With our stores placed in the heart of the action in Coleraine and Portrush, we’re not just nearby – we’re part of the buzz that makes race week so special. This event is a true celebration of speed, skill, and community spirit, and we’re delighted to once again play a part in the excitement. From local fans to visitors from … Read More
Richard Cooper’s love affair with the Briggs Equipment North West 200 is set to continue in 2025 as the three-time British champion returns to Portrush with the BPE by Russell Racing Yamaha and Jack Reid Cars/KMR Kawasaki squads on May 5-10. The 42 year old added a maiden win in the Fraser Homes Supersport race on Alastair Russell’s R6 at … Read More
Honda Racing has unveiled the 2025 livery which will appear on the machines ridden by Dean Harrison and John McGuinness in the Supersport, Superstock and Superbike races at this year’s Briggs Equipment North West 200 on May 5-10. Whilst the livery and riders remain predominantly unchanged, upgrades to both the Superbike and Supersport machines are aimed at boosting Honda’s competitiveness … Read More
The Thursday evening Superbike race at the 2025 Briggs Equipment North West 200 on May 5-10 will have a new sponsor as power tool manufacturer, Milwaukee, take on the role. ‘Milwaukee is proud to be associated once again with the North West 200.’ Dale McElveen, Managing Director of Milwaukee Tool UK, said. ‘We don’t have an entrant in this year’s … Read More
Alastair Seeley has completed his line-up of machinery for a return to action at the 2025 Briggs Equipment North West 200 on May 5-10 by joining the CD Racing by MSS Performance squad on a ZXR 636 Kawasaki. After sitting out last year’s event, the Carrickfergus rider will race the new bike in the Fraser Homes and Tides Restaurant Supersport … Read More
The 2025 Briggs Equipment North West 200 has attracted an impressive array of European talent for this year’s May 5-10 race week. Topping the list are International Road Racing Championship (IRRC) regulars Erno Kostamo, Almaric Blanc and Laurent Hoffman who have been regular competitors at the north coast event. Finland’s Erno Kostamo needs no introduction to Irish road racing fans … Read More
Briggs Equipment North West 200 Race Director Mervyn Whyte is joined by Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan, as the banner at Metropole corner on the famous 8.9 mile Triangle course is erected by Council staff ahead of the event’s 2025 Race Week on May 5-10.
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
