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Kyle White

News Letter Assistant Sports Editor

I have been a journalist since 1997, starting my career on a weekly newspaper. I joined the Belfast News Letter in 2007 and since then have grown the paper's reputation as the go-to source for motorcycle road racing in print and online.

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Shane Richardson and Owen Jenner tragically died following a racing incident at Oulton Park in 2025.

Inquest concludes into deaths of two British Supersport riders at Oulton Park

Donegal's Caomhan Canny celebrates his Senior Manx Grand Prix victory on the Isle of Man last year. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

February vote on future of Manx Grand Prix Supporters Club

Ulster Superbike champion Carl Phillips won the Sunflower Trophy for the first time in 2025. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Jonathan Rea Perpetual Trophy honour for Ulster Superbike champion Carl Phillips

Michael Dunlop was crowned Irish Motorcyclist of the Year for the second time last year. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Michael Dunlop among favourites for Irish Motorcyclist of Year crown

Michael Dunlop was crowned Irish Motorcyclist of the Year for the second time last year. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

All the awards and contenders for the Irish Motorbike Awards in Belfast

Michael Dunlop (ROKiT BMW) on his way to victory in a controversial Briggs Equipment Superbike race at the 2025 North West 200 from Davey Todd (8TEN Racing BMW). (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Contenders for Race of Year accolade at Irish Motorbike Awards revealed

Northern Ireland's Peter Willis will make the step up to the British Sportbike series in 2029. (Photo by David Yeomans Photography)

Teenage racer Peter Willis excited for new British challenge in 2026

Carrickfergus rider Andrew Irwin has been a mainstay of the British Superbike Championship in recent years. (Photo by David Yeomans Photography)

Key BSB contenders yet to announce 2026 plans

Air Ambulance Northern Ireland’s Kerry Anderson and HEMS Paramedic Phil Hay are joined by the Briggs Equipment North West 200 Event Manager, Emir McLaughlin, Saffron Montgomery, Event Assistant and NW200 Event Director, Mervyn Whyte to announce the Air Ambulance NI as the official designated charity of the 2026 event. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Air Ambulance NI confirmed as 2026 NW200 official charity

Morning View

Editorial: An air of optimism for NI motorcycle road racing fans in 2026

Burrows Engineering/RK Racing rider Jack Burrows. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Dungannon teenager Jack Burrows confirms 2026 plans for British championship

Young English rider Owen Jenner

Remembering the racers motorcycling said goodbye to in 2025

Michael Dunlop celebrates winning the second Supersport race at the 2025 Isle of Man TT from runner-up, Dean Harrison (left) and third-placed Davey Todd. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

This year's biggest prize money winners at the Isle of Man TT

Michael Dunlop (MD Racing Ducati) on his way to victory in the Supersport race at this year's Cookstown 100 ahead of runner-up, Derek McGee and third-placed Michael Sweeney. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Christmas comes early for riders aiming to race at 2026 Cookstown 100

Korie McGreevy retained the Ulster Supersport title on the McAdoo Racing Kawasaki in 2025. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

McAdoo Racing Kawasaki and Korie McGreevy extend deal into 2026

Carl Phillips won the Ulster Superbike Championship in 2025 on the SBT Racing Kawasaki. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Carl Phillips says NW200 return was crucial part of 2026 deal

Former British Superbike champion Tommy Bridewell will ride for the new Superbike Advocates Racing UK team in 2026 on a Ducati Panigale V4R.

Tommy Bridewell a 'formidable threat' in 2026 says old rival Glenn Irwin
Former British Superbike champion Tommy Bridewell is continuing his preparations for a return to Ducati machinery in 2026 when he will ride for the newly launched Superbike Advocates Racing UK team.
Kyle White

Mike Browne leads Michael Sweeney in the Supersport race at the Skerries 100 in 2022. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Hopes for return of famous Skerries 100 road races in 2026

A new feature has been unveiled at the Joey Dunlop memorial in Tallinn, Estonia at the scene of the Northern Ireland motorcycling legend's fatal accident in 2000. (Photo by British Embassy in Estonia)

New feature at Joey Dunlop memorial in Estonia unveiled

Michael Dunlop on the approach to Gorse Lea on the ROKiT BMW during Superbike qualifying at the Isle of Man TT in June. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Michael Dunlop fired up to add to trophy haul at 2026 road races

Carl Phillips won the 2025 Ulster Superbike Championship on the SBT Racing Kawasaki. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster Superbike champion Carl Phillips eager to make BSB return count in 2026

Kevin Keyes won the Masters Superbike and Supersport titles at Mondello Park in 2024. (Photo by Baylon McCaughey)

