May 14th, 2019.

The 2019 Ulster Quadcross & Sidecarcross Championship rocked up to the sunny, but chilly, Tandragee MX Park for round two.

In the ATVs Only Premier Quad class, Milton Keynes based Hillsborough man, Mark McLernon was in dominant form once again with three wins from three starts. Leon Rogers, from Navan, in second overall was the only man to briefly head McLernon when he grabbed the race three holeshot. Dean Dillon, from Moira, posted another podium to continue his fine run of form, which would have been better if he hadn’t stalled, however, the youngster is getting better with each race. English visitor Harry Walker - over for some practice prior to the British round at Tandragee over the next bank holiday weekend - was fourth. Tying with Walker was Justin Reid whose race card was ruined thanks to poor starts. Behind them, Scot Lorne Sinclair brought his brand-new machine home in sixth.


Premier Class winner Mark McLernon

The Gilchrist Plant Hire Clubman’s Support Class was won by Omagh youngster Jamie Quinn, who was followed home by another young star Jack Young from Lisburn, with Dromore veteran Kyle Orr third. After three great races, Orr and Sean Cassidy tied on points, while Pat Whelan and David Brown rounded out the top six.


Justin Reid

In the supporting J&L Race Prep/Lloyd Acoustics/Stephen Russell Youth Quad Classes, the 250 Class was won by Mark Mulholland chased home by Mitchell Adams with Josh McKight completing the podium, fourth to sixth were Ian Harron, Ross Dillon and Jack Minish.

The 110 Class win was taken by Harry Minish ahead of Dromore girl Chloe Gibson, who claimed another great podium alongside brother Adam, who joined her in third. Fourth was Thomas McNulty, and fifth and sixth were Travis Toye and Daniel Duddy.


Y2 start

The 50cc Automatic Class was won by Connor Bradley ahead of Alfie Brown and Adrian McVey.

Next up for Quadcross action in Northern Ireland is a British Championship double header with round two at Tandragee on the 25th of May and round three at Tinker Hill the following day.

Words: Malcolm Beattie
Images: Maurice Montgomery

RESULTS

ATVs Only Quadcross Premier Class
1. Mark McLernon 75, 2. Leon Rogers 66, 3. Dean Dillon 54, 4. Harry Walker 52, 5. Justin Reid 52, 6. Lorne Sinclair 41

Gilchrist Plant Hire Clubmans Support Class
1. Jamie Quinn 72, 2. Jack Young 62, 3. Kyle Orr 56, 4. Sean Cassidy 56, 5. Pat Whelan 50, 6. David Brown 42

J&l Race Prep/Lloyd Acoustics/Stephen Russels youth classes

Y3 up to 250cc
1. Mark Mulhollan 72, 2. Mitchell Adams 65, 3. Josh McKnight 62, 4. Ian Harron 54, 5. Ross Dillon 43, 6. Jack Minish 42

Y2 up to 110cc
1. Harry Minish 62. 2. Choe Gibson 58, 3. Adam Gibson 51, 4. Thomas McNulty 50, 5. Travis Toye 47, 6. Daniel Duddy 41

Y1 50cc Automatic
1. Connor Bradley 68, 2. Alfie Brown 62, 3. Adrian McVey 58, 4. Carey O’Hare 47, 5. Harrison Orr 47, 6. Jake Murray 42