Sponsor boost for Ulster Grand Prix

THE Dundrod & District Motorcycle Club (DDMC) has announced that Nutts’ Corner firm McKinstry Skip Hire is the title sponsor of the Ulster Grand Prix for the second year running.

The family-run business was founded in 1970 and is one of the leading Skip Hire & Waste Disposal companies in Northern Ireland, employing over 60 staff at their head office in Crumlin.

Noel Johnston, Clerk of the Course at DDMC said, “We are delighted to have McKinstry Skip Hire back on board with us this year once again as title sponsor. It’s great to see a company local to the circuit continue their involvement in the sport and support of the race.

“We are now well into the planning stages for this year’s Grand Prix and have already received interest from competitors, traders and spectators. Although it will be hard to beat Bike Week 2010, I am confident that we can build on its success and the McKinstry Skip Hire Ulster Grand Prix 2011 is shaping up to be another great event,” he said.

Mark McKinstry, Joint Owner of McKinstry Skip Hire said; “My brother Darren and I thoroughly enjoyed playing our part in the Ulster Grand Prix last year. The atmosphere during the week and especially on race day was fantastic so we couldn’t wait for the opportunity to get involved again this year.

“Not only that but road racing has always been a passion of ours. Our father was well known to those involved in the sport and we really wanted to continue our support of this major event in the road racing calendar.

“All of us at McKinstry Skip Hire are very much looking forward to Bike Week this August - there’s nothing quite like the World’s Fastest Road Race,” he added.

Bike Week 2011 is from August 7 to 14. To purchase your admission wristbands visit www.ulstergrandprix.net. Purchase before Thursday June 30 and receive a free programme worth £5.