Gradually, the calendar for the 2023 pure road racing season is taking shape.
The Honda Invercargill Street Races making a welcome return, kick starts road racing worldwide on the 12th February.
Fast forward to April and the Cookstown 100 (21st-22nd April) is set to open Irish road racing proceedings.
Events confirmed to take place in May include 300 Curves of Gustav Havel (20th-21st May), Pre-TT Classic (26th-27th May), TT Races (29th May-10th June).
Alongside race week at TT 2023, meets June bound include the Kopcany Road Races (3rd-4th June) and the Dolny Hricov airport races (23rd-25th June).
A busy July features the Southern 100 (10th-13th July), Aberdare Park Road Races (22nd-23rd July) and Armoy Road Races (28th-29th July).
Onto August and events gaining the limelight include the Czech TT at Horice (12th-13th August) and the 100th Anniversary Manx Grand Prix (20th-28th August).
The third Baja International Tourist Cup runs from the 2nd-3rd October whilst additional confirmed event dates include Dymokury (2nd-3rd September), the San Pedro Martir Hill Climb (5th-6th October).
Photo credit: Mark Corlett
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou