Following the incident during Thursday’s qualifying session at the 2026 Briggs Equipment North West 200, a revised schedule is being issued for this evening. Roads are now open and will close as planned at 4.45pm with four qualifying sessions now replacing the scheduled races. Superbike qualifying 5.45pm-6.15pm Supertwin/Sportbike qualifying  6.35pm-7.05pm Superstock qualifying 7.25pm-7.55pm Supersport qualifying 8.15pm-8.45pm

A competitor at the 2026 Briggs Equipment North West 200 has died following an incident at Station corner on the NW200 course during this morning’s Superbike qualifying session. The session was immediately red flagged and emergency services attended the scene but unfortunately the rider succumbed to his injuries. The family have given their approval for the event to continue but … Read More

Filming is fully underway for Charley Boorman’s new docudrama ‘Bigger…Better…Faster’ which highlights the magnificence of the North West 200 and explores the history behind one of Northern Ireland’s greatest sporting treasures. The adventure riding legend and filmmaker extraordinaire has been commissioned by Zerofit – one of his key partners – to produce the film under the directorship of Luke Whatley-Bigg, … Read More

Following his injuries at Daytona in March, Davey Todd underwent a medical examination by the Chief Medical Officer at the 2026 Briggs Equipment North West 200 today. Unfortunately, because of his injuries, Davey was found to be unfit to take part in the North West 200 this week. ‘We are very disappointed that Davey will not be on the grid … Read More

‘I’m just a daft lad who wants to come to the North West and ride a motorbike and take in the atmosphere.’ BSB star, Storm Stacey, says that is his mindset as he prepares to make his debut on the Briggs Equipment North West 200’s 8.9 mile Triangle course this week. The announcement that the 23 year old is to … Read More

Jeremy McWilliams has made a last-minute change to his machinery line-up for the Briggs Equipment North West 200 race week on May 4-9. The 62 year old will now ride a CD Racing /MSS Kawasaki 636 machine in the Tides Restaurant and Fraser Homes Supersport races at Portrush next week after switching to a Flitwick Motorcycles/SMV Yamaha R7 in the … Read More

Police are urging road-users travelling to and from this week’s Briggs Equipment North West 200 circuit to stay safe, as the largest sporting event in Northern Ireland returns to the North Coast. Speaking ahead of the hugely popular event, Chief Superintendent Mark Roberts said: “With this year’s Briggs Equipment North West 200 race week set to take place from 4th … Read More

‘The BMW is very fast and possibly better than most superbikes when it comes to electronics.’ That is the verdict of seven times Briggs Equipment North West 200 winner, Richard Cooper, following his first outings on the SMS Nicholl Oils M1000RR BMW. The 43 year old rode the Superstock-spec BMW that is normally raced by David Allingham in the British … Read More

Ulster University is proud to continue its support for the Briggs Equipment North West 200 through its sponsorship of one of Northern Ireland’s biggest sporting events. With deep roots on the north coast and a strong commitment to regional engagement, Ulster University’s partnership with the NW200 reflects a shared focus on community, place and opportunity. The event brings international attention … Read More

The Briggs Equipment North West 200 team, together with Balloo Hire, has announced new green initiatives for this year’s road racing spectacular, which takes place from 6th – 9th May. Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Oliver McMullan met with NW200 Race Director, Mervyn Whyte MBE, Group Strategic Development Manager Briggs Equipment, Stephen Marshall Event Manager, Ciaran … Read More