Duke Road Racing Rankings
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With road circuits such as the Isle of Man TT
and Ulster Grand Prix
being dropped from the FIM
Moto GP calendar, and with the FIM Formula 1 being dropped in 1988. Geoff Duke
and his son Peter (Duke Video
and DVD publishers) thought that the road racing scene, at least in the UK and Ireland should be rewarded with a championship.
The Duke Road Race Rankings is rapidly approaching its 10th anniversary, and as last year’s competition demonstrated, the series is going from strength to strength. Dungannon’s Ryan Farquhar
enjoyed a stunning season to win the 2009 standings, heading Michael
and William Dunlop
and fourth place Ian Lougher
. It was the fourth time Farquhar had taken the title, making him the most successful rider in Duke Road Race Rankings’ history.
Established in 2002, the Duke Road Race Rankings is the only series which recognises the season-long performances on the roads. It was the idea of Peter Duke, boss of the Isle of Man-based Duke Video and son of World Champion Geoff Duke. He worked with road racing journalist Leslie Moore, author Mac McDiarmid and archivist Phil Edge to develop a scoring system which would recognise the significance of the event as well as the individual performance and, for the first time, allow a year-long assessment of road racing, letting the most consistent racer claim the ‘championship’ title. Since that first year in 2002, won by Ian Lougher, all the big names of road racing have figured, with the likes of Adrian Archibald
, Richard Britton, Jason Griffiths, Darran Lindsay and, more recently, Manxman Conor Cummins
, battling for honours.
The purpose of the Duke Road Race Rankings is to recognise achievements across the year, to give those riders who commit themselves not just to the ‘major’ meetings, but also to the smaller road races to have their dedication and hard work celebrated. Star names determined to claim the impressive Geoff Duke Trophy will attend lower profile events to earn points, helping to ensure strong grids for meetings which would otherwise be in the shadow of the Isle of Man TT, North West 200 and Ulster Grand Prix. Figuring on the Duke Road Race Rankings’ calendar alongside the International events also gives these events increased prestige. A look through the records reveals that, despite some fascinating battles, the spoils have been split between Ryan Farqhuar and Ian Lougher, apart from 2007. In that amazing year Conor Cummins, from the Isle of Man, took on and beat the best in only his second full season on the roads.
The Duke Road Race Rankings series features around two dozen meetings every year, including many of the long-established Irish and Isle of Man road races, and has remained largely unaltered since 2002 – apart from cancellations and the addition of new meetings, such as the Armoy Road Races last year. The standing of the series continues to grow, with extensive coverage in leading specialist publications, such as Motor Cycle News, Road Racing Ireland and Irish Racer, and the annual presentation being made at star-studded, black tie events. Ryan Farquhar received the trophy for his 2009 victory at the Adelaide Racer Awards in Belfast in January, in front of racing greats including Loris Capirossi
, Jonathan Rea
, Cal Crutchlow
, Eugene Laverty
and more.
2 Cookstown ‘100’
Road Races -
3 Tandragee '100' Road Race -
4 North West ‘200’
Road Races -
5 Pre-TT Classic Road Races - Billown -
6 Isle of Man TT
Races -
7 Post TT Races - Billown -
8 Bush Road Races -
9 Skerries
'100' Road Races -
10 Barry Sheene Classic Road Races -
11 Walderstown Road Races -
12 Aderdare Park Road Races -
13 Southern ‘100’ Road Races -
14 Kells Road Races -
15 Faugheen '50' Road Races -
16 Cock o'the North - Oliver’s Mount -
17 Armoy Road Races -
18 Mid Antrim ‘150’ Road Races -
19 Dundrod ‘150’ Road Races -
20 Ulster Grand Prix
-
21 Manx Grand Prix
-
22 Munster '100' Road Races -
23 Athea Road Races -
24 Killalane Road Races -
25 Gold Cup International - Oliver’s Mount - Scarborough -
26 Macau Grand Prix
-
2 Cookstown ‘100’
Road Races -
3 North West ‘200’
Road Races -
4 Pre-TT Classic Road Races - Billown -
5 Isle of Man TT
Races -
6 Post TT Races - Billown -
7 Bush Road Races -
8Athea
Road Races - CANCELLED !!
