Where is the Armoy Road Race?
After it was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the sleepy village of Armoy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is awoken once more to the sound of racing motorcycles.
How long is Armoy Road Race?
3.03 miles
The Armoy Race Circuit is 3.03 miles long and Triangular in shape. It is ridden in an anti-clockwise direction. The Grid is set up in a Grand Prix style, with 3 groups of nine riders up to a maximum of 27 riders starting each race.
Where can I watch Armoy road races?
We are pleased to announce that the Armoy Road Races & Bayview Hotel ‘Race of Legends’ 2019 will be screened on BBC1 NI on Monday 5th August at 10.35pm. For those outwith Northern Ireland, ITV 4 are screening extended highlights on Tuesday 6th August at 8.00pm and again on Sunday 11th August at 10.30am.
What date is the Armoy road races?
FRIDAY 29th and SATURDAY 30th JULY 2022.
What channel is the Armoy Road Racing on?
BBC One – Bikes!, 2021, Armoy Road Races.
Is armoy Catholic or Protestant?
98.72% were from the white (including Irish Traveller) ethnic group; 43.85% belong to or were brought up in the Catholic religion and 50.23% belong to or were brought up in a ‘Protestant and Other Christian (including Christian related)’ religion; and.
Who was the Armoy Armada?
Joey Dunlop
The Armoy Armada was established in 1977 and consisted of Mervyn Robinson, Joey Dunlop, Frank Kennedy & Jim Dunlop.
Is the Ulster Grand Prix on 2021?
Ulster Grand Prix organisers have confirmed the event will not return in 2021, but remains “committed” to reviving the world’s fastest road race in 2022 as “progress” has been made.
When did Armoy races start?
All the affiliations, constitutions, rules, agencies, roads departments and councils eventually succumbed to the objectives of the club and when finance was secured through local sponsorship and funding, the first ever Armoy Road Race – Race of Legends was run in July 2009.
What happened to Robert Dunlop?
Death. On 15 May 2008 Dunlop died after suffering severe chest injuries in a crash during a practice session at the North West 200. The fatal accident happened in the 250 cc qualifying as the riders approached the Mather’s Cross section of the course.
How long is the Armoy road race circuit?
The Armoy Race Circuit is 3.03 miles long and Triangular in shape. It is ridden in an anti-clockwise direction. The Grid is set up in a Grand Prix style, with 3 groups of nine riders up to a maximum of 27 riders starting each race.
Where is Armoy on the Google satellite map?
Welcome to the Armoy google satellite map! This place is situated in Antrim, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, its geographical coordinates are 55° 7′ 0″ North, 6° 20′ 0″ West and its original name (with diacritics) is Armoy.
Where is the run off area at Armoy?
The Main Road (Drones Road) is used as a Run Off Area (150mtrs) and is prohibited to spectators. THE CUTTINGS is the walled grass banking’s on either side of Glenshesk Road after St. Olcans school and church hall.
Where is Robbo’s corner in Armoy road race?
The fields on the right of the circuit (outside of the circuit) are a Prohibited Area. ROBBO’S CORNER is named after the Armoy Armada’s Mervyn Robinson. It is a very Sharp left hand corner, in the centre of Armoy Village opposite the Armada Bar before the bikes head up Glenshesk Road towards the Cuttings.