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UNCOVERED: North west 200 - The Untold Story

Superbike rider dies following crash during North West 200 qualifying

It is the first fatality at the event since 2016

The Independent UK · May 7

Watch Injured Iom TT Racer Tell Us What Keeps Him Coming Back Each Year

The mentality that fuels road racers, not short-circuit racers, but riders who take on events like the Isle of Man TT and North West 200, is fascinating. At least, it is to me. Growing up in Ireland, one of the few places in the world where road racing is still…

RideApart · Dec 12, 2024

BSB riders rally behind Lee Johnston with Donington Park gesture

Fermanagh rider Lee Johnston suffered serious injuries following a crash at the North West 200

Belfast Live · May 21, 2023

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North West 200: 'Work must start now to ensure future of event' says MLA

The future of the North West 200 remains under threat due to rising insurance premiums and overall costs

Belfast Live · May 17, 2023

North West 200 results: Glenn Irwin overcomes rivals and late controversy to claim Superbike double

Glenn Irwin made it eight Superbike wins on the bounce at the North West 200 despite some confusion after the final race

Belfast Live · May 13, 2023

Controversy Reigns At 2023 North West 200 As FHO Racing BMW Withdraws

The FHO Racing BMW Motorrad team officially withdrew from the 2023 North West 200 after confusion regarding the M 1000 RR's carbon fiber wheels and regulations.

RideApart · May 12, 2023

Peter Hickman confirms North West 200 plans after FHO Racing BMW exit

FHO Racing BMW and Peter Hickman were excluded from Thursday night's Superstock race due to a technical infringement

Belfast Live · May 12, 2023

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FHO Racing BMW team issue statement after withdrawing from North West 200

The team said it had withdrawn "due to no confidence in the application of the Superstock technical regulations"

Belfast Live · May 11, 2023

North West 200: Lee Johnston injuries "not critical" after red flag incident

The incident happened during Thursday's Supersport qualifying session

Belfast Live · May 11, 2023

Alastair Seeley adds new weapon to North West 200 arsenal ahead of race week

The Carrick rider is the record race winner at the North West and will be looking to add to his tally next week

Belfast Live · May 3, 2023

North West 200 set to host the world’s strongest line-up of road racing talent this May

Over 100 entrants, including a line-up of international competitors from 13 countries outside the UK and Ireland, will take part in the Tuesday and Thursday qualifying sessions at this year’s North West 200 ahead of a nine race programme

Belfast Live · Apr 7, 2023

North West 200 organisers reviewing new insurance quote as deadline looms

Clubs are currently reviewing a reduced insurance quote for road racing and short circuit events this year

Belfast Live · Mar 9, 2023

Rutter to race Honda MotoGP replica at 2023 Isle of Man TT

Veteran road racer Michael Rutter will contest this year’s Isle of Man TT Superbike class aboard the Honda MotoGP-derived RC213V-S.

Autosport · Feb 15, 2023

North West 200 organisers “have not given up the fight” amid mass cancellations

North West 200 organisers “have not given up the fight” to stage the event in 2023, despite all road races in Northern Ireland being cancelled due to insurance costs.

Autosport · Feb 10, 2023

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Belfast Live · Feb 10, 2023

North West 200 organisers 'not giving up the fight' to host 2023 event

It follows a statement from the MCUI Ulster Centre which said all of its events for 2023 had been cancelled

Belfast Live · Feb 10, 2023

North West 200 and all motorcycle racing events in NI cancelled

It is due to insurance costs

Belfast Live · Jan 26, 2023

Glenn Irwin and Davey Todd lead line-up for North West 200 launch event

The big race launch will take place on February 15 in the Lodge Hotel in Coleraine

RideApart · Nov 2, 2022

2023 IOMTT: Fastest Newcomer Glenn Irwin Says He's Not Running Next Year

Six-time North West 200 winner Glenn Irwin made an impressive 2022 Isle of Man TT debut, but formally announced that he won't run in the 2023 competition.

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Belfast Live · Oct 11, 2022

Council agrees to stump up extra funding to safeguard North West 200 for 2023

Coleraine and District Motor Club, organisers of the North West 200, warned the council earlier this year that the event was 'at a crossroads'

Belfast Live · May 27, 2022

Isle of Man TT 2022: Dunlop withdraws tyre after North West 200 safety issues

The tyre manufacturing company issued a statement on Friday

Belfast Live · May 14, 2022

North West 200 rider stripped of double victory over technical infringement

Team boss Ryan Farquhar labelled the protest as a "load of b*******"

Belfast Live · May 14, 2022

North West 200 results RECAP: Glenn Irwin holds back the tears as he extends Superbike run

Irwin was a class apart in the blue riband Superbike class on Saturday

Belfast Live · May 14, 2022

North West 200 riders forced to withdraw from race over tyre safety issues

The riders affected included Michael Dunlop, Davey Todd and Peter Hickman

Belfast Live · May 13, 2022

Glenn Irwin on the North West 200 icons he looked up to

The 31-year-old will be competing against one of them on Saturday at the North West

Belfast Live · May 13, 2022

North West 200: Glenn Irwin ready to feed off 'twelfth man' on Saturday

"When I see the fans waving the programmes around the circuit, it is amazing. It starts at York Corner and goes on from there."

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