9 Skerries
Road Races -
10 Barry Sheene Classic Road Races -
11 Cock o'the North - Oliver’s Mount -
12 Walderstown Road Races -
12a Southern ‘100’ Road Races -
14 Jurby ‘South’ Road Races -
15Kells Road Races - CANCELLED due to Weather
16 Faugheen Road Races -
17 Mid Antrim ‘150’ Road Races -
18 Armoy Road Races -
19 Dundrod ‘150’ Road Races -
20 Ulster Grand Prix
-
21 Munster 100 Road Races -
22 Manx Grand Prix
-
23 Killalane Road Races -
24 Gold Cup International - Oliver’s Mount - Scarborough -
25 Boyne ‘100’ Road Races -
26 Macau Grand Prix
-
2 Cookstown ‘100’
Road Races -
3 Tandragee '100' Road Race -
4 North West ‘200’
Road Races -
5 Barry Sheene Classic Road Races - Oliver’s Mount - Scarborough -
6 Pre-TT Classic Road Races - Billown -
7 Isle of Man TT
Races -
8 Billtown TT Races -
9 Bush Road Races -
10 Athea
Road Races -
11 Skerries
Road Races -
12 Cock o'the North - Oliver’s Mount -
12a Walderstown Road Races -
14 Southern ‘100’ Road Races -
15 Jurby ‘South’ Road Races -
16 Kells Road Races -
17 Faugheen Road Races -
18 Mid Antrim ‘150’ Road Races -
19 Armoy Road Races -
20 Dundrod ‘150’ Road Races -
21 Ulster Grand Prix
-
22 Manx Grand Prix
-
23 Killalane Road Races -
24 Gold Cup International - Oliver’s Mount - Scarborough -
25 Boyne ‘100’ Road Races -
2 Cookstown ‘100’ Road Races -
3 Tandragee ‘100’ Road Races -
4 North West ‘200’
Road Races -
5 Isle of Man TT
Races -
6 Steam Packet Races - Billown -
7 Bush Road Races -
8 Athea Road Races(1) -
9 Skerries Road Races -
10 Southern ‘100’ Road Races -
11 Cock o'the North - Oliver’s Mount - Scarborough -
12 Jurby ‘South’ Road Races -
13 Walderstown Road Races -
14 Kells Road Races -
15 Faugheen Road Races -
16 Dundalk Road Races -
17 Dundrod ‘150’ Road Races -
18 Ulster Grand Prix
-
19 Manx Grand Prix
-
20 Killalane Road Races -
21 Boyne ‘100’ Road Races -
22 Gold Cup International - Oliver’s Mount - Scarborough -
23 Athea Road Races(2) -
2006
The twenty-five round series, held at all national and international road races in the north and south of Ireland, the Isle of Man and England, was the closest fought to date.
At the conclusion of the series a mere 147 points separated the champion and second place man, Martin Finnegan, who in turn was just nine points ahead of the late Darran Lindsay. Guy Martin joined the fray in 15th position after the North West 200 and only competed in a handful of road races in 2006, but still managed to finish in an impressive fourth place, with Raymond Porter and Cameron Donald, completing the top six.
The famous Dunlop family filled three of the top ten places, Michael in seventh, William in ninth and Robert in tenth position.
2005
2004
2003
2002
Isle of Man TT
The International Isle of Man TT Race is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man and was for many years the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world...
and Ulster Grand Prix
Ulster Grand Prix
The Ulster Grand Prix is a motorcycle road race that takes place on the Dundrod Circuit near Belfast, Northern Ireland. The first races took place in 1922 and in 1935 and 1948 the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme gave it the title Grand Prix d'Europe...
being dropped from the FIM
Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme
The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme is the governing body of motorcycle racing. It represents 103 national motorcycle federations that are divided into six regional continental unions....
Moto GP calendar, and with the FIM Formula 1 being dropped in 1988. Geoff Duke
Geoff Duke
Geoffrey Ernest Duke OBE is a British multi-time motorcycle Grand Prix road racing world champion.Geoff Duke dominated motorcycle racing in the 1950s, winning six world championships and six Isle of Man TT races...
and his son Peter (Duke Video
Duke Video
Duke Video is a video and DVD publisher specialising in motorsports.Duke Video was founded in the Isle of Man in 1981 by Peter Duke, son of six-time motorcycle World Champion Geoff Duke...
and DVD publishers) thought that the road racing scene, at least in the UK and Ireland should be rewarded with a championship.
The Duke Road Race Rankings is rapidly approaching its 10th anniversary, and as last year’s competition demonstrated, the series is going from strength to strength. Dungannon’s Ryan Farquhar
Ryan Farquhar
Ryan Farquhar is a motorcycle racer who has primarily competed in road racing, having won the Dukes road race rankings 4 times. He has also won five races at the Cookstown 100 in one day and is the only person to do both...
enjoyed a stunning season to win the 2009 standings, heading Michael
Michael Dunlop
Michael Dunlop is a Northern Irish motorcycle racer, brother of William and the son of the late Robert.He made his TT debut in 2007, where his best finish was 25th in the Superbike TT. He made the decision to ride in the 2008 races at the last minute after the death of his father at the North West...
and William Dunlop
William Dunlop (motorcycle racer)
William Dunlop is a Northern Irish motorcycle racer, brother of Michael and the son of the late Robert. William started racing 125 cc bikes at the age of 17....
and fourth place Ian Lougher
Ian Lougher
Ian Lougher is a motorcycle racer famous for 9 motorcycle victories in the North West 200, 10 wins at the Isle of Man TT Races and 42 wins at the Southern 100 Races in his career.-Racing career:...
. It was the fourth time Farquhar had taken the title, making him the most successful rider in Duke Road Race Rankings’ history.
Established in 2002, the Duke Road Race Rankings is the only series which recognises the season-long performances on the roads. It was the idea of Peter Duke, boss of the Isle of Man-based Duke Video and son of World Champion Geoff Duke. He worked with road racing journalist Leslie Moore, author Mac McDiarmid and archivist Phil Edge to develop a scoring system which would recognise the significance of the event as well as the individual performance and, for the first time, allow a year-long assessment of road racing, letting the most consistent racer claim the ‘championship’ title. Since that first year in 2002, won by Ian Lougher, all the big names of road racing have figured, with the likes of Adrian Archibald
Adrian Archibald
Adrian Archibald is a motorcycle racer from the same town as the legendary Joey Dunlop.Archibald won 2 races at a sombre 2003 Isle of Man TT riding for TAS Suzuki, however the races were overshadowed by the death of Archibald's team-mate, David Jefferies. Archibald then left the TAS team after the...
, Richard Britton, Jason Griffiths, Darran Lindsay and, more recently, Manxman Conor Cummins
Conor Cummins
Conor Cummins is a British motorcycle racer. Conor rides extensively on the British Road Racing Circuit competing in the British Superstock Championship as well as his home event the Isle of Man TT.-Early career:...
