Carrickfergus & District Motorcycle Club News

Results of Two-Day Motocross @ Desertmartin - ONLINE

Date Posted: Thursday 2nd September

The Results of the two-day motocross at Desertmartin are now online on MYLAPS.COM - http://www.mylaps.com/results/showevent.jsp?id=585437

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Final Round of WATT MOTORCYCLES Adult Grasstrack C'ship - Entries Available - Ballyrobert

Date Posted: Tuesday 31st August

Round 4 Watt Motorcycles Adult Grasstrack Championship

Saturday 18th September

Ballyrobert, Ballyclare

The final round of the ever growing 2010 Watt Motorcycles Adult Grasstrack Championship will be held on Saturday 18th September at Ballyrobert. The club last used the venue at Ballyrobert back in 2007 with the venue boasting a very natural motocross layout.

This championship has grown and grown over the past few years and hopefully we will have a bumper entry for the final round with a great days craic guaranteed.

Entries will be limited as laid out below:

Experts (A&B Combined) - 40 riders

Grade C Open (All capacity of machine) - 80 riders

Two-Stroke - 40 riders

Veterans - 40 riders

Quads - 30 riders

We cannot take any more riders than listed above as we want to get everyone a practice and three races minimum, possibly a handicap race or two if we have time.

There will be two Grade C qualifying races held after practice to determine who qualifies for the Grade C Open Championship Race.

We are also going to accommodate for riders that wish to race two classes with a deal of £30 to enter two classes on the night. Please take the race order into consideration if you enter two classes as we will not be altering the race order. The race order will be Sidecars, Grade C Open, Quads, Two-stroke, Veterans, and Experts.

Entry fee (1 class) is only and £20 + £5 at the gate. If the previous rounds are anything to go by then riders and spectators will be in for a treat!, so get your form completed and sent to Charlie Woodside early to avoid disappointment. Competitors will NOT require a transponder for this event. Day Licences are also available for a charge of £5.

Charlie Woodside will be at Tandragee on Saturday with entries also!

Entries Close

Saturday 11th September at 8pm

Entry Form

Click here to view

Return Entries to

Charlie Woodside, 12 Gorman Close, Greenisland, BT38 8GA

For the latest information on this event please keep checking our club website

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Club Statement Re: Two-Day Motocross and Bags of Bounce

Date Posted: Sunday 29th August

Carrickfergus & District Motorcycle Club would like to apologise for there being no bouncy castle slide and gladiator duel that was advertised in the press on the lead up to the event. The club were let down by Bags of Bounce at 8am on Thursday 26th August leaving us absolutely no time to make arrangements for someone to cover.

We will learn from this and hopefully have something in place for next years event.

Ryan Denney

CDMCC

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Wednesday night Update - Final Update - "The Stage" is set...literally!

Date Posted: Wednesday 25th August

We set up the stage for Platinum in the marquee today, in such a way that by opening the side of the marquee we can entertain the large audience we expect on Friday night. Check out their facebook page. A second smaller stage will host the two competitions.

Remember bring your own refreshments, however RIDERS be forewarned that we will be highlighting the contents of two GCR (General competition Rules) at riders briefing on Friday morning. We advise Riders to act responsibly with their fluid intake on Friday night, as the COC has asked me to inform everyone that the protocols for rider safety will be adherred to.

On arrival at the circuit everyone over14 will pay £5 admission entitling them to access the circuit throughout the weekend.. You will receive a wristband which should be worn at all times.

A 28 page programme has been prepared to wet your appetite for the racing.

We hope to have a photographer take group shots of the riders of each class in their riding gear over the course of the two days, which we think will become a treasured keepsake in years to come.

Finally tonight, No Fear courtesy of Mr Phil Coulter has, in addition to sponsoring the Expert 1 class, put up a £75 cash prize to the rider who displays the most style over one of the many jumps at Desertmartin but not just any jump, probably the biggest most well known.

To this end you will notice on arrival that the particular jump will be branded with NO FEAR banners and will be referred to as "Fearless" a model range of NO FEAR T-Shirts. by the commentator. So if you havent workrd it out yet, some of you guys will be going big, going stylee over the "Fearless" table top. Remember NO FEAR, Remember FEARLESS.......

Entries over the 200 mark, shaping up to be an exciting weekend, looking forward to a fantastic atmosphere over the next three days.

Motocross signs are up from end of M2/M22 Moneynik Road the whole way into the circuit. Point your friends and family in this direction..

Regards

Davey

on behalf of CDMCC

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CDMCC INVADE ‘THE DESERT’ FOR A FESTIVAL OF RACING!

Date Posted: Tuesday 24th August

DOWNLOAD SCHEDULE OF EVENTS HERE

CLICK FOR ENTRY LIST FOR FRIDAY 27TH & SATURDAY 28TH HERE

CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS TO DESERTMARTIN

[ EVENT WILL BE WELL SIGNPOSTED FROM COOKSTOWN AND MAGERAFELT USING 'MOTO-CROSS' ARROW SIGNS ]

The first ever Two-Day Motocross promoted by the Carrickfergus & District Motorcycle Club will take place this Friday (27th) and Saturday (28th) at the spectacular grand prix circuit of Desertmartin, just outside Magherafelt. A massive amount of work have gone into this event over the past weeks and it looks like its all falling into place to be one of the premier motocross events in Northern Ireland this year.

For anyone who does not know, the sandy circuit at Desertmartin has been referred to as ‘One of the best in Europe’ by none other than multi world champion, Stefan Everts. The circuit is nothing short of spectacular and widely loved by many in the motocross fraternity. With numerous jumps including table tops, ski jumps, drop downs, doubles and step ups all adding to the exciting nature of the course. The track has been prepared to the highest of standards and with split lines and plenty new, interesting obstacles added to make a unique layout for this event. The standard of preparation has been said to be reminiscent of the World Grand Prix held back in 2006 so riders and spectators are most definitely in for a treat!

There is no doubt that the fastest race of the two-day proceedings will be the NO FEAR sponsored Expert Class with local stars Gary Gibson (S SCOTT AND SON/WATT KTM 450) and 2009 Ulster MX2 Champion Richard Bird (GOMX/WATT KTM 450) being the favourites to be heading the results at the end of the day. Both riders know they have the speed to be on that top step of the podium and won’t be afraid to bash bars to get there!

Spectators will be kept on the edge of their seats with close racing guaranteed in all six classes on the day. Over the course of the day there will be three races for each class and the action being provided by the NO FEAR Experts, TAS PERFORMANCE Semi-Experts, HOGG’S HEATING AND PLUMBING Pro Clubmen, CARRICKFERGUS BOROUGH COUNCIL Pro AM Clubmen, LJ’S CATERING Veterans and the JB HOMES Quads.

This event is shaping up to be a ‘festival of motocross’ and fun for all the family with plenty going on aside from the racing over the two days. There will hopefully be a bouncy castle and gladiator duel provided by BAGS OF BOUNCE, along with rodeo bull riding on the Friday. Friday night’s entertainment will be centred in the marquee being led by the fantastic band, Platinum who will be playing a wide range of music to suit everyone taste!

Onsite catering will also be available and there will be free parking within the venue. Practice will be starting at 9.30am both the Friday and Saturday with racing scheduled to start around 11am and run on until 5pm.

Admission is just £5 for adults and under 14’s free. The club would encourage the whole family to come along and see what motocross racing is all about, bring your family and friends and enjoy the festival atmosphere!

