McKinstry racing!
“McKinstry racing is steeped in history having been involved in the sport of motorcycle racing in some capacity or other for decades. Billy was a Motor Cycle Union of Ireland (MCUI) license holder over three decades (60's,70's & 80's) competing in Irish & International off-road competitions and as a sponsor himself he had enjoyed numerous successes and podium positions at British Championships, the Dutch TT, the Isle of Man, the North West 200 and the Ulster Grand Prix to name but a few. ”
Successful 2007 season
The 2007 season saw the McKinstry racing team achieve success clinching the Irish 201-400cc road racing championship with rider Ivan Lintin at the final race at Killalane. As if that wasn't enough success, the team also helped Ivan to finish runner up in the Irish 750cc support road race championship with the bonus of finishing a highly credible 4th in the 250cc class at the Ulster Grand Prix!
Just some of the racers to have ridden for McKinstry racing down through the years are;
Duncan Bailie, 2004/05
Trevor Steele 1980/81
Phil 'Mez' Mellor 1981/82
Courtney Junk 1983
Sam McClements 1984
Johnny Rea Senior, 1984
Robert Britton 1983/84
Pekki Nurmi from Finland, 1980
Foco Tibor from Austria, 1983
McKinstry racing also gave a bit of help to a few more road racers and moto/cross riders.