Easter Monday Irish Short Circuit Championship Races 1st April 2013
Press Release. 30/03/2013 (For immediate release)
The heat is on as the top flight field Rev’s up for Easters “ BIG THRILL” battles.
Short Circuit Championship – Easter Monday at Kirkistown
The new format Irish Short Circuit Championship rolls on from Bishopscourt on Easter Saturday, across Strangford lough to Kirkistown Race Circuit.
Once again the Belfast and District Motor Club Ltd will promote the traditional and one of the most popular Short Circuit events on the racing calendar at the Ards Peninsula circuit.
They will host the next two rounds of the Irish Short Circuit Championship on Easter Monday the 1st April at the ever popular Co Down venue, Kirkistown Race Circuit.
Superbike. Competitors include Lee Johnston, Michael Pearson, Marshall Neil, Johnny Buckley, Wayne Kirwin, Derek Shiels, Gavin Johnston, Nico Mawhinney & Denver Robb.
With the support of Ards Borough Council and Ards Tourism, The Feature race will be The Mayors Trophy, and will be awarded to the winner of the 2nd Superbike race and with a competitive field it is sure to be a hard fought race all the way to the finish line.
Supersport is always a hold your breath class and this year is no exception. This year we have exciting line up .
In addition to their entries Superbike class, Michael Pearson, Marshall Neil, Derek Shiels, Michael Sweeny will be up against some stiff competition with the likes of Carl Phillips, Jamie Patterson, Declan Hoey, Timothy Elwood, Mark Hanna, Jason Lynn, Nico Mawhinney, & Christian Elkin among the competitors.
The Superbike Cup & Supersport Cup include entries from Jason Moorhead, Conor Parkhill, Dean Doyle,
Johnny Irwin, Yvonne Montgomery, Jack Williamson, Phil Mcgrath & David Howard
The Supertwins/Stocktwins class has seen an explosion in popularity over the last few years and this year’s championship will be the closest yet with Michael Sweeney, Gary Fowler, Dave Walsh, Paul Gartland, Darren Gilpin & Michael Pearson all fighting for glory.
The 250GP and will share a grid, but as two separate championships. This year we have taking part, Elle Forrest, Richard Glasgow, Nico Mawhinney, John McAllister, Adam McLean & Trevor Reid.
The Supersport 400’s we have among the entries Angela Kernahan, Morris Hargetty Mick Jordan Karl Dickey, Roy Beattie Yvonne Montgomery & B & D Chairman Johnny McCay.
The Moto 3 / 450 class which incorporates the 125GP machines always sees a good mix of up and coming future talent as well as veteran GP riders and this year promises to see some upsets with young teens Korie & Kia McGreevy out for glory. Joining them are Dave Walsh, Kevin Keys, Kyle Cross, Thomas McAdoo, Malcolm Love and female riders, Melissa Kennedy, Karen Hadden, Elle Forrest.
The Pre Injection Class. Ever increasing in popularity with riders like Steven Clarke, Steven Grier, Mark Hanna, Gareth George, Mervyn Griffin, Sid Adair, Stephen McKeown, Johnny Aiken & Andy McAllister all out for a win.
The Classic class has taking part Barry Davidson, Johnny Miller, Sandy Brown, Gary Jamison, George Stinson, Stephen Wilson , Brian & Martin O’Neill as well as Father & Son duo of Alex & James Conroy to name a few.
A quality line up in all classes promises to be a day full of fast- furious & fun entertainment for everyone.
Admission will be £10 per person with children under 12 getting in free (when accompanied by an adult)
Practice to get underway at 9.00am and as with all events promoted by the Belfast and District Club Ltd all classes will get sessions of both untimed and timed practice.
First championship race scheduled to start at 1pm
Wishing all the riders & Spectators a safe and enjoyable days racing.
John McClure
B & D Secretary