Desertmartin track will be signposted with ‘Moto-Cross’ Signs from local towns. To keep up to date with all the preparations for the event please view the club website www.carrickfergusmcc.co.uk.

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Monday Night Update

Monday 23rd August

Paddock open from 3pm Thursday 26th.

Friday in Paddock

> Gladiator style Pugel stick arena, Bouncy blow up slide, Rodeo Bull, for your entertainment during day.

> In marquee at 7pm two contests,

> Trials bike balancing contest. Prize required

> Live Band at 8-10.30pm, disco music until 11.30pm.

Saturday

> Same entertainment in paddock as Friday.

> NB There will not be a PUBLIC BAR in marquee, so bring your own refreshments.

The rest is up to you guys, tell your friends and family, ask a neighbour or work colleague to come along, say hello to the person next to you in the paddock.. Its not rocket science..

On behalf of CDMCC

Regards

Davey

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Two-Day Motocross Entries to close this Saturday 21st August!

Date Posted: Wednesday 18th August

Just a reminder to everyone that entries for the two-day motocross at the spectacular Desertmartin circuit are to be with the club by 8pm on Saturday 21st August to avoid a late entry fee of £10 on top of the standard entry fee.

You will get a practice and three races each day around the FULL GP Circuit at Desertmartin, using the back loop for just the second time this year.

Entry fee for the two-days is £50 and if you would like to just compete in the one day it is £30.

Entry forms are in the motocross shops and are also available to download under 'Forms' on this website.

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Marshals Required for TWO-DAY MX at Desertmartin

Date Posted: Tuesday 17th August

The club still requires a number of marshals for our two-day event at Desertmartin on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th August.

Each marshal will get £25 expenses per day plus a free lunch and free entry into the venue.

If your interested please contact Trevor on 077 22 222275 as soon as possible.

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IMPORTANT: RESCHEDULED FINAL ROUND OF YOUTH GRASSTRACK CHAMPIONSHIP TO BE RUN ON TUESDAY 17TH AUGUST @ GLENO!!

Date Posted: Sunday 8th August

Apologies for the late notice given for this but the FINAL round of the WATT MOTORCYCLES Youth Grasstrack Championship will be run on TUESDAY 17th AUGUST at McCormick's Farm, Glenoe. We had to bring the date forward due to lack of light for the original date in September.

Entry Forms are available here

Can everyone spread the word abotu this event and we hope to see you there. Also note that the final round of the adult championship is NOT changing and will be held at a venue in Ballyrobert on Saturday 18th September.

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Three weeks and counting!

Date Posted: Sunday 8th August

Just three weeks remain until the Carrick Club promoted Two-Day Motocross at Desertmartin. (Friday 27th & Saturday 28th August) CDMCC are happy with how preparations are going in the run up to the event and are looking forward to the challenge ahead of them. Club members have been working hard over the past week and have secured a considerable amount of sponsorship through programme & trackside advertising along with class sponsorship. Details of class sponsors are to be announced later in the week - remember that your business can still become part of this event, full details on the club website.

Due to this sponsorship the club has taken the decision to keep the entry fee for the two days at £50 (60 euro) to encourage as many riders as possible to compete at what is building up to be a premier event on the Ulster motocross calendar in 2010.

One day entries are also now available for £30, entries being taken for either the Friday or the Saturday. With practice and three races planned for both days on the full GP circuit at Desertmartin this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Preparations for a ‘festival’ weekend are well underway with the club expecting to have a bar in place in the marquee plus a number of motocross related challenges in the evening, along with the live music, bouncy castle, rodeo bull and water zorbing that are all already confirmed.

For those staying overnight at the event that maybe don’t want to stay at the track then situated a short drive from the track in Draperstown, The Rural College and Derrynoid Centre are offering excellent rates with Bed and Breakfast from just £25 per person sharing. They can offer 40 ensuite bedrooms, sauna, hot tub and gym, plenty of free and safe parking, hoses for washing down motorcycles, on site restaurant and bar with friendly staff. Anyone wishing to book can contact them on 028 796 29100 or visit their website www.derrynoid.co.uk.

As always for the latest up-to-date information on this event please view the club website www.carrickfergusmcc.co.uk or e-mail info@carrickfergusmcc.co.uk.

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Sponsorship Opportunities for Two-Day Motocross - 27/28th August!

Date Posted: Thursday 19th July

With just over a month to go until the Two-Day Motocross hosted by CDMCC at Desertmartin this is an opportunity for your business to become a part of what is building up to be a one of the premier events on the Ulster motocross calender.

The club has put together a range of options for businesses to suit everyone's needs with programme adverts at £50 per page, trackside advertising boards from £50 and individual class sponsorship at the discounted rate of just £100 per class!

If you would like to aid the club in our efforts in creating a top grade event for both riders and spectataors then please have a look at the options of sponsorship available below. Also if you know of anyone that would be interested in sponsoring this event please send them our direction and help the sport move forward!

[ DOWNLOAD SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS (PDF FILE) ]

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Entries for CDMCC Events - Euro policy

Date Posted: Thursday 19th July

Just a note to all competitors that the club does NOT have the facility to cash Euro Cheques so cannot accept them at any of our events. To make things easier for the club we would prefer that all money was paid in sterling as indicated on the form but can accept the equivilent in Euro cash.

Two-Day Motocross Entry Fee in Euro

60 euro before 7th August

75 euro after the above until the closing date of 21st August

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Strong line-up of entertainment for The Desert!

Date Posted: Tuesday 27th July

Carrick & District M.C.C. are delighted to announce that Platinum will be leading the party in the marquee on the Friday evening of the Two-Day Motocross at Desertmartin in August. This fantastic six piece function band have played at many of Northern Ireland’s top venues and have been widely acclaimed by all who have heard their live music! Platinum finished 2009 as the resident band for one of Belfast’s leading hotel groups heading their popular Christmas Party nights. The musicians forming Platinum have accrued some 122 years of experience in performing many varied genres of music to audiences locally and nationally, which is quite an achievement for a band with an average age of 35. Their set list for the night goes from Black Eyed Peas to Kenny Rodgers to Snow Patrol and even to AC/DC which will guarantee an excellent night for all the family so make certain that you don't miss it!

You can check out their music on facebook by clicking here.

CDMCC have also secured more family entertainment to run alongside the racing with Water Zorbing in the paddock on Friday along with a Rodeo Bull. For those who don't know what water zorbing is you can check out their facebook page here!

Bags of Bounce will also be in attendance with a few bits and pieces on both the Friday and Saturday weather permitting so all this will most definitely add to a festival atmosphere to the event and hopefully encourage more and more people to come along to see what motocross is all about!

Remember that competitors have until Sat 7th August to take advantage of the reduced entry fee of £50 for both days, two practices and six races around the FULL GP circuit of Desertmartin! After that entry fee for both days will be £60 and one day entries may also be considered after that date. On a final note entry forms should be with the motocross dealers next Monday and the club will be at Desertmartin on 31st July with entry forms.

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Youth Championship Standings updated after Round 3

Date Posted: Tuesday 27th July

The 2010 Watt Motorcycles Youth Grasstrack Championship standings have been updated after the third round held at McCormick's Farm, Gleno. Apologies for the delay!

To view the championship standings please click here

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Video Section up and running

Date Posted: Tuesday 27th July

The video section of this club website is now up and running, check out Videos/Photos link above to view videos of our 2010 events by T9 Images. Helmet cam footage will be available over next few weeks.

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CDMCC Two-Day Motocross @ Desertmartin - The Information!