, battling for honours.
The purpose of the Duke Road Race Rankings is to recognise achievements across the year, to give those riders who commit themselves not just to the ‘major’ meetings, but also to the smaller road races to have their dedication and hard work celebrated. Star names determined to claim the impressive Geoff Duke Trophy will attend lower profile events to earn points, helping to ensure strong grids for meetings which would otherwise be in the shadow of the Isle of Man TT, North West 200 and Ulster Grand Prix. Figuring on the Duke Road Race Rankings’ calendar alongside the International events also gives these events increased prestige. A look through the records reveals that, despite some fascinating battles, the spoils have been split between Ryan Farqhuar and Ian Lougher, apart from 2007. In that amazing year Conor Cummins, from the Isle of Man, took on and beat the best in only his second full season on the roads.
The Duke Road Race Rankings series features around two dozen meetings every year, including many of the long-established Irish and Isle of Man road races, and has remained largely unaltered since 2002 – apart from cancellations and the addition of new meetings, such as the Armoy Road Races last year. The standing of the series continues to grow, with extensive coverage in leading specialist publications, such as Motor Cycle News, Road Racing Ireland and Irish Racer, and the annual presentation being made at star-studded, black tie events. Ryan Farquhar received the trophy for his 2009 victory at the Adelaide Racer Awards in Belfast in January, in front of racing greats including Loris Capirossi
Loris Capirossi
Loris Capirossi is a retired Italian Grand Prix motorcycle road racer, who competed between and...
, Jonathan Rea
Jonathan Rea
Jonathan 'Johnny' Rea is a motorcycle racer, currently competing in the Superbike World Championship for Castrol Honda. He was runner-up in the Supersport World Championship for the Ten Kate Honda team in 2008, and runner-up in the British Superbike Championship in 2007 for the HM Plant Honda team...
, Cal Crutchlow
Cal Crutchlow
Cal Crutchlow is a professional motorcycle road racer. He is a former British Supersport champion and British Superbike race winner, and the 2009 Supersport World Champion.-Early years:...
, Eugene Laverty
Eugene Laverty
Eugene Laverty is a professional motorcycle road racer, the brother of Michael and John. In 2008 he has competed in both the 250cc World Championship and the World Supersport series, he went on to be runner up in the World Supersport Championship in both 2009 and the 2010 seasons.In 2011 he moved...
and more.
2011 season
The Duke Road Race Rankings celebrates its 10th year in 2011 and has gone from strength to strength over the decade. This year’s provisional calendar, which is due to begin with the Ian Watson Spring Cup at Scarborough on April 17, boasts 26 meetings, including the TT, and is planned to run until November 9 and the season-closing Macau Grand Prix, which joined the schedule in 2010 for the first time.2011 Results after Round 10
| Pos | Name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar is a motorcycle racer who has primarily competed in road racing, having won the Dukes road race rankings 4 times. He has also won five races at the Cookstown 100 in one day and is the only person to do both... |
1406 |
| 2 | Michael Dunlop Michael Dunlop Michael Dunlop is a Northern Irish motorcycle racer, brother of William and the son of the late Robert.He made his TT debut in 2007, where his best finish was 25th in the Superbike TT. He made the decision to ride in the 2008 races at the last minute after the death of his father at the North West... |
855 |
| 3 | William Dunlop William Dunlop (motorcycle racer) William Dunlop is a Northern Irish motorcycle racer, brother of Michael and the son of the late Robert. William started racing 125 cc bikes at the age of 17.... |
782 |
| 4 | John McGuinness John McGuinness (motorcycle racer) John McGuinness is an English professional motorcycle racer. McGuinness races for the HM Plant Honda team in road races like the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200, and on the short tracks in the British Superstock 1000 series.-2006:TT 2006 proved to be the best ever for McGuinness... |
440 |
| 5 | Davy Morgan | 416 |
| 6 | John Burrows | 402 |
| 7 | Guy Martin Guy Martin Guy Martin is a British motorcycle racer and mechanic. He has primarily competed in road racing events.-Early career:... |
385 |
| 8 | Ronan Pentony | 343 |
| 9 | Adrian Archibald | 340 |
| 10 | Cameron Donald Cameron Donald Cameron Donald is a motorcycle road racer who has raced at the Macau Grand Prix, the North West 200 and the Isle of Man TT Races. He lives in Warrandyte, Victoria in Australia, and works as a plumber during the off-season... |
334 |
2011 Circuits
1 Ian Watson Spring National Road Races - Oliver’s Mount - Scarborough - 2 Cookstown ‘100’
Cookstown
Cookstown may refer to either of the following:*Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland*Cookstown, Ontario, Canada*Cookstown, New Jersey, United States...
Road Races -
3 Tandragee '100' Road Race -
4 North West ‘200’
North West 200
The North West 200 is a motorcycle race meeting held each May in Northern Ireland. The course, made up of public roads running between the towns of Portstewart, Coleraine and Portrush is one of the fastest in the world, with speeds in excess of . It is one of around fifteen events run on public...
Road Races -
5 Pre-TT Classic Road Races - Billown -
6 Isle of Man TT
Isle of Man TT
The International Isle of Man TT Race is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man and was for many years the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world...
Races -
7 Post TT Races - Billown -
8 Bush Road Races -
9 Skerries
Skerries, Dublin
-The 20th century and today:Historically, Skerries has been a thriving fishing port and a major center of hand embroidery. In the late 20th century, it became a resort town , and another suburb for commuters to the city of Dublin....
