North West 200

04/03/2025

The 2024 Briggs Equipment Ireland NW200 brought the speed! – we can’t wait for more in 2025! 🏍️💥
..are you ready? 🏁🔥

02/03/2025

Did you catch the Briggs Equipment Ireland NW200 live on Tuesday night?🔥

We want to know, where in the world did you tune in from? 🌍

Let us know in the comments below!👇

BBC Sport NI

01/03/2025

🎉 March Birthday's! 🎉

We're kicking off the month by celebrating some incredible Briggs Equipment Ireland NW200 Rider's birthdays! 🎂🏁

🏍️Dean McMaster
🏍️Kevin Keyes Racing
🏍️Adam Mclean
🏍Dominic Herbertson
🏍️Neil Kernohan
🏍Nathan Harrison Racing
🏍Glenn Irwin Racing
🏍Richard Cooper Offical

Wishing you all a fantastic birthday!

28/02/2025

🔥Join the NW200 Supporters Club Today! 🔥

🏍Becoming a member of the Supporters Club is a way for fans to connect with the NW200 and its rich history as one of the world’s most exciting motorcycle road races!🏍

🔗https://northwest200.org/nw200-membership/

26/02/2025

We have loads of pictures from our North West 200 Live event last night so here are some of the highlights!

26/02/2025

Let’s get started then 💪

8TEN Racing is a new team co-owned by riders Peter Hickman and Davey Todd, set to compete across the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, North West 200 and Isle of Man TT Races races in 2025.

Named after the Isle of Man TT start numbers of Davey and Peter respectively, the team will be running BMW M 1000 RR machinery with full BMW Motorrad Motorsport support.

Full livery unveil soon, ahead of the first British Superbike tests in April 🙌

Read the full story here:

www.britishsuperbike.com/news/2025/feb/25/bmw-motorrad-uk-announce-new-team-8ten-racing-with-hickman-and-todd

26/02/2025

In case you missed our Live show last night you can watch it back on the BBC NI Sport website

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BBC Sport NI

Kerr's Tyres & Auto
NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland
Cataclean
Arbutus Catering

Watch the launch of the 2025 North West 200 international road race live from the BBC's Blackstaff Studios in Belfast.

26/02/2025

We have loads of pictures from our North West 200 Live event last night so here are some of the highlights!

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BBC Sport NI
Kerr's Tyres & Auto
John McGuinness
Michael Rutter Racing - Official
Jeremy McWilliams
Conor Cummins
Davey John
Dean Harrison Racing
Jamie Coward Racing
Alastair Seeley
Michael Micko Sweeney
Kevin Keyes Racing
CPHire Ltd
Causeway Coast & Glens Events
Arbutus

25/02/2025

And that’s a wrap!

Thanks to all at BBC Sport NI for a great night and to our team, comperes, riders, sponsors, club members and audience for your participation and support. We hope you all enjoyed the coverage as much as we did.

Now let us know where in the woBriggs Equipment Irelandrage from. 🌎
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25/02/2025

And we are LIVE

25/02/2025

The most successful North West 200 racer of all-time, Alastair Seeley will return to action at the 2025 Briggs Equipment sponsored races on May 5-10 on a SMS/ Nicholl Oils Racing M1000RR BMW.
The Carrickfergus racer sat out last year’s event after failing to secure competitive machinery for the north coast event but the 45 year old now has his sights set on achieving a landmark 30th race win from this year’s two Superstock and three Superbike races aroundthe 8.9 mile Triangle course.
‘The main thing for me is that I am coming back on what I feel will be a competitive machine.’ Seeley explained during the north coast event’s launch in Belfast.
Seeley is already familiar with the BMW having steered the same bike to victory in Synetiq livery during both the Briggs Equipment and CP Hire Superstock races at Portrush in 2023. He also finished third overall on the M1000RR in that year’s British Superstock series before the BMW was used by teammate, David Allingham during last season’s Superstock series.
‘It is my old bike and I expect it to be competitive at the North West.’ Seeley smiled.
‘It is a fast bike and speed works at the NW200. I will have a new crew to get used to and I will have to get dialled in and re-learn the bike but the year out makes me hungry and ready to come back and prove that I should never have been away.’
Plans are already in place to ensure Seeley has the time on the bike he has always demanded as part of his preparation for the north coast races.
‘We will be doing the pre-season BSB tests and there are also plans to take in some Spanish testing as well.’ Seeley revealed.
‘I need that time on the bike so I don’t arrive rusty at the North West. I am back in full training mode because I want to add more North West wins to the 29 I already have. The 30th win is a huge landmark and a big goal for me. I always said if I could match my race number- 34- in North West wins I would hang up the boots but being realistic I am five away from that so a 30th win is what I am looking for now. I want to come back with a bang and see if we can do it in May.’
For Seeley’s team bosses, Steven McShane and Gary Nicholl, securing the Carrick racers services has been a work in progress which has finally come to fruition. They both describe it as ‘a dream come true’.
‘I never thought I would be in this position.’ utilities contractor McShane, said.
‘We were working on this deal for last year but it all came just too late. Now it will happen in 2025 and if Alastair gets that 30th victory it will be the stuff that dreams are made of.’
‘It is really special to have someone of Alastair’s calibre on our bike at the North West.’ Gary Nicholl, the former title sponsor of the north coast event, echoed.
‘Alastair is already the NW200’s most successful rider and if he can get that 30th win it could be something that might never be achieved by anyone else.’
The team’s new signing will be on a bike he is familiar with and one he already knows will be competitive but McShane and Nicholl have also hinted they may have another card up their sleeve for Seeley in terms of an extra boost in horsepower.
News of Seeley’s return to North West 200 action is music to the ears of race boss, Mervyn Whyte.
‘Alastair Seeley’s record at the North West 200 speaks for itself and everyone involved with the event is delighted to have him back on the grid on board top class machinery that is capable of providing him with a famous victory.’ Mervyn Whyte, said.
‘Although there will be plenty of competition, Alastair is definitely capable of producing a fairytale result that would thrill the fans.’