Date Posted: Friday 16th July

Carrickfergus & District Motorcycle Club are promoting a two-day motocross event at the spectacular Desertmartin circuit, just outside Magherafelt on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th August - Bank Holiday Weekend. The club believes that we can continue to help the sport grow and through our previous experiences in running a very successful grasstrack series in the Carrickfergus area, we hope to promote a motocross event that provides enjoyment not just for the competitors but also for the spectators.

To do this we have taken a step out of our local area of Carrickfergus and will travel to the grand prix circuit of Desertmartin. For those who don’t know, Desertmartin has hosted both British and World Championship events in the past and has even been commended by none other than 10 time world motocross champion, Stefan Everts. We feel that ‘Porter’s Pit’, as it is commonly known, is the ideal venue to stage this two-day motocross with the infrastructure already in place for a top class event.

Plans are to have a marquee and live music on the Friday night along with other entertainment throughout the day to keep families entertained alongside the racing.

The full grand prix circuit will be used on both days and the classes have been confirmed and will be in a format that combines both MX1 & MX2 machines.

For qualifying, the Grade A & B riders (max 80 riders) will become A & B combined, the top 40 fastest qualifiers will go into the Expert class and the second fastest 40 will go into the Semi-Expert class. This gives the Grade B riders the chance to try their luck and qualify for the fastest race of the day and mix it with the fastest riders in the country.

The Grade C MX1 and MX2 riders will be combined to create a Clubman Class (max 80 riders), the fastest 40 after qualifying will go into the Pro Clubman’s Race and the second fastest 40 will go into the Pro AM Clubman’s Race. In theory, this should mean everyone is more evenly matched and should provide more enjoyable and exciting days racing.

There will also be a Veterans Class (max 40 riders) for the older riders that are over 35 years of age, due to safety concerns the club can only accommodate a combined class of Grade B and Grade C graded veteran competitors.

In addition to the rest of the classes there will also be a Quad class (max 40 riders) for the many quad competitors of the sport.

C&DMCC will also be keeping to our ethic of short sharp races to allow for more racing and keep the event spectator friendly, with this in mind we have opted for the Expert Classes to have 15 minute + 1 lap races, Clubman, Veteran and Quad classes to run 12 minute + 1 lap races. This way all riders will get a 1 lap + 10 minute practice / qualifying session plus three races on each day ensuring value for money for both the competitors and the spectators.

Also note that for the first time the Carrick club will be using MRA Timekeepers and timing equipment so a transponder will be required if you wish to compete.

The entry fee for two days will be £50 if you enter before Saturday 7th August.

If you enter after 7th August but before the final closing date of Saturday 21st August the entry fee will be £60.

This is to encourage competitors to get ‘on the ball’ early and get their entry form sent in good time to aid the club in preparations for the event along with saving £10 on the entry fee. The entry fee is for two days racing on the FULL Desertmartin circuit, practice and three races on both days with live music on the Friday night, where competitors and spectators will be encouraged to stay over and have abit of craic with the motocross community!

This event surely has to be a date to keep free in your diary, whether you’re new to the sport or have been about motocross for years, this is a chance to ride the GP circuit of Desertmartin in its entirety for two days!

For the latest information, sponsorship opportunities and entry forms concerning this event please check out the club’s website www.carrickfergusmcc.co.uk or visit us on facebook.

Ryan Denney

CDMCC Press Officer

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T9 Images Lastest Videos - Round 3 @ Glenoe / Video page

Date Posted: Wednesday 14th July

The latest videos from Round 3 of the adult and youth watt motorcycles grasstrack championship held last week at Glenoe are now available to watch to the right of this text. Another excellent job on the video by Neil.

There is some helmet cam footage available on youtube from some of our events this year so we will be adding a new Video page to the site shortly to keep the viewers of the website plenty to watch!

Keep an eye on the site as always!

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MERTON IN FINE FORM RECORDS HAT-TRICK OF WINS IN EXPERT CLASS

Date Posted: Sunday 11th July

A excellent crowd of over 500 spectators turned out on Wednesday past at McCormick's Farm, Glenoe for the third round of the Watt Motorcycles Grasstrack Championship, promoted by the Carrick & District M.C.C. The circuit, that is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Glenoe, was in fantastic condition at the beginning of the evening and even required some watering to keep the dust down, a contrast to last years complete wash out!

With Wayne Garrett (TSR KTM) still out of action with a shoulder injury, the door was open to Richard Watt (Watt M/Cycles KTM) to close the 40 point advantage held by Garrett going into the third round. An impressive lineup of expert riders, notably multiple Ulster Champion Tommy Merton (Watt M/Cycles Kawasaki) and three time British Champion Gordon Crockard (Watt M/Cycles Kawasaki) ensured for a top class night of racing. Merton was totally focused on the 'catch up' job in hand and showed that by clinching a hat trick of race wins in a dominant display of raw speed around a very fast Glenoe circuit. Despite Crockard's best efforts he couldn't manage to stop Merton and recorded three second places. Richard Watt got two thirds and a fourth on the night and has now moved into pole position in the championship with one round to go, five points ahead of Garrett. Merton has now jumped into third in the table, five points adrift of Garrett.

In the quad class David Wray's win streak finally came to an end. Wray clinched race one and two from a chasing Jonny Kelly but could only manage a second in race three following a bad start. Kelly was then able to capatalise and grab his first race win of the series. Wray now leads Kelly in the series by 46 points. Ricky Toye from Ballykelly finished third in all three races and retains the final podium position in the championship table.

MotoXAds/Watt KTM upcoming rider Charles Stewart was yet again in unstoppable form in the two stroke class and remains the only rider to remain unbeaten in all three rounds, after capturing a maximum 75 points to take his total to 225. Richard Watt got the better of David Kinkaid overall at round three and extended his second place advantage over the yamaha rider to 19 points.

The Veterans class provided some of the most competitve racing with many smaller groups within the class battling it out in the fast and furious five lap races. James Earney came out on top overall, shooting him right up the championship standings into third, even though he missed the first round at Dalways Bawn. Paul McGuire and Michael McBride ended up with 44 points each and secured the second and third steps on the podium at the end of round three. The gap at the top of the table remains the same with McGuire leading McBride by 20 points. Earney sits 11 points back in third.

Competing for the first time with the Carrick Club, trials rider Shaun Turkington took all three race wins in the Grade C Open class, onboard his 450f Kawasaki, while Saintfield rider, Gary Bell increased his points lead in the class to 49 points over Darren Beattie who did not compete at the Glenoe. Ray Brownlie managed to hold onto third in the series on a total of 80 points. The race for second spot in the championship will boil down to the final round in September with a mere 8 points separating second to sixth!

The final round of the 2010 Watt Motorcycles Adult Grasstrack Championship is to be held on Saturday 19th September with the venue still to be decided. More information on the last round will be released in the coming weeks and the racing is sure to be no holes barred, judging by how close some of the classes have become after Wednesday's racing.

Please also make a note in your diary for Friday 27th and Saturday 28th August. The Carrick Club will be running a Two-day motocross at the spectacular Grand Prix circuit of Desertmartin near Cookstown/Magherafelt. Details on this event will be released during the week so keep the date free for what will be another first class event!

The Carrickfergus & District Motorcycle Club would like to thank the landowners Harold & Sandra McCormick, our sponsors Norman and Ricky Watt, riders, spectators, officials, marshals, first aid, timekeepers and Larne Borough Council for their help and support with running another successful event.