'100' Road Races -
10 Barry Sheene Classic Road Races -
11 Walderstown Road Races -
12 Aderdare Park Road Races -
13 Southern ‘100’ Road Races -
14 Kells Road Races -
15 Faugheen '50' Road Races -
16 Cock o'the North - Oliver’s Mount -
17 Armoy Road Races -
18 Mid Antrim ‘150’ Road Races -
19 Dundrod ‘150’ Road Races -
20 Ulster Grand Prix
Ulster Grand Prix
The Ulster Grand Prix is a motorcycle road race that takes place on the Dundrod Circuit near Belfast, Northern Ireland. The first races took place in 1922 and in 1935 and 1948 the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme gave it the title Grand Prix d'Europe...
-
21 Manx Grand Prix
Manx Grand Prix
The Manx Grand Prix motorcycle races are held on the Isle of Man TT Course every year for a two-week period usually spanning the end of August and early September. The 'MGP' or 'Manx' is considered to be the amateur riders' alternative to the Isle of Man TT Races held in May and June...
-
22 Munster '100' Road Races -
23 Athea Road Races -
24 Killalane Road Races -
25 Gold Cup International - Oliver’s Mount - Scarborough -
26 Macau Grand Prix
Macau Grand Prix
The Macau Grand Prix is a motor-racing event held annually in Macau, one of China's Special Administrative Regions. It is known for being the only street circuit racing event in which both car and motorcycle races are held...
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2010 Results
| Pos | Name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar is a motorcycle racer who has primarily competed in road racing, having won the Dukes road race rankings 4 times. He has also won five races at the Cookstown 100 in one day and is the only person to do both... |
4444 |
| 2 | William Dunlop William Dunlop (motorcycle racer) William Dunlop is a Northern Irish motorcycle racer, brother of Michael and the son of the late Robert. William started racing 125 cc bikes at the age of 17.... |
2169 |
| 3 | Michael Dunlop Michael Dunlop Michael Dunlop is a Northern Irish motorcycle racer, brother of William and the son of the late Robert.He made his TT debut in 2007, where his best finish was 25th in the Superbike TT. He made the decision to ride in the 2008 races at the last minute after the death of his father at the North West... |
1857 |
| 4 | Ian Hutchinson Ian Hutchinson (motorcycle racer) Ian Hutchinson is an English motorcycle road racer. Hutchinson raced for the Padgett's Honda team in road races like the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200. Hutchinson also works as a motorcycle technician... |
1570 |
| 5 | Keith Amor | 1090 |
| 6 | Ian Lougher Ian Lougher Ian Lougher is a motorcycle racer famous for 9 motorcycle victories in the North West 200, 10 wins at the Isle of Man TT Races and 42 wins at the Southern 100 Races in his career.-Racing career:... |
1039 |
| 7 | Chris Palmer | 1017 |
| 8 | John Burrows | 934 |
| 9 | Guy Martin Guy Martin Guy Martin is a British motorcycle racer and mechanic. He has primarily competed in road racing events.-Early career:... |
703 |
| 10 | Michael Pearson | 677 |
2010 Circuits
1 Spring National - Oliver’s Mount - Scarborough - 2 Cookstown ‘100’
Cookstown
Cookstown may refer to either of the following:*Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland*Cookstown, Ontario, Canada*Cookstown, New Jersey, United States...
Road Races -
3 North West ‘200’
North West 200
The North West 200 is a motorcycle race meeting held each May in Northern Ireland. The course, made up of public roads running between the towns of Portstewart, Coleraine and Portrush is one of the fastest in the world, with speeds in excess of . It is one of around fifteen events run on public...
Road Races -
4 Pre-TT Classic Road Races - Billown -
5 Isle of Man TT
Isle of Man TT
The International Isle of Man TT Race is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man and was for many years the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world...
Races -
6 Post TT Races - Billown -
7 Bush Road Races -
8
Athea
Athea suffered severe flooding in the summer of 2008 with residences sustaining serious damage especially along the river Galey. Athea National School also incured minor damage.-Landscape:...
Road Races
CANCELLED !!9 Skerries
Skerries, Dublin
-The 20th century and today:Historically, Skerries has been a thriving fishing port and a major center of hand embroidery. In the late 20th century, it became a resort town , and another suburb for commuters to the city of Dublin....
Road Races -
10 Barry Sheene Classic Road Races -
11 Cock o'the North - Oliver’s Mount -
12 Walderstown Road Races -
12a Southern ‘100’ Road Races -
14 Jurby ‘South’ Road Races -
15
CANCELLED due to Weather16 Faugheen Road Races -
17 Mid Antrim ‘150’ Road Races -
18 Armoy Road Races -
19 Dundrod ‘150’ Road Races -
20 Ulster Grand Prix
Ulster Grand Prix
The Ulster Grand Prix is a motorcycle road race that takes place on the Dundrod Circuit near Belfast, Northern Ireland. The first races took place in 1922 and in 1935 and 1948 the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme gave it the title Grand Prix d'Europe...
-
21 Munster 100 Road Races -
22 Manx Grand Prix
Manx Grand Prix
The Manx Grand Prix motorcycle races are held on the Isle of Man TT Course every year for a two-week period usually spanning the end of August and early September. The 'MGP' or 'Manx' is considered to be the amateur riders' alternative to the Isle of Man TT Races held in May and June...
