A Triumphant Return for the Sport: Michael Sweeney Claims Grand Final Hat-Trick at Kells Road Races
Following a prolonged and difficult period of insurance struggles that threatened the very fabric of the sport, the CC’s Unlimited Kells Road Races made a highly successful return on Sunday. Skerries rider Michael Sweeney took center stage, completing a brilliant hat-trick with a textbook performance in the Grand Final Superbike showpiece on the 2.2-mile Crossakiel course.
Sweeney’s day was a rollercoaster; he was narrowly denied a win in a pulsating Supersport race by a mere 13 thousandths of a second by Kevin Keyes, but quickly rebounded to take a commanding double with victories in the Supertwin and Superbike classes. Lining up on pole on his MJR BMW for the final encounter, Sweeney managed his gap beautifully to cross the line over four seconds clear of Manx rider Marcus Simpson, while Keyes fought through to snatch a thrilling third on the final lap.
An Overview of the Weekend’s Standings
The weekend provided a massive boost to the sporting community, bringing together top talent and dedicated fans from across the country. Below is the verified compilation of the day’s class leaders and support race results:
1st – Aidan Cleary
2nd – Jason Whelan
3rd – Conor Curtis
1st – Jason Whelan
2nd – Brandon Kavanagh
3rd – Ian Lynch
1st – Michael Sweeney
2nd – Lee Hara
3rd – Caomhan Canny
1st – Ryan Whitehall
2nd – Richard McLoughlin
3rd – Liam Crotty
1000: Richard Ford
500: Barry Davidson
350: Robert McCrum
250: Richard Ford
Eyes Turn to the Tandragee 100
With a successful weekend in Meath concluded, the road racing community immediately shifts its attention north to Co Armagh for the upcoming Around-A-Pound Tandragee 100 this Friday and Saturday. Organizers have confirmed a stellar lineup, with Cork star Michael Browne—fresh off a superb podium run at TT 2026—joining heavyweights like Conor Cummins, Shaun Anderson, Marcus Simpson, and Michael Sweeney on the highly anticipated start-list.
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