North West 200: Racing spectacle back in May after two-year absence due to covid
The world-famous Northwest 200 is back!
The road-racing spectacle returns to the north coast in May for the first time since the covid pandemic struck in 2020.
Organisers confirmed today (Tuesday) that the Race Festival will take place from May 8 to 14.
It means the the world’s leading road racers will be able to renew their acquaintance with the famous 8.9 mile Triangle road circuit that links the towns of Portrush, Portstewart and Coleraine.
It will also be the first international road race to take place since action at all the world’s leading events came to an abrupt halt in March two years ago
"Although the pandemic stopped the race action over the past two seasons, the management team of Coleraine and District Motor Club have been working hard to ensure the structures and support that underpin the North West 200 have remained in place for the day when we would be able make this announcement." Club Chairman, Stanleigh Murray, said.
The North coast road racing festival has also been given a major boost with fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils, the event’s title sponsors in 2019, maintaining their commitment.
‘We are delighted to have retained the support of our loyal title sponsors.’ Murray added