By Unfortunately, the weather lords were not on the side of competitors, teams for the second Ulster Superbike Championship, support Championships round of 2025.
Heavy rain induced standing water issues, meant no racing yesterday post qualifying circulations.
Although the weather improved a touch today, conditions around Bishopscourt (national circuit configuration) were still not ideal to say the least.
From a roads-scene point of view, celebrated road race gurus splashing to P1 finishes were Andy Kildea (Senior 1000 Classics 1st x2), Sean Leonard (Senior 500 Classics 1st x2).
Graham McAleese (Production Twin Race One), Malcolm Love (Junior 250 Classics 1st x2) and Linton Irwin (Junior 350 Classics 1st x2).
Northwest 200, Ulster Grand Prix specialist Christian Elkin placed second on three occasions, determinedly speeding to P2 finishes in both Supersport races, opening Super Twins contest.
Three-wheeling TT great John Holden, linking up with Phil Knapton, was runner-up in the Friends of Marty Murphy Sidecar races.
2023 Senior Manx Grand Prix winner, Laxey’s Joe Yeardsley, TH Racing’s Jay Bellers Smith accrued top five finishes.
Gary McCoy, winner of the second Superbike race from the USBK season opener, finished eighth, seventh from Enkalon Trophy encounters.
James Chawke, Lion Heart Moto Racing’s Julian Trummer, Daracore Racing’s Kevin Keyes were also in action.
BE/RK Racing’s Conor Cummins, Michael Browne reacquainted with the Boyce Precision Engineering by Russell Racing Yamaha, competed in Friday’s qualifying sessions but didn’t compete today.
Photo credit: Derek Wilson
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
