Andy Dalrymple

Douglas

Sports Reporter at Isle of Man Courier

Featured in: Favicon

iomtoday.co.im Favicon

autosphere.ca

Articles

Isle of Man TT 2025: James Hillier reunited with old team for Supersport races

1 week ago | iomtoday.co.im | Andy Dalrymple

James Hillier riding for Bournemouth Kawasaki at last year's TT (Dave Kneale)James Hillier has agreed a deal to race for his former team in the Supersport races at next month’s TT. The 40 year old from Hampshire has, however, now signed last-minute deal with Bournemouth Kawasaki to ride for them in the festival’s two Supersport races.
Isle of Man TT: Section of Mountain Road shut this week as race equipment installed

1 week ago | iomtoday.co.im | Andy Dalrymple

The section of the Mountain Road between the Bungalow and Ramsey will be shut this week for TT prep work (Callum Staley)The Department of Infrastructure has remined motorists that a section of the Mountain Road is closed this week while work is undertaken ahead of the TT. The segment between Ramsey and the the Bungalow shut at 9.30am on Monday and will remain closed till no later than 5pm on Thursday (April 17), while race equipment and ‘cyclical’ maintenance works take place.
Isle of Man TT 2025: Herbertson secures Supertwin ride

2 weeks ago | iomtoday.co.im | Andy Dalrymple

Dominic Herbertson alongside the Melbray Racing Paton he will be campaigning in the TT's two Supertwin races (Isle of Man TT)After an eventful week for TT rider Dominic Herbertson, it has been announced he will ride for Melbray Racing in the event’s two Supertwin races. Herbertson was set to line-up with fellow top-10 regular James Hillier for the Warwickshire-based outfit in the TT’s big bike classes.
Isle of Man TT 2025: Hodson teams up with SMT Racing for third successive year

2 weeks ago | iomtoday.co.im | Andy Dalrymple

Rob Hodson (Isle of Man TT)Rob Hodson will team up with SMT Racing for a third successive TT next month. The Wigan rider will again contest all solo races, riding an ex-Michael Dunlop Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP in the Superbike and Senior TTs and a similar Fireblade for the Superstock races. His busy campaign will also see him line up on a Yamaha R6 in the two Supersport races and a Paton S1-R in the event’s Supertwin class.
Manx Aviation and Military Museum celebrates record visitor numbers

2 weeks ago | iomtoday.co.im | Andy Dalrymple

The Manx Aviation and Military Museum at Ronaldsway (-)The Manx Aviation and Military Museum, located next to the Isle of Man Airport, has seen more than 8,000 visitors during 2024–25. Since opening in 2000, the museum’s attendance has grown steadily, with a marked increase in the post-Covid years.
Isle of Man TT 2025: Dominic Herbertson seeks £25,000 to race

2 weeks ago | iomtoday.co.im | Andy Dalrymple

Dominic Herbertson gave an update on his Chasin' the Racin' YouTube channel over the weekend (-)Dominic Herbertson is appealing for financial support from fans after the team he was meant to compete at this year’s TT with folded last week. ‘There’s a chance I won’t be at the TT, and I need help to make sure I am. Also in the news‘There’s a lot to get sorted and that’s why I’ve set up a gofundme page. ‘Being realistic, the budget you need to go racing these days is absolutely humungous.
Football: FC Isle of Man's poor form continues

2 weeks ago | iomtoday.co.im | Andy Dalrymple

FC Isle of Man skipper Sean Doyle scored the Ravens' only goal in Saturday's 4-1 defeat at the hands of Charnock Richard (Photo: Hannah McHugh) (Hannah McHugh)FC Isle of Man manager Paul Jones has said he’s been left scratching his head after the Manx side’s poor end-of-season run continued on Saturday at the Bowl. The Ravens were beaten 4-1 by visitors Charnock Richard, continuing a winless run that now extends to February 8.
Isle of Man TT 2025: Jackson Racing set to make Supertwin debut with Aprilia RS 660

2 weeks ago | iomtoday.co.im | Andy Dalrymple

Paul Jordan (Isle of Man TT)Experienced TT competitors Jackson Racing are set to enter the Supertwin class for the first time this year. Northern Ireland's Paul Jordan will spearhead the Preston-based outfit’s effort aboard an Aprilia RS 660.
Isle of Man TT 2025: James Hillier reacts to news of team's shock axing

3 weeks ago | iomtoday.co.im | Andy Dalrymple

James Hillier has spoken of his shock at the news that the team he was set to contest this year’s TT for has withdrawn from road racing. In a video message to fans posted on social media, Hillier admitted the team’s announcement had been ‘a big shock’. Hillier, who was set to be joined at the team by Dom Herberston this season, said: ‘I really didn't see that coming. Also in the news‘It's not great timing, especially on April Fool's Day. I wish it was a joke, but unfortunately it isn't.
Isle of Man TT 2025: Nathan Harrison to compete under H&H banner

3 weeks ago | iomtoday.co.im | Andy Dalrymple

Nathan Harrison (Isle of Man TT)Onchan’s Nathan Harrison will ride under the H&H Motorcycles banner at this year’s TT, in a team headed up by his dad Dean. The 26-year-old will continue with support from Honda UK as an official satellite team and will ride the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP in the Superbike, Senior and Superstock races and will also ride the Honda CBR600RR in the event’s two Supersport races.