The home of Irish road racing www.causewaycoastandglens.com www.discoverireland.com Northern Ireland road racing Experience the region’s motorcycle heritage. This is one of the very few places in the world where you can enjoy motorcycle road racing at its adrenalin-charged best. The region is home to two world- 26 races in total; he won the Ulster famous international road races, the Grand Prix 24 times and, in 1986, he North West 200 and the Ulster Grand won a fifth consecutive Formula One Prix. These are more than sporting world title. sensations, they are a festival for the entire family. The region’s road racing The Dunlop Memorial Gardens and heritage was cemented with the the nearby museum in Ballymoney Armoy Armada which was established have become points of pilgrimage for in 1977 by Frank Kennedy, Jim Dunlop, people from around the world who Mervyn Robinson and the local marvel at the skill, commitment and road racing legend Joey Dunlop. His courage which are synonymous with achievements include three hat-tricks success in this tough sport. at the Isle of Man TT where he won Calendar of Events 2011 April 29/30th 2011 May 6/7th 2011 May 17/21st 2011 Cookstown Road Race Tandragee Road Race North West 200 For more information For more information For more information contact Noman Crooks contact Florence Burns contact Mervyn Whyte T: +44 (0)28 8676 4168 T: +44 (0)28 3884 1985 T: +44 (0)28 7035 5800 M: +44(0)7900 357982 July 29/30th 2011 August 5/6th 2011 August 10/13th 2011 Armoy Road Race Mid Antrim Road Race Ulster Grand Prix For more information For more information For more information contact Sheena Munnis contact Derek McWhirter contact Noel Johnston www.amrrc.com T: +44 (0)28 9062 9016 M: +44 (0)7850 518533 www.causewaycoastandglens.com www.discoverireland.com ARMOY MID ANTRIM NORTHWEST ULSTER ROAD RACE ROAD RACE 200 GRAND PRIX The Armoy Road Race made its The Mid Antrim 150 celebrates its Top motorsport event, the The Dundrod Circuit is situated high National Race debut in 2009 and 65th year in 2011 and we would International North West 200 is set in the hills overlooking Belfast and quickly became a firm favourite invite you to be part of our Road to take place on Saturday 21st May Lisburn, just a 10 minute journey with the riders and spectators. Race this year. 2011 and boasts an action packed from both historic cities. The circuit Affectionately known as ‘The Race five race programme featuring two layout hasn’t changed since it was of Legends’ the race is set in the For many years visitors from all Superbike and two 600cc events a World Championship event when village of Armoy on the edge of over Ireland North and South and plus a Superstock race. During the likes of Hailwood, Agostini and in the majestic Glens of Antrim and many cross channel visitors from the build up to Race Day fans can later years Joey Dunlop entertained commemorates the skills and Scotland, England and Wales have watch their biking heroes during the thousands around the 7.4 mile talents of four legendary riders who been supporting our race in large practice sessions on Tuesday 17th circuit. For 51 weeks of the year the hailed from the Armoy area - Jim numbers. The same can be said May (early evening) with a further circuit is a normal highway but for Dunlop, Frank Kennedy, Joey Dunlop of competitors who return year daytime session on Thursday 19th that one week in August it is a full and Mervyn Robinson all famously after year to take on the curves, May. Thousands of visitors from blown race circuit, over the past ten referred to as the ‘Armoy Armada”. twists and jumps of the 3.5 mile all over the world are expected to years a lot of the hedges on corners The 2009 ‘Race of Legends’ circuit located just a few miles from gather along the 8.9 mile course etc have been removed giving good attracted top riders Guy Martin, the bustling town of Ballymena located on Northern Ireland’s world safe run off areas, thus making it a Ryan Farquhar, Michael and William in County Antrim (less than 45 famous North Coast region and real scratchers circuit. Dunlop, and Adrian Archibald minutes from Belfast and Larne enjoy professional international amongst others. 2010, and again ferry ports or either of the main sporting stars compete in one of The heroes nowadays are Ian all the top riders came to Armoy airports, Belfast City and Belfast the toughest road races worldwide. Hutchinson, Guy Martin, John including Scotsman Keith Amor and International). Organisers, Coleraine & District McGuinness and new lap record his pit crew which included World Motor Club Ltd in tandem with holder Bruce Anstey with an average Superbike rider #65 Jonathon Rae. The Mid Antrim Motor Club Coleraine Borough Council are speed of 133.977 which makes 2011 and the Armoy Motorcycle Motorcycle Road Racing Section also creating a thrilling Race Week Dundrod the Fastest Road Race Road Racing Club (AMRRC) is look forward to seeing you at the Festival which kicks off on Sunday in the World. The circuit is a fast aiming to secure more top stars Mid Antrim 150 on the 5th and 6th 15th May and features a full range flowing circuit that has everything, to the ‘Race of Legends’ on Friday of August 2011 (5th August practice of family friendly events including and in fact a lot of the pure road 29th (practise) with race day on and qualifying, 6th August Race Day). charity walks, vintage bike displays racers have voted it to be their Saturday 30th July. and a fabulous fireworks display to favourite road race circuit. There Contact Brian Smith on mark Race Day eve. For up to date are many excellent vantage points Contact Sheena Munnis on 07834364900 or email: bsmith- information on ‘Who, What, Where around the circuit, with grandstand 07731311891 for the latest [email protected] for and When?’ seating, big screens with live updates. the latest information. coverage from a helicopter, good For more information food and toilet/shower facilities. So For more information For more information www.northwest200.org if you make that first trip to Dundrod, www.amrrc.com www.midantrim150.co.uk we can guarantee you will not be disappointed. For more information www.ulstergrandprix.net www.causewaycoastandglens.com www.discoverireland.com Portrush Portstewart North West 200 Armoy Armoy Road Race Ballymoney Limavady Clough Mid Antrim Road Race Carrickfergus Antrim Dundrod Rosyth Ulster Grand Prix TOURING ROUTES Antrim Coast Route - 95 miles, 152 kms Cork Belf Lough Beg Circuit - 52 miles, 84 kms ast Joey’s Backyard - 51 miles, 82 kms The Gortin Run - 83 miles, 133 kms Amsterdam Hoek v. 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