Getting Started in Racing

This page provides basic information for riders on how to get started in motorcycle racing in Ireland, concentrating on information for new competitors who would be applying to become a competitor through an affiliated club of the Motorcycle Union of Ireland Ulster Centre (MCUI uc).

• You need to be a member of a club in order to obtain a MCUI Competitors licence.
• Once you are a member, the Armoy treasurer completes part of your MCUI licence application form before sending you the form for you to complete and submit to the MCUI(UC) Licence Registrar.
• You will need a Medical Form to accompany your licence application, you can download that HERE
• You will need to know the rules: see the Rules and Regulations section below.
• You’ll also need to attend a compulsory training & assessment day: see Training Day section below.

You more information you should make contact with and join the Armoy Motorcycle Road Racing Club which is affiliated to the MCUI. There are other clubs you can join and a full list is available on the MCUI website.

The Club secretary or Race secretary are usually the first point of contact.

Lauren Cruickshank – [email protected]

Glenn Sayers – [email protected]

This would usually begin with an invitation to attend the next Club meeting where you will be warmly welcomed and have the opportunity to discuss your plans with like minded people who will be able to give you some advice and support.

There are as you’d probably expect, a few rules that control and govern the sport of Motorcycle Racing. Rules are set by the Motor Cycle Union of Ireland (MCUI), and here in the north of Ireland by the Ulster Centre (MCUI –UC).

There is also a set of regulations that each promoting club issue as part of a race application form.

So basically you have;

• MCUI – General Competition Rules (known as GCR’s)
• MCUI – Standing Regulations (for Road Races and Short Circuits and Pre 1973 Classic Racing).
• MCUI (Ulster Centre) – General Rules.
• And in 2014 the “Code of Practise” was introduced.

Together these documents provide important information that a competitor must know to ensure that he or she is able to gain the most from the sport and the competitions they choose to enter. All these documents can be downloaded from the MCUI (UC) web site at http://www.mcui-uc.org.uk/

Before the commencement of each racing season the MCUI(UC) organises two or three novice training days at a short circuit track.

In Northern Ireland these are hosted by the MCUI(UC) and are usually held at Kirkistown, Co Down.

At each session a number of training professionals are on hand to provide help, advice and instruction both on and off the track.

For more information on training dates contact the clubs TARMAC delegate, or visit the Armoy club website (Competitors Tab) where the relevant dates and information will be posted once it’s available.

Being a member of the Armoy club is invaluable when it comes to help and advice from other Armoy club riders and members. There is always a wealth of experience at your own local club.