Glenn Irwin dipped under the official lap record on a day of glorious sunshine on the north coast to claiming pole position in the Superbike class after the opening qualifying session of the Briggs Equipment North West 200. The Carrickfergus rider, who is bidding to become the most successful Superbike rider at the north coast event, posted a speed of … Read More

“I want to win four races this week.” Richard Cooper says as he throws down the gauntlet to the competition on the eve of first practice for the Briggs Equipment North West 200The 41 year old has won four NW200 Supertwin races on Ryan Farquhar’s KMR Kawasaki machines since making his debut on the 8.9 mile Triangle course in 2019. … Read More

JKC BMW, the Official Vehicle Partner of the Briggs North West 200, has delivered the vehicles used as course cars during race week at the 2024 event. The Coleraine business has been supplying a range of BMW vehicles to the meeting since 2017. A leading BMW retailer, JKC is also a major employer in the north coast area, employing over … Read More

CP Hire, the Coleraine-based plant and tool hire company, has been supporting the Briggs Equipment North West 200 for 48 years, including a spell as title sponsors during the 1980s. The local business, which was established by Norman Hutchinson, will be on board as a race sponsor once again in 2024, supporting Saturday’s Superstock race during this year’s May 6-11 … Read More

Manxman Marcus Simpson will be amongst the line-up of newcomers during May’s 6-11 race week at the 2024 Briggs Equipment North West. The 25 year old Douglas man is no stranger to Irish road racing having contested a full season of the National events during 2022. “I was lucky in getting to do them in the last full season.” he … Read More

Glenn Irwin, the winner of the last eight Superbike races at the Briggs Equipment North West 200, is fired up for a record-breaking performance at this year’s event on May 6-11. “We took some solid points during the first BSB round at Navarra last weekend on a track that we expected to be a difficult one for us.” Last season’s … Read More

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council, Councillor Steven Callaghan and Councillor Margaret-Anne McKillop plus Sara Adair, Garry Cardwell and Event Manager, Gareth Fall from the Council’s Event team met NW200 racer Ian Hutchinson during a recent visit to the Briggs Equipment North West 200 paddock last week as it was announced that the races will … Read More

This year Briggs Equipment North West 200 has placed a new focus on its environmental sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint of the event.  The NW200 has always aimed to deliver an enjoyable event whilst minimising the impact to the environment and local community in as far as it is possible.  Each year sustainable objectives are set to reduce resource … Read More

There will be a change of venue for 2024 as the action shifts to the River Course at Portstewart Golf Club. The event will be sponsored by the Portstewart Arms whose proprietor, Declan Kelly, is also a member of Portstewart Golf Club. All proceeds will go to this year’s official NW200 charity, Community Search and Rescue and the NW200 Supporters Club. … Read More

Ian Hutchinson will restart his road racing career at this year’s Briggs Equipment North West 200 after recovering from a stroke that sidelined his career during 2023. The 44 year old became ill while cycling in Spain last February but is now fully recovered and will be on the grid at Portrush for race week on May 6-11. Hutchy’s North … Read More