Rider Profiles

Age: 13

Hometown: Coleraine

Class(es): Senior Stock 140cc, Senior Open (on reaching required min age)

Riding No: 97

Experience: Lee’s 2019 ‘Rookie’ season brought double success, with Lee securing both the Stock 140cc (Group 2) Championship and The Snowflake Showdown in his first season of competition

2020 Plans: Lee will compete in The New Moto-One USBK and Mondello Masters Championships onboard the Baylon McCaughey-IMC Scholarship Tianda TRD300 machine. Lee will also compete within The IMC 2020 Championship and take on the role of 2020 IMC Youth Ambassador.

Aspirations: BSB, NW200 and Isle of Man TT

Sponsors: Parts Doc Coleraine, Doors & Floors and Dad!

Photo Credit: Two Brothers Photography

Age: 12

Hometown: Bangor

Class(es): Junior Gearbox (125cc)

Riding No: 56

Experience: 2019 was Cody’s ‘Rookie’ season with The IMC

2020 Plans: To compete in the IMC Junior Gearbox Championship, using it to build in both race-craft and confidence.

Achievements: 2019 HAWKS Sponsored IMC Junior Rider of Year

Aspirations: To build a successful Motorcycle Racing career

Sponsors: JJ Inc Tattoo’s & Piercing, Rude Boy Vaping, Davy’s Motorcycles, Spice Island, Denroy, Green Leaf Supplements, Northside Performance & Tuning, Café B, Ian Stevenson.

Photo Credit: Auto Sport Pics – Fran Hollywood

Age: 13

Hometown: Clogh, Co. Kilkenny

Class(es): Junior Elite

Experience: Darragh has 6-7 yrs experience of Grass-track/MX/Mini-Moto/Mini Bikes. 

Results: Darragh has been Runner-up in several Grass-track Championships. Darragh also achieved several podium finishes in both The USBK & Mondello Masters 2019 Junior Cup Championships onboard his Aprilla 125cc.

2020 Plans: Darragh plans to compete in both The USBK & Mondello Masters Championships this year in the Moto-One Class. Darragh is looking forward to completing his first full championship and preparations are well underway. Darragh has been dedicated to a strict training regime to give himself the best possible chance of success and is determined to give his 2020 season his best effort.

Sponsor: Darragh’s campaign to date has been self-funded and reliant on the support from family members – Mam, Dad & Uncle Shane – and the family business, DOM Plant Hire and Haulage.

Fact: Darragh is one of the most laid back, relaxed chaps in the paddock – nothing phases him!

Photo Credit: Two Brothers Photography

Age: 10

Hometown: Limavady

Class(es): Junior Elite, Junior Mini GP

Machine: Kayo MR150

Riding No: 156

Years Racing: 2020 will be Freddie’s 2nd season.

Achievements: 2019 Junior Pro ~ 3rd, 2019 Junior Gearbox 125cc ~ 5th

Aspirations: Gain more experience and use our Motto of ‘Step by Step’

Sponsors’: WP Services, JT Auto Repairs & Diagnostics

Photo Credit: Two Brothers Photography

Age: 8

Hometown: Armoy

Class(es): Junior Pro 4.2

Riding No: 11

Sponsor: KD Racing

Years racing: Rookie season.

Photo Credit: Baylon McCaughey

Age: 13

Hometown: Edgeworthstown, Longford

Class(es): Senior Stock 140cc

Riding No: 13

Machine: Kurz

Years racing: 2

Achievements: 2018 Snowflake Showdown Junior Gearbox – 2nd Place. 2018 HAWKS Racewears Junior of the Year

2020 Plans: USBK & Mondello Masters Moto-One Class, IMC Senior Stock 140cc

Sponsors: Parts for Cars, Cluna Developments

Photo Credit: Two Brothers Photography

Hometown: Ballymena

Class(es): Junior Gearbox 140cc

Riding No: 355

Machine: Stomp 140cc

Sponsors: Bank of Dad.

