About The North West 200
The North West 200 road race.
The North West 200 Description
The International North West 200 is Ireland’s largest outdoor sporting event, attracting crowds in excess of 150, 000 as well as the biggest names in the sport including Michael Rutter, Stuart Easton, Alastair Seeley, Guy Martin and Ian Hutchinson. Taking place annually in May, the International North West 200 circuit runs between the towns of Portrush, Portstewart and Coleraine – an area of outstanding natural beauty and home to the world famous Giant’s Causeway.
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Reviews
A very brave lady!
We just can’t believe that we are writing this twice in a week but our deepest sympathies this evening go to the partner, family, friends and team of James Cowton who died tonight after an accident at the Southern 100 on the Isle of Man. That’s two North West 200 winners lost in the same week. 😔 We also send all of our best wishes to Ivan Lintin who is in a critical condition after the same crash.
Funeral Arrangements for William Dunlop have been confirmed and his Funeral Service will be held in Garryduff Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 1pm followed by interment in adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Injured Riders Welfare Fund c/o James McMullan, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AQ.
Everyone associated with the Vauxhall International North West 200 is absolutely devastated to learn of the death of William Dunlop in an incident today at the Skerries 100. Our most sincere sympathies are with his partner Jeanine, his daughter, brothers, mother and extended family.
Thank you all! You make it happen.
It’s first race day at the Isle of Man TT and all of us at the North West 200 would like to wish the organisers, racers and everyone involved a safe and successful race week.
All of us involved with the International North West 200 are shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Manx Rider Dan Kneen during practice at the Isle of Man TT tonight. Dan was a firm favourite on the North Coast and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with his partner Leanne, his family, team and friends.
North West 200 2018 race day from race control in just over 1 minute. Thanks to Steve Devlin for the video.
Nw200 highlights on BBC 2 at 12noon today.
Hard to believe that this time last week there were tens of thousands of people here and the place was buzzing. A lot of hard of hard work done this week too!
25 years since he made his North West 200 debut and Carl Fogarty was back this year.
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Johan is trying to find out what happened to cause his accident last week.
Was great to catch up with John McGuinness on the grid last week.
Thanks to all of our hard working course hardware team. Six weeks to set up and almost all down and away in 3 days! #greatwork #teamwork #volunteers
Scary stuff!
Our fans are the best!
And so say all of us!
A Huawei mobile phone in a black case has been found by our course hardware team at Black Bridge. There is a card in the case with a name on it so if its yours please contact us.
Almost time folks!
What another fantastic nw200 the good weather has been long overdue for this great event. fantastic racing by all well done to Mervyn and his fantastic team the Marshalls medics and everyone behind the scene you all do a fantastic job at ensuring the event is as safe as it can be and make it better year after year many thanks again for picking me to get tickets to meet the riders it was a great night. My countdown has begun roll on 2019 x
We just love the north West 200 my daughter has been to the north-west from she was a little baby and she loves it
Was a brilliant day with little time between races hope thr club can keep it this way in the following years to come. Well done to all the marshals,medics and club members on their had work
This is our 3rd year going to the NW200, and again like always we loved it, saturdays race day was brilliant, sun was shinning, riders were racing on top form what more could you ask you... back home to the south now to watch the highlights... :) well done everyone who organizes the NW200, u make it so special and memorable for everyone. :) ������
This is an event not to be missed , not only for motorcycle enthusiasts, but for the whole family. It is a full week of events in both Portrush and Portstewart to entertain both young and old.
The main attraction is of course the racing around an amazing road circuit. Tuesday we have timed practice, Thursday , practice in the morning and racing in the evening, and on Saturday a programme of racing all day. Every day offers speed, excitement, and a chance to watch the best racers in the world do what they do best. A fabulous spectacle and one you'll want to come back to , again, and again.
The north coast also offers, wonderful scenery, hospitality, and a buzzing social scene. So what's not to like. Come along you won't be disappointed.
The staff in the ticket office saved my trip as I lost Jane’s paddock pass but the very helpful ticket office staff saved the day many many thanks �
Simply the best race day at the NW200 I have had in years ☀️🏍😁👍🏻
See you in 2019 nw200 one of the best races around defo worth the 3 hour trip all the way from Dublin.roll on next year great track great riders great weather.���
Our first time, it won't be the last. Beautiful area, warm and welcoming people, and some first class road racing.
Our 2nd visit over to the NW200 very well organised and a great few days out. Especially in the pits. Great being able to see the bikes and riders close up.
Only just getting to watch watch #NorthWest200 on #bbciplayer
#AS34. ���
#GI2. ���
Surely #JMcW99 old enough to know better!! ����
Fantastic racing! ���
Nice touch with the #JR65 parade lap. ���
Il be totally honest loved the racing....but the paddock grandstand and paddock are pathetic......also can't understand why there are no beer tents!!!! We will be back next year but won't be paying for a shite view.
