a parade lap by triple WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea - who is excited to get in front of his home fans, soak up the special atmosphere and enjoy a few beers!

McAMS Yamaha will field both Superstock and Supersport bikes for Josh Brookes at this year’s Isle of Man TT.

Michael Dunlop has delivered the perfect start to the renewed Carl Cox Motorsport deal with victory in the opening Supersport race at the Cookstown 100 event which was marred by poor weather.

John McGuinness has announced he’s suffered a setback in his injury recovery which could impact his return to racing in 2018.

12-time Isle of Man TT winner Bruce Anstey will miss the 2018 season with his partner revealing he is currently battling cancer for the second time in his life.

Michael Dunlop has confirmed his switch to Tyco BMW for the upcoming Isle of Man TT and 2018 road racing season.

Michael Dunlop has confirmed he is “currently considering options” for his Superbike ride at the Isle of Man TT for 2018 and will enter his own Superstock and Supersport machines as an independent entry.

Swiss marque Suter will make its Isle of Man TT comeback this year with Ian Lougher on board its MMX500 machine.

21-time North West 200 winner Alastair Seeley has returned to the TAS Racing-run Tyco BMW fold for the 2018 event in the Superbike and Superstock races.

23-time Isle of Man TT winner John McGuinness has signed for Norton Racing ahead of his comeback from injury for 2018.

John McGuinness feels a switch to Norton Racing for the 2018 Isle of Man TT will give him a fresh lease of life as he continues his comeback from his nasty leg injury.

Josh Brookes will remain with the Norton squad for the 2018 Isle of Man TT.

Welsh Road Racing directors have confirmed the postponement of its inaugural event until at least 2019 after a recent change in legislation to the Road Traffic Act in Wales.

Jamie Coward has completed the three-bike line-up for Penz13 BMW Motorrad for the 2018 Isle of Man TT and selected other international road racing events.

David Johnson has signed for the Shaun Muir Racing-run Gulf BMW Road Racing Team for 2018, taking on the North West 200, Isle of Man TT and a number of British Superbike rounds.

The rider killed in a crash at the Macau Grand Prix on Saturday has officially been named as English competitor Dan Hegarty. The 31-year-old from Nottingham came off the Top Gun Racing Honda at Fisherman’s Bend. The race was immediately red-flagged.