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Given the current concerns and restrictions around the Coronavirus public health crisis, the organisers of the 2020 fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200 will postpone the May 10-16 Race Week. Over the past two weeks we have been in constant contact with government and public health officials, representatives of Causeway Coast and Glens Council, and the sport’s governing body, … Read More

In the light of the current public concern around Coronavirus, the organisers of the 2020 fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200 have decided to postpone the Meet the Stars of the North West 200 event scheduled for March 18 in the Lodge Hotel, Coleraine. The organisers will attend a special briefing with public health officials, including the Chief Medical … Read More

Following the outbreak of Coronavirus in Northern Ireland, the organisers of the 2020 fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200 have sought advice from the relevant government and public health officials. Dr Michael McBride, Chief Medical Officer for Northern Ireland, has advised that, at this particular time, evidence of benefit from cancelling outdoor sporting events in terms of impact is … Read More

Magherafelt company Strain Engineering is to be the new sponsor of the Thursday evening Superstock race at the 2020 fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200 on May 10-16. Taking place alongside Supertwin, Superbike and Supersport events during the second day of action for the north coast event, the four lap Superstock race will feature all of the major stars … Read More

Portadown based construction company, Turkington, are to sponsor the new Thursday evening Superbike race at the 2020 fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils 2020 North West 200. The local firm will be renewing a celebrated association with the north coast event. “I have fond memories of the 1992 NW200 when our company sponsored Phillip McCallen.” Operations Director Gary Turkington said. “Phillip became … Read More

The biggest race launch of the year, the spectacular Meet the Stars of the 2020 fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200, will take place on March 18 in the Lodge Hotel, Coleraine. It is a night not to be missed as fans get the chance to meet the riders who will be in action on the North coast during … Read More

Coleraine based JKC BMW will return as Official Vehicle Partner of the fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200 in 2020. The family owned business, founded 46 years ago by Jack Cassidy, will supply a range of BMW vehicles to the North Coast races. Employing over 80 people across two retail outlets and workshops, JKC is a major employer in … Read More

The opening race of the 2020 fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200 on May 10-16 will have a new sponsor. Milltown Service Station in Ballymoney will support the first Supertwin event run at this year’s north coast event. The four lap race will be run on Thursday afternoon after the end of the second practice session as part of … Read More

Former BSB star James Ellison headlined the list of ten newcomers who visited the north coast circuit today ahead of their debuts at the 2020 fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200. The vastly experienced Ellison will make his first appearance on the famous 8.9 mile Triangle circuit that links the towns of Portrush, Portstewart and Coleraine after a career … Read More

The fonaCAB & Nicholl Oils North West 200 will have a new look for 2020 with a major change being introduced to the Thursday race schedule. Reacting to requests from race teams and competitors, the NW200 organisers have rejigged the Thursday schedule to include a Superbike race for the first time. Practice will take place as per normal with four … Read More