Armoy Road Races: Practice, race schedule and road closing times
The Bayview Hotel Armoy Road Races take place this weekend in Co Antrim with the prestigious ‘Race of Legends’ headlining Saturday’s programme.
The line-up includes high profile newcomer Richard Cooper in the BPE by Russell Racing team alongside Mike Browne, who won four races in 2025, including the blue riband finale as part of a four-timer.
Paul Jordan returns on the Jackson Racing machines and Michael Sweeney is another leading protagonist.
Joe Yeardsley, Conor Cummins and Marcus Simpson leading a strong contingent from the Isle of Man.
The Manx challenge is further enhanced by the appearance of leading Isle of Man TT rider Nathan Harrison, who will also make his debut around the three-mile course.
The practice and race schedule is as follows:
Friday, July 24 (roads closed 10am-9:30pm):
Practice and qualifying
Friday Race Schedule: (time permitting after qualifying):
Race 1: Supertwin Race 1 – 7 laps
Race 2: Supersport Next Generation – 7 laps
Saturday, July 25 (Roads closed 9am-7:30pm):
Race 3: Junior Support – 7 laps
Race 4: Lightweight Race – 7 laps
Race 5: Supersport Next Generation – 7 laps
Race 6: Lightweight and Junior Classic – 7 laps
Race 7: Open Race – 7 laps
Race 7a: Open B Race – 7 laps
Race 8: Senior and Unlimited Classic – 7 laps
Race 9: Supertwin Race – 7 laps
Race 9b: Supertwin Race – 7 laps
Race 10: Classic Supersport and Superbike – 7 laps
Race 11: Senior Support – 7 laps
Race 12: Race of Legends – 7 laps