Cornmarket Motorbike Awards 2015 launched

PACEMAKER, BELFAST, 22/10/2015: Northern Ireland's newest motorcycling champions Josh Elliott, 2015 British Superstock winner and Ulster and Irish Motocross title holder, Curtis Trimble launch the Cornmarket Motorcycle Awards which will be held in Belfast on January 29, 2016. Joining the new champions are David Weir of the Enkalon Motorcycle Club and Sam Geddis, Managing Director of Cornmarket Insurance Services with the Joey Dunlop trophy that will be presented to the Irish Motorcyclist of the Year on the night.
PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON — PACEMAKER, BELFAST, 22/10/2015: Northern Ireland's newest motorcycling champions Josh Elliott, 2015 British Superstock winner and Ulster and Irish Motocross title holder, Curtis Trimble launch the Cornmarket Motorcycle Awards which will be held in Belfast on January 29, 2016. Joining the new champions are David Weir of the Enkalon Motorcycle Club and Sam Geddis, Managing Director of Cornmarket Insurance Services with the Joey Dunlop trophy that will be presented to the Irish Motorcyclist of the Year on the night. PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON

Elliott, who clinched the prestigious British Superstock title this season said: “This is undoubtedly the biggest night of the year for our sport and to have riders from every discipline gather underneath one roof makes it a very special occasion. It’s amazing to see the famous names on the main trophy and I hope one day mine can be added to the roll of honour.”

Trimble, aged just 12, was recently crowned the Ulster and Irish motocross champion after a remarkable season. He won all 19 races to land the national title, and won the provincial crown on a thrilling last day of the season.

Once again organisers have teamed up with the Enkalon Motorcycle Club, which means the overall champion will be presented with the iconic Joey Dunlop trophy in the shape of the legend’s iconic yellow Arai helmet, won last season by Michael Dunlop. The favourite to land the biggest prize in Irish motorcycling this time is Jonathan Rea, who won the World Superbike title in record breaking fashion this year.

This prestigious event, formerly known as the Adelaide Motorbike Awards, has a new name with Cornmarket Insurance Services proud to be the title sponsor. Sam Geddis, Managing Director said: “As the chequered flag comes down on another fantastic motorcycle season local during which riders have yet again excelled on the world and local scenes, we are thrilled to be supporting the awards once again.

The Cornmarket Irish Motorcyclist of the Year, in association with Enkalon, is the longest standing motorcycle accolade and voted for by the public. In all more than a dozen awards, decided by a public vote and expert panel of judges chaired by former British Champion Adrian Coates, will be presented. The black tie event will welcome some of the biggest names in the sport, and will once again be hosted by BBC’s Stephen Watson and Jackie Fullerton. Details of how to vote will be announced in November.

Anyone wishing to purchase tickets can phone 07584 058810. Details are also on Twitter @BikeAwards.