There will be no Classic or Forgotten Era Races at either the Dundrod
150 Road Races or the Ulster Grand Prix.
Following a difficult running of the inaugural Bike Week this
year, which was largely due to inclement weather conditions, the club
are still positive that the format is successful, and it returns for
2005. Some improvements, and alterations are made, as the club strive
to improve the event for all concerned.Ulster Grand Prix Bike Week
2005 will run from Monday the 15th of August to Saturday the 20th of
August, with Dundrod 150 National Road Races taking place on Thursday
the 18th and the International Ulster Grand Prix on Saturday the 20th.
The main changes for 2005 will see the 125cc/400cc event moved from
the International Ulster Grand Prix to the Dundrod 150 Races, whilst
the 250cc GP Race will feature as the third race in the Ulster Grand
Prix Programme.There will be no Classic or Forgotten Era Races at
either the Dundrod 150 Road Races or the Ulster Grand Prix, whilst
the 600cc Production Race is also axed from the Ulster Grand Prix
schedule. An Open B Race will be added to the schedule for Thursdays
racing, whilst a second Supersport 600cc Race will be held at the
Ulster Grand Prix Races. The Production 1000cc event now becomes the
Superstock Race.The organiser's feel that this revised programme
is
appealing to Newcomers who will get at least two races on Thursday at
the Dundrod 150 event before the Ulster Grand Prix on Saturday.It has
also been confirmed that Noel Johnston will again be acting as Clerk
of the Course, Peter O'Neill will again be treasurer and Leslie Moore
will be Race Co-Ordinator. RealRoadRacing.Com will operate the Press
Office.The Programme of Events will be as follows -Monday 15th
August• Supermoto Races -Grandstand from 6pmTuesday 16th
August•
Minimoto Races - Paddock from 7pmWednesday 17th AugustRoads closed
from 1.30pm - 8.30pm• Practice sessions for Dundrod 150 &
UGPThursday
18th AugustRoads closed from 10am -6pm• UGP Practice Sessions
Only•
Dundrod 150 Races - 2pmRace 1 - Dundrod National Race - 5 Laps (for
Newcomers & Support riders 250cc - 750cc)Race 2 - 125GP/400SS Race -
5 lapsRace 3 - Dundrod 150 Superbike Race - 6 laps (superbike
machines 601cc - 1010cc)Race 4 - Dundrod 150 Challenge Race - 5 laps
(for `B' grade riders 250cc - 1010cc)Friday 19th August•
Open All Day
Paddock Walkabout• Stunt Show - 5pm• Vintage Display -
6pm•
Entertainment in Race Marquee - 9pmSaturday 20th AugustRoads Closed
9.30am - 6.30pm• Race 1 - Superstock Race - 7 Laps• Race 2 -
UGP
Supersport 600 Race - 7 Laps• Race 3 - 250 GP Race - 6 Laps•
Race 4 -
UGP Superbike Race - 8 Laps• Race 5 - Supersport 600 - 6
Laps• Race
6 - UGPSC Superbike Race - 7 Laps