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We are Northern Ireland's premier Short Oval Motor Racing promotion, bringing you the very best in Stock Car, Hot Rod and Banger racing since 2003. We promote top flight race meetings at both Tullyroan Oval near Dungannon and Aghadowey Oval near Coleraine. From the high speed, high octane National Hot Rods, to the thrill a minute wreck 'em racing of the National Bangers, DMC Race Promotions have something for everyone, from the serious motorsport enthusiast to the family looking for a day out with a difference.

Coming Fixtures
Tullyroan Oval
30/3/2024 @ 6.30pm

EASTER WEEKEND
National Hot Rods Diemens.com World Series NI Round 9
Stock Rods 2024 NI Open

1300 Stock Cars
Lightning Rods

***Please note the 2L National Bangers have now been removed from this fixture***

Aghadowey Oval
1/4/2024 @ 1.30pm

EASTER WEEKEND
National Hot Rods Diemens.com World Series NI Round 10
Stock Rods The Alan Connolly Memorial Trophy 2024
Ninja Karts 2024 King of Aghadowey

2.0 Hot Rods
Thunder Rods

Tullyroan Oval
6/4/2024 @ 6.30pm

National Hot Rods Diemens.com World Series NI Round 11
2.0 Hot Rods Hoosier Challenge Series Round 1
Rookie Bangers 2024 Tullyroan Challenge Cup
Superstox Spedeworth TV/NIOval TV Series Round 1

Junior Productions


 


 

 
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An action packed Easter weekend at DMC Race Promotions begins at Tullyroan Oval on Easter Saturday evening (6.30pm) featuring National Hot Rods, the Northern Ireland Open for the Stock Rods, 1300 Stock Cars and Lightning Rods.

The elite National Hot Rods top the bill in the ninth round of Diemens.com World Series NI, with vital points at stake as the drivers aim to qualify for the World Championship at Ipswich in July. Galgorm’s former British Champion Shane Murray is set to be amongst the front runners after a double last weekend, with the entry headed by current World Champion Derek Martin from Dungannon who has now climbed to the top of the World Series NI points chart. Crumlin’s Adam Maxwell, the current British Champion, will also be challenging, as will former World Champions John Christie and Glenn Bell.

The Stock Rods will contest the Northern Ireland Open, defended by Jonny Cardwell from Glenavy and he will be keen to hang on to the title. World Champion Dan Shannon, National and British Champion Mark Crawford and European Champion Joe Largey will be other locals to watch, alongside Stevie McNiece and Sam McNeice to name a few. There is a strong visiting contingent making the trip to contest the event, headed by Scottish lady racer Siobhan Martin who is a former World Champion. Scottish Champion Gary Dean, David Crichton, Terri Linden, Robbie Armit, Sean Naismith and Koddi Wright will be amongst the other tartan challengers. From Tipperary Raceway Paddy O'Dwyer, Eoghan Burke and Molly O'Sullivan will make the trek north.

The all action 1300 Stock Cars are set for another excellent season, with every indication the grids will grow to even higher levels than last term. The usual star men will be the ones to watch, including Irish Champion Matthew Milliken, Ulster Champion Gareth Halliday and other star performers including Robbie Wright, Josh McKinstry and Fionn Donnelly. There will be a return to the formula for Curtis Greer, whilst former Stock Rods ace Bobbie Johnston is also set to make the switch. The 1300's will also have a fourth Dash for Cash race to complete the evening.

The Lightning Rods complete the bill, with newcomers Jake Morgan and Conor Doherty set to debut their new BMW's. Padraig Palmer, Keith Kirwan and Ronan O'Connor will be in action from Tipperary to bolster what should be a decent grid of cars. Please note that the 2L National Bangers have now been removed from this fixture.

The Easter Saturday meeting commences at 6.30pm.

Easter Monday at Aghadowey Oval
Action then switches to Aghadowey Oval on Easter Monday afternoon (April 1st) with an action packed meeting to start the 2024 campaign at the Co Londonderry circuit.

The elite National Hot Rods again top the bill in the tenth round of Diemens.com World Series NI, with all the usual Ulster star names set to be in action.

The Stock Rods will be racing for the coveted Alan Connolly Memorial Trophy, held each Easter in memory of the former champion driver from Ballymoney. The crop of Scottish visitors are set to be with us once again for the prestigious event, which also boasts a bumper prize fund as well as the coveted trophy for the winner.