Words by Ryan Denney (CDMCC Press Officer)

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Event Preview - Crockstar to race!

Date Posted: Sunday 4th July

As we pass the halfway point in the Carrickfergus Club promoted Watt Motorcycles Grasstrack Championship, Round 3 of the series will be staged at McCormick’s Farm on the Ballylesson Road, outside Glenoe. The circuit was one of the favoured venues among riders and spectators in the 2009 championship due to its very fast nature and with a similar layout this year they are in for more of the same.

The club are delighted to announce that Gordon Crockard will be competiting in the Expert Class onboard his Watt Motorcycles Kawasaki. Crockard will no doubt be the fan favourite going into Wednesday but he will be facing stiff competition from fellow Watt Motorcycles backed riders Tommy Merton and current championship leader Wayne Garrett (TSR KTM). Garrett suffered a shoulder injury a few weeks back at Tinker Hill and will be defending his championship lead only if he is back to full fitness, while Merton got the better of Crockard last time out at Glenoe so will be hoping for a repeat performance.

In the two-stroke race Charles Stewart will be hoping to add to his current 100% record, six wins from six starts in this class on his 250 Motoxads.co.uk/Watt KTM. Richard Watt who holds second place in the championship will be attempting to put a stop on Stewart’s dominant display and also extend his lead over David Kinkaid in third in the championship.

Paul Maguire is leading the way in the Veteran’s Championship by a healthy 20 points with the chasing pack being headed by Michael McBride and just 5 points further down, Michael Gibson. Ones to watch further down the championship table have to be race winners from round two, James Earney and Davey Mulligan; both riders missed round one and would have hoped to feature higher up the table at this stage of the series.

David Wray has dominated the quad class for the first half of the championship and sits on a maximum 150 points going into round three. Jonny Kelly is in second in the championship with Richard Toye on the 450 Honda, twenty two points further back in third. Kelly is likely to miss this round so expect Toye to move into second in the championship by the end of racing on Wednesday.

The Grade C Open class is narrowly led by Saintfield rider Gary Bell from Darren Beattie, who will have his fingers crossed for better luck this time after two unfortunate no points scoring rides at round two. Both Graeme Jellie and reigning Grade C MX1 champion Gary Kernohan are not out of it yet and will be up there challenging for maximum points at Glenoe.

This championship has provided spectators with some of the fastest and most competitive racing of this season and will be well worth a trip down to Glenoe on Wednesday evening. Admission is just £5 per adult with kids under 14 free. With admission you will get free parking within the venue and the official event programme. Practice will be at 6pm followed by racing at 6.30pm and will run on until around 9.30pm.

The venue is situated on Ballylesson road just outside the village of Glenoe. ‘MX’ direction signs will be posted locally and will direct you to the venue.

Also note the third round of the Watt Motorcycles Youth Grasstrack Championship will be held on Tuesday evening at McCormick’s Farm, Glenoe. Admission to Tuesday’s event is free of charge.

For more information on these events see CDMCC’s club website www.carrickfergusmcc.co.uk or e-mail info@carrickfergusmcc.co.uk.

View entry list here

Ryan Denney

CDMCC Press Officer

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Directions to Glenoe track

Date Posted: Sunday 4th July

[ BALLYLESSON ROAD, GLENOE, BT40 3HL ]

Google Map - click to view

From Belfast

M2 north to Sandyknowes roundabout, Mallusk.

Take A8 exit for Larne.

Follow A8 to roundabout at Ballynure, you will pick up "motocross signs" on approach.

Right onto B58 Carrickfergus Road, continue on this road, it becomes B99, just keep following "motocross signs" into Glenoe village and on to track.

From Carrickfergus

Castle roundabout, straight on follow A2 towards Larne.

Go through Eden, past Whitehead,

pick up "motocross signs" at A2 Islandmagee, continue straight on towards Larne.

Through Magheramourne, before Glynn you will see large 8x4 board, take left onto Rectory Road, Glenoe, follow signs to track.

From North West

M2 to Templepatrick, off at A57 off-slip

Head towards Ballyclare/Carrickfergus.

At Ballynure roundabout pick up " motocross signs" and follow on B58, B99 into Glenoe and onto track.

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Photos from Round 1 - NI Photographics

Date Posted: Monday 28th June

We have added a a selection of photos courtesy of Jamie Baker of NI Photographics to the Videos/Photos section of the website. Have a look and also view his website for a larger selection of images. www.niphotographics.co.uk

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Round 3 Watt M/Cycles Adult Grasstrack Championship - Update

Date Posted: Saturday 27th June

Just an update on the third round folks.

Following a great evenings work on Thursday evening and also this morning the track at Glenoe is ready for racing (barring signs and banners). This venue was one the highlights of the 2009 grasstrack season with it's fast nature providing close racing and an enjoyable evenings racing. Photos from saturday are above in the mini gallery.

Entries are still available in all classes for the 7th July and entries are due to close next Saturday (3rd July) at 8pm. Entry fees are just £20 and if you wish to enter two classes its £30. Please spread the word about this event as alot of effort goes into setting up grasstracks from scratch so the support would be excellent.

Classes

Experts (A&B Combined) - 35 riders

Grade C Open (All capacity of machine) - 35 riders

Two-Stroke - 35 riders

Veterans - 35 riders

Quads - 25 riders

If you want to see what our events are like there are videos available below the dates on the right of this news from the previous rounds of the championship.

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New T9 Images Video - R2 Watt M/Cycles Adult GT Championship

Date Posted: Thursday 24th June

After a slight delay the latest T9 Images video from Round 2 of the adult grasstrack championship is online. Check out the right hand side of this page to see it (bottom one). Really cool video with an interview with Mr Mulligan at the beginning.

Enjoy and send link to your friends!

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Updated Championship Standings after round 2 - Adult c'ship

Date Posted: Wednesday 16th June

The updated championship standings after the second round of the adult grasstrack championship are now available under Results.

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Round 3 Watt Motorcycles Adult Grasstrack Championship - 7th July

Date Posted: Wednesday 16th June

Round 3 of the 2010 Watt Motorcycles Adult Grasstrack championship will be held at McCormick’s Farm in Gleno on Wednesday 7th July. The Youth will be run the evening before on Tuesday 6th July. There was another big entry at the previous round at Islandmagee that provided riders and spectators with a fantastic evening of racing - once the track dried up!

The track will be made over the next week or two and will be sure to be one of the fastest races of the year. Last years layout was very fast so hopefully more of the same this time around.

With this being an evening race we are limiting the entries to first come first served in all grades. The maximum numbers of riders we will be taking in each class are laid out below:

Experts (A&B Combined) - 35 riders

Grade C Open (All capacity of machine) - 35 riders

Two-Stroke - 35 riders

Veterans - 35 riders

Quads - 25 riders

We cannot take any more riders than listed above as we want to get everyone a practice and three races minimum on the night, possibly a handicap race or two if we have time.

We are also going to accommodate for riders that wish to race two classes with a deal of £30 to enter two classes on the night. Please take the race order into consideration if you enter two classes as we will not be altering the race order. The race order will be Grade C Open, Quads, Two-stroke, Veterans, Experts.

Entry fee (1 class) is just £20 + £5 at the gate, so get your form completed and sent to Charlie Woodside early to avoid disappointment. Competitors will NOT require a transponder for this event. Day Licences are also available for a charge of £5.

