Peter Hickman, the outright lap record holder at the fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200, and his new FHO BMW Racing team-mate, Josh Brookes visited the north coast circuit today ahead of May 7-13 race week. Hickman, who was already the fastest rider around the Isle of Man TT and Ulster Grand Prix circuits, set the new North West … Read More
The organisers of the 2023 fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200 would like to extend a warm welcome to race fans who are wheel chair users or have restricted mobility. The front row of the main grandstand at the start line will be reserved, free of charge, for wheel chair users where they can be accompanied by friends, family … Read More
‘On behalf of the Causeway Coast and Glens Council, Mayor Ivor Wallace has expressed his delight that the fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200 will proceed in 2023. “This is the largest event in our annual event’s calendar and an incredible boost to our local economy. In 2023 Council will be providing significantly increased support to the Coleraine and … Read More
As has been well documented over the past month, this year’s event had been thrown into jeopardy by a huge increase in the cost of public liability insurance. A new insurance deal has finally been secured and the crucial intervention of Co.Tyrone businessman, Derek Keys, with a generous donation from his company, Euro Auctions, has ensured the 2023 NW200 can … Read More
Alongside this week’s Meet the Stars event, the organisers of the fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200 welcomed a coterie of newcomer talent for two induction days on the 8.9 mile Triangle circuit. Furthest travelled was Gerald Dalt, a 36 year old rider from Montpellier in France. The former professional skier has raced in the European International Road Race … Read More
JKC BMW will return as Official Vehicle Partner of the fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200 in 2023. The Coleraine business has been supplying a range of BMW vehicles to the race event since 2017. A leading BMW retailer, JKC is also a major employer in the north coast area, employing over 80 people across two retail outlets and … Read More
The fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200’s most successful rider, 27 times winner Alastair Seeley, will be reunited with Philip and Hector Neill’s TAS Racing squad for race week on May 7-13. Seeley, who claimed a hat-trick at last year’s north coast event, will ride a Synetiq BMW M1000RR in both Superstock races at Portrush for the Moneymore-based squad. … Read More
The crisis the fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200 and the rest of motorcycle sport in Ireland currently faces is due to a huge increase in the cost of insurance cover for 2023. The organisers of the North West 200, the Coleraine and District Motor Club, have been working tirelessly to mitigate the pressure created by these extra costs. … Read More
The Course Build for the North West 200 2023 Closing date for the above Tender Submission is 12pm (noon) Friday 24th February 2023. Interested suppliers should refer to the eSourcing NI website for more information and tender documents: https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml David Jackson Chief Executive
The Northern Ireland based squad is run by Glenavy’s Alister Russell and backed by the Portadown-based engineering company. “I rode the BPE Yamaha for the first time at the final round of the British championship at Brands Hatch, finishing second and third.” Cooper explained. “Then I had two wins on the R6 at the Sunflower meeting and I knew the … Read More
