The entry list for the 2012 Adelaide Masters Series opening round on Saturday and Sunday April 21st & 22nd, continues to grow as preparations for the championships' second season progress. With continued backing from Motorcycle Insurance specialists 'Adelaide Insurance', Ireland's biggest short circuit motorcycle race series looks set for a fantastic year.
Having previously announced the participation of former Irish Superbike champion Brian McCormack, former British Junior Superstock champ Lee Johnston and current Superstock contender Cody Nally, the organisers can now add a number of other big names to the entry list. BJ Toal, Emmett O'Grady and David Haire, all former British championship regulars, will compete for the Superbike crown against the best of the locally based riders such as 2011 Adelaide Masters Series runner-up Damien Byrne.
A number of road race regulars will also join in the battle over the weekend as Alan Bonner, Ronan Pentony, Emlyn Hughes and Andrew Courtney have added their names to the list. Also in the mix will be a couple of dark horses such as Jonathan Ralph, who returned from a long lay off to dominate the Pre '97 class last season and now moves back up into the Superbike arena. The Cup class for Clubman grade riders should also see a strong battle with former champion Martin K Murphy returning after a year's lay-off to try and regain his crown.
The Supersport class will also feature a tight battle at the head of the field with Jonny Buckley returning full time to Irish racing following a season in the British series and Brian McCormack also competing in Supersport alongside his Superbike commitments. Richie Ryan, last season's runner up, is the best of the riders returning for another crack at the title and can never be discounted.
The weekend’s action gets under way on Saturday with qualifying and the first of three championship races. Sunday's programme will see each class race twice more, with the main part of the day concentrated around the third race for both Superbike and Supersport, and the Grand Final, where the fastest riders from both classes will race together for the days biggest prize money.
Admission for each day is just €10 for adults with Under 16's admitted free of charge and all admission includes a complimentary event programme.
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