Entries Close

Saturday 3rd July 2010 @ 8pm (or when full)

Entry Form

Return Entries to

Charlie Woodside, 12 Gorman Close, Greenisland, BT38 8GA (ADULT)

Peter McCrum, 104 Mountpleasant Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0NQ (YOUTH)

For the latest information on this event please keep checking our club website

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Youth Results / Adult & Youth Entry Forms for Round 3!

Date Posted: Tuesday 15th June

There have been a few updates made to the website this evening. The Youth Championship standings are now updated after round two and available under 'Results'. The Adult results will be online later in the week. Both the Adult and Youth Entry Forms for the third round of the championship on 6th/7th July at Mcormick's Farm, Gleno are now available under club forms to download. Get them filled out and sent to the competition secretaries!

Keep an eye on the website as more updates will follow later in the week.

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Glenn Irwin Fundraiser this Friday

Date Posted: Tuesday 15th June

To all

On Friday 18th June there is a fundraiser for Glenn Irwin at Magheramourne boat club beside oqygen therapy. It includes a night of races, singer, raffle, auction, vodka toss and gourmet butchers burgers. The England match will also be live at the bar. It's £5 at the door; this is to help fund the British superbikes round at Oulton Park and also the Irish supersport campaign.

Also check out his website here

Any support for this local rider would be appreciated

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R2 Youth Championship - T9 Images - New Video

Date Posted: Saturday 12th June

Check out the new T9 Images video from Tuesday's second round of the Watt Motorcycles Youth Grasstrack Championship. The video is the last video on the right of this page.

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Update at 11am on Wednesday Morning

Date Posted: Wednesday 9th June

Visited track at 11am.

Paddock and Car-park field firm, had no difficulty with van towing Ivor williams trailer.

Soil that kids churned onto top of grass very wet but field itself is firm, pitchfork going in inch and a half before turning over good dry stuff.

Have taken advice from groundwork expert who has advised us to let it dry naturally rest of day until 4pm at which time we will put a 4x4 tractor and leveller onto it in preparation for racing.

We will work the field right up to practice time in order to have it in the best possible shape.

Remember ROLL OFFS please.

Regards

Davey

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Round 2 Watt Motorcycles Adult Grasstrack Championship - Preview

Date Posted: Monday 7th June

Loughside Farm, Islandmagee will be the venue for the much anticipated second round of the Watt Motorcycles Grasstrack Championship this Wednesday evening. Following a very successful opening round at Dalway’s Bawn the promoting Carrickfergus Club will be hoping for more of the same this time around with another big entry of 120 + competitors.

In the very competitive Grade C Open Class Darren Beattie (KTM) will be looking to add to his twenty two point lead in the series over Gary Bell (KTM) and 31-year-old Graeme Jellie (Kawasaki).

John Guy (Suzuki) currently leads the Veteran Class, but cannot make it to the second round so it is very likely that there will be a new series leader by round three, Michael McBride, Paul McGuire and Stephen Gabby all set to capitalise on Guy’s absence.

The new two stroke class is headed by young Charles Stewart on his motoxads.co.uk/watt KTM, Twenty three points ahead of Richard Watt on the old school 500cc Crockard Honda with Mervyn Griffin from Wicklow in third. Adam Clifford (G&G Ross Suzuki) will be making his debut in this championship class on Wednesday and could be a dark horse in the race for the win after a few successful runs on the two-stroke machine in the past few weeks.

The fast and furious quad class provided some of the closest racing at round one and is led by David Wray on his JMK Honda. Jonny Kelly sits in second with Michael McAnaney and Ricky Toye both within ten points of that second place position in the series. Wray proved to be unstoppable last time out taking three wins from three starts so can someone put a stop to his domination this time?

The last and most definitely not the least we have the expert class, the top solo riders in the country battling it out in ‘flat out’ short sharp races. Current series leader Wayne Garrett onboard TSR/Watt KTM machinery leads Richard Bird (GOMX/Watt KTM) by thirteen points with surprise package of round one, Neil ‘The Tubman’ Thompson (Thompsons Architects Honda) in third. Both Garrett and Bird say are competing in this championship for abit of fun, but you know for sure neither of them want to be coming home with anything other than three race wins!

This championship has provided spectators with some of the fastest and most competitive racing of this season and will be well worth a trip down to Islandmagee on Wednesday evening. Admission is just £5 per adult with kids under 14 free. With admission you will get free parking within the venue and the official event programme. Practice will be at 6pm followed by racing at 6.30pm and will run on until around 9.30pm.

The venue is situated on the lower island road just before the bridge over to Islandmagee and after Pallet Recovery Services. ‘MX’ direction signs will be posted locally. For anyone who needs other means of transport to the venue, the venue is situated a short walk from Ballycarry train station.

Also note the second round of the Watt Motorcycles Youth Grasstrack Championship will be held on Tuesday evening at Loughside Farm, Islandmagee. Admission to Tuesday’s event is free of charge.

For more information on these events see CDMCC’s club website www.carrickfergusmcc.co.uk or e-mail info@carrickfergusmcc.co.uk.

[ Photos by Joe Beattie ]

Ryan Denney

CDMCC Press Officer

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Update on entries for round two

Date Posted: Thursday 2nd June

Guys

Last night was spent posting / roping / building new marshal points / building new start boxes / painting and talking rubbish! All in all a good working party last night at Islandmagee and its starting to take shape nicely. Thanks to all who helped!

On the entry side of things we currently have:

A / B - 15 [ Entries available ]

Grade C Open - 35 [ Entries Closed ]

Veterans - 23 [ Entries available ]

Two-stroke - 17 [ Entries available ]

Quads - 7 [ Entries available ]

GRADE C OPEN HAS NOW CLOSED AND ANY ADDITIONAL RIDERS THAT HAVE ENTERED FOR THIS CLASS AFTER THE 35 RIDER MARK WILL BE CONTACTED SHORTLY.

Quads need another one entry before the closing date to go ahead - minimum of 8 riders or else the class will be scrapped. We need more support from quad riders.

As you can see there is still space for entries in all the other classes so get a form printed off and sent in for what will be a great evenings craic. Entries are only £20 per class (£30 for two classes)

Entries are due to close this Saturday at 8pm and are available to download here --> http://www.carrickfergusmcc.co.uk/#/adult-entry-forms/4538291683

I will be at Seaforde on Saturday for anyone who wants to bring an entry form with them - i can drop them into Charlie on my way home.

Anyone with any questions or queries please post them on here.

Cheers

Ryan Denney

CDMCC Press Officer

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Working party scheduled for Tuesday 1st June

Date Posted: Friday 28th May

There will be a working party at Loughside Farm, Islandmagee on Tuesday 1st June to continue preparations for the second round of the championship on 8th/9th June. 6pm start and we will be there until dark. Hope to see plenty of workers there!

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CHANGE OF CLUB MEETING

Date Posted: Thursday 19th May

We will now be having a working party at Loughside Farm, Islandmagee INSTEAD of a club meeting at Knockagh Lodge next Tuesday (25th May). We have to continue on with preparations for the second round of the championship at Islandmagee.

The work party will be from 6pm until dark.

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Round 2 of Watt Motorcycles Youth Grasstrack Championship

Date Posted: Wednesday 18th May

Entries are now on the website for round 2 of the Norman Watt Motorcycles Youth GT series organised by the Carrick mcc.

Round 2 will take place at our ever popular track at Trevor Marsdens Islandmaggee Venue on Tuesday 8th June. Round 1 was a tremendous success with over 80 riders taking part and we would envisage another great turnout of riders for this event. As always I would appeal to all riders to send in paid entry forms ( available to download from website now ) before the closing date on Saturday 5th June, we are tight for time in the evening, so this helps us get through a full programme of races in good time.

