Hopes of Ulster Grand Prix Returning Boosted After Stormont Funding Pledge
The Ulster Grand Prix, held on the iconic Dundrod course, is set to return to the road racing calendar in 2027 with new financial support from the Northern Irish government. The event has not taken place since 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and significant financial challenges.
Background of the Ulster Grand Prix
The race was last held in 2019, after which the Dundrod and District Club, the organizers, faced severe financial difficulties. In 2020, they were issued a winding-up order and went into liquidation with debts around £300,000. Ultimately, the club entered a company voluntary arrangement with creditors.
Previous Attempts to Revive the Race
- In 2022, the Revival Racing Club, led by former TT champion Phillip McCallen, tried to organize the race’s 100th anniversary but failed to secure funding.
- Another effort by the Dundrod Club in 2024 to bring back the Ulster Grand Prix also did not succeed.
"The race on the iconic Dundrod course has not been held since 2019 because of the Covid-19 pandemic and financial difficulties staging the event."
Thanks to recent commitments from Stormont, the return of this prestigious motorcycle race is now looking more promising.
Author's summary: The Ulster Grand Prix is set for a comeback in 2027 after funding from Northern Ireland’s government, ending years of pandemic and financial setbacks.