A huge field of 36 Ninja Karts will compete to be crowned King of Aghadowey! The 6-11 year olds put on some fantastic racing, with the local drivers being joined by almost twenty travelling stars from England and Scotland. Lewis Hazlett will be one to watch as one of the top locals at present, alongside Keegan Turtle and Jake Barnett. World Champion Mason Carberry from Suffolk heads the visiting challenge, alongside defending King of Aghadowey Charlie Weston from Hampshire. Scottish stars Katie Lee Smart and Rory Wilson will be sure to be in the mix, as will Jayden Roff from Birmingham and Cumbria’s Jayden Lee Jeffrey

With their World Championship set to be staged at Aghadowey in July, the 2.0 Hot Rod drivers will be keen to get their cars dialled in to the circuit ahead of the big event. Current World titleholder Jordan Rochford and British Champion Wayne Woolsey will be aiming for victory, as will Antrim’s Irish Champion Conor Hughes. Drew McKeown took a great win at Tullyroan last week, whilst Andy Best and Colin McFarland also claimed wins and looked on top form.

Completing the Bank Holiday line up are the Thunder Rods, where Irish Champion James Goldie will be keen to hold off his rivals, which will include fellow Ballymena driver Daniel Rodgers, Cullybackey’s David Wilson and Ballycastle’s Andrew McLean.

The first race on Easter Monday afternoon leaves the grid at 1.30pm.
Added: 27/03/24

The 2024 Ulster oval racing season began in fine style at Tullyroan Oval on Saturday evening, with all five formulas on show producing great action for the big crowd on hand. Galgorm’s former British and European Champion Shane Murray claimed a heat and final double in the eighth round of National Hot Rods Diemens.com World Series NI.
Bleary’s Drew McKeown came out on top in a keenly contested 2.0 Hot Rods category, with other feature race winners being Dungannon’s David McMenemy in the Superstox, young Antrim ace Leyton Hughes (Junior Productions) and Garvagh’s Stephen Boyd (Rookie Bangers).

There was a three way fight at the front of the opening National Hot Rods heat between Andrew Stewart, Nigel McCauley and Glenn Bell, with Stewart getting shuffled wide as Bell came through to take the chequered flag. The Stewards adjudged Bell to be the cause of Stewart’s demise, and he was unfortunately docked two places which handed the victory to Shane Murray. McCauley led the way for most of heat two, before he hit trouble which saw a clear victory go to World Champion Derek Martin.
A shower during the opening laps of the final made things very slippery for the drivers, all of whom were on slick tyres. McCauley again led the way with Bell and Murray squabbling behind. Bell romped through to take the win on the road, but once again fell foul of the Stewards for contact to get past Murray on the tricky surface. Murray thus inherited the win and with it the silverware and new tyre from series sponsors Diemens Hot Sauces. McCauley took second ahead of the demoted Bell.

A fantastic 2.0 Hot Rods field in the mid-twenties produced a dramatic opening heat, which saw a number of stoppages and penalties handed down. Former World Champion Andy Best from Dungannon came through with a fine drive to take the win ahead of Allen Cherry and Ally Neill, before Londonderry driver Colin McFarland just held on to take heat two despite the advances of Cherry on the outside line over the closing stages. Colin got the nod on the line by just 0.014 seconds!
The final saw young Junior Productions graduate Jake Devlin set the early pace, as McFarland and Best tripped over each other behind. That opened the door for former European and Irish Champion Drew McKeown to steal through to the lead, and he went on to record a convincing win over Best and Conor Hughes.

The bumpers were exchanged hard all evening in the Superstox, with the opening heat falling to the new car of Dean Catherwood on its race debut, as he held off Davy Clarke and David McMenemy. Heat two saw an atrocious start with some away much too soon on the rolling lap, with Curtis Greer coming home in first place. He was one of those who was penalised for the jump start, which handed the win to World Champion Craig McConnell over Steven Haugh.
Troy Crawford and then Clarke led the final, before McMenemy bumpered his way to the front on lap 8. Over the closing laps Davy had Lee Davison bearing down hard on him, but McMenemy held on for a morale boosting victory over Davison and Haugh.