Championship positions are now available to download HERE

Thanks for your continued support

Peter Denney

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Round 2 of WATT MOTORCYCLES Youth Grasstrack Championship @ Loughside Farm, Islandmagee - 8th June - Entry forms ONLINE!!

Date Posted: Sunday 16th May

Entry forms for round 2 of the Watt Motorcycles Youth Grasstrack Championship to be held at Loughside Farm, Islandmagee are now available to download under 'Forms'.

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Round 2 of WATT MOTORCYCLES Adult Grasstrack Championship @ Loughside Farm, Islandmagee - 9th June - Entry forms ONLINE!!

Date Posted: Wednesday 12th May

Entry forms for round 2 of the Watt Motorcycles Adult Grasstrack Championship to be held at Loughside Farm, Islandmagee are now available to download under 'Forms'.

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R2 WATT MOTORCYCLES ADULT GT C' SHIP @ LOUGHSIDE FARM INFO

Date Posted: Wednesday 12th May

Round 2 of the 2010 Watt Motorcycles Adult Grasstrack Championship rolls into the Loughside Farm circuit in Islandmagee on Wednesday 9th June. The familiar venue prepped over the next few weeks and will be in pristine condition for some fast and exciting racing when 9th June comes around.

After a fantastic start to the championship a few weeks back at Dalway’s Bawn, the club is hoping for more of the same this time around, with the first round having 180+ competitors enjoying an excellent days racing.

With this being an evening race we are limiting the entries to first come first served in all grades. The maximum numbers of riders we will be taking in each class are laid out below:

Experts (A&B Combined) - 35 riders

Grade C Open (All capacity of machine) - 35 riders

Two-Stroke - 35 riders

Veterans - 35 riders

Quads - 25 riders

We cannot take any more riders than listed above as we want to get everyone a practice and three races minimum on the night, Possibly a handicap race or two if we have time.

We are also going to accommodate for riders that wish to race two classes with a deal of £30 to enter two classes on the night. Please take the race order into consideration if you enter two classes as we will not be altering the race order. The race order will be Grade C Open, Quads, Two-stroke, Veterans, Experts.

Entry fee (1 class) is only and £20 + £5 at the gate. If Round 2 is anything like the first round then riders and spectators will be in for a treat!, so get your form completed and sent to Charlie Woodside early to avoid disappointment. Competitors will NOT require a transponder for this event. Day Licences are also available for a charge of £5.

Entries Close

Saturday 5th June 2010 @ 8pm (Or when full)

Entry Form HERE

Return Entries to

Charlie Woodside, 12 Gorman Close, Greenisland, BT38 8GA

For the latest information on this event please keep checking our club website

Ryan Denney

CDMCC Press Officer

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T9 IMAGES - VIDEO OF ROUND 1 ADULT GT C'SHIP @ DALWAYS BAWN

Date posted: Wednesday 12th May

The club has secured the services of Neil McKeown of T9 Images (Check out his facebook page here) to cover the 2010 adult grasstrack championship. Neil will do a 'race recap' video of each of the rounds ad these will be available on this website and on YouTube. As a club we want to promote the sport as much as possible and we feel that this is a fantastic and new way to let people see what our sport is all about.

Part 1 of the first round @ Dalway's Bawn is available below the list of events to the right --->

Part 2 is NOW AVAILABLE on the right of your screen --->

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EVENT REPORT - Round 1 Watt Motorcycles Adult Grasstrack C'ship

Date Posted: Monday 26th April

The opening round of the Watt Motorcycles Grasstrack Championship kicked off in style on Saturday past; with a fantastic entry of competitors alongside a great crowd at the new Dalway’s Bawn circuit, just on the outskirts of Carrickfergus. A massive amount of preparation had gone into circuit during the weeks before by club members, shown by the excellent condition the venue was in come Saturday morning.

Going into the first round, the battle for the Quad championship was looking like it was a two man race between David Wray and Michael McAnaney so as the gate dropped all eyes turned to these two. Wray did not disappoint sealing a hat trick of race wins on the day to take the overall following an impressive display! Johnny Kelly on the 480cc KTM grabbed second ahead of Watt Motorcycles backed Michael McAnaney.

Quite possibly the best sound of the day was Charles Stewart’s 250 motoXads.co.uk / Watt KTM Two-stroke around the Dalway’s Bawn as he easily cruised to three out of three race wins in the much anticipated two-stroke class. Second overall was Ricky Watt on the 500cc Crockard Honda, followed by Wicklow rider Mervyn Griffin also on a 500c Honda.

John Guy leads the Veteran Championship by five points despite slipping off the Bodytech Honda near the end of the third race. Unable to capitalise on John’s mistake Michael McBride took second closely followed by Paul McGuire, who lies just two points behind in third.

The newly formatted Grade C Open class, which is open to all capacity of bike, is being led by Darren Beattie from Comber, ahead of KTM rider Gary Bell. After a below par first race Graeme Jellie recovered with second and third place finishes to take him within three points of Bell in the championship.

The line-up for the Expert race made from some interesting reading and boasted some fantastic racing from the grade A & B competitors. Tommy Merton on the Monster Energy/Watt Kawasaki held on for the first race win despite TSR/Watt KTM’s Wayne Garrett producing a late charge for the lead. Richard Bird (GOMX/Watt KTM) put in a professional performance to take race two from Garrett and Merton and the final race saw Garrett take the Holeshot and lead to the flag while the bar to bar racing was happening behind him, Neil Thompson reaching the line before Drew for second. Garrett now leads the championship from Bird by thirteen points; behind them Neil Thompson sits a further nine points after that fantastic third race result.

The club would like to thank everyone that made the opening round a success and we hope that we will have the same support throughout the year.

The next round of the championship will take place on Wednesday 9th June at Loughside Farm, Islandmagee. More information on this event will be posted on www.carrickfergusmcc.co.uk in the coming weeks.

Ryan Denney

CDMCC Press Officer

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Results from Round 1 Watt Motorcycles Grasstrack C'ship - NOW ONLINE

Date Posted: Saturday 25th April

Results from round 1 are now available under 'Results'. You can download these in either excel format or PDF format. Race Report to follow.

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Round 1 Watt Motorcycles Adult Grasstrack C'ship - Pre Event Press Release

Date Posted: Wednesday 21st April

The opening round of the Watt Motorcycles Adult Grasstrack Championship is due to kick off this Saturday at the new circuit on the Dalway’s Bawn Road just outside Carrickfergus. This event has shaped up to be the biggest event the club has run since being reformed back in 2007 with 180+ entries received to date.

There have been a number of changes made to the championship since last year to make for more competitive racing including the addition of a two-stroke only class and the grade c mx1 and mx2 classes being combined to make an ‘open’ class. Some of the more ‘seasoned’ competitors will be going bar to bar in the Veterans race, alongside a grid of sidecar outfits which will make for some interesting racing.

A handful of riders are going to be tested to the limit by competing in two classes on the day, notably Ricky Watt, who will be competing in the Expert and Two-Stroke classes on Gordon Crockard’s 500cc Honda!

With a full gate of quad riders set to line up on Saturday, focus will no doubt be on David Wray, currently second in the Ulster Championship and Michael McAnaney who is the reigning Ulster Quadcross Champion. David secured two out of three wins last time he rode a Carrick Club grasstrack so Michael will have his work cut out for sure!