Age: 9

Hometown: Belfast

Class(es): Junior Gearbox 125cc

Riding No: 11

Machine: Stomp 125cc

Years racing: MX (2yrs), Minibikes Rookie season 

Aspirations: MotoGP

Sponsors: Bank of Dad.

Photo Credit: Two Brothers Photography

Age: 15

Hometown: Belfast

Class(es): Senior Stock 140cc, Mini GP

Riding No: 66

Machines: Stomp 140cc, KAYO MR150

Years racing: MX  (8yrs), Minibikes (2yrs), Circuits (1yr)

Achievements: 2 x Irish MX Champion, 2 x Ulster MX Champion, 2 x Grasstrack Champion, Errigal MX Champion, IMC BMW Autoparts Junior Gearbox 140cc Champion 2018, 2019 USBK Moto3 – 2nd (5 wins), 2019 IMC Mini GP Championship Winner

Aspirations: To compete at BSB, WSBK & MotoGP.

2020 Plans: British Talent Cup, USBK & Mondello Masters, IMC Championship

Photo Credit: Two Brothers Photography

Age: 9

Hometown: Kilrea

Class(es): Junior Gearbox & Junior Elite

Riding No: 14

Machines: Stomp 125cc, Husqvarna TC65

Years racing: Mini-Moto 2015 ~ 2017, Junior Gearbox 2018 ~ Present

Achievements: IMC BMW Autoparts Junior Gearbox 125cc 2018 (2nd), IMC BMW Autoparts Junior Gearbox 125cc 2019 (2nd). 2019 Results include Race Wins and a Podium Place at each Round.

Plans for 2020: Podium Place in the Junior Gearbox Class at each Round and to try to get close to the front runners in The Junior Elite Class in my ‘Rookie Elite’ season. I would also like to include more MX training in 2020.

Aspirations: BSB, WSBK, MotoGP

Sponsors: Mark Linton – www.mtuning.co.uk

Photo Credit: Two Brothers Photography

Age: 11

Hometown: Dromara

Class(es): Junior Gearbox 140cc

Riding No: 65

Machine: KTM 65cc

Years racing: 4 yrs

Aspirations: Compete in USBK Young Guns Championship

Sponsors: Bank of Dad.

Photo Credit: George French ~ Knee Down Photography

Age: 12

Hometown: Burnside

Class(es): Junior Gearbox 125cc

Riding No: 28

Machines: Stomp 125cc, Kawasaki 300cc

Achievements: IMC BMW Junior Gearbox 125cc 2018 (3rd)

Aspirations: Career in Motorcycle Racing

Sponsors: Ernie Coates Motorcycles.

Photo Credit: Two Brothers Photography

Age: 11

Hometown: Carlow

Class(es): Junior Gearbox

Riding No: 6

Machines: STOMP 125CC 

Years racing: 4

Achievements: Numerous Grass Track Championships

Aspirations: To Ride in Moto GP

Sponsors: Wroth Iron Restoration, Tara Crystal Chandeliers & SB Maintenance

Age: 8

Hometown: Ballyclare

Class(es): BamBam

Riding No: 57

Machines: 10TEN 90R

Years racing: 2

Achievements: Having the best fun… EVER!

Aspirations: To ALWAYS Finish the Race… with a Smile on my Face!

Sponsors: Temple Tree Services, Hillhead Sheds, Wilkinson Design 34 & InstaMould NI

Additional Info: Buster participated in a PSNI Off Road Safety Campaign which was held at the World Famous Ulster Grand Prix – The World’s Fastest Road Race. Fantastic opportunity and privilege for a 6yr old who took it all in his stride!
Thankful as always to Coach Davey Mulligan @ Cornerstone Offroad Motorcycle Academy.
TEAM BOYD #57 #71

Photo Credit: Two Brothers Photography

Age: 10

Hometown: Ballyclare

Class(es): Junior Elite, Junior Mini GP

Riding No: 71

Machines: KTM65cc, Bucci BR12 GP (140cc)

Years racing: MX from May 2015 (Age 6yrs), Minibikes from Aug 2016 (Age 7yrs)

Achievements: MCCNI 50cc Auto Barley Champion 2016, All Ireland 4.2 Junior Minimoto Winter Champion 2016 and All Ireland 4.2 Junior Minimoto Champion 2017 (both Championship Titles gained during ‘Rookie’ Year).

