The GO Classic Bike Festival Ireland, the largest track-based motorcycle event, in the country, held at Bishopscourt Racing Circuit, Downpatrick, is set to be bigger and better this year with the largest entry the festival has received. Fans can expect to see over 230 riders on 280 bikes on track over the festival weekend. Loads more attractions.
A packed programme of Racing & Parade laps on both Saturday & Sunday to include:
Open Invitation Superbike Race
Supersport Race
Classic Superbike and GP250 Race
Classic Pre ’73 Race
Classic GP250/350 race including Supersport 400 Race
Sidecar Race
Featuring period race bikes from all eras with many Yamaha TZ250 / 350 / 500 / 750 and factory YZR500’s. Suzuki RG500 GP machines as well as XR69’s and other classic Superbikes. Rare race machines from the 60’s and 70’s to include Triumphs, Nortons and Honda’s etc. Keep informed of all the latest news on what bikes are coming Facebook and this website. There will be over 250 individual machines on track in our parade laps, both Saturday and Sunday for the following classes:
Joey 25 - Celebration Parade
Senior Race Bike Parade
Junior Race Bike Parade
Lightweight Race Bike Parade
Moto Trial NI will be returning to the Festival for the 2nd year and again running a Classic Twin Shock Arena Trails event on both Friday and Saturday evenings. What we really want to know is do we think the ‘road race’ riders such as Ryan Farquhar think they can beat the seasoned ‘trials experts’ over a time trial course? Expect thrills and spills, and a fair bit of craic as we find out…
The Island Classic Club will set up outside the circuit with their fantastic range of 70/80's road bikes, across from them will be the Honda Owners Club NI. In the paddock local VJMC club will have their displays as the the Amicale Spirit of Speed Club with their superb collection of Ex-works Grand Prix machines dominated with 500cc two-strokes. May other private collections will be seen in the paddock. We will also have the display marquee where individuals will have a range of classic race and road bikes on display.
KiteCrew Ireland come to the festival for the first time as part of our Family Friendly Sunday where all children under 16 are FREE. This amazing display of dozens of weird and whacky kites is sure to leave a lasting impression.
For even more fun the NILMRA guys and girls are making their debut at the festival this year. We're excited to see what will be a fun filled action packed spectacle. Lets hope we don't get the weather they're used to... Appearing for one day only on Sunday - our Family Focused Day.
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