Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council have voted unanimously to award the Freedom of the Borough to Mervyn Whyte, MBE, the Event Director of the Vauxhall International North West 200 motorcycle races. The decision was taken during a special meeting of the Council on Thursday night. ‘This Council bestows the Freedom of the Borough upon Mr Mervyn Whyte MBE, Race … Read More
NI HEMS Helicopter Visits Vauxhall International North West 200 Paddock
The new Helicopter Emergency Medical Service helicopter continued its three day trip to Northern Ireland with a visit to the Vauxhall International North West 200 paddock on Friday. Amongst those who greeted the new aircraft were Violet McAfee, the spectator who was injured in a crash at the race in 2015 and road racers, Ryan Farquhar and Ian Morrell, who … Read More
Air Ambulance Ni Receives £10,000 From Charity Golf Tournament Held During Vauxhall International North West 200
Air Ambulance NI Receives £10,000 From Charity Golf Tournament At Royal Portrush During Vauxhall International North West 200 Race Week. The Air Ambulance NI charity has received a cheque for £10,000 raised in a pro-am celebrity golf tournament held at Royal Portrush Golf Club during the Vauxhall International North West 200 race week in May, 2016. “We are delighted to … Read More
Ryan Farquhar, Ben Wilson and Nico Mawhinney Return To Vauxhall International North West 200 Circuit
Ryan Farquhar, Ben Wilson And Nico Mawhinney Return To Vauxhall International North West 200 Circuit Following Their 2016 Crashes. Top road racers Ryan Farquhar, Ben Wilson and Nico Mawhinney have returned to the Vauxhall International North West 200 circuit were they were injured during the 2016 event. 40 year old Farquhar suffered a lacerated liver and was in Intensive Care … Read More
2017 International North West 200 Dates Announced
The 2017 International North West 200 will take place on 7th -13th May 2017. The week long festival on the spectacular Causeway coast will begin on Sunday May 7th and will include two days of practice on Tuesday 9th and Thursday 11th with racing on Thursday evening and Saturday 13th. This will be supplemented by a full programme of supporting … Read More