As always the main event of the day will be the expert race and this is sure not to disappoint. The club are delighted to have two current Ulster champions, Wayne Garret on the TSR/Watt KTM and Watt/GOMX rider Richard Bird to be on the start line come Saturday. But you can definitely not discount Larne man, Tommy Merton (Watt Motorcycles/Monster Energy Kawasaki) to be challenging for the expert win. As we have all seen from previous outings, Tommy knows his way round the grasstracks, shown by leading all but two laps of 4 races at the final grasstrack of the year at Glenoe in 2009!

Racing starts at 11am, admission is £5 per person, under 14’s go free. Circuit is located on the Dalway’s Bawn Road, Carrickfergus and will be signposted from the A2 between Carrickfergus and Larne using ‘MX’ signs.

Ryan Denney

CDMCC Press Officer

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Competitor Parking on Saturday

Date Posted: Friday 23rd April

The Carrick Club would appreciate the co-operation of all competitors when parking their vehicles in the paddock on Saturday morning. We do-not have any facility for an overspill field - and with the high entry number we need to ensure all competitors can fit into the paddock field.

There will be 2 carparking attendants who after you have paid at the gate will direct each of you to where to park - please park where they ask, and do not be keeping spaces for mates etc.

We would also ask competitors to refrain from putting up awnings as space is limited. The weather it to be good, so awnings to shelter from the rain will not be reqiured (fingers crossed!)

The sooner all competitors are in, parked signed on etc. the sooner we can get going.

There is a seperate field for spectators only. Competitors are not permitted to park here as this would mean crossing a road with their machine. There is sign directing spectators towards the spectator car park, and there will be a club member at the gate to it. There is a gate to field the track is in more or less straight opposite the spectator parking field.

Please excercise caution when crossing the road and children should be supervised at all times.

See you all there!

Steven Beattie

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Opening round of Youth Championship

Date Posted: Monday 19th April

All systems are go for round 1 tomorrow night , with the Dalways Bawn track in pristine condition for what should be a superb series opener.

Can I appeal to all competitors to arrive as early as possible with scrutineering running strictly between 4.30 and 5.45 pm. Practice will kick off at 6PM sharp to enable the full programme to run before dark.

It would also be a great help if anyone who has yet to enter could bring a filled in entry form with them to speed things up on the night.

Look forward to seeing you all there tomorrow'

Peter

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Round 1 WATT MOTORCYCLES Adult Grasstrack Championship

Date Posted: Monday 19th April

Entries for the opening round have now closed. We will not be taking any more entries. Entry List can be found if you click the link below:

http://umxforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=7758

Pre event press release will be available online on wednesday and should be in the newsletter tomorrow along with the local press.

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Entries still available - Update!

Date Posted: Thursday 16th April

I am just back from the track and its looking great. Excellent layout that will be sure to provide fast racing! For those who don't know the venue is situated on the hillside outside of Carrickfergus. Alot of effort has been put in by the carrick club members to provide the riders with a fun day out with plenty of bike time around a lengthy circuit.

We are doing a deal on entries that will allow you to enter 2 classes, getting the second entry half price. So you could ride the a/b class aswell as the two-stroke class for just £30! Entry fee for just one class is £20.

Classes available - Expert (A&B), Grade C Open (any capacity of machine), Veterans, Two-stroke, Quad and Sidecar.

Entries are available from our club website www.carrickfergusmcc.co.uk under 'Club Forms' - print them off and send them to Charlie.

This is an fantastic opportunity to get plenty of runs out on the bike on a Saturday for a great price so we hope that the riders will support us.

[ Round 1 of Youth Championship will be held on Tuesday 20th April at the same venue - entry forms are on the website ]

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Official confirmation on price of adult entry fee to enter two classes

Date Posted: Thursday 8th April

CDMCC have decided to be very generous and set the price to enter two classes at round 1 of the Watt Motorcycles Grasstrack Championship at just £30.

For example you may enter the Expert race and also the two stroke race for just £30.

GET YOUR ENTRIES HERE AND SEND THEM IN TO CHARLIE SOON TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

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Round 1 of WATT MOTORCYCLES Youth Grasstrack Championship

Date Posted: Thursday 8th April

Entry forms for this event are NOW AVAILABLE under the 'Forms' section of the website.

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Norman Watt Motorcycles unveiled as 2010 Grasstrack series official sponsor

Date Posted: Sunday 4th April

Carrickfergus & District Motorcycle Club are delighted to unveil Norman Watt Motorcycles as the official sponsor of the 2010 Adult and Youth Grasstrack Championships. This is fantastic news for the club to have Northern Irelands leading dealership as the official sponsor. It is our hope that the profile of the championship will be raised through our association with Norman Watt Motorcycles and we look forward to a long and mutually rewarding relationship with them. The club would like to express its thanks to Norman and Ricky for their interest and support of what the club has set out to achieve.

The Youth Championship starts on the evening of Tuesday 20th April at the clubs newly secured venue at Carrickfergus, Dalway’s Bawn. The classes will be 50cc Automatics, 65cc, Small Wheel 85cc, Big Wheel 85cc and a 125/250f class.

The adults will then take to the Dalway’s Bawn circuit on Saturday 24th April for the first round of the Adult Championship where classes include a veterans, two-stroke, sidecar, quad, grade c and expert.

Entry forms for the adult championship are now available on the club website www.carrickfergusmcc.co.uk and youth forms will be available within the next week.

Further information on the 2010 championships will be available closer to the time on the club website.

Ryan Denney

CDMCC Press Officer

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CDMCC Introduce Tear-off ban at events after 1st May 2010

Date Posted: Wednesday 31st March

Following discussion at our March club meeting the club has taken the decision to ban tear-offs from all Carrick & District M.C.C. promoted events from 1st May 2010. We have recently had comments made from a landowner regarding tear-offs found in their neighbour’s land following one of our events in 2009, despite the clubs best efforts to clear up all tear-offs used at the event. This issue has now been resolved but with the weather conditions in this country (i.e. Wind) tear-offs can easily travel into nearby land, upsetting landowners and scarring the image of our sport, which is not what anyone wants with an already decreasing number of venues available to use.

Hopefully these environmental steps that we have taken as a club will benefit our sport in the long run and we hope that riders will understand and support us in our decision.

We will inform riders of this decision at the first round of our adult and youth championships, and will begin enforcing the tear-off ban at our events from 1st May 2010.

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Charity Football Match

Date Posted: Thursday 25th March

Carrickfergus M.C.C. vs. Carrick Rangers Supporters Club

The club have been invited to play a match against carrick rangers supporters club for Mencap on Friday 16th April at Taylors Avenue, Carrickfergus. If you would like to make a donation or play please get in contact with us. Team members are asked to donate a minimum of £10.

info@carrickfergusmcc.co.uk

http://www.mencap.org.uk/

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2010 Grasstrack Championship Kicks off in next few weeks!

Date Posted: Mon 22nd March

Round 1 of 2010 Grasstrack Championship

Saturday 24th April 2010

Dalways Bawn, Carrickfergus

Once again in 2010 the Carrickfergus Club will be running a four round club grasstrack championship for adult and youth within the local area. It all kicks off a few weeks from now at an all new hillside venue at Dalway’s Bawn, Carrickfergus. The venue is situated just a few miles from Carrickfergus and is certain to be a highlight of the 2010 championship. The undulating ground will add excitement of the racing making the track more technical for the riders, almost an ‘old school’ motocross as opposed to a grasstrack!

