By Back in November of 2025, news broke regarding the world’s fastest road race, the Ulster Grand Prix’s potential comeback in 2027.
Fast forward to now and an MCUI (Motor Cycle Union of Ireland) UC (Ulster Centre) update, issued yesterday, made promising reading for real road racing fans worldwide.
“The planning and funding stages are very much underway, with various meetings with the local council LCCC and amenity providers on the course preparation. Areas of road surface in need of repair have been identified with DFI Roads Eastern division and meetings with Openreach on relocation of several telegraph poles have taken place with positive discussions.
Shortly after our November announcement we had a constructive residents meeting in the Ballymac Hotel, at which there was a willingness from them to see this great event return under the new management group.
The famous Dundrod 7.4-mile course is set to host the Ulster Grand Prix in the summer of 2027 within Lisburn & Castlereagh City council boundaries, and under the guidance from the MCUI (UC) and promoted by our Ulster Centre Sports Promotions company and race officials.
Our 2027 UGP plan is bringing back probably the purest and most natural road race events in the world with a world-class entry of competitors. It is imperative for the event to happen that support from the Department of Communities for essential safety items and funding via Sport NI and 2&4 Wheel, TNI input on tourism and support from the local council.”
The statement went onto add, event running costs, will exceed £1,000,000 pounds, an in-depth business-plan is in place and that local accommodation bookings are set to be available before 2027.
Hurdles still to cross but the positive signs are steadily increasing, hopefully the crème de la crème of roads ‘Majors’ talent will descend upon Dundrod next year.
Quotes via Motor Cycle Union of Ireland – Ulster Centre Ltd, press release.
Photo credit: Tommy Vennard
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
