2022 North West 200 Schedule

2022 North West 200 Schedule
2022 North West 200 Schedule

2022 North West 200 Schedule :

The road closure times and race schedule for the 2022 North West 200 have been announced.

Remember road closures will happen at these times sharply – and if you miss them, you miss them. When the road closure happens the road legally becomes a race circuit. You will not have the right to travel on it, or use as usual. So be on time to save any disappointment.

The race times are approximate. Racing is fluid, incidents and delays happen and in road racing are very likely, so don’t base anything on the race times being accurate, but they will give you an approximate idea of how things will ideally run.

All of this information is also available on the TBNI.Blog Road Racing Calendar.


ROAD CLOSING TIMES

Tuesday 10th MayPractice 9.15am – 3.15pm
Thursday 12th MayPractice9.15am – 3.15pm
Thursday 12th MayEvening Racing5.00pm – 9.00pm
Saturday 14th MayRace Day9.15am – 9.00pm
2022 North West 200 Road Closing Times

RACE SCHEDULE

Thursday 12th May – Race Schedule (5pm to 9pm)

Race No.Race(Times are approx)
Race 1STRAIN ENGINEERING SUPERSPORT RACE (6 laps)17.45 hrs
Race 2TURKINGTON SUPERSTOCK RACE (6 laps)18.30 hrs
Race 3MILLTOWN SERVICE STATION SUPERTWIN RACE (4 laps)19.15 hrs
2022 North West 200 Race Schedule 12/05/2022

Saturday 14th May – Race Schedule (9:15am to 9pm)

Race No.Race 
Race 1TIDES RESTAURANT SUPERSPORT RACE (6 Laps)10.00 hrs (Approx)
Race 2ANCHOR BAR SUPERBIKE RACE (6 Laps)
Race 3J.M PATERSON SUPERTWIN RACE (4 Laps)
Race 4CP HIRE 
SUPERSTOCK RACE (6 Laps)
Race 5MERROW HOTEL & SPA
SUPERBIKE RACE (7 Laps)
2022 North West 200 Race Schedule 14/05/2022

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Tuesday 10th May – Practice Schedule (9.15am to 3.15pm)

SessionBike Class(Times are approx)
1st SessionNewcomers Only09.45
2nd SessionSupersport10.30
3rd SessionSuperbike11.30
4th SessionSupertwin12.30
5th SessionSuperstock13.30
2022 North West 200 Practice Schedule 10/05/2022

Thursday 12th May – Practice Schedule (9:15am to 3.15pm)

SessionBike Class(Times are approx)
1st SessionSupertwin09.45
2nd SessionSuperbike10.45
3rd SessionSuperstock11.45
4th SessionSupersport12.45
2022 North West 200 Practice Schedule 12/05/2022

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR 2022 ROAD CLOSING

The Road Races (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 has now been approved by the Northern Ireland Assembly and received Royal Assent.  The changes to the road closing legislation now give the organisers of the International North West 200, in exceptional circumstances, the ability to move a practice or race day, either one day forward or one day back, giving 24 hours notice to the Department for Infrastructure.

Should extreme weather be forecast, the 2022 contingency days could be:  Wednesday 11th May and Friday 13th May 2022.

In lieu of using one of the above full contingency days, organisers may also extend the road closing times on Tuesday 10th and Saturday 14th May 2022 as follows:

Existing Road Closing Contingency 
Tuesday9.15am – 3.15pm5.00pm – 9.00pm
Saturday9.15am – 7.00pm7.00pm – 9.00pm
2022 North West 200 Additional Contingency Timings

Any subsequent amendment to the race week schedule will be advised to the public via the International North West 200 website, BBC NI TV & Radio and the NW200 Facebook and Twitter feed.

All those who could be affected are reminded that any variation in race or practice schedule will only happen due to extreme weather conditions.  Ticket holders and those attending all race week events are advised to keep up to date with any changes announced.


Keep up with all the latest News on the North West 200 Facebook Page the Official NW200 Twitter Feed and the Official NW200 Website.  

The TBNI Road Racing Calendar will be updated as soon as new information comes to light so make sure you are subscribed to that : https://tbni.blog/road-racing-calendar/

You will also find new information as soon as it is available through the TBNI Facebook Page and TBNI Twitter Feed

So Follow those also.

2022 North West 200 Circuit Map

2022 North West 200 Circuit Map :

Want to know where to park, spectate, eat or buy tickets and programs? This handy North West 200 Circuit Map has all the info you need!

2022 North West 200 Circuit Map
2022 North West 200 Circuit Map

Keep up with all the latest News on the North West 200 Facebook Page the Official NW200 Twitter Feed and the Official NW200 Website.  

The TBNI Road Racing Calendar will be updated as soon as new information comes to light so make sure you are subscribed to that : https://tbni.blog/road-racing-calendar/

You will also find new information as soon as it is available through the TBNI Facebook Page and TBNI Twitter Feed

So Follow those also.