25/02/2025

What is it and who is it for?

Watch North West 200 live online at 18.50 to find out.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/live/cpq294jpjxdt

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25/02/2025

🚨FINAL 1 HOUR WARNING BRIGGS EQUIPMENT NW200 LIVE 🚨

Watch live from anywhere in the world 👀

Tune in 19.00 HRS (UK TIME )

👇
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/live/cpq294jpjxdt

25/02/2025

🚨IMPORTANT INFORMATION - BRIGGS EQUIPMENT NW200 LIVE🚨

📍Location: BBC Blackstaff Studios, Belfast

📅 Arrival Time: Strictly between 6:00pm - 6:15pm. After this, doors will be closed for the broadcast.

📏 Bag Policy: One A4-sized bag or smaller per person is allowed. Backpacks and travel cases are not permitted.

♿ Accessibility: If you need adjustments for accessibility, please check the BBC FAQ for assistance.

🚗 Parking: On-street parking is available near the venue, NCP multi-storey car park 1/2 mile away. Limited Blue Badge parking is available on-site.

🔗How to find BBC Blackstaff: https://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/experience/location/
🔗BBC FAQ: https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/questions/accessibility-information/shows-access-needs

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BBC Sport NI

25/02/2025

Briggs Equipment North West 200 stars John McGuinness, Michael Rutter and Davey Todd enjoyed a visit to the 'Driven' motorcycle racing collection at the Ulster Transport Museum, Cultra today ahead of the launch of the north coast races in Belfast.
Davey John Briggs Equipment Ireland Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra

25/02/2025

🔥Tonight’s the Night! Briggs Equipment NW200 LIVE!🔥

The wait is over!

Tune in TONIGHT to catch all the action live with a special announcement to come! 🤩

📅 Date: Tuesday, 25th February
⏰ Time: 19:00 (UK Time)
🔗BBC Sport NI: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/live/cpq294jpjxdt

No matter where you are in the world, you can be part of the excitement!🌍

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BBC Sport NI

Briggs Equipment North West 200 LiveBuy TicketsBriggs Equipment North West 200 LiveThe “Briggs Equipment North West 200 Live” will be held on Tuesday 25th February 2025 at 7.00pm in BBC Blackstaff Studios Belfast. The event, hosted by Stephen Watson and Claire McCollum, featuring the top line-up...

24/02/2025

🚨 REMINDER: BRIGGS EQUIPMENT NW200 LIVE 🚨

Don’t miss out! The Briggs Equipment Ireland NW200 LIVE stream is happening tomorrow evening live from the BBC Studio! 🤩

📅 Date: Tuesday, 25th February
⏰ Time: 19:00 (UK Time)

Watch LIVE on BBC Sport NI - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/northern-ireland

Set your reminders and get ready to watch the action unfold from anywhere in the world! 🌍

24/02/2025

JKC BMW is proud to once again be named the Official Vehicle Partner of the Briggs Equipment North West 200 for the 2025 race week on May 5-10, continuing the local company’s strong partnership with one of the world’s most iconic road races.
‘The North West 200, renowned for its high-speed action and legendary competitors, is a highlight of the international road racing calendar.’ JKC’s Head of Business, Niall Mac Flynn, said.
‘We are thrilled to continue our commitment to the event and the motorsport community. As a trusted name in premium performance vehicles, JKC BMW will provide essential support throughout the event, ensuring race officials, medical teams, and event staff have access to top-of-the-line BMW vehicles to help keep the NW200 running smoothly.’
‘We are delighted to be continuing our long association with JKC BMW for 2025 and we are very grateful for all the help and commitment the company has provided to the event since 2017.” NW200 race director, Mervyn Whyte, said.
“The NW200 provides a major boost to the north coast economy each year and we are delighted to see a thriving local business like JKC BMW reciprocating that relationship with its support for the races. Together we enjoy a successful and enduring partnership that produces benefits for everyone involved.’