Kirk's latest news
19th June 2008
Ahead of his return to Irish Championship action at Bishopscourt last week, Kirk received his new Nolan X-lite helmets which he will use for the remainder of 08.
This additional sponsorship is Kirk's first helmet deal and was brokered by Irish Racer / Careva Publishing's Paul Lindsay.
Kirk said: "To sign a helmet deal is a fantastic bonus for me. I have always had to buy my own helmets which can be a costly business if you have a few crashes so this will be more than helpful. I used the helmets at Bishopscourt and was really impressed with how comfortable and light they were. They are the latest models and look fantastic so a big thanks to Nolan."
28th February 2008
Kirk was recently approached by the Newsletter to write a regular column for their weekly 'Keep er lit' motorcycling pull-out. Kirk was delighted to accept.
28th February 2008
Kirk Jamison as riders representative for the ISB riders association delivered a well received address to the gathered press at the launch of the 2008 Irish Superbike Championships in Belfast's Ramada Hotel.
Kirk has played a major role in the revival and promotion of the ISB championship in an effort to increase awarenesss of the sport and bring in new sponsorship to raise its profile higher still.
9th January 2008
Asking Kirk about his race plans for the forthcoming season this is what Kirk had to reveal. “For 2008 I will have the use of two new machines which are currently being race prepared by Clive Padgett in England. For my third crack at the Irish Superbike Championship I will be using a new 2008 Honda Fireblade 1000cc, I will definitely be looking to improve on my 4th place in 2007 and ideally my 2nd place of 2006 also!
“I am also returning to the Irish Supersport 600 Championship after two years there in 2004 and 2005 when I finished 11th and 3rd respectively. For this Championship I will have a new 2008 R6 Yamaha 600cc machine, after some promising outings on a borrowed 600 in 2007 I have high hopes for this class in 2008.
“As well as the Irish Championships I will be returning to East Fortune in April and also in September when I will challenge for the Steve Hislop Memorial Trophy. In August I make my fourth visit to Croft in an attempt to retain the Laird of Croft trophy I won in 2007 and regain the Ken Redfern Trophy I held in 2006.
“It is hoped that I will compete in a British Championship race also in the Superstock class, this is funds and dates permitting.
“So, bike preparation and training are well under way for what I hope will be a successful 2008 season”.
2nd October 2007
KJ met up with his employers and sponsors H&J Martin for a photo op this week at their premises in Belfast after what was H&J Martin's first year of sponsoring a motorcycle racer. Kirk said "It has been great to have the support of my employers behind me this year especially considering the regard in which H&J Martin are held after almost 170 years in operation".
Mr Geoff Martin (left), Kirk Jamison (center) and Mr WG Martin (right)
15th September 2007
Kirk is now selling his 2006 GSXR1000. Reprofiled Cams, Ohlins Suspension, Brembo Master Cylinder, Full Yoshimura Exhaust System, Fully refreshed at beginning of year plus spare wheels with discs - £6,500 ono. Contact Kirk on 07855 250 833.
15th September 2007
Kirk now holds the lap record for the East Fortune race circuit in Scotland.
20th August 2007
Kirk Jamison Motorcycle Racing Supporters Club
A meeting will be held in 'The Wildfowler Inn' in Greyabbey on Thursday 6th September at 8pm to launch a new Supporters club for Kirk. A team of dedicated individuals have put their heads together and are looking for as much support as possible to get club up and running. If anyone is interested in becoming either an active member of the committee or simply just a member they should go along on the night and get immediately involved in Kirk's 2008 campaign.
If anyone would like any further details they can contact Kirk on 07855 250 833.
24th June 2007
Kirk now holds the outright lap record for the Anglesey race circuit in Wales.
14th June 2007
Wayne Griffiths from England has offered Kirk the chance to ride his 2004 CBR600RR Honda for the rest of the season, an offer Kirk has readily accepted.
21st & 22nd April 2007
Kirk Jamison racing went on their 'foreign' travels to East Fortune in Scotland. Qualifying was held in very wet conditions and Kirk excelled to put the big Suzuki on pole. The weather conditions all weekend were changeable and Kirk done extremely well to get a win and two second places.
7th April 2007
A poor (by his standards) qualifying left Kirk with plenty of work to do in his two championship races at Bishopscourt. But work he did, coming through the field picking them off one by one, getting the lead and going on to extend the lead and win the opening superbike race.
The second race saw Kirk make slower progress but he still rode hard and fought his way through to fourth at the chequered flag losing out on the final podium spot by less than two tenths of a second and had there been an extra lap he would clearly have finished third.
Kirk is now second overall in the championship just half a point down.
27th and 28th March 2007
Kirk was one of a select few invited racers to be invited to attend the two press conferences for the launch of the prestigious Easter weekend races. The first press conference on the Monday evening was for the Easter Saturday event promoted by the MCRRCI who annually only invite one rider to their press conference, and this year Kirk was it!! The following evening then Kirk attended the press conference for the launch of the Belfast and District motor clubs Easter Monday event.
Both evenings were a great opportunity for Kirk's sponsor's logos to get more exposure to the local press, where his race bike was on full view all night long.
17th and 18th March 2007
The opening round of this years Irish Superbike Championships were held at Mondello Park and Kirk got his season off to a cracking start winning one of the two races despite being in considerable comfort due to hurting his back in a charity football match the day before.
28th February 2007
Kirk's big superbike Suzuki has been freshened up and run in, in preparation for the season ahead. Kirk intends riding at this Saturday's test day at Bishopscourt to shake of the winter blues and get some mileage under his belt in time for the season opener at Mondello Park over the St. Patrick's weekend.
28th February 2007
Preston based Wayne Griffiths has agreed to let Kirk ride the UK Fleet Monitor Honda CBR600RR at selected UK race meetings. Kirk's first outing on the Honda has been pencilled in for Scotland at the East Fortune circuit and he also hopes to ride the same machine at Anglesey in Wales.
16th January 2007
Kirk Jamison racing are pleased to announce the addition of another new sponsor for the 2007 season. NG Bell & Son Ltd a Ballywalter based Timber importer and Builders Merchant have come onboard and will be assisting Kirk out financially.
12th January 2007
Kirk Jamison racing are having a fund raising social evening in Conlig Orange Hall (Conlig is on Dual Carraigeway between Newtownards and Bangor) on Saturday 17th February at 8PM
Music / Competitions / Prizes
Light Supper Provided
Admission £5
5th January 2007
Kirk attended the Motorcycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre) dinner and awards ceremony in the La Mon Hotel. In recognition of Kirk's achievements on the local race circuits in 2006, the MCUI(UC) presented Kirk with two awards.
14th December 2006
Kirk Jamison racing is delighted to announce the addition of a new sponsor - Feckin Irish Whiskey. Feckin Irish Whiskey is owned by Portaferry entrepreneur Shane Braniff, a long time Rally sponsor this will be Shane's first proper involvement with motorcycling.
2nd December 2006
Jonathan Rea was officially opening Stephen Cull's new Trade a Fone shop in Bangor and Kirk was invited down for the opening ceremony.
Picture courtesy of 'The Chronicle'