The Rookie Bangers entertained all evening, with Marc Morrell coming through to take the win in the opening heat ahead of Gavin Gamble. Heat two was very lively as Phillip Farrell took a great win over Morrell and Chris Herron.
The final had a bit of everything, as Farrell hit the front and looked a great bet until he was baulked by a backmarker. That opened the door for Irish Champion Stephen Boyd to hit the front, and he superbly withstood a last corner attack from Morrell to claim the silverware. Morrell and Farrell filled the places.

An excellent entry of 17 Junior Productions took to the track, with the young drivers showing some great skill during the evening with some spectacular racing. Recent Ninja Karts graduate Jack Morrison held his nerve to win the opening heat after a fine drive, ahead of Cole McGann and Lauren Berry. Heat two saw another novice in Caolan Fegan lead until half distance when Leyton Hughes swooped past to lead. There was a late caution, after which Callum Doak superbly came through for the win ahead of Hughes and Andrew Russell.
Tom Hewitt showed well out front early in the final, but there was no stopping Hughes in this one as he powered to the front. Once again a late caution brought the field together but Leyton held on for a great win despite the best efforts of placemen Doak and Matthew Weir.
Added: 25/03/24

National Hot Rods World Champion Derek Martin was the star of the show at Aghadowey Oval on Saturday 30th December, the Dungannon man revelling in the tricky conditions to complete a faultless hat-trick of wins.
English youngster Charlie Weston took victory in an outstanding Ninja Karts Stars of Tomorrow Challenge, whilst the other feature race winners were Antrim’s Ryan McCrory (2.0 Hot Rods), Armagh’s Mark Foster (Stock Rods) and Ballymoney driver Neil Capper (Thunder Rods). The holiday meeting finished with a fantastic Caravan Destruction Derby which fell to Limavady’s Matthew Nicholl.

Drew McKeown settled into the lead in the opening National Hot Rods heat, but as always most eyes were on the squabbling pack of star grade drivers making strides forward from the rear of the line up. The stand out man was Derek Martin, the World Champion using the wide outside line to move towards the head of the field. When he arrived on McKeown’s tail he went straight to the outside line, swooping ahead for a stunning win over Adam Maxwell and McKeown.
The second hear followed a similar pattern, with Martin again coming home victorious ahead of John Christie and Nigel McCauley. The final, Round 7 of Diemens.com World Series NI, saw the expected Martin domination once again. In a masterclass of greasy circuit driving, the World Champion romped home to collect the silverware and a new tyre courtesy of series sponsors Diemens Hot Sauces. In addition, Derek also claimed the DMC Race Promotions Points Championship which runs across the calendar year, for which he received another excellent trophy and four more race tyres courtesy of sponsors Cirrus Plastics.

A field of over 30 Ninja Karts saw the 6-11 year olds descend on Aghadowey from all corners of the British Isles for the Stars of Tomorrow Challenge. Cullybackey’s Keegan Turtle took a last bend win in the opening qualifying heat, before heat two went the way of Hampshire racer Charlie Weston. The third heat saw Rowdy Grattan come home out front for another NI win.
With all thirty karts in the final it was a sight to behold as they headed off into the first bend at breakneck speed. As the race settled down it was Ahoghill’s Lewis Hazlett who was ahead of a superb places battle. The drivers had to contend with a couple of caution periods during the race, and after a late one with just two laps to go Weston found a gap to overtake Hazlett and come home to take the title for England in a sensational finish. Hazlett was great value in second ahead of Cumbria driver Jayden Jeffrey.

The 2.0 Hot Rods were joined by England’s Mitch Souter and Scotland’s David Frame for the afternoon, with Drew McKeown first home in the opening heat only to be docked two places in the final analysis for contact. That elevated Conor Hughes to the win ahead of Ryan McCrory. McKeown, who was doubling up in both the National and 2.0 Hot Rods, made no mistake in heat two, slipping past leader McCrory with three laps to go to take the win over Hughes.
The final saw a great, race-long tussle between McKeown and Hughes, but all the while McCrory was making his escape out front. Ryan held on to win after a perfect drive, ahead of McKeown, Hughes and Adam Best.

