Clive Padgett’s Milenco-backed Honda squad is one of road racing’s leading teams having fielded an illustrious list of star names down the years such as Mike Hailwood, Phil Read, Steve Hislop, Dave Leach, Jim Moodie, John McGuinness, Ian Hutchinson and Bruce Anstey on their machinery. A former racer himself, Clive knows what it takes to become a successful between the … Read More

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Ciaran McQuillan met with Mervyn Whyte MBE to hear first hand on the environmental sustainability initiatives being taken by the Briggs Equipment North West 200 this year. The NW200 has increased its focus on the environmental sustainability of the event and reducing its carbon footprint.  The NW200 has always aimed … Read More

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Ciaran McQuillan met with Mervyn Whyte MBE to hear first hand on the environmental sustainability initiatives being taken by the Briggs Equipment North West 200 this year. The NW200 has increased its focus on the environmental sustainability of the event and reducing its carbon footprint.  The NW200 has always aimed … Read More

Twelve months ago Davey Todd enjoyed a brilliant hat-trick of wins at the Briggs Equipment North West 200 and the 30 year old says he has his sights set on achieving the same level of success at this year’s event on May 5-10. After being taken out in a crash at York corner during the opening Fraser Homes Supersport race … Read More

In a first, the Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI) has partnered with organisers of Northern Ireland’s largest outdoor sporting event, the North West 200, to help prepare the roads and stands in advance of Race Week in May. NW 200 Event Director Mervyn Whyte MBE has paid tribute to Probation’s community service squads, who are preparing the roads by … Read More

Council is proud to support this year’s Briggs Equipment North West 200 via its Tourism Event Funding Programme. The fund, which opened earlier this year for applications, will support 10 community events throughout 2025, the first of which is the world famous North West 200. This week, Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan joined with Council’s Tourism, … Read More

The Briggs Equipment North West 200 is delighted to announce Honda’s support with the supply of Fireblade and CBR600RR machinery for the event’s team of travelling marshals during 2025 race week on May 5-10. The line-up of bikes will include four 2024 Fireblades, two 2022 Fireblades and two 2024 CBR600RRs supplied by Ballymena Honda. Feridax will also supply a Shoei … Read More

The Briggs Equipment North West 200 is delighted to welcome Monster Energy on board for the 2025 race week on May 5-10 2025 once again sees Monster Energy partner with Briggs Equipment North West 200 as its official energy partner, following a stellar debut partnership in 2024. In addition to its strong presence on track, Monster Energy brings product sampling stations throughout the event for thrill-seeking … Read More

When the action gets underway at the 2025 Briggs Equipment North West 200 race week on May 5-10 the principal focus will be on the Superbike races and who will replace eleven times winner, Glenn Irwin, on the top step of the podium. Having announced his retirement from road racing ahead of the new season, Irwin’s domination of Superbike racing … Read More

Balloo Hire is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Robert Dunlop Best Competitor Award at this year’s Briggs Equipment North West 200, one of the most iconic and thrilling events on the international road racing calendar. Thousands of fans will draw to Northern Ireland’s north coast for a week of high-octane racing and unforgettable action – running from Monday … Read More