JKC BMW is proud to once again be named the Official Vehicle Partner of the Briggs Equipment North West 200 for the 2025 race week on May 5-10, continuing the local company’s strong partnership with one of the world’s most iconic road races. ‘The North West 200, renowned for its high-speed action and legendary competitors, is a highlight of the international road racing calendar.’ JKC’s … Read More

The Briggs Equipment North West 200 welcomed a coterie of prospective newcomers to the north coast this week ahead of the 2025 races which will take place on May 5-10. A dozen road racers attended the two day induction course which included classroom sessions and guided laps of the 8.9 mile Triangle course with 11 times NW200 Superbike race winner … Read More

Co. Antrim-based haulage company, Maxwell Freight Services, will sponsor the Saturday Supertwin race at the 2025 Briggs Equipment North West 200 on May 5-10. The family-owned transport, fleet maintenance and warehousing business is run by twin brothers, Tommy and Terry Maxwell, from their base outside Crumlin in Co. Antrim. The Maxwell family enjoy a long association with motorcycle racing, previously … Read More

Kerr’s Tyres Group is proud to continue its partnership with the Briggs Equipment North West 200 which will take place on May 5-10 in 2025. The NW200 is one of the most prestigious motorcycle road racing events in the world and this collaboration reinforces our commitment to motorsports excellence while delivering industry-leading solutions. As part of this exciting venture, Kerr’s Tyres Group is … Read More

Yorkshireman Jamie Coward and his KTS Racing team will return to the 2025 Briggs Equipment North West 200 race week on May 5-10 after a three year absence. The 34 year old claimed his first podium result around the 8.9 mile Triangle in 2019 when he finished runner-up to Stefano Bonetti in the opening Supertwin battle. Alongside a seventh place … Read More

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced funding of £187,000 to enable the motorsports sector to benefit from health and safety equipment. Announcing the funding at a Stormont event which was attended by motorsport event organisers including Briggs Equipment North West 200 race director, Mervyn Whyte, Minister Lyons said: “Motorsports have always been part of Northern Ireland’s world class sporting legacy, … Read More

Today marks the start of the countdown to the 2025 Briggs Equipment North West 200 race week on May 5-10 with Race Director, Mervyn Whyte and Gary Clements, Briggs Equipment Managing Director (Ireland), heralding Briggs’ second year as title sponsors of the north coast motorcycle racing festival. “2025 Race Week promises another thrilling display of world-class road racing, uniting fans … Read More

Josh Brookes, a former double British Superbike champion and an outright lap record holder around the 8.9 mile Triangle course, will return to Portrush with the Jackson Racing Prosper2 team during this year’s Briggs Equipment North West 200 race week on May 5-10. The 41 year old Australian will compete alongside Northern Ireland’s Paul Jordan on Superbike, Superstock and Supersport-spec … Read More

Davey Todd, the winner of the CP Hire and Amici Ristorante Superstock races with Milwaukee BMW and the Tides Restaurant Supersport event on a Powertoolmate Ducati at last year’s Briggs Equipment North West 200, will be reunited with the Milenco by Padgett’s Honda squad at this year’s event on May 5-10. The 29 year old, who previously rode for Clive … Read More

Good to meet with Economy Minister, Conor Murphy MLA, at Parliament Buildings to discuss the 2025 North West 200. Mervyn Whyte, Event Director for the Briggs Equipment North West 200 said it was a very positive meeting with the Minister and TNI personnel, and we look forward to working together and securing the future of the event. Minister Murphy pictured with Briggs Equipment North … Read More