-
23 Killalane Road Races -
24 Gold Cup International - Oliver’s Mount - Scarborough -
25 Boyne ‘100’ Road Races -
26 Macau Grand Prix
Macau Grand Prix
The Macau Grand Prix is a motor-racing event held annually in Macau, one of China's Special Administrative Regions. It is known for being the only street circuit racing event in which both car and motorcycle races are held...
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2009 Results
| Pos | Name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar is a motorcycle racer who has primarily competed in road racing, having won the Dukes road race rankings 4 times. He has also won five races at the Cookstown 100 in one day and is the only person to do both... |
4860 |
| 2 | Michael Dunlop Michael Dunlop Michael Dunlop is a Northern Irish motorcycle racer, brother of William and the son of the late Robert.He made his TT debut in 2007, where his best finish was 25th in the Superbike TT. He made the decision to ride in the 2008 races at the last minute after the death of his father at the North West... |
2506 |
| 3 | William Dunlop William Dunlop (motorcycle racer) William Dunlop is a Northern Irish motorcycle racer, brother of Michael and the son of the late Robert. William started racing 125 cc bikes at the age of 17.... |
2429 |
| 4 | Ian Lougher Ian Lougher Ian Lougher is a motorcycle racer famous for 9 motorcycle victories in the North West 200, 10 wins at the Isle of Man TT Races and 42 wins at the Southern 100 Races in his career.-Racing career:... |
2109 |
| 5 | John Burrows | 1350 |
| 6 | Guy Martin Guy Martin Guy Martin is a British motorcycle racer and mechanic. He has primarily competed in road racing events.-Early career:... |
1251 |
| 7 | Ian Hutchinson Ian Hutchinson (motorcycle racer) Ian Hutchinson is an English motorcycle road racer. Hutchinson raced for the Padgett's Honda team in road races like the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200. Hutchinson also works as a motorcycle technician... |
1028 |
| 8 | Keith Amor | 991 |
| 9 | Michael Pearson | 924 |
| 10 | Conor Cummins Conor Cummins Conor Cummins is a British motorcycle racer. Conor rides extensively on the British Road Racing Circuit competing in the British Superstock Championship as well as his home event the Isle of Man TT.-Early career:... |
900 |
2009 Circuits
1 Spring National - Oliver’s Mount - Scarborough - 2 Cookstown ‘100’
Cookstown
Cookstown may refer to either of the following:*Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland*Cookstown, Ontario, Canada*Cookstown, New Jersey, United States...
Road Races -
3 Tandragee '100' Road Race -
4 North West ‘200’
North West 200
The North West 200 is a motorcycle race meeting held each May in Northern Ireland. The course, made up of public roads running between the towns of Portstewart, Coleraine and Portrush is one of the fastest in the world, with speeds in excess of . It is one of around fifteen events run on public...
Road Races -
5 Barry Sheene Classic Road Races - Oliver’s Mount - Scarborough -
6 Pre-TT Classic Road Races - Billown -
7 Isle of Man TT
Isle of Man TT
The International Isle of Man TT Race is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man and was for many years the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world...
Races -
8 Billtown TT Races -
9 Bush Road Races -
10 Athea
Athea
Athea suffered severe flooding in the summer of 2008 with residences sustaining serious damage especially along the river Galey. Athea National School also incured minor damage.-Landscape:...
Road Races -
11 Skerries
Skerries, Dublin
-The 20th century and today:Historically, Skerries has been a thriving fishing port and a major center of hand embroidery. In the late 20th century, it became a resort town , and another suburb for commuters to the city of Dublin....
Road Races -
12 Cock o'the North - Oliver’s Mount -
12a Walderstown Road Races -
14 Southern ‘100’ Road Races -
15 Jurby ‘South’ Road Races -
16 Kells Road Races -
17 Faugheen Road Races -
18 Mid Antrim ‘150’ Road Races -
19 Armoy Road Races -
20 Dundrod ‘150’ Road Races -
21 Ulster Grand Prix
Ulster Grand Prix
The Ulster Grand Prix is a motorcycle road race that takes place on the Dundrod Circuit near Belfast, Northern Ireland. The first races took place in 1922 and in 1935 and 1948 the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme gave it the title Grand Prix d'Europe...
-
22 Manx Grand Prix
Manx Grand Prix
The Manx Grand Prix motorcycle races are held on the Isle of Man TT Course every year for a two-week period usually spanning the end of August and early September. The 'MGP' or 'Manx' is considered to be the amateur riders' alternative to the Isle of Man TT Races held in May and June...
