Edenderry Rider Up For Rider Of The Year Award After Double Championship Success In 2024

Kevin Keyes is heading to Belfast tonight for the Irish Motorbike Awards.

Offaly rider Kevin Keyes is up for the Short Circuit Rider of the year at the Irish Motorbike Awards this evening.

The 26 year old made history after being crowned Irish Superbike champion and Irish Supersport champion in 2024.

The Daracore racer also made his Isle of Man TT debut in June.

While his team is nominated for the Team of the Year award.

The ceremony kicks off at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Belfast this evening.

The Edenderry man says the double championship wins is the highlight of the year:

With the short circuit competition dominated by Keyes and Daracore in 2024, it looks like the rider and team will be prioritising road racing this year.

The Irish Superbike and Supersport champion talks to Midlands 103's Jack Irwin about a historic year, and looks forward to the new season of racing:

 

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