Nothern Ireland’s British Superbike championship star, Glenn Irwin, is to race the PBM/Be Wiser Ducati in both Superbike races at the 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200 on May 6-13. The 27 year old was a sensation when he made his debut at the seaside event in 2015, finishing on the podium in the second Supersport race. Irwin sat out … Read More
The Vauxhall International North West 200 is delighted to have the Bayview Hotel, Portballintrae as a race sponsor for 2017. The popular local venue will support the Superstock event on Thursday evening. “As a hospitality provider in the locality we understand the importance events like the North West 200 have for not only the local area but for the Northern … Read More
Former Supersport and Superbike Vauxhall International North West 200 race winner, William Dunlop has unveiled the new Caffrey liveried R6 Yamaha he will campaign at this year’s event on May 7-13. The Ballymoney man will ride the new bike in both 600cc races at Portrush. “I just want to get some testing done and get ready for the North West.” … Read More
Fermanagh racer Lee Johnston will campaign a KMR ER6 650cc Kawasaki in both Supertwin races at the 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200. Prepared by team boss and former North West winner, Ryan Farquhar, the Kawasaki will sport the vivid red livery of the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance. Johnston is a three-time winner at the North West 200, including a … Read More
Final year students at Ulster University have developed a digital strategy for the Vauxhall International North West 200, which will deliver a strong digital dimension for Northern Ireland’s top sporting event. The students from Ulster University’s Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, which is based at the Coleraine campus, designed components of the website, social media and smartphone applications to … Read More
Lee Johnston has had his first test on the new Jackson Racing Honda superbike he hopes will carry him to glory at the 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200. The three times NW200 race winner tested the Ten Kate built Fireblade and his CBR600RR Supersport machine at the official Honda test in Monteblanco last week. “The new bike felt good … Read More
13 times NW200 race winner, Michael Rutter hopes to add to his victory tally at the 2017 Vauxhall backed event in May. The popular Englishman, who first raced at Portrush in 1992, will return on the Bathams/SMT BMWs to compete in the Superbike and Superstock races on May 7-13. “Hopefully I still have another win or two left in me.” … Read More
Mount Charles in pole position with NW200 three-year bar contract Northern Ireland’s leading food service and business support solutions company has won a significant contract with one of the country’s largest outdoor sporting events, the Vauxhall International North West 200. Mount Charles, who recently qualified as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies for the seventh year running, will deliver bar … Read More
MEET THE STARS OF THE 2017 VAUXHALL INTERNATIONAL NORTH WEST 200 It is the biggest race launch of the year – the spectacular Meet the Stars night for the 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200 on March 15. Every road race fan will want to be there to meet the top names in the sport. AND IT IS ALL ABSOLUTELY … Read More
The 2017 Vauxhall International is set to see the hottest action in decades as home favourite Michael Dunlop announced he will race the new GSXR1000 Suzuki in Bennetts livery in May. The Ballymoney racer, who is the outright lap record holder on the 8.9 mile Triangle circuit, will debut the new superbike against Honda rivals Guy Martin and John McGuinness … Read More
