THE Ulster Superbike Championship will get underway on Saturday at Bishopscourt, organised by Temple Motorcycle Club.
Up for grabs this season will be the Temple 100 Cup, The Sam McBride Perpetual Cup,
The Ashvale Engineering Cup, The Philip Wylie Memorial Cup and The JMcC Racing DKK
Memorial Cup for fastest rider on the day.
The Temple Club were delighted to receive confirmation that Jeremy McWilliams will be competing at Bishopscourt on Saturday. Jeremy is well known for his vast years of experience and skill on both road and track. McWilliams will ride a JMcC Roofing Machine in the Supersport 600 class and will ride his Bayview Hotel Patton in the Supertwin Class.
The JMcC Team is known for its presence on both track and podium within the Ulster Championship and their rider Jason Lynn won the Ulster Superbike Championship in 2023. However with Lynn taking a break this season the number one spot is wide open and poleposition is up for grabs.
Ballynahinch’s Korie McGreevy, of McAdoo Race Team, gave Lynn a run for his money
last season in the Ulster Championship as did one of Stanley Watson’s always
impressive Magic Bullet Team Riders Jonny Campbell.
In his third year with the Magic Bullet Team, Campbell has found his feet, settled in and is
ready to make his mark, on his Yamaha R1 machine.
Korie McGreevy will also be a contender this year and Andy Reid is another rider to keep
a close eye on. Reid rides for JMcC Roofing and will be representing them on a
ZX10, part of the all Kawasaki JMcC line up. Joining Reid will be Adam McClean and
Dean McMaster all keen to follow Jason Lynn’s 2023 success.
McMaster, who has been part of the Banbridge-based race team for a number of years,
was in the top five last season before breaking his hand and leg. This year he has renewed
optimism and a positive outlook for the season ahead.
With a number of road races in his 2024 agenda as well as the Ulster Superbike Championship, McMaster is determined to make up for any lost race time last year.
Ross Irwin (Magic Bullet Honda) had a slow start to 2023 due to mechanical issues, but once these were resolved he picked up a few podiums and a win in last year’s championship. Riding a Honda Fireblade CBR1000RRR, Irwin is encouraged to see what he can do in a full season of Racing.
Ajay Carey in his second year with the Magic Bullet Team has consistently improved with
experience. Carey has his sights set on more prizes, more podiums and more progress
this season. He will take to the track on Saturday on his Yamaha R6.
The round one prize money has been raised through the support of local businesses SG Jones and Son Building Supplies, Megoran Quarries, Ashvale Engineering, David McGrory ltd, Carryduff Building Supplies, Hinch Distillery, Spence Engineering and Road Racing Ireland.
Admission is £15 payable at the gate or tickets are available on the website
www.templemotorcycleclub.com. The first race starts at 11am.