The Adult Grasstrack Championship begins on Saturday 24th April catering for a variety of off road riders. The fiercely contested Grade C classes are now open to all capacity of bike allowing for the best of MX1 and MX2 to go head to head in the Grade C Open class. The combined quad class is back and for the first and last rounds are accompanied by a support class of Sidecars, not forgetting the fastest of the lot, the Expert group (Grade A & B combined). Finally, what is possibly the most anticipated will be the return of a Two-Stroke class alongside the already regenerated Veteran class.

This championship is sure to be a cracker and entry fees are only and £20 + £5 at the gate, so get your form completed and sent to Charlie Woodside (Adult Entries). Competitors will NOT require a transponder for this event. Day Licences are also available for a charge of £5.

Adult Classes:

Expert (A&B),

Grade C Open (all capacity),

Veterans (Over 35),

Two-stroke,

Quads,

Sidecars.

Entry forms will be available at Russells Motorcycles, Norman Watt Motorcycles and Spence racing from Monday 29th March. Forms will also be available from Ryan Denney at Downpatrick on 27th March and as usual also available on the club website www.carrickfergusmcc.co.uk.

Entries Close

Saturday 17th April 2010 @ 8pm

Entry Form

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM

Return Entries to

Charlie Woodside, 12 Gorman Close, Greenisland, BT38 8GA

For the latest information on this event please keep checking this website.

Ryan Denney

CDMCC Press Officer

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Upcoming Club Meeting

Date Posted: Sun 21st February

Just a reminder that our next club meeting is on this coming Tuesday 23rd February. Usual 8pm start at Knockagh Lodge, Greenisland. Everyone is welcome to come along and hear what is happening in the CDMCC world! Hope to see you there!

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New Website Layout

Date Posted: Sun 14th February

We have just completed the new website layout for the 2010 season which will hopefully be easier to navigate around and provide you will all you need to know about the club and its events. If you come across any problems please e-mail ryan@carrickfergusmcc.co.uk.

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Bike Show at Kings Hall

Date Posted: Thurs 11th February

Some of CDMCC will be helping out the the bike show at the Kings Hall this weekend coming. Stop by the the MRA Stand to have a chat about the upcoming season!

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New Caterers for 2010 Season

Date Posted: 27 / 01 / 10

Carrickfergus & District Motorcycle Club can now confirm that we have secured new caterers for the 2010 season. LJ's diner will be covering all of the CDMCC events throughout the season. This includes adult and youth championships and also the two day motocross at Desertmartin in August. LJ's had put forward an extremely professional portfolio of their business and we are delighted to have them on board for 2010.

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2010 Club Membership NOW AVAILABLE

Date Posted: 04 / 01 / 10

As we approach the new racing season the club have released club membership forms for 2010 and following Thursday evenings MRA Meeting the club now have a pile of license forms available to paid up club members.

Club membership is again is only £5 and can be downloaded under the 'Club Forms' section of this website.

If you are having problems downloading the form please e-mail ryan@cdmcc.co.uk and we will post you a membership form.

Get your form here

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CDMCC announce Two-Stroke Championship for 2010

Date Posted: 03 / 01 / 10

The glorious sound and smell of two-stroke racing will once again fill the air at CDMCC events during 2010. The club has re-organised it's classes to run a two-stroke only championship at the 4 round grasstrack championship. Re-live the lamented days of not so long ago as revvy 125, wicked 250 and evil 500 machines line up to contest the only pure two-stroke off-road series on the island.

The championship kicks off on the 24th April (venue TBA) so there's plenty of time to fettle and jet in preparation for a great season of racing. The classes will be as follows;

Experts (Grade A & B) open class

Grade C open class (any capacity of machine)

Two Stroke Championship open class

Veterans

Quads

We will be sticking to our values of maximum bike time on well thought out tracks.

See you at the races!

Graeme Millar (CDMCC Chairman)

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2009 Season Review

Date Posted: 01 / 01 / 10

When I were a lad you were not seriously into motorcycles until you had watched “On Any Sunday” (at least twice) and I got the chance to do so again this summer on another wet weekend …

The peaked-beanie hat brigade probably have no idea what I am talking about, so if you aren’t familiar with Bruce Brown’s classic film it may be time to buy or borrow a copy.

While it may not be as slick as “The Great Outdoors” or as sexy as “Stone Spray Sandwich” it won’t half remind you that simply getting out and riding your bike is one of life’s pleasures.

Mind you, doing that during the summer of 2009 was a challenge in itself.

The bad weather should really have wrecked Carrickfergus & District Motorcycle Club’s Summer Grasstrack Championship, with the first round cancelled due to heavy rain and three more events hit by torrential downpours literally as competitors arrived to sign on.

That it did not do so is a credit to the hard work and dedication of the Club, its event partners and the competitors who all share the same love of off-road racing.

For their persistence, all who attended the four-round series were rewarded with some brilliant moments.

Witnessing WSB race-winner Jonathan Rea aboard his 250F, feet on the pegs seemingly everywhere and absolutely pinned around Loughside Farm, Islandmagee in July was a particular highlight, as was the sight of Martin Barr, Graeme Irwin and Gordon Crockard (the latter riding an old-school CR500) drifting speedway-style through a monsoon at McCormick’s Farm, Glenoe in August.

And when the dust (or the mud) had settled, it was Crockard who was crowned champion.

The Newtownards rider suffered a massive crash at the season-opening Hawkstone International and race fans were pleased just to see him back on a bike at round one of the Club’s series at Graham’s Farm, Woodburn, let alone winning races again.

But with his competitive spirit undimmed, and despite the close attentions of KTM duo Stephen Kelly and Drew Goudy, Crockard’s consistent high scoring gave him the overall championship with a round to spare.

In the other classes, William Logan was the clear winner in Grade B from Chris Wright, who was closely followed by Joel Brown and Chris Bell.

Ian Mairs on his KTM was well ahead of Mark Worthington and Gareth Milliken by season’s end in Grade C MX2, but Grade C MX1 was a much closer affair with Gary Kernohan, Neil Armstrong and Stuart Neale covered by only a handful of points in first to third places respectively.

The new Veterans’ class was a great addition to the Club’s series in 2009 and even saw Laurence Spence put in an appearance on a Kawasaki KX500 at McCormick’s Farm, Glenoe in August.

Davey Mulligan and his Red Rocket triumphed in this class, despite an “optimistic” overtaking manoeuvre on Laurence Spence at Glenoe. Full marks go to Davey for trying but there was only going to be one winner there … The rapid two-stroke Suzuki of Davy McKee came home in second with Gary Dickinson third.

Quads were not so well represented in 2009 but still provided some great racing with Michael Taggart, Steven Toye and some guy called Charlie Woodside filling the championship podium.

Final championship standings are available on this website in the “results” section.

And just as the Summer Grasstrack Series finished the sun came out …

But there was one last hurrah at McCormick’s Farm, Glenoe with the Robert Blair Memorial Trophy meeting in September giving competitors a minimum of five races in glorious sunshine.

Despite the attentions of Gordon Crockard, Richard Watt and Stephen Kelly, Tommy Merton lifted the silverware after posting six wins from six starts – simply untouchable!

The Club is aiming to expand and improve again in 2010 and the addition of a dedicated youth section is already showing great signs of growth at grass-roots level.

If you would like to get involved with the Club in any capacity please do not hesitate to contact any of the people listed on this website in the “contact” section.

By Graeme McKee