Locals in hopeful form of winning their class include Randalstown drivers Jonny Clyde and Alan Davidson.

Both drivers have fought it tooth and nail in the incredibly fast 125 Rotax Max class. Clyde has a strong lead though but anything could happen in the final sting in the tail round.

In Pro-kart, Vince McCaffrey from Aldergrove will hope to hold onto third in the Pro-karts.

Despite a malicious fire at the circuit early on September 22, the Ulster Karting Club and the new circuit owners have vowed to carry on as best possible to ensure that the series finishes off just as planned.

No damage has occurred to the track or the paddock itself so the club house will be put to use for all the documentation etc.

Race timing may have to return to the manual set up since all the timing computers and equipment were destroyed in the fire.

This series is a tough one with heats also counting and it will go right down to the wire in a lot of cases. Drivers are anticipated to put out a strong turnout to show their support for the club and the circuit and to make sure that the big finale is a close one.

Just like a lot of sports events, the past year or so has been tough with all the financial worries.

However, despite this damage, the plans are still very much on the cards to continue building the circuit up to a centre of excellence for the sport.

The first of the Ulster Cup races gets underway at 10am with the finals in all classes just after lunch.