When John McGuinness walks on to the grid of this year’s Briggs Equipment North West 200 during May 6-11 race week, the Morecambe man will be celebrating a very special anniversary at the north coast event. The winner of six NW200 races and one of the sport’s true legends, the Honda Racing star made his road racing debut 30 years … Read More
The Briggs Equipment North West 200 and Forged Irish Stout are delighted to announce a multi-year partnership that will see the Dublin company become the event’s Official Drinks Partner for 2024. Forged in Dublin and independently owned by professional MMA athlete Conor McGregor, Forged Irish Stout is a beautifully hand-crafted stout with hints of chocolate and roasted coffee notes. After a … Read More
It will be all change for Yorkshire’s Dean Harrison at this year’s Briggs Equipment North West 200 on May 6-11 after his move from the DAO Racing Kawasaki team to the official Honda Racing squad. “I can’t knock the DAO team in anyway.” the 35 year old, who has ridden Kawasakis since 2016, said during a recent visit to Portrush … Read More
Six times North West 200 race winner, John McGuinness tried his hand at pizza making when he visited Domino’s Pizza, Coleraine during a recent visit to the north coast. Guided by store manager, Tommy Campbell, the Honda Racing star produced what he dubbed ‘The McGuinness NW200 special’! “The best tasting pizza you will buy today.” McGuinness smiled as he offered … Read More
Breedon Group plc- a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland that delivers essential products to the construction sector- has been a staunch supporter of the Briggs Equipment North West 200 over several seasons and the company is back on board for 2024. During a recent visit to the north coast, six times North West 200 … Read More
The Thursday evening Supersport race at the 2024 Briggs Equipment North West 200 will have a new sponsor this May as Fraser Homes Ltd take on the role. The Carryduff based construction company enjoys over 50 years of experience in the construction industry across Northern Ireland, including their recent development of two new sites at Baronsgrange in Carryduff and Blackthorn … Read More
A double podium finisher at last year’s north coast event, Tobermore’s Adam McLean will be in action on a fleet of JMcC Kawasakis at the 2024 Briggs Equipment North West 200. “I will run a ZX10 in the Superbike and Stocker classes, a new ZX6 in the Supersport races and a 636cc ER6 in Supertwins.” the 28 year old explained. … Read More
RST, Arai and Motul will return as the official safety partners of the 2024 Briggs Equipment North West 200. Continuing a partnership that began over 6 years ago, the motorcycling apparel, helmet and lubricant brands will provide vital safety support to this popular north coast event. All brands will also be present in the paddock, offering riders the iconic Race … Read More
The impressive line-up of British and Irish talent on the grid at this year’s Briggs Equipment North West 200 race week on May 6-11 will be boosted by the inclusion of several leading European road racers who have been making their mark on the sport in recent seasons. Finland’s Erno Kostamo will be a familiar name to road racing fans … Read More
Glenn Irwin has made no secret of his hopes of becoming the most successful racer on Superbike machinery at the Briggs Equipment North West 200. Just hours after the PBM Ducati squad confirmed their commitment to this year’s British Superbike championship with the Northern Ireland racer, the team owners, Jordan and Frank Bird, announced that Irwin will race a V4RR … Read More
