The biggest race launch of the year, the spectacular Meet the Stars of the 2024 Briggs Equipment North West 200, returns on March 6 to the Lodge Hotel, Coleraine. A night not to be missed, the evening provides a unique opportunity for road racing fans to get up close and personal with many of the leading names who will be … Read More
Three-time North West 200 race winner, Ian Hutchinson will be re-united with the Milenco Padgett’s Honda squad for a full-scale onslaught on the Superbike, Superstock and Supersport races at the 2024 Briggs Equipment North West 200 in May. The move marks another inspiring comeback for the 44 year old during a career that has seemed to be an almost relentless … Read More
Coleraine and District Motor Club is delighted to welcome Briggs Equipment on board as our new title sponsor for the 2024 North West 200. Briggs Equipment has enjoyed previous involvement with the event as a team and race sponsor. The announcement of this new three-year title agreement provides a major boost for the iconic north coast festival of racing. “It … Read More
The organisers of the 2024 North West 200 will introduce significant changes to the qualifying schedule at this year’s event. With many of the teams and riders that compete in the NW200 scheduled to race at the Oulton Park British Superbike championship meeting on Saturday-Monday, May 4-6 their arrival in Northern Ireland will be delayed until Tuesday, May 7. As … Read More
Statement from Mervyn Whyte, North West 200, and solicitor, Marie Hans of WP Tweed & Co., following the conclusion of legal action taken by Mr Whyte against Hugh Murphy with regard to comments Mr Murphy published on social media during 2023. “Our client has successfully obtained judgment in his favour in a claim for defamation against Mr Murphy.’ Marie Hans … Read More
We’re thrilled to announce that the North West 200 has been nominated in the prestigious 10th Annual Causeway Chamber of Commerce Awards, specifically in the Tourism Business of the Year category. These awards recognise the vital role local tourism businesses play in attracting visitors and enhancing the profile of the Causeway Coast & Glens area. They also celebrate excellence in … Read More
The organisers of the North West 200 road races are delighted to announce the 2024 race week will take place on May 6-11, with the principal race day on Saturday, May 11. Following recent consultation with many of the major road race teams, the 2024 programme will see significant changes to the race schedule on both Thursday and Saturday. A … Read More
The current leader of the British Supersport series, Lee Johnston, was injured when he crashed his Ashcourt Yamaha at Church corner during qualifying. The English-based Ulsterman was airlifted to hospital with a broken shoulder and femur. New Honda signing, Nathan Harrison broke his wrist and collarbone when he crashed out of the Superstock race later the same day at Dhu … Read More
The Dunlop Tyre company suffered another troubled NW200 when the tyres on Michael Dunlop and Davey Todd’s machines began to break up. The riders requested the organisers cut the race distance of the second Superstock and feature Superbike races from six to five laps.
Michael Dunlop and Dean Harrison posted a series of impressive North West 200 results this year. The Ballymoney man has switched to Honda power for the big bike classes, running a Hawk Racing Honda in the Superbike division alongside a stocker spec Fireblade and R6 Yamaha in his own MD Racing colours. Dunlop might not have won any races during the week … Read More
