The KDM Hire Cookstown 100 went to plan yesterday despite
the inclement weather conditions predicted. With the roads closed by 10am, the
Club ran the meeting with military precision much to the delight of the
sponsors and spectators present.
Derek McGee deservedly won “Man of the Meeting” with 3 wins
in Moto3, Supertwins a Superbike victory.
McGee started the day on a high with a win on the Francesco
Faraldo Moto3 machine and would contest another 4 races later in the day. His
next outing was in the Supertwins race where he was pushed hard for the win by
Adam McClean over the 7 laps but, eventually made a move that stuck. His 3rd
win of the day would come in the restarted KDM Hire Superbike feature race that
closed the day’s races.
Derek Sheils also banked a Superbike win on the day as he
claimed the Royal Hotel Open race from Adam McClean, with McGee completing the
podium in 3rd. McClean went 1 better in the Supersport A race, when
it was red flagged after 4 laps. Derek McGee was 2nd and Paul Jordan
an excellent 3rd place.
Other wins on the day went to Eoin O’Soichru in Junior
Support while Tommy Henry won the Senior Support race. Barry Davidson picked up
the win in 350cc Classics and Brian Mateer claimed the 250cc prize. In the
500cc class Barry Davidson completed the double and Richard Ford took the top
step in the 1000’s. Chris Meyer won the 250GP race, Gareth Keys the Forgotten Era
and Paul Williams rode brilliantly earring the Lightweight Supersport
accolades.
Overall a very successful meeting and with the closeness of
the results, 2019 had the makings of a memorable season in Irish Road Racing.
Huge credit must go out to the Club, Officials, Marshals,
Medics, Photographers and spectators that turned out to view the unique spectacle
that is Irish Road Racing.
Well done Cookstown, now we look forward to Tandragee
Words – Andy Quinn
Images kind permission of Baylon McCaughey
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