-
23 Killalane Road Races -
24 Gold Cup International - Oliver’s Mount - Scarborough -
25 Boyne ‘100’ Road Races -
2008 Results
| Pos | Name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar is a motorcycle racer who has primarily competed in road racing, having won the Dukes road race rankings 4 times. He has also won five races at the Cookstown 100 in one day and is the only person to do both... |
2306 |
| 2 | Ian Lougher Ian Lougher Ian Lougher is a motorcycle racer famous for 9 motorcycle victories in the North West 200, 10 wins at the Isle of Man TT Races and 42 wins at the Southern 100 Races in his career.-Racing career:... |
2058 |
| 3 | Michael Dunlop Michael Dunlop Michael Dunlop is a Northern Irish motorcycle racer, brother of William and the son of the late Robert.He made his TT debut in 2007, where his best finish was 25th in the Superbike TT. He made the decision to ride in the 2008 races at the last minute after the death of his father at the North West... |
1632 |
| 4 | William Dunlop William Dunlop (motorcycle racer) William Dunlop is a Northern Irish motorcycle racer, brother of Michael and the son of the late Robert. William started racing 125 cc bikes at the age of 17.... |
1379 |
| 5 | Chris Palmer | 1037 |
| 6 | Keith Amor | 1034 |
| 7 | Guy Martin Guy Martin Guy Martin is a British motorcycle racer and mechanic. He has primarily competed in road racing events.-Early career:... |
709 |
| 8 | John McGuinness John McGuinness (motorcycle racer) John McGuinness is an English professional motorcycle racer. McGuinness races for the HM Plant Honda team in road races like the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200, and on the short tracks in the British Superstock 1000 series.-2006:TT 2006 proved to be the best ever for McGuinness... |
662 |
| 9 | Damien Howard | 563 |
| 10 | Mick Goodings | 547 |
2008 Circuits
1 Spring National - Oliver’s Mount - Scarborough - 2 Cookstown ‘100’ Road Races -
3 Tandragee ‘100’ Road Races -
4 North West ‘200’
North West 200
The North West 200 is a motorcycle race meeting held each May in Northern Ireland. The course, made up of public roads running between the towns of Portstewart, Coleraine and Portrush is one of the fastest in the world, with speeds in excess of . It is one of around fifteen events run on public...
Road Races -
5 Isle of Man TT
Isle of Man TT
The International Isle of Man TT Race is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man and was for many years the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world...
Races -
6 Steam Packet Races - Billown -
7 Bush Road Races -
8 Athea Road Races(1) -
9 Skerries Road Races -
10 Southern ‘100’ Road Races -
11 Cock o'the North - Oliver’s Mount - Scarborough -
12 Jurby ‘South’ Road Races -
13 Walderstown Road Races -
14 Kells Road Races -
15 Faugheen Road Races -
16 Dundalk Road Races -
17 Dundrod ‘150’ Road Races -
18 Ulster Grand Prix
Ulster Grand Prix
The Ulster Grand Prix is a motorcycle road race that takes place on the Dundrod Circuit near Belfast, Northern Ireland. The first races took place in 1922 and in 1935 and 1948 the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme gave it the title Grand Prix d'Europe...
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19 Manx Grand Prix
Manx Grand Prix
The Manx Grand Prix motorcycle races are held on the Isle of Man TT Course every year for a two-week period usually spanning the end of August and early September. The 'MGP' or 'Manx' is considered to be the amateur riders' alternative to the Isle of Man TT Races held in May and June...
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20 Killalane Road Races -
21 Boyne ‘100’ Road Races -
22 Gold Cup International - Oliver’s Mount - Scarborough -
23 Athea Road Races(2) -
Previous winners
2007| Pos | Name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conor Cummins Conor Cummins Conor Cummins is a British motorcycle racer. Conor rides extensively on the British Road Racing Circuit competing in the British Superstock Championship as well as his home event the Isle of Man TT.-Early career:... |
1936 |
| 2 | Guy Martin Guy Martin Guy Martin is a British motorcycle racer and mechanic. He has primarily competed in road racing events.-Early career:... |
1798 |
| 3 | William Dunlop William Dunlop (motorcycle racer) William Dunlop is a Northern Irish motorcycle racer, brother of Michael and the son of the late Robert. William started racing 125 cc bikes at the age of 17.... |
1517 |
| 4 | Ian Lougher Ian Lougher Ian Lougher is a motorcycle racer famous for 9 motorcycle victories in the North West 200, 10 wins at the Isle of Man TT Races and 42 wins at the Southern 100 Races in his career.-Racing career:... |
1380 |
| 5 | Chris Palmer | 1131 |
| 6 | John McGuinness John McGuinness (motorcycle racer) John McGuinness is an English professional motorcycle racer. McGuinness races for the HM Plant Honda team in road races like the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200, and on the short tracks in the British Superstock 1000 series.-2006:TT 2006 proved to be the best ever for McGuinness... |
1042 |
| 7 | Cameron Donald Cameron Donald Cameron Donald is a motorcycle road racer who has raced at the Macau Grand Prix, the North West 200 and the Isle of Man TT Races. He lives in Warrandyte, Victoria in Australia, and works as a plumber during the off-season... |
961 |
| 8 | Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar is a motorcycle racer who has primarily competed in road racing, having won the Dukes road race rankings 4 times. He has also won five races at the Cookstown 100 in one day and is the only person to do both... |
908 |
| 9 | Darren Burns | 852 |
| 10 | Ivan Lintin | 825 |
2006
At the conclusion of the series a mere 147 points separated the champion and second place man, Martin Finnegan, who in turn was just nine points ahead of the late Darran Lindsay. Guy Martin joined the fray in 15th position after the North West 200 and only competed in a handful of road races in 2006, but still managed to finish in an impressive fourth place, with Raymond Porter and Cameron Donald, completing the top six.
