Thursday night brought us the first three races of the 2019 North West 200 – and what an amazing three races they were.
The weather was glorious, the clouds had broken and the sun was setting nicely out into the Atlantic Ocean, all of which set the scene for some epic road racing along our stunning Northern Irish North Coast.
Track temperatures were hovering close to 30 degrees celsius and the wind, although still blowing was nothing more than a gentle coastal breeze.
Perfect conditions for some Thursday night road racing and things all kicked off with the Supersport 600cc machines, followed by some big(ish) bike action of the superstockers and finishing things off with the supertwins.
I said earlier on today today to watch out in this class. I said earlier on today that Lee Johnston was definitely worth watching in this session and oh my word… Just look what happened!
Lee Johnston takes the win from Seeley who unfortunately after 6 laps of hardcore battle with General Lee Johnston fell at the last.
Importantly he was up and walked away from his off, and hopefully he is good for Saturday, but until the unfortunate incident of Alistair Seeley coming off the bike that was a true modern day motorcycling duel!
Really thrilling racing, which finished with a red flag following the spill from the Wee Wizard.
The final opportunity for the competitors to make the last tweaks and get themselves a qualifying time towards the front row.
Four sessions in this qualifying period lets all the classes get out for one final blast around the triangle, supertwins, superstocks, supersports and superbikes.
After an amazing sun kissed Tuesday session it is a lot more overcast today, however, importantly it is dry and nice and warm. At the start of this session track temperature was 20 degrees celsius and bit of a head wind was slowing things ever so slightly – everything is looking good and once again here is to a safe, enjoyable and fast session.
North West 200 : 16th May 2019 Qualifying / Practice Results :
Right at the start of the session was a little bit of drama for Jeremy McWilliams sliding off at Magherbouy Chicane. McWilliams has registered a qualifying time, but probably won’t have completed enough laps to qualify for the racing – so it will all come down to the Clerk of the Course to use their privilege in determining whether he will be allowed to take the grid.
Derek McGee has shown his excellent form again this morning getting himself to the top of today’s session, second overall. Looks like his form in the Nationals wants to transfer into the Internationals.
Glen Irwin also started with a what looks like a new fire in his belly. He sounded very down on Tuesday, but has started today with a bit of venom, just over 1/10 of second off Derek McGee’s top time for the day.
Jamie Coward finished third for the day but took the overall top spot.
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Race 1 – Tides Restaurant Supersport Race (6 laps)
2019 NW200 Supertwin Second Qualifying