Aspirations: To improve technique, gain confidence, build friendships, continue to have fun and always follow my No.1 Rule – Finish the race… with a smile on my Face!

Sponsors: Temple Tree Services, Hillhead Sheds, Wilkinson Design 34 & InstaMould NI

Additional Info: Ruben was selected by his Coach – Davey Mulligan @ Cornerstone Offroad Motorcycle Academy – to take part in a PSNI Motorcycle Safety Campaign in order to demonstrate a ‘How To Approach’. The reasoning given for Ruben’s selection, first and foremost, was his attitude – and as a Team – it is his attitude of which we are most proud.
TEAM BOYD #71 #57

Photo Credit: Bean Mac

Age: 15

Hometown: Ballyronan

Class(es): Senior Open

Riding No: 69

Machine: Honda CRF 150cc

Years racing: 2

Aspirations: Race at BSB, WSBK or MotoGP Level

Achievements: 2019 USBK Ulster Moto3 Champion. Gary Morrow Perpetual Cup. 2019 David Wood Scholarship. 2nd 2018 IMC Junior Gearbox 140cc & 3rd 2018 Snowflake Showdown Senior Open. 3rd 2019 IMC Senior Open & 2nd IMC Senior Open Snowflake Showdown. 

2020 Plans: British Talent Cup, IMC Senior Open

Photo Credit: Kenny Gibson

Age: 50

Hometown: Newtownabbey

Class(es): VETS Senior Stock 140cc & MiniGP

Riding No: 26

Machines: STOMP 140cc Motard & KAYO 150R

Years racing: 30yrs MX (Intermittent) – 2018 ‘Rookie’ Season on Tarmac

Achievements: Building and maintaining the many friendships made through racing.

Aspirations: To enjoy the craic – on the track!

Sponsors: FB Motors’ & 365 Taxis

Age: 19

Hometown: Newtownabbey

Class(es): Senior Stock 140cc

Riding No: 99

Machines: STOMP 140cc Motard

Years racing: 10yrs MX – 2018 ‘Rookie’ Season on Tarmac

Achievements: Numerous Top 5 Junior MX Championship Finishes (85cc-250cc)

Aspirations: To finish our ‘Rookie’ Season with more points than my Da!

Sponsors: FB Motors’ & 365 Taxis

Class: Veterans

Riding No: 6

Machines: On The Scrounge!

Years racing: Zero on Minibikes, but 25yrs on Circuits & Road and 10yrs Off-Road.

Achievements: 1997 Clubmans 400 Champion, Cookstown 100 Support Winner 2012.

Aspirations: TO ENJOY!

Age: 16

Hometown: Bangor

Class(es): Senior Stock 140cc, Open, MiniGP

Riding No: 919

Machines: STOMP 140cc Motard, KTM 85cc, KAYO R150

Years racing: 10yrs

Achievements: Multiple Ulster & Irish MX Championship Titles

Aspirations: BSB Moto3 or 400 Supersport

Sponsors: Jackie Rainey

Age: 15

Hometown: Larne

Class(es): Senior Stock 140cc

Riding No: 86

Machines: STOMP 140cc Motard

Years racing: 7yrs

Achievements: 2013 Irish Mini-Moto Champion, 2014 Mini-Moto World Championship (3rd), 2016 Irish Moto3 Champion

Aspirations: To become a BSB Championship Title Holder

Sponsors: Hamlough Construction, Slemish Water, GTS, Larne Car Wash Co., Craigyhill Spar, Hillside Kennels, Elite uPvc, Ruby’s Larne, McShane Electrics Ltd, Rogues Barber Shop, DMT, St.Johns Masonic Larne, Wilkinson Design 34.

