The impressive line-up of British and Irish talent on the grid at this year’s Briggs Equipment North West 200 race week on May 6-11 will be boosted by the inclusion of several leading European road racers who have been making their mark on the sport in recent seasons. Finland’s Erno Kostamo will be a familiar name to road racing fans … Read More
Glenn Irwin has made no secret of his hopes of becoming the most successful racer on Superbike machinery at the Briggs Equipment North West 200. Just hours after the PBM Ducati squad confirmed their commitment to this year’s British Superbike championship with the Northern Ireland racer, the team owners, Jordan and Frank Bird, announced that Irwin will race a V4RR … Read More
The Briggs Equipment North West 200 is delighted to announce three-time race winner Davey Todd will be on the grid during May 6-11 race week in the Superbike and Superstock classes aboard a Milwaukee liveried TAS Racing BMW. “This has been something that I’ve discussed about doing with Philip Neill from TAS Racing for a few years and having previously … Read More
The 2024 Briggs Equipment North West 200 has attracted a strong line-up of newcomers for the May 6-11 event that includes proven race winners in British championship competition and on the roads. Ireland’s Kevin Keyes has stood on the top step of the podium of British Junior Superstock races, finishing fourth overall in the 2018 championship. Opting out of British … Read More
The 43 year old engine tuner, who hails from Macclesfield originally, will be mounted on a Dynocentre NI R6 Yamaha in the Supersport class and a RB Engineering 650cc Kawasaki in the Supertwin races. “I’m targeting a top ten finish in the 600cc races and some podium finishes at least in the Twins races.” Elkin says. Seventeen seasons have passed … Read More
The Briggs Equipment North West 200 is thrilled to announce the support of Kerr’s Tyres & Auto as event partner for the next three years. Established in 2002, the company now operates from 24 points of sale throughout Ireland, providing tyres and mechanical repairs to all makes and models of cars and vans. “This is our company’s first venture into motorcycle … Read More
Have you booked your last-minute tickets for the Meet the Stars launch of the 2024 Briggs Equipment North West 200 on March 6? If you haven’t, you’d better get the revs on as there are just a few left! It is a night you won’t want to miss as a host of road racing stars join Glenn Irwin and Davey … Read More
The Community Rescue Service will be the official charity partner of the Briggs Equipment North West 200 for 2024. Formed in 2007, the voluntary organisation provides a lowland rescue service for high risk missing persons across Northern Ireland. Over 210 operational members and 60 support staff provide highly trained and specialised search and rescue teams that work alongside the Police … Read More
The organisers of the 2024 Briggs Equipment North West 200 are delighted to welcome Amici Ristorante on board as the new sponsor of the Thursday evening Superstock race at this year’s event. Situated on the coast road beside York Hairpin, the popular Portstewart restaurant attracts hordes of diners during North West week. Amici Ristorante directors, Ana Morelli and Mark Hamilton … Read More
