Motorcycling: 'Ongoing insurance issues' blamed for Ulster GP plans being cancelled

Organisers say they still aim to have the event up and running in the future

Lee Johnston and Peter Hickman during the 2019 Ulster Grand Prix
Author: Gareth McCulloughPublished 9th Jan 2024

Plans to revive the Ulster Grand Prix have been shelved once again.

Organisers Dundrod and District Motorcycle Club say the event - last held in 2019 - won't go ahead due to ongoing insurance issues.

In a statement released on the club's Facebook page, the club say they're still aiming to get one of Northern Ireland's premier motorcycling events back on course.

"It is with regret that the Dundrod and District Motorcycle Club must announce the Ulster Grand Prix will not take place during 2024," read the statement.

"Despite recent positive negotiations with stakeholders of the event, the club has been left with no choice but to take this course of action given motorcycle sport's ongoing insurance issues and a lack of sufficient time to find a solution to these challenges.

"The DDMC remains committed to reviving the Ulster Grand Prix and will continue to work towards achieving that goal."