Mondello Park to host five-round series as racing returns in Republic of Ireland

Ulster Superbike champion and Sunflower Trophy winner Carl Phillips. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

National Superstock chance for Carl Phillips and Ryan Gibson in 2026

Eugene McManus (back) and Rhys Irwin have signed with the MasterMac Honda team to compete in the 2026 British Superbike Championship. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

BSB deal for Eugene McManus and Rhys Irwin with MasterMac Honda for 2026

Action from the Skerries 100, which was last held in 2022. Irish road racing is set to return in the Republic of Ireland in 2026. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Road racing set to return in Republic of Ireland after four years

Jeremy McWilliams claimed a podium in the Supertwin class at the 2025 North West 200 on the J McC Racing Aprilia. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Banbridge team J McC Racing confirms 2026 comeback

Peter Hickman (left) congratulates 8TEN Racing BMW team-mate Davey Todd on winning the Saturday Superstock race at the North West 200. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Peter Hickman hits back over social media criticism after NW200 call

Leading Irish road racer Derek Sheils in 2026 return with Cosmic Racing team
Multiple Irish road racing champion Derek Sheils will be back in action in 2026 after a sabbatical from the sport with a new-look team running under the Cosmic Racing banner.
Kyle White

North West 200 racer Christian Elkin with Gary Clements, Briggs Equipment Ireland Group Director, and NW200 Race Director Mervyn Whyte MBE. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Mervyn Whyte credits title sponsors with helping 'transform' NW200

Former British Supersport race winner Luke Jones will ride in the Ulster Superbike Championship in 2026 on the SBT Racing Ducati.

British Supersport star Luke Jones signs Ulster Superbike deal for 2026

Michael Sweeney leads Michael Dunlop and Mike Browne in the Open Race at the Tandragee 100 in June. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

'All systems go' for Tandragee 100 in 2026, organisers confirm

The 2026 road racing season in Northern Ireland will get under way in April at the Cookstown 100. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster road racing dates officially confirmed by sport's governing body

Peter Hickman with 8TEN Racing BMW team-mate Davey Todd at the Macau Grand Prix in November. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Peter Hickman outlines 8TEN Racing's road racing plans for 2026

Ballymoney rider Darryl Tweed in action during practice at the Mid Antrim 150 in 2022. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

High confidence behind Mid Antrim 150 return in 2026 after 'assurances'

PACEMAKER

GALLERY: Special photo tribute to TT legend John McGuinness as milestone looms

Korie McGreevey (McAdoo Kawasaki) won the Enkalon Trophy on Easter Saturday in 2025 from runner-up Daniel Matheson and Carl Phillips at Bishopscourt. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker)

Calendar confirmed for 2026 Ulster Superbike Championship

The Ulster Grand Prix was last held at the legendary Dundrod course in 2019. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Now or never for Ulster Grand Prix, says Supporters Club chairman

Lee Johnston on the Ashcourt Racing Yamaha R6 at the North West 200 in 2023. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

Lee Johnston 'died twice' in Air Ambulance after NW200 crash in 2023

Alastair Seeley on the SMS/Nicholl Oils BMW at the 2025 North West 200. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Alastair Seeley could have NW200 option with top British championship team

Peter Hickman set the world's fastest road racing lap on the Smith's Racing BMW at the 2019 Ulster Grand Prix. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

World's fastest road racers listed as Ulster Grand Prix holds onto No.1 position

Michael Dunlop won four more races at the Isle of Man TT in 2025 to extend his record to 33 victories. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Irish Motorbike Awards sold out ahead of biggest night in motorcycling

Briggs Equipment North West 200 Race Director, Mervyn Whyte, with ESR boss Laurent Hoffmann and Belgian road racer Fedrik Matthys. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

NW200 to host round of new European road racing series in 2026

Scottish rider Callum Grigor was seriously injured in a crash in a National Superstock 1000 race at Donington Park in September.

Callum Grigor continuing recovery after horror crash at British Superbike round

Davey Todd on the 8TEN Racing BMW in the British Superbike round at Assen. (Photo by Ian Hopgood)

Davey Todd says BSB results have been 'tough to take'

Michael Dunlop won four more races at the 2025 Isle of Man TT to extend his record haul of victories to 33.

Michael Dunlop crowned Rider of Year for record third time in succession

Michael Dunlop made took part in Valentino Rossi's annual 100km of Champions dirt track race for the first time in January this year.

Road racing stars confirmed for Valentino Rossi's annual dirt track race

John McGuinness is gearing up for a momentous year in 2026 with Honda Racing UK. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

'Like Christmas Day over and over' - John McGuinness on 2026 chance

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