The famous Dunlop family filled three of the top ten places, Michael in seventh, William in ninth and Robert in tenth position.
| Pos | Name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Lougher Ian Lougher Ian Lougher is a motorcycle racer famous for 9 motorcycle victories in the North West 200, 10 wins at the Isle of Man TT Races and 42 wins at the Southern 100 Races in his career.-Racing career:... |
1719 |
| 2 | Martin Finnegan Martin Finnegan Martin Finnegan was an Irish motorcycle racer.-Career:Born in Lusk, County Dublin, Finnegan took up riding from a young age. At first he went grass track racing where he tasted success. In his later teens his boss at the time, Tony Carton, offered Martin the lend of a bike to try his hand at... |
1572 |
| 3 | Darran Lindsay Darran Lindsay Darran Lindsay was a Northern Irish motorcycle road racer. He was killed on 9 September 2006 in practice for the Killalane road races, near Dublin . It is understood that his 600cc machine was in collision with another bike. He lived on the Dundrod Circuit... |
1563 |
| 4 | Guy Martin Guy Martin Guy Martin is a British motorcycle racer and mechanic. He has primarily competed in road racing events.-Early career:... |
1382 |
| 5 | Raymond Porter | 1245 |
| 6 | Cameron Donald Cameron Donald Cameron Donald is a motorcycle road racer who has raced at the Macau Grand Prix, the North West 200 and the Isle of Man TT Races. He lives in Warrandyte, Victoria in Australia, and works as a plumber during the off-season... |
1090 |
| 7 | Michael Dunlop Michael Dunlop Michael Dunlop is a Northern Irish motorcycle racer, brother of William and the son of the late Robert.He made his TT debut in 2007, where his best finish was 25th in the Superbike TT. He made the decision to ride in the 2008 races at the last minute after the death of his father at the North West... |
1049 |
| 8 | John Burrows | 956 |
| 9 | William Dunlop William Dunlop (motorcycle racer) William Dunlop is a Northern Irish motorcycle racer, brother of Michael and the son of the late Robert. William started racing 125 cc bikes at the age of 17.... |
852 |
| 10 | Robert Dunlop Robert Dunlop Robert Dunlop was a Northern Irish motorcycle racer, the younger brother of fellow road racer, the late Joey Dunlop, and like Joey he died after a crash while racing.-Biography:... |
830 |
2005
| Pos | Name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Lougher Ian Lougher Ian Lougher is a motorcycle racer famous for 9 motorcycle victories in the North West 200, 10 wins at the Isle of Man TT Races and 42 wins at the Southern 100 Races in his career.-Racing career:... |
2699 |
| 2 | Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar is a motorcycle racer who has primarily competed in road racing, having won the Dukes road race rankings 4 times. He has also won five races at the Cookstown 100 in one day and is the only person to do both... |
2229 |
| 3 | Guy Martin Guy Martin Guy Martin is a British motorcycle racer and mechanic. He has primarily competed in road racing events.-Early career:... |
1798 |
| 4 | Richard Britton Richard Britton Richard Britton was one of Ireland's leading motorcycle road racers before his untimely death at Ballybunion road races.He was married to Maria and had one son, Loris, named after MotoGP star Loris Capirossi.-Career:... |
1400 |
| 5 | Chris Palmer | 1183 |
| 6 | Martin Finnegan Martin Finnegan Martin Finnegan was an Irish motorcycle racer.-Career:Born in Lusk, County Dublin, Finnegan took up riding from a young age. At first he went grass track racing where he tasted success. In his later teens his boss at the time, Tony Carton, offered Martin the lend of a bike to try his hand at... |
973 |
| 7 | Adrian Archibald Adrian Archibald Adrian Archibald is a motorcycle racer from the same town as the legendary Joey Dunlop.Archibald won 2 races at a sombre 2003 Isle of Man TT riding for TAS Suzuki, however the races were overshadowed by the death of Archibald's team-mate, David Jefferies. Archibald then left the TAS team after the... |
873 |
| 8 | John McGuinness John McGuinness (motorcycle racer) John McGuinness is an English professional motorcycle racer. McGuinness races for the HM Plant Honda team in road races like the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200, and on the short tracks in the British Superstock 1000 series.-2006:TT 2006 proved to be the best ever for McGuinness... |
782 |
| 9 | Jason Griffiths | 739 |
| 10 | Bruce Anstey Bruce Anstey Bruce Anstey is a professional motorcycle road racer. He is now signed to race for Padgett's Honda, having previously ridden for Relentless Suzuki which is based in Ireland. He made his Isle of Man TT debut in 1999, he completed his first race in the Lightweight 250 class, finishing 7th... |
728 |
2004
| Pos | Name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar is a motorcycle racer who has primarily competed in road racing, having won the Dukes road race rankings 4 times. He has also won five races at the Cookstown 100 in one day and is the only person to do both... |
2031 |
| 2 | Darran Lindsay Darran Lindsay Darran Lindsay was a Northern Irish motorcycle road racer. He was killed on 9 September 2006 in practice for the Killalane road races, near Dublin . It is understood that his 600cc machine was in collision with another bike. He lived on the Dundrod Circuit... |
1647 |
| 3 | Ian Lougher Ian Lougher Ian Lougher is a motorcycle racer famous for 9 motorcycle victories in the North West 200, 10 wins at the Isle of Man TT Races and 42 wins at the Southern 100 Races in his career.-Racing career:... |
1597 |
| 4 | John McGuinness John McGuinness (motorcycle racer) John McGuinness is an English professional motorcycle racer. McGuinness races for the HM Plant Honda team in road races like the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200, and on the short tracks in the British Superstock 1000 series.-2006:TT 2006 proved to be the best ever for McGuinness... |
1051 |