2022 North West 200 Events

2022 North West 200 Events

2022 North West 200 Events :

A full program of events has been announced for the North West 200.

Tickets (where required) are available on the My Ticket App.

2022 North West 200 Events
2022 North West 200

Keep up with all the latest News on the Ulster Grand Prix Facebook Page, the Official Ulster Grand Prix Twitter Feed and the Official Ulster Grand Prix Website.  

The TBNI Road Racing Calendar will be updated as soon as new information comes to light so make sure you are subscribed to that : https://tbni.blog/road-racing-calendar/

You will also find new information as soon as it is available through the TBNI Facebook Page and TBNI Twitter Feed

So Follow those also.

2022 North West 200 – Confirmed

2022 North West 200
2022 North West 200

The 2022 North West 200 has been confirmed!


Motorcycle road racing action will return to Northern Ireland’s north coast in 2022 with the North West 200 race week festival on May 8-14.

The world’s leading road racers will renew their acquaintance with the famous 8.9 mile Triangle road circuit that links the towns of Portrush, Portstewart and Coleraine after a two year enforced absence caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. 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 2020.

‘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 said.

‘To have the backing of fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils, two of the Province’s leading companies, gives us confidence as we plan the return of one of Northern Ireland’s major sporting attractions.’

‘We are delighted to once again be title sponsors of the International North West 200.’ fonaCAB’s William McCausland said.

Read more

2019 North West 200 : Race Results 18/05/2019

2019 NW200 90th Anniversary Banner

Before you go any further check out the previous qualifying sessions :

https://tbni.blog/2019/05/14/2019-north-west-200-qualifying-results-14-05-2019/

https://tbni.blog/2019/05/16/2019-north-west-200-qualifying-results-16-05-2019/

And Thursday’s Race Session (16/05/2019) :

https://tbni.blog/2019/05/16/2019-north-west-200-race-results-16-05-2019/

After glorious weather all week Saturday Race Day came and the good weather left.  From before 8:00am the rain set in and truthfully never really let up all day.

The result was – initially – red flags, delays, more delays, a helicopter taking down power lines (true story) and then eventually a great afternoon and early evening’s racing.

It was about 2:40pm by the time the supersports started for the third time that the schedule started to move.  The rain continued, but so did the motorcycles and we were really treated to some awesome races.

Thank goodness for the contingency legislation, which meant the roads could remain closed until 9pm.  Unfortunately we ran out of time and light to run the feature Superbike race, which was cancelled for safety reasons – and that although disappointing for all the super bike fans – made perfect sense and was absolutely the right call to make.

Here is how things panned out…

Scroll right to the bottom to get to get to the gallery for some photo candy…

 

Read more

2019 North West 200 : Race Results 16/05/2019

2019 NW200 Banner

Before you go any further check out the previous qualifying sessions :

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.

Here is how things unfolded…

North West 200 : 16th May 2019 Race Results :

Race 1 – Tides Restaurant Supersport Race (6 laps)

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.

Seeleys crash.

There was a different crash at Church on last lap. Not massively serious.
#NW200 pic.twitter.com/5Voix6wwzU

— @AHardyBreed (@AHardyBreed) May 16, 2019

An unlucky retirement for Paul Jordan also who is having a great meeting, thankfully nothing serious for Paul, he just felt unwell.

A great start to the race session and here’s to a quick and full recovery for Alistair Seeley – we all want to see him on the Ducati on Saturday!

Race 1 – Tides Restaurant Supersport Race (6 laps) Race 1 – Tides Restaurant Supersport Race (6 laps) Race 1 – Tides Restaurant Supersport Race (6 laps)

Read more

2019 North West 200 : Qualifying Results 16/05/2019

2019 NW200 Banner

Check out the timings from Tuesday’s Qualifying Session here : https://tbni.blog/2019/05/14/2019-north-west-200-qualifying-results-14-05-2019/

The last chance saloon – Thursday qualifying.

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 :

Supertwin Second Qualifying

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.

2019 NW200 Supertwin Second Qualifying 2019 NW200 Supertwin Second Qualifying 2019 NW200 Supertwin Second Qualifying

Read more

Honda Confirm Cause of McGuiness 2017 North West 200 Crash

The 2017 North West 200 was the start of the end for Honda’s Road Racing Season this year.

Things hadn’t got off to a great start anyway even after the announcement of what has to be described as a dream team of John MCGuinness and Guy Martin.  Guy crashed out of Tandragee and had a mediocre Cookstown event, however whether Honda wanted to admit it or not there was clearly an issue come the North West.

Every road racing fan knows John McGuinness just doesn’t fall off and it didn’t take long until the rumours started flowing that there was an issue with the bike and something to do with the throttle and that is what had thrown John off the bike.

Now two and a half months later, those rumours have been confirmed.

Read more

Tiny Life Motorcycle Challenge 2017

What a great charity and what a great challenge…

Visit 6 Northern Irish Road Racing Circuits in one day – Sunday 20th August 2017.

All the info you should need is on the poster and I hope you agree it looks a cracker!