Northern Irish Motorcycle Trials has renewed sponsorship and a positive outlook for the Ulster Championship Season ahead

By Sharron McBride, Temple Motorcycle & Athletic Club
Published 1st Sep 2023, 11:28 BST
Updated 1st Sep 2023, 11:28 BST
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The Northern Irish Motorcycle trials community came together recently at the Auld House, Moneyreagh to hold their 2023 Ulster Championship Awards Evening and the transition of the Trials Committee from the MCUI Ulster Centre to the MRA.

The evening was an opportunity for those involved in the sport locally to celebrate the year's achievements and plan for the upcoming Ulster Championship set to begin on September 16 with the Bann Cup, hosted by the Banbridge Club and held in Finnis.

The evening saw the presentation of awards from the previous 22/23 championship season.

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Top of the Trials roster was Stuart McClurg winning first place in the Ulster Championship at Expert Elite Level & The Fred Stock Cup.

Stuart McClurg winner of the Expert Elite+ class, making him Ulster Champion 22/23, he placed 2nd in last seasons Irish Championship and is a member of Team Ireland in this years Trophy de Nations Motorcycle Trials. Stuart is pictured receiving his 1st place award and holding the Fred Stock Cup. To his left is David Rodgers FIM World Championship Trials Race Director and to his right: Billy Rodgers, Trials Commission. Pic credit: Earl Boyd.Stuart McClurg winner of the Expert Elite+ class, making him Ulster Champion 22/23, he placed 2nd in last seasons Irish Championship and is a member of Team Ireland in this years Trophy de Nations Motorcycle Trials. Stuart is pictured receiving his 1st place award and holding the Fred Stock Cup. To his left is David Rodgers FIM World Championship Trials Race Director and to his right: Billy Rodgers, Trials Commission. Pic credit: Earl Boyd.
Stuart McClurg winner of the Expert Elite+ class, making him Ulster Champion 22/23, he placed 2nd in last seasons Irish Championship and is a member of Team Ireland in this years Trophy de Nations Motorcycle Trials. Stuart is pictured receiving his 1st place award and holding the Fred Stock Cup. To his left is David Rodgers FIM World Championship Trials Race Director and to his right: Billy Rodgers, Trials Commission. Pic credit: Earl Boyd.

Banbridge’s Josh Hanlon took second with Paul Abrahm in third. Jake Hanlon won the Expert Class & Ards MCC Mansell trophy with Alex Lennox a close second.

Neal Perry earned himself the Semi-expert title and the Bernie Martin Cup with Kyle Turner taking first place in the Clubman Classic and 450 Cup.

Desi Leckey was 22/23 Clubman and AJ Bell Cup winner with the Sportsman Classic and Vintage Shield taken home by Thomas Crothers.

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Michael Adams was the winner of the Sportsman and Billy Brown Cup.

Clive Braithwaite of Inchaquire Industries, Kildare Sponsor of the Semi-Expert Class. Craig Allen Trials Committee. Johnny Annett of OHM motorsport, Bangor Sponsors of the Elite+ Class. At the unveiling of the new AGA Ulster Championship Podium for the coming season. Photo by Earl Boyd.Clive Braithwaite of Inchaquire Industries, Kildare Sponsor of the Semi-Expert Class. Craig Allen Trials Committee. Johnny Annett of OHM motorsport, Bangor Sponsors of the Elite+ Class. At the unveiling of the new AGA Ulster Championship Podium for the coming season. Photo by Earl Boyd.
Clive Braithwaite of Inchaquire Industries, Kildare Sponsor of the Semi-Expert Class. Craig Allen Trials Committee. Johnny Annett of OHM motorsport, Bangor Sponsors of the Elite+ Class. At the unveiling of the new AGA Ulster Championship Podium for the coming season. Photo by Earl Boyd.

The five Youth Classes were won by Ella Stevenson, Toby Jones, Ollie Gilmour, Mason Crawford and Shane Abrahm respectively.

Proceeds from the evening were raised to help fund this year´s Team Ireland in the Trophy des Nations Trial.

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This coming Trials season sees yet another big change as the Ulster Championship will be sponsored for the first time in two decades.

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Andrew Perry Team Irelands manager this coming season discusses with Stuart McClurg their tactics for winning the Trophy des Nations this coming season in Europe. Pic credit: Earl Boyd.Andrew Perry Team Irelands manager this coming season discusses with Stuart McClurg their tactics for winning the Trophy des Nations this coming season in Europe. Pic credit: Earl Boyd.
Andrew Perry Team Irelands manager this coming season discusses with Stuart McClurg their tactics for winning the Trophy des Nations this coming season in Europe. Pic credit: Earl Boyd.

AGA The Stove & Fire Centre have stepped in to support and sponsor the Championship, the Stanex family and their two AGA businesses in Belfast and Conlig will be title sponsor for 23/24 Ulster Championship and will be supported by sponsors for each racing grade. OHA Motorport, Bangor will sponsor the elite + Riders and Youth Support.

SJ Trials, Ballymena will sponsor the Expert Class. The semi- experts will be sponsored by Inchaquire Industries, Kildare. Clubman Class has Leadmines Motorcycles as sponsor. HTM Motorcycles will sponsor the Sportsman Category with John Hagan Concrete also sponsoring the Youth Support Class.