The organisers of the 2024 North West 200 will introduce significant changes to the qualifying schedule at this year’s event. With many of the teams and riders that compete in the NW200 scheduled to race at the Oulton Park British Superbike championship meeting on Saturday-Monday, May 4-6 their arrival in Northern Ireland will be delayed until Tuesday, May 7. As … Read More
Statement from Mervyn Whyte, North West 200, and solicitor, Marie Hans of WP Tweed & Co., following the conclusion of legal action taken by Mr Whyte against Hugh Murphy with regard to comments Mr Murphy published on social media during 2023. “Our client has successfully obtained judgment in his favour in a claim for defamation against Mr Murphy.’ Marie Hans … Read More
We’re thrilled to announce that the North West 200 has been nominated in the prestigious 10th Annual Causeway Chamber of Commerce Awards, specifically in the Tourism Business of the Year category. These awards recognise the vital role local tourism businesses play in attracting visitors and enhancing the profile of the Causeway Coast & Glens area. They also celebrate excellence in … Read More
The organisers of the North West 200 road races are delighted to announce the 2024 race week will take place on May 6-11, with the principal race day on Saturday, May 11. Following recent consultation with many of the major road race teams, the 2024 programme will see significant changes to the race schedule on both Thursday and Saturday. A … Read More
The current leader of the British Supersport series, Lee Johnston, was injured when he crashed his Ashcourt Yamaha at Church corner during qualifying. The English-based Ulsterman was airlifted to hospital with a broken shoulder and femur. New Honda signing, Nathan Harrison broke his wrist and collarbone when he crashed out of the Superstock race later the same day at Dhu … Read More
The Dunlop Tyre company suffered another troubled NW200 when the tyres on Michael Dunlop and Davey Todd’s machines began to break up. The riders requested the organisers cut the race distance of the second Superstock and feature Superbike races from six to five laps.
Michael Dunlop and Dean Harrison posted a series of impressive North West 200 results this year. The Ballymoney man has switched to Honda power for the big bike classes, running a Hawk Racing Honda in the Superbike division alongside a stocker spec Fireblade and R6 Yamaha in his own MD Racing colours. Dunlop might not have won any races during the week … Read More
Twelve months ago Richard Cooper’s North West 200 dream turned into a nightmare when the Nottingham racer’s Supertwin double was cancelled out because of a technical infringement on his KMR Kawasaki. The Englishman unexpectedly rejoined the Dungannon bike builder in a last minute deal for this year’s event after the Bathams R7 Yamaha he had intended to race failed to … Read More
Davey Todd showed why he is currently road racing’s hottest prospect as he scored a brilliant Supersport double at the NW200 on his Milenco Padgett’s Honda. The 27 year old came out on top in a four way battle during Thursday evening’s first 600cc race with only 1.31 seconds covering the first six riders at the chequered flag. Todd prevailed … Read More
Alastair Seeley’s rejuvenated racing career shows no sign of slowing down as the North West 200’s most successful rider notched up two more wins and new lap records at this year’s event. The 43 year old has re-entered the British Superstock 1000 fray this season and is running at the front of the pack on the Synetiq BMW. Bringing that … Read More
