Gearing up for April's Motorcycle Racing Events

April is shaping up to be a spectacular month for two-wheel racing fans. From the sleek, high-tech marvels of MotoGP to the grittier production-based beasts of World Superbike and the raw courage of road racing, the calendar is packed with action that will keep your adrenaline pumping.

Whether you're planning a pilgrimage to a historic circuit or tuning in from your couch, here is your definitive guide to the major two-wheel racing events coming your way this April.

MotoGP
The premier class of motorcycle racing is in full swing by April, and the battle for the World Championship will be intensifying as the series returns to its heartland in Europe for the Spanish GP.

Date: April 24–26
Location: Circuito de Jerez

Jerez is more than a race; it's a festival. This is the traditional European season opener and draws hundreds of thousands of passionate fans. The atmosphere is electric, especially in the final turf-war corners. Expect frantic racing across all classes—MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3 as riders fight for dominance on this flowing, challenging track.

WorldSBK
If you prefer racing that looks a little more like what you can ride on the street, the Motul FIM Superbike World Championship is for you. WorldSBK features highly modified production motorcycles, and the racing is notoriously close and aggressive.

Pirelli Dutch Round
Date: 17–19
Location: TT Circuit Assen

Known as the Cathedral of Speed, Assen is one of the most historic and beloved venues in all of motorsport. Its fast, sweeping corners are perfectly suited to the WorldSBK machines, making for incredible slipstreaming battles. This round is often where true championship contenders start to separate themselves from the pack. The schedule includes a Superpole Race on Sunday, adding even more high-stakes action. And the Dutch fans are are so passionate about their motorcycle racing so expect a brilliant atmosphere!

BSB
While international series grab the headlines, the national championship offers some of the fiercest competition on the planet. The opening round may not start until May but an April sees both official tests take place, with the first at Donington Park and the second at Oulton Park. They could prove a crucial opportunity to see who has the pace before the lights go out for real.

Road Racing
For those who crave the ultimate adrenaline rush, real road racing is the purest form of the sport. April marks the beginning of the road racing season in the UK and Ireland.

Cookstown 100
Date: April 24–25
Location: Cookstown, Northern Ireland

The Cookstown 100 is the traditional curtain-raiser for the Irish road racing season. Riders race at mind-boggling speeds on closed public roads lined with hedges, walls, and ecstatic fans. It is raw, dangerous, and incredibly thrilling. Offergin a completely different kind of challenge compared to purpose-built circuits, it showcases a unique brand of courage.