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
Police are urging motorbike enthusiasts and road-users travelling to and from the North West 200 circuit to stay safe on the roads as the largest sporting event in Northern Ireland returns to the North Coast. Speaking ahead of the hugely popular event, District Commander for Causeway Coast and Glens, Superintendent Mark Roberts said: “With the 2024 North West 200 race week set to take … Read More
Briggs Equipment North West 200 is delighted to announce its partnership with Monster Energy as the official energy drink for the 2024 event. Monster Energy will be bringing their “Beast parlour” activation to the North West 200 Fan Zone, offering free samples, tattoo’s and haircuts to North West 200 fans and riders. We believe the partnership with Monster Energy offers a huge … Read More
Visitors from near and far to the 2024 Briggs Equipment North West 200 can explore some of Northern Ireland’s road racing history with a visit to The Driven Gallery at Ulster Transport Museum where they will find seven motorbikes that were raced by some of Northern Ireland’s road racing legends. Originally owned and restored by motorsport enthusiast Ivor Skelton, the … Read More
