Vintage bikes descend on city ahead of Ulster GP

Lisburn City Council hosted a night of Ulster Grand Prix nostalgia at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex on Monday, to celebrate 60 years of the Ulster Grand Prix being held at the Dundrod Circuit.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Aug 2013, 10:17 BST
Alderman Paul Porter at the start of the Dundrod run INUS3213-821JCAlderman Paul Porter at the start of the Dundrod run INUS3213-821JC
Alderman Paul Porter at the start of the Dundrod run INUS3213-821JC

Over 50 vintage and classic bikes were waved off at the start line for a parade lap at the Dundrod Circuit and an exhibition featuring the Dromara Destroyers and winning bikes from the Ulster Grand Prix over the years was also held.

Chairman of the Council’s Leisure Services Committee, Alderman Paul Porter, welcomed members from the Dundrod and District Motorcycle Club, the Ulster Grand Prix Supporters club, the 30 Motorcycle Club of Ulster, exhibition organiser Eddie Mateer, riders and special guests, the Dromara Destroyers.

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Speaking at the event Alderman Porter said: “I would like to welcome everyone to this great evening of Ulster Grand Prix history. Lisburn is proud to support the fastest road race in the World and to have this classic and vintage parade and exhibition in Lisburn is very fitting as we are the only City in the UK to be awarded a European City of Sport designation for 2013. This has been a great start to the Ulster Grand Prix Bike Week and I wish everyone taking part a safe and successful event.”

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