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| Abbreviation | MCI |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1902 |
| Type | Sports federation for Moto racing |
| Headquarters | Unit 18, BEAT Centre, Stephenstown Industrial Estate |
| Location | |
Region served | Ireland |
President | David McCann |
Main organ | Board of Directors |
| Affiliations | FIM |
| Website | www |
Motorcycling Ireland (MCI) is the Southern Centre of the Motor Cycle Union of Ireland (MCUI) and they are the governing body of motorcycle racing in Leinster, Munster and Connaught. They work together alongside their partners in Ulster, the MCUI (Ulster Centre) and Motorcycle Racing Association Ireland (MRA) to make up the MCUI.
On 7 March 2002 the MCUI became the first Motorcycle Federation in the world to reach 100 years old.[1]
Motorcycle racing is growing in popularity, in 2019 Mondello Park international circuit hosted 26 motorcycle racing days, compared to 11 for car racing.[2] Nonetheless, spiraling event insurance costs caused reduction of events in 2017.[3]
In 2023, insurance costs more than tripled with clubs unable to afford it which has led to most MCI activities in 2023 being cancelled.
| Irish Motorcycle Racing Disciplines |
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| Enduro |
| Motocross |
| Road Race |
| Short Circuit |
| Touring |
| Trials |
| Veteran & Vintage |
- ^ "History". MotorCycling Ireland. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ "CALENDAR | Mondello Park". Archived from the original on 2 March 2017.
- ^ Kenny, John (22 March 2017). "Insurance costs a threat to road racing". RTÉ.ie.