First time attending this year and I’m planning on making it a yearly occasion. Amazing event with some cracking races. The whole week was made even better by some of the nicest locals you could meet. If you haven’t experienced the NW200 before, put it on your bucket list.
Days like today make my job so worth while... a patient of mine received a video message made up of NW200 riders wishing him a speedy recovery. Their words of encouragement will forever be remembered and appreciated... thank you so much you made him very happy.
Best road race in the world bar none. Been coming here for years and have watched it grow into this International event. Biggest outdoor event in the whole of Ireland, 100k plus people. If you haven’t been stick it on the bucket list you will not regret it. The locals, the scenery and the great craic make it an enjoyable week.
Been going to the Nw200 since 1976 /77 first year I was there Dave Taylor the stunt man went around the circuit I love the buzz wouldn't miss it I really enjoy it the people the Craic atmosphere is electric best place to be
As frequent Road Race fans we’ve been coming to the NW200 for many years but have to say yesterday was one of the best years to date. The weather definitely helped as the racing was fantastic and mostly incident free. Thursday night racing was also fantastic. Congratulations to all involved as the events run throughout the week showcased the North Coast for the beautiful place it is.
Amazing weather, organisation and racing! Helpful and friendly marshalls. Special thanks to the lovely lady working the week in Camping Area D - she was wonderful
This is an event I love attending, there is always a great atmosphere and the weather tonight is perfect, I understand that the event relies on a lot of sponsorship and the sponsors need to have advertising round the course, however tonight we actually left after a couple of races, the reason being there is so much advertising it was virtually impossible to get a view of the race, we spent the night looking at the back of the canvas adverts with the odd glimpse of a bike, we are now not bothering to attend on Saturday
What another fantastic nw200 the good weather has been long overdue for this great event. fantastic racing by all well done to Mervyn and his fantastic team the Marshalls medics and everyone behind the scene you all do a fantastic job at ensuring the event is as safe as it can be and make it better year after year many thanks again for picking me to get tickets to meet the riders it was a great night. My countdown has begun roll on 2019 x
We just love the north West 200 my daughter has been to the north-west from she was a little baby and she loves it
Was a brilliant day with little time between races hope thr club can keep it this way in the following years to come. Well done to all the marshals,medics and club members on their had work
This is our 3rd year going to the NW200, and again like always we loved it, saturdays race day was brilliant, sun was shinning, riders were racing on top form what more could you ask you... back home to the south now to watch the highlights... :) well done everyone who organizes the NW200, u make it so special and memorable for everyone. :) ������
This is an event not to be missed , not only for motorcycle enthusiasts, but for the whole family. It is a full week of events in both Portrush and Portstewart to entertain both young and old.
The main attraction is of course the racing around an amazing road circuit. Tuesday we have timed practice, Thursday , practice in the morning and racing in the evening, and on Saturday a programme of racing all day. Every day offers speed, excitement, and a chance to watch the best racers in the world do what they do best. A fabulous spectacle and one you'll want to come back to , again, and again.
The north coast also offers, wonderful scenery, hospitality, and a buzzing social scene. So what's not to like. Come along you won't be disappointed.
The staff in the ticket office saved my trip as I lost Jane’s paddock pass but the very helpful ticket office staff saved the day many many thanks �
Simply the best race day at the NW200 I have had in years ☀️🏍😁👍🏻
See you in 2019 nw200 one of the best races around defo worth the 3 hour trip all the way from Dublin.roll on next year great track great riders great weather.���
Our first time, it won't be the last. Beautiful area, warm and welcoming people, and some first class road racing.
Our 2nd visit over to the NW200 very well organised and a great few days out. Especially in the pits. Great being able to see the bikes and riders close up.
Only just getting to watch watch #NorthWest200 on #bbciplayer
#AS34. ���
#GI2. ���
Surely #JMcW99 old enough to know better!! ����
Fantastic racing! ���
Nice touch with the #JR65 parade lap. ���
Il be totally honest loved the racing....but the paddock grandstand and paddock are pathetic......also can't understand why there are no beer tents!!!! We will be back next year but won't be paying for a shite view.
First time attending this year and I’m planning on making it a yearly occasion. Amazing event with some cracking races. The whole week was made even better by some of the nicest locals you could meet. If you haven’t experienced the NW200 before, put it on your bucket list.
Days like today make my job so worth while... a patient of mine received a video message made up of NW200 riders wishing him a speedy recovery. Their words of encouragement will forever be remembered and appreciated... thank you so much you made him very happy.
Best road race in the world bar none. Been coming here for years and have watched it grow into this International event. Biggest outdoor event in the whole of Ireland, 100k plus people. If you haven’t been stick it on the bucket list you will not regret it. The locals, the scenery and the great craic make it an enjoyable week.
