Record entry list for world's fastest road race

The final entry list for the 2016 MCE Ulster Grand Prix has been announced and with 173 entries, a record number of competitors will take their place on the grid next month.
A record number of competitors will take their place on the grid at Dundrod.
PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISONA record number of competitors will take their place on the grid at Dundrod.
PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON
A record number of competitors will take their place on the grid at Dundrod. PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON

Organisers have also confirmed that 54 of the competitors coming to this year’s Plant Lubrication (NI) Dundrod 150 and MCE Insurance Ulster Grand Prix are classed as newcomers to the event, in another record tally.

The contenders at the international road race will come from 16 countries around the world, where more than 50,000 spectators are expected to watch them compete at the legendary circuit.

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Noel Johnston, Clerk of the Course said: “I think it goes without saying that I’m very pleased with the final entry list and think it says a lot about the popularity of the event that the total number of entries are growing year on year, as is the number of newcomers coming to Dundrod.

“The two guys that everyone has been talking about; Michael Dunlop and Ian Hutchinson will both be there gunning for the top step of the podium, as well other major talents including Dean Harrison, Ivan Lintin, Lee Johnston, William Dunlop, Peter Hickman, Bruce Anstey, Dan Kneen, Conor Cummins and Christian Elkin.

“I’m also looking forward to seeing one of the higher profile newcomer’s first outing at the Ulster - Gary Dunlop. His Dad loved Dundrod and it’s going to be something special to see him there.”

“No matter what way you look at it, the scene has been set for a spectacular finale to the international road racing season,” added Johnston.

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