The next round of the ACU British Quad and British Sidecar Cross Championships will take place at Tandragee Motocross Track on Saturday, June 18.
Hosted by Quad Racing Ireland, it is the only round of the Championships to be held in Northern Ireland.
The event is expected to attract hundreds of motorsport enthusiasts, as well as the competing riders and teams from across the UK.
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Following on from the previous round of the Championships, which took place at the Dean Moor Motocross Park in West Cumbria on May 29, local riders are in pole position, with quad rider, Mark McLernon leading the Quad Championships.
Following a two-race win at the Dean Moor event, current title holder Mark McLernon from Hillsborough leads the Quad Championship on 147 points, ahead of second place Harry Walker from Reading on 131 points.
Scotland’s Murray Graham is in third place on 109 points.
In fifth place is Comber’s Justin Reid, a former multiple winner of the British Quad Championships.
In the Sidecar Cross Championships, Lisburn’s Gary Moulds with passenger Lewis Gray are in third place on 156 points. Now competing at world level sidecar events, Gary is hoping that the home advantage will help him to secure top finishes at the Tandragee track.
Ahead of the event, Chairman of Quad Racing Ireland, Derek Young, said: “We’re delighted to be bringing the ACU British Quad Championship and British Sidecar Cross Championship to Northern Ireland in what is a ‘golden age’ for quad and sidecar racing in Northern Ireland.
“We have local riders who are amongst the best and most talented in the UK. They’re competing at events across the country and taking home podium finishes. Just last year, three quad riders, Justin Reid, Mark McLernon and Dean Dillion made history being named as the first-ever Irish team to win the 2021 Quadcross of Nations champions.
“A home round of the British Quad and Sidecar Cross Championships is a special occasion for our local riders, and we’re looking forward to welcoming hundreds of spectators to cheer on our local riders who will have their eyes on securing a top finish.”
Tandragee Motocross Park is located at Tamnaghmore Road, Tandragee, BT62 3LS.
A family event, spectators are welcome. Gates open at 9am on Saturday, June 18 with racing expected to get under way at 10.30am.
Spectator entry costs £5 with entry for under 16s free.
For further information, see www.quadracingireland.co.uk
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