| 5 | Guy Martin Guy Martin Guy Martin is a British motorcycle racer and mechanic. He has primarily competed in road racing events.-Early career:... |
1016 |
| 6 | Martin Finnegan Martin Finnegan Martin Finnegan was an Irish motorcycle racer.-Career:Born in Lusk, County Dublin, Finnegan took up riding from a young age. At first he went grass track racing where he tasted success. In his later teens his boss at the time, Tony Carton, offered Martin the lend of a bike to try his hand at... |
952 |
| 7 | Bruce Anstey Bruce Anstey Bruce Anstey is a professional motorcycle road racer. He is now signed to race for Padgett's Honda, having previously ridden for Relentless Suzuki which is based in Ireland. He made his Isle of Man TT debut in 1999, he completed his first race in the Lightweight 250 class, finishing 7th... |
930 |
| 8 | Chris Palmer | 898 |
| 9 | Richard Britton Richard Britton Richard Britton was one of Ireland's leading motorcycle road racers before his untimely death at Ballybunion road races.He was married to Maria and had one son, Loris, named after MotoGP star Loris Capirossi.-Career:... |
816 |
| 10 | Adrian Archibald Adrian Archibald Adrian Archibald is a motorcycle racer from the same town as the legendary Joey Dunlop.Archibald won 2 races at a sombre 2003 Isle of Man TT riding for TAS Suzuki, however the races were overshadowed by the death of Archibald's team-mate, David Jefferies. Archibald then left the TAS team after the... |
606 |
2003
| Pos | Name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar is a motorcycle racer who has primarily competed in road racing, having won the Dukes road race rankings 4 times. He has also won five races at the Cookstown 100 in one day and is the only person to do both... |
1981 |
| 2 | Ian Lougher Ian Lougher Ian Lougher is a motorcycle racer famous for 9 motorcycle victories in the North West 200, 10 wins at the Isle of Man TT Races and 42 wins at the Southern 100 Races in his career.-Racing career:... |
1539 |
| 3 | Adrian Archibald Adrian Archibald Adrian Archibald is a motorcycle racer from the same town as the legendary Joey Dunlop.Archibald won 2 races at a sombre 2003 Isle of Man TT riding for TAS Suzuki, however the races were overshadowed by the death of Archibald's team-mate, David Jefferies. Archibald then left the TAS team after the... |
807 |
| 4 | Chris Palmer | 791 |
| 5 | Richard Britton Richard Britton Richard Britton was one of Ireland's leading motorcycle road racers before his untimely death at Ballybunion road races.He was married to Maria and had one son, Loris, named after MotoGP star Loris Capirossi.-Career:... |
708 |
| 6 | Jason Griffiths | 669 |
| 7 | Bruce Anstey Bruce Anstey Bruce Anstey is a professional motorcycle road racer. He is now signed to race for Padgett's Honda, having previously ridden for Relentless Suzuki which is based in Ireland. He made his Isle of Man TT debut in 1999, he completed his first race in the Lightweight 250 class, finishing 7th... |
448 |
| 8 | Martin Finnegan Martin Finnegan Martin Finnegan was an Irish motorcycle racer.-Career:Born in Lusk, County Dublin, Finnegan took up riding from a young age. At first he went grass track racing where he tasted success. In his later teens his boss at the time, Tony Carton, offered Martin the lend of a bike to try his hand at... |
379 |
| 9 | John McGuinness John McGuinness (motorcycle racer) John McGuinness is an English professional motorcycle racer. McGuinness races for the HM Plant Honda team in road races like the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200, and on the short tracks in the British Superstock 1000 series.-2006:TT 2006 proved to be the best ever for McGuinness... |
368 |
| 10 | Robert Dunlop Robert Dunlop Robert Dunlop was a Northern Irish motorcycle racer, the younger brother of fellow road racer, the late Joey Dunlop, and like Joey he died after a crash while racing.-Biography:... |
330 |
2002
| Pos | Name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Lougher Ian Lougher Ian Lougher is a motorcycle racer famous for 9 motorcycle victories in the North West 200, 10 wins at the Isle of Man TT Races and 42 wins at the Southern 100 Races in his career.-Racing career:... |
2652 |
| 2 | Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar is a motorcycle racer who has primarily competed in road racing, having won the Dukes road race rankings 4 times. He has also won five races at the Cookstown 100 in one day and is the only person to do both... |
1464 |
| 3 | Darran Lindsay Darran Lindsay Darran Lindsay was a Northern Irish motorcycle road racer. He was killed on 9 September 2006 in practice for the Killalane road races, near Dublin . It is understood that his 600cc machine was in collision with another bike. He lived on the Dundrod Circuit... |
1267 |
| 4 | Richard Britton Richard Britton Richard Britton was one of Ireland's leading motorcycle road racers before his untimely death at Ballybunion road races.He was married to Maria and had one son, Loris, named after MotoGP star Loris Capirossi.-Career:... |
1097 |
| 5 | Adrian Archibald Adrian Archibald Adrian Archibald is a motorcycle racer from the same town as the legendary Joey Dunlop.Archibald won 2 races at a sombre 2003 Isle of Man TT riding for TAS Suzuki, however the races were overshadowed by the death of Archibald's team-mate, David Jefferies. Archibald then left the TAS team after the... |
938 |
| 6 | Jason Griffiths | 893 |
| 7 | Chris Palmer | 892 |
| 8 | Gary Jess | 760 |
| 9 | David Jefferies David Jefferies Allan David Jefferies was a British motorcycle racer.-Early life:The son of Tony Jefferies, also a former Isle of Man TT winner in 1971, David Jefferies was born in Shipley, West Yorkshire, England. His uncle was fellow TT winner Nick Jeffries... |
650 |
| 10 | Robert Dunlop Robert Dunlop Robert Dunlop was a Northern Irish motorcycle racer, the younger brother of fellow road racer, the late Joey Dunlop, and like Joey he died after a crash while racing.-Biography:... |
460 |