Photo Credit: SHIG Photography

Age: 21

Hometown: Trim, Co. Meath

Class(es): Senior Stock 140cc, Senior Open

Riding No: 44

Machine: Stomp Z2 140R

Years racing: Rookie Year.

Photo Credit: Two Brothers Photography

Age: 20

Hometown: Gortin

Class(es): Senior Stock 140cc, Mini GP, Senior Open

Riding No: 307

Machines: Stomp 140cc, 140cc MiniGP

Years racing: 2018 is my first full season

Achievements: 5th Place – IMC House of Elliott MiniGP 2018

Aspirations: Short Cirucits on board a 400cc

Sponsors: S&M Products Omagh, George Leonard, Baylon McCaughey, Albert Warwick, Gerard Caldwell, Team Boyd, Edward Spud Jordan (Dad), Lavinia McFarland (Mum).

Photo Credit: Baylon McCaughey

Age: 21

Hometown: Lisburn

Class(es): Senior Stock 140cc 

Riding No: 55

Machines: Stomp 140cc, Yamaha R6

Years racing: 16yrs

Achievements: Irish Mini-moto 4.2 & 6.2 Champion 2011. Davy Wood Scholarship 2012. Ulster Moto3 Champion 2017.

Aspirations: To compete in Thudersport and/or BSB.

Photo Credit: Jimmy Graham

Age: 35

Hometown: Westmeath

Class(es): MiniGP

Riding No: 83

Machine: KAYO MR150

Years racing: Rookie Year

Achievements: Impressive Crash at Athboy Karting Circuit

Aspirations: Compete in both the Senior Open and MiniGP Class within the IMC Championship 2019.

Photo Credit: Two Brothers Photography

Age: 13

Hometown: Lisburn

Class(es): Senior Stock 140cc, MiniGP

Riding No: 30

Machines: Stomp 140cc, Stomp 140cc MiniGP

Years racing: 4 yrs

Achievements: 2017 All Ireland Junior Gearbox Champion

Aspirations: To compete at BSB level.

Age: 29

Hometown: Enniskillen

Class(es): Senior Stock 140cc

Riding No: 177

Machine: Stomp 140cc

Years racing: 3 yrs

Achievements: Top 10 finish within the highly competitive IMC FB Motors’ Stock 140cc 2018

Aspirations: To win!

Racing Hero: Richard Britton.

Photo Credit: Baylon McCaughey

Age: 27

Hometown: Coleraine

Class(es): MiniGP

Riding No: 69

Machine: MiniGP 140cc

Years racing: 15 yrs

Achievements: 4.2 Mini-moto Champion, 6.2 Mini-moto Champion, IMC House of Elliott MiniGP Champion 2018

Aspirations: BSB.

Photo Credit: Two Brothers Photography

Hometown: Kells

Class(es): Senior Stock 140cc

Riding No: 129

Machines: Stomp 140cc

Years racing: 1 yr

Achievements: IMC FB Motors’ Senior Stock 140cc Group 2 2018 (8th).

Photo Credit: Two Brothers Photography

Age: 14

Hometown: Lisburn

Class(es): Senior Stock 140cc

Riding No: 24

Experience: Dean has been riding motorcycles since the age of 10yrs. He began Minibike Racing with The IMC in Aug 2019.

2020 Plans: To earn a place on the podium and ride to the best of his ability.

Photo Credit: Two Brothers Photography

Age: 4

Hometown: Larne

Class(es): League of his own!

Machines: Balance Bike, Revvi Electric, PW50cc

Years racing: 2 yrs

Achievements: IMC Mascot and being everyones Buddy

Aspirations: To become a Champion and compete alongside the Irwin Brothers!

Photo Credit: Bean Mac