Alastair Seeley, the International North West 200’s most successful racer, will be reunited with the EHA Racing team as he chases his 25th victory on the North coast circuit at next year’s 90th anniversary event. After claiming a 600cc double on EHA machinery at this year’s NW200 and agreeing terms to ride for the team in the 2019 British Supersport … Read More
Sportsnet Holidays licensed as official travel partner of the International North West 200 in Australia and New Zealand.
The International North West 200 has appointed Australian company Sportsnet Holidays with a licence as its official travel partner in Australia and New Zealand for the next three years. Established in 1998, Australian company Sportsnet Holidays has risen to be one of the leading travel agents to sporting events all over the world. Sportsnet already has a wealth of … Read More
2019 International North West 200 To Have New Title Sponsor As Vauxhall Partnership Comes To A Close
The International North West 200 road races will have a new title sponsor for it’s 90th birthday celebrations in 2019. After five years as the headline sponsor, Vauxhall Motors UK contract ended at the close of this year’s races. ‘We have enjoyed a very strong relationship with Vauxhall.’ Event Director, Mervyn Whyte, MBE said as he paid tribute to the … Read More
Northern Ireland Air Ambulance Receive An Impressive Sum From This Years North West 200 Golf Day
The impressive sum of £13,500 was raised for the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance charity during this year’s Golf Day at Royal Portrush Golf Club which was supported by local sporting stars and businesses. Presenting the cheque to Ian Crowe of the NI Air Ambulance is Mervyn Whyte, Event Director of the North West 200. Also included are Stephen Watson, BBC, … Read More
2019 International North West 200 Dates Announced
The 2019 International North West 200 race week will take place on 12th – 18th May, with the main race day on Saturday 18th. The 2019 event will be a special year for the Coleraine and District Motor Club, the event organisers, as this will be the 90th anniversary of the North Coast races. ‘We are planning some very special … Read More
Irwin And Seeley Claim Two Wins Each At Saturday’s Vauxhall International North West 200
Glenn Irwin and Alastair Seeley dominated the 2018 Vauxhall International North West 200 as both riders claimed double victories. Irwin won both superbike races in perfect conditions with Seeley taking victory in the Supersport and Superstock events. The initial start of the final feature superbike event was red flagged after just one lap. Irwin seized control of the restart, blitzing … Read More
Crash Injuries Force Temple Golf Club Yamaha Rider, William Dunlop, To Withdraw From Saturday’s Races At The 2018 Vauxhall International North West 200
Following a crash during Thursday evening’s Superstock race, Temple Golf Club Yamaha’s William Dunlop has withdrawn from Saturday’s races at the 2018 Vauxhall International North West 200. The Ballymoney man highsided from his Yamaha R1 at Church corner. A medical examination has shown Dunlop didn’t break any bones in the fall but he has sustained heavy bruising to his back. … Read More
Three races and three different winners on the opening night of racing at the 2018 Vauxhall International North West 200
An exciting evening of elbow to elbow racing at the 2018 Vauxhall International North West 200 produced three different winners from the trio of Supersport, Superstock and Supertwins races. Alastair Seeley notched up his 22nd North West victory by winning the opening Supersport event on the EHA Yamaha after a battle with James Hillier (Quattro Plant Kawasaki) and Lee Johnston … Read More
Glenn Irwin takes pole on the PBM/Be Wiser Ducati for Saturday’s Superbike races at the Vauxhall International North West 200.
Glenn Irwin will start on pole position in Saturday’s Superbike races at the 2018 Vauxhall International North West 200. The PBM/Be Wiser Ducati rider, who is only competing in the superbike class, topped the time sheets during a dramatic final qualifying session on Thursday afternoon with less than one second separating the five fastest riders! “I am really, really happy … Read More
Johnston fastest in opening Vauxhall International North West 200 Superbike Qualifying
Lee Johnston set the fastest superbike lap time on the Honda Racing Fireblade during the opening day of practice at the 2018 Vauxhall International North West 200. The diminutive Fermanagh racer was almost 2.7 seconds faster than the rest of the field. “Everything felt good with the bike and so do I.” the 29 year old smiled after his first … Read More