Martin Finnegan rode the JMF Millsport Yamaha for the first time at the Cookstown 100 in 2008.Martin Finnegan rode the JMF Millsport Yamaha for the first time at the Cookstown 100 in 2008.
Martin Finnegan rode the JMF Millsport Yamaha for the first time at the Cookstown 100 in 2008.

Retro Rewind: Ten great pictures from the 2008 Cookstown 100

With the Irish road racing calendar wiped out due to the coronavirus pandemic, we have delved into the archives to look back at some special moments in the sport over the years.
By Kyle White
Published 8th Apr 2020, 13:04 BST
Updated 10th Apr 2020, 14:17 BST

At the 2008 Cookstown 100, it was Ryan Farquhar who did the double in the Superbike class on the McAdoo Racing Kawasaki, while Scotsman Keith Amor celebrated victory in the Supersport class and Robert and Michael Dunlop won the 125cc and 250cc races respectively.

Dungannon man Ryan Farquhar in action on the McAdoo Kawasaki at the Cookstown 100 in 2008, where he won the Open and feature races.

1. Ryan Farquhar

Dungannon man Ryan Farquhar in action on the McAdoo Kawasaki at the Cookstown 100 in 2008, where he won the Open and feature races. Photo: Pacemaker Press

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Gary Johnson from Broughton in Lincolnshire on the Uel Duncan/Robinson Concrete Honda.

2. Gary Johnson

Gary Johnson from Broughton in Lincolnshire on the Uel Duncan/Robinson Concrete Honda. Photo: Pacemaker Press

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A young Michael Dunlop won the 250cc race at the Cookstown 100.

3. Michael Dunlop

A young Michael Dunlop won the 250cc race at the Cookstown 100. Photo: Pacemaker Press

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Martin Finnegan (left) and Keith Amot in conversation at the Cookstown 100 in 2008.

4. Mutual Respect

Martin Finnegan (left) and Keith Amot in conversation at the Cookstown 100 in 2008. Photo: Pacemaker Press

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