Michael and William Dunlop head an impressive entry list for the opening road race on the 2013 Irish road race calendar.

The works Honda and Yamaha riders will be joined by Tyco Suzukis Guy Martin, and newcomer Dean Harrisson, who will be Kawasaki mounted.

Bringing International flavour to Cookstown, will be Portuguese rider Nuno Caetano, along with Italians Decco Ceconni and David Ansaldi, , from Finland, Pekka Korohenen,and from the Czech Republic, Michael Dukopil, and Veronika Hankoey.


Cookstown will also mark the first home appearance of the local based KMR Vauxhall Team riders, Jamie Hamilton, Brian McCormack and newcomers , former BSB rider, Conor Behan and MGP Star James Cowton.

Nigel Moore will also be making his race debut for the BE Racing team, when he rides in the Supertwin class.

There are almost 180 competitors, and no less than 37 Newcomers entered for the 91st Cookstown 100, sponsored by KDM Hire , Cookstown.

The 18 race programme, will also see Michael Dunlop ride in the 250 class, in which, the Moto 450 class will run concurrently.

Also entered, include, Enkalon Trophy winner, Derek Sheilds, Michael Pearson ,Davy Morgan, Derek McGee, , Paul Jordan, Shaun Anderson, Rob Barber, winner of the inaugrural Electric bike race at the IOM TT! Andy Farrell, Past Manx Grand Prix winners; Wayne Kirwan, Gavin Lupton,& Michael Sweeney.


Classic Races;

Maria Costello MBE will again ride Bob Jacksons T20 Suzuki, Allan Brew makes a return to Cookstown with his 500 Seeley and 350 Aermacchi, Robert McCrum is also entered on a 350 Honda.

Newcomers to watch out for;

Nuno Caetano, Andy Lawson, James Cowton, Dean Harrisson, James Kelly, Shane Egan, Conor Behan, Brian Coomey, Dave Hewson etc.

Six International riders; Nuno Caetano, Veronika Hankoey, Tukka Korohenen, Decco Cecconni, David Ansaldi and fans favourite;Michael Dokupil

Female Competitors;

Maria CostelloMBE, Veronika Hankoey, Yvonne Montgomery and Sarah Boyes .

Recently retired Ryan Farquhar and John Burrows will both have their riders in action , and John has also taken on a role of “Safety Advisor” for the Cookstown & District MCC.


Programme of Events Race Week 2013

Thursday 11th April
Liaison Night
Royal Hotel from 7.30pm

Saturday 20th April
Treasure Hunt and BBQ
Sign on Burn Road Car Park from 6.00pm

Sunday 21st April
Annual Bikers Service
Orritor Presbyterian Church 3.30pm

Tuesday 23rd April
Vintage Vehicle Run
Union Street Car Park from 6.30pm leaving at 7.30pm

Thursday 25th April
Classic Bike Run
Burn Road Car Park leaving at 7.15pm
Sign on from 6.30pm in Burn Road Car Park, Cookstown

Friday 26th April
Practice Day
Roads Close 12 noon

Newcomers Must travel on the Newcomers Bus, which will leave the Start/Finish area on Friday at 11.00am sharp

ALL Riders MUST attend the riders Breifing, which will take place at the Start/Finish line at 11.45am!

Newcomers will have Two practice sessions, each consisting of Five laps, behind Instructors.

Saturday 27th April
Race Day
Roads Close 10.00am

The Fastest 23 riders from Friday practice ( all classes with 24 or more riders), will qualify to compete in Race “A”, The next fastest 23 riders will qualify to compete in Race “B”.

Race 1 - Moto3/125GP [7 laps]; Sponsored by COOKSTOWN TOWN CENTRE FORUM CARAVANS

Race 2 - 201 -400cc Support A [7 laps]; Sponsored by GREENVALE HOTAL & COOKSTOWN CARAVANS

Race 3 - 250GP/Moto450 [7 laps]; Sponsored by KDM HIRE, & HAYES FUELS

Race 4 - Open Race A [Non Championship] [8 laps]; Sponsored by O2 COOKSTOWN & ROYAL HOTEL,COOKSTOWN

Race 5 - Open Race B [Non Championship] [6 laps];

Race 6 - Supersport 400cc [7 laps]; Sponsored by HAYES FUELS

Race 7 - Up to 250cc Classic [7 laps]; Sponsored by THE BELFAST HOUSE

Race 8 - Supersport Race A [8 laps] Sponsored by COOKSTOWN&DISTRICT COUNCIL & BRAESIDE BAR & RESTAURANT

Race 9 - Supersport Race B [6 laps];

Race 10 - 251-350cc Classic [7 laps]; Sponsored by CONWAY SNOOKER

Race 11 - Cookstown 100 Race A [10 laps]; , Sponsored by; KDM & ROYAL HOTEL, COOKSTOWN

Race 12 - 351-1000cc Classic [7 laps]; Classic race, Sponsored by TYRE SAFETY CENTRE

Race 13 - Supertwins Race A [7 laps]; Sponsored by HAYES FUELS & DREW STEWART AUTO REPAIRS.

Race 14 - Supertwins Race B [6 laps];

Race 15 - Cookstown 100 Race B [6 laps]



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