Been going to the Nw200 since 1976 /77 first year I was there Dave Taylor the stunt man went around the circuit I love the buzz wouldn't miss it I really enjoy it the people the Craic atmosphere is electric best place to be
As frequent Road Race fans we’ve been coming to the NW200 for many years but have to say yesterday was one of the best years to date. The weather definitely helped as the racing was fantastic and mostly incident free. Thursday night racing was also fantastic. Congratulations to all involved as the events run throughout the week showcased the North Coast for the beautiful place it is.
Amazing weather, organisation and racing! Helpful and friendly marshalls. Special thanks to the lovely lady working the week in Camping Area D - she was wonderful
This is an event I love attending, there is always a great atmosphere and the weather tonight is perfect, I understand that the event relies on a lot of sponsorship and the sponsors need to have advertising round the course, however tonight we actually left after a couple of races, the reason being there is so much advertising it was virtually impossible to get a view of the race, we spent the night looking at the back of the canvas adverts with the odd glimpse of a bike, we are now not bothering to attend on Saturday
What another fantastic nw200 the good weather has been long overdue for this great event. fantastic racing by all well done to Mervyn and his fantastic team the Marshalls medics and everyone behind the scene you all do a fantastic job at ensuring the event is as safe as it can be and make it better year after year many thanks again for picking me to get tickets to meet the riders it was a great night. My countdown has begun roll on 2019 x
We just love the north West 200 my daughter has been to the north-west from she was a little baby and she loves it
Was a brilliant day with little time between races hope thr club can keep it this way in the following years to come. Well done to all the marshals,medics and club members on their had work
This is our 3rd year going to the NW200, and again like always we loved it, saturdays race day was brilliant, sun was shinning, riders were racing on top form what more could you ask you... back home to the south now to watch the highlights... :) well done everyone who organizes the NW200, u make it so special and memorable for everyone. :) ������
This is an event not to be missed , not only for motorcycle enthusiasts, but for the whole family. It is a full week of events in both Portrush and Portstewart to entertain both young and old.
The main attraction is of course the racing around an amazing road circuit. Tuesday we have timed practice, Thursday , practice in the morning and racing in the evening, and on Saturday a programme of racing all day. Every day offers speed, excitement, and a chance to watch the best racers in the world do what they do best. A fabulous spectacle and one you'll want to come back to , again, and again.
The north coast also offers, wonderful scenery, hospitality, and a buzzing social scene. So what's not to like. Come along you won't be disappointed.
The staff in the ticket office saved my trip as I lost Jane’s paddock pass but the very helpful ticket office staff saved the day many many thanks �
Simply the best race day at the NW200 I have had in years ☀️🏍😁👍🏻
See you in 2019 nw200 one of the best races around defo worth the 3 hour trip all the way from Dublin.roll on next year great track great riders great weather.���
Our first time, it won't be the last. Beautiful area, warm and welcoming people, and some first class road racing.
Our 2nd visit over to the NW200 very well organised and a great few days out. Especially in the pits. Great being able to see the bikes and riders close up.
Only just getting to watch watch #NorthWest200 on #bbciplayer
#AS34. ���
#GI2. ���
Surely #JMcW99 old enough to know better!! ����
Fantastic racing! ���
Nice touch with the #JR65 parade lap. ���
Il be totally honest loved the racing....but the paddock grandstand and paddock are pathetic......also can't understand why there are no beer tents!!!! We will be back next year but won't be paying for a shite view.
First time attending this year and I’m planning on making it a yearly occasion. Amazing event with some cracking races. The whole week was made even better by some of the nicest locals you could meet. If you haven’t experienced the NW200 before, put it on your bucket list.
Days like today make my job so worth while... a patient of mine received a video message made up of NW200 riders wishing him a speedy recovery. Their words of encouragement will forever be remembered and appreciated... thank you so much you made him very happy.
Best road race in the world bar none. Been coming here for years and have watched it grow into this International event. Biggest outdoor event in the whole of Ireland, 100k plus people. If you haven’t been stick it on the bucket list you will not regret it. The locals, the scenery and the great craic make it an enjoyable week.
Been going to the Nw200 since 1976 /77 first year I was there Dave Taylor the stunt man went around the circuit I love the buzz wouldn't miss it I really enjoy it the people the Craic atmosphere is electric best place to be
As frequent Road Race fans we’ve been coming to the NW200 for many years but have to say yesterday was one of the best years to date. The weather definitely helped as the racing was fantastic and mostly incident free. Thursday night racing was also fantastic. Congratulations to all involved as the events run throughout the week showcased the North Coast for the beautiful place it is.
Amazing weather, organisation and racing! Helpful and friendly marshalls. Special thanks to the lovely lady working the week in Camping Area D - she was wonderful
This is an event I love attending, there is always a great atmosphere and the weather tonight is perfect, I understand that the event relies on a lot of sponsorship and the sponsors need to have advertising round the course, however tonight we actually left after a couple of races, the reason being there is so much advertising it was virtually impossible to get a view of the race, we spent the night looking at the back of the canvas adverts with the odd glimpse of a bike, we are now not bothering to attend on Saturday