Having taken 2 gold roofs over the water in 1972 and by proxy in 2008, Northern Ireland's racers have gotten better over here with more than the occasional title winner.
Christopher KINCAID (NI312)
The Teen Sensation and former Ben Fund trophy winner is happy to race over here. Taken a real like to the tight Taunton oval, winning both those titles during the weekends there. Finds it easy to adapt to new tracks
Probably the strongest of the Irish contingent, however might struggle
Denver GRATTAN (NI317)
One half of the Grattan racing team that adorns many a UK speedweekend with brother Gary, a consistent attender of the World Finals, with not a lot to show for it, other than damage and a smile.
Lacking the experience of shale of some of his fellow starters
Gary GRATTAN (NI917)
The other half of the Grattan racing team, he too is a regular over on the mainland, races a tidy car, and is one of the top names in the Irish scene.
A mid grid start will see him in the thick of the action
Ryan McCRORY (NI944)
Ryan has been a regular traveller to the mainland tracks, being seen at Taunton's weekend and impressing at the Skegness Speedweekend. Like many of his compatriots, his shale racing would have been limited to a brief dalliance with the Nutts Corner Shaleway.
Lack of experience should hinder progressManxmen have done well in the world series in years gone by and some almost have had an impact on the end result, just ask Rob Speak, when he met a sideswiping Les Palmer (IoM24) at Taunton on that fateful day in 1994!
Billy O'NEILL (IoM43)
This years only Manx entry (well unless you count Jon Palmer (24) of course) is Billy. He'll be hoping to do the best that he can.
Staying out of trouble and completing the distance will be his goal
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