This year, the Cookstown and District MCC celebrate their 90th anniversary, and with a top class entry for the event, which takes place, Friday28th/sat 29th April, they have every reason to celebrate.

This years event also has a new Title Sponsor, KDM Hire, a local based Hire Company, KDM are one of the UK and Ireland’s leading equipment rental companies, offering a vast range of products for hire. Operating from depots in Cookstown and Belfast, KDM Hire offer the largest range of equipment for hire in Northern Ireland with over 1000 different products available for your business or domestic needs.

Due to the shortness of the circuit, combined with the fact, it is the First race of the year, the Club again are pleased to announce a Full House in most classes.

Topping the entry list is Local rider, and 22 times a winner at Cookstown; Ryan Farquhar on the KMR Kawasakis, joining him will be Australian Cameron Donald, fresh from his Easter weekend success on board the Wilson Craig Hondas, Lap record holder, Guy Martin returns again, this time in the new look Tyco /TAS Suzukis.

Both the Dunlop brothers are also entered, with Michael, who this year will be running his own team, with support from local Business man, Winston McAdoo of Gortreagh Printing Co..

William Dunlop will be in action on board the Wilson Craig machines, as is certain to be out in the 125 race as well.

Also entered are ; John Burrows, Davy Morgan, Michael Pearson, Adrian Archibald and Rob Barber (winner of the First ever Electric bike TT Race)
Derek Sheilds heads the Southern invasion, which includes; Brian McCormack (CD Racing), Michael Sweeney, Andy Farrell and newcomer Derek McGee ( ex Michael Dunlop R6 Yamaha).

British Championship contender, Paul Jordan is a late entry for the 125 class.

Czech Invasion

Making a welcome return to Cookstown after his much publicised crash last year is Michael Dokoupil, and he is bringing along with him, two of his friends from the Czech Republic, Oli Hanak and Lukas Petria, both of whom will ride in the 600 class

Other Notable Entrants include;

Maria Costello MBE 600 Cookstown/BE Racing Yamaha & Bob Jackson 250 Suzuki, Steve Mercer Honda Fireblade, Gavin Lupton, winner of 2011 400 Manx Grand Prix newcomers race, Josh Trigwell (Australia;McKinstry racing),Jamie Hamilton KMR Kawasakis (ex British 600 superstock Champion), Sarah Boyes 125 honda,

Classics riders include;

Allan Brew, Denis Gallagher, Wattie Brown Chris McGahan, Mark Megaw, Robert McCrum.,

Race Week Events

Sat 21st April.

Treasure Hunt and BBQ
Sign on at Burn Rd Carpark from 6.00pm

Sunday 22nd April;

Annual Bikers Service
Orittor Presbyterian Church @ 3.00pm

Tuesday 24th April;

Vintage Vehicle run, Union St Car Park from 6.30pm, First vehicle leaving at 7.30pm

Wed 25TH April

Run/Walk Sign on from 5.30pm at Race Paddock

Thurs 26th April

Classic Bike Run
Burn Rd Carpark First Machine leaving at 7.15pm
Sign on at Central Inn, William St, Cookstown.

This run will be followed by a “Meet and Greet “Previous Cookstown 100 winners, and Southern Motor Cycle Historian Harry Havelin will give a brief History of the Cookstown Club at 8.30pm in the Central Inn.


Fri 27th April

Practice Day - Roads Close at 12 noon

Sat race Day

Rds Close at 10.00am


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