A competitive field of Stock Rods, including some welcome Republic of Ireland & Scottish visitors, contested three fine races, with the opening heat falling to British and National Champion Mark Crawford after on the road winner Dan Shannon copped a huge penalty for contact. Heat two saw a superb drive from Kells star Adam Sloan to take the victory, ahead of Colin McNiece and Stevie McNiece.
Liam Irwin led the opening laps of the final before Mark Foster was this time the first to show from the pack. Mark continued to pull clear out front to take a commanding win, the Armagh man coming home ahead of Sloan, Callum Magill and Rab Preston.

Liam Wilson made a return to the ovals in the Thunder Rods division and promptly took both heat wins! The first came as he just held off Andrew McLean at the line, before the second was much more accomplished ahead of Tom Archibald.
The final saw Neil Capper demote early leader Ryan Cunningham to hit the front, with Neil then extending his advantage all the way home to the chequered flag. The impressive McLean and Irish Champion James Goldie were next home.

A very entertaining Caravan Destruction Derby completed the programme, with Ian Bolton, David Gurney, Andy Hearst and Paul Crooks all excelling as they entertained the holiday crowds. They drove through the caravans and demolished them all around the track, but it was Limavady’s Matthew Nicholl who took the honours as the last man standing.
Added: 01/01/24

An entertaining Boxing Day race meeting at Tullyroan Oval produced some fine race action for the bumper crowd on hand. The Big Van Bangers entertained as always with some spectacular crashes as David Gurney from Londonderry took the Van-dalism silverware. Other feature race winners included Cullybackey's Ryan Wright in the Lightning Rods and a hat-trick for Cork's Cole McGann in the Junior Productions, whilst Bangor's World Champion Craig McConnell took the Superstox honours whilst Phillip Farrell from Monaghan won an excellent Rookie Bangers Festive Challenge.

The Big Van Bangers always star at Tullyroan Oval over the festive period, and this time around was no different. There was carnage right from the first green flag, with Stevo McGrath and Tony Gillespie well involved. Dave Haugh picked up some huge damage as David Gurney in his Amazon-lookalike Transit took the Van-dalism victory over Paul Compelli and McGrath.
Compelli then picked up huge damage in a very lively Allcomers event, which saw Gurney again take the honours. An excellent Destruction Derby boiled down to a fight between McGrath’s huge mini-bus and Gurney, which Stevo came out on top in to take the honours.

Some very welcome Tipperary Raceway regulars bolstered the Lightning Rods grid which led to some great racing throughout the meeting. Dermot Tynan got the early break in the opening heat to race clear and record a popular win with Trevor O'Brien in second. Heat two saw a welcome win for Gerry Rodgers as he held off the advances of Ian Hobson and Ryan Wright.
The final was all about Wright however, the usual Saloon Stock Car man behind the wheel of the borrowed Ross Houston BMW for the afternoon. More often seen working in Race Control at Tullyroan meetings, Ryan quickly hit the front and managed to stave off some tough late opposition from O’Brien, Tynan and Hobson to collect the silverware in style.


The Rookie Bangers were as eventful as always, with Josh Goligher coming through to take the win in the opening heat ahead of his brother Lucas and Stephen Boyd. The brothers swapped places in heat two, Lucas this time leading home Josh with Boyd again in third.
Phillip Farrell was the man who made the break at the start of the final, the Monaghan driver racing clear into a lead he would never lose. Josh Goligher chased hard but couldn’t quite get on terms, with Boyd taking third spot.

An excellent field of Junior Productions took to the grid, with Cork’s Cole McGann the star of the show all afternoon. After a brush with the wall in practice, Cole was quickly in his stride to win heat one from Andrew Russell and Leyton Hughes. Some sterling pit work to change an engine between races saw Callum Doak astonishingly back in action for heat two, with McGann again the winner from Alfie Litter and Lauren Berry.
A further handicap on the grid for his two heat wins didn’t deter McGann in the final, and even with a mid race caution he held the star names at bay to complete a perfect hat-trick for the day. Matthew Weir, Hughes and Andrew Hawe completed the places.

A depleted field of Superstox for this out-of-season fixture saw the heat wins shared between Lee Davison and Gerard Hartley, before World Champion Craig McConnell came to the fore in the final to take the trophy ahead of Davison and Steven Haugh.

Added: 27/12/23

DMC Race Promotions would like to wish all our drivers, race fans, sponsors and staff a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We hope to see everyone at our festive fixtures at Tullyroan Oval on Boxing Day and Aghadowey Oval on December 30th

Added: 21/12/23

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