cookstown 100 update

Friday 13th April 2012

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Dear Sir/Madam

On behalf of the Cookstown & District MCC, Some Press Details regarding the 2012 KDM Cookstown 100 road races, this is also the 90^th Anniversary meeting.

I trust you can help promote the running of this event through your media.

Regards

Baylon McCaughey

Photo Attached;

Cookstown Club Officials, Kenny Loughrin (Left) and Norman Crooks (Right), Pictured with Keith McIvor (KDM) and local competitor .John Burrows Cookstown/BE Racing

This year, the Cookstown and District MCC celebrate their 90^th anniversary, and with a top class entry for the event, which takes place, Friday27th/sat 28^th 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

Alos 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 21^st April. Treasure Hunt and BBQ

Sign on at Burn Rd Carpark from 6.00pm

Sunday 22^nd April; Annual Bikers Service

Orittor Presbyterian Church @ 3.00pm

Tuesday 24^th April;

Vintage Vehicle run

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

Wed 25^TH April

Run/Walk

Sign on from 5.30pm at Race Paddock

Thurs 26^th 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 27^th April

Practice Day

Roads Close at 12 noon

Sat race Day

Rds Close at 10.00am

Further Details can be had from; Roberta McKeown; robertamckeown@hotmail.com

Norman Crooks; 02886764168

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