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
Briggs Equipment’s relationship with the North West 200 was strengthened further this week as Briggs was confirmed as NW200 Commercial Vehicle Partner for the May 5-10 road racing spectacular. Following on from their title sponsorship of the Briggs Equipment North West 200, Briggs has agreed a partnership with the event to supply a range of commercial vehicles for the next … Read More
With our stores placed in the heart of the action in Coleraine and Portrush, we’re not just nearby – we’re part of the buzz that makes race week so special. This event is a true celebration of speed, skill, and community spirit, and we’re delighted to once again play a part in the excitement. From local fans to visitors from … Read More
Richard Cooper’s love affair with the Briggs Equipment North West 200 is set to continue in 2025 as the three-time British champion returns to Portrush with the BPE by Russell Racing Yamaha and Jack Reid Cars/KMR Kawasaki squads on May 5-10. The 42 year old added a maiden win in the Fraser Homes Supersport race on Alastair Russell’s R6 at … Read More
Honda Racing has unveiled the 2025 livery which will appear on the machines ridden by Dean Harrison and John McGuinness in the Supersport, Superstock and Superbike races at this year’s Briggs Equipment North West 200 on May 5-10. Whilst the livery and riders remain predominantly unchanged, upgrades to both the Superbike and Supersport machines are aimed at boosting Honda’s competitiveness … Read More
