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2022 North West 200 Schedule

May 1, 2022 by TomBoyNI

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 May	Practice	9.15am – 3.15pm
Thursday 12th May	Practice	9.15am – 3.15pm
Thursday 12th May	Evening Racing	5.00pm – 9.00pm
Saturday 14th May	Race Day	9.15am – 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 1	STRAIN ENGINEERING SUPERSPORT RACE (6 laps)	17.45 hrs
Race 2	TURKINGTON SUPERSTOCK RACE (6 laps)	18.30 hrs
Race 3	MILLTOWN 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 1	TIDES RESTAURANT SUPERSPORT RACE (6 Laps)	10.00 hrs (Approx)
Race 2	ANCHOR BAR SUPERBIKE RACE (6 Laps)
Race 3	J.M PATERSON SUPERTWIN RACE (4 Laps)
Race 4	CP HIRE SUPERSTOCK RACE (6 Laps)
Race 5	MERROW 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)

Session	Bike Class	(Times are approx)
1st Session	Newcomers Only	09.45
2nd Session	Supersport	10.30
3rd Session	Superbike	11.30
4th Session	Supertwin	12.30
5th Session	Superstock	13.30

2022 North West 200 Practice Schedule 10/05/2022

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

Session	Bike Class	(Times are approx)
1st Session	Supertwin	09.45
2nd Session	Superbike	10.45
3rd Session	Superstock	11.45
4th Session	Supersport	12.45

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 11^th May and Friday 13^th May 2022.

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

	Existing Road Closing	Contingency
Tuesday	9.15am – 3.15pm	5.00pm – 9.00pm
Saturday	9.15am – 7.00pm	7.00pm – 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

May 1, 2022 by TomBoyNI

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!

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.

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2022 North West 200 – Confirmed

January 12, 2022 by TomBoyNI

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.

2020 North West 200 Cancelled

May 11, 2020 by TomBoyNI

2020 North West 200 Cancelled :

Initially the organisers of the 2020 North West 200 had only postponed the event. However today it has unfortunately been confirmed via an early morning press release that the event has now been cancelled.

2020 FONACAB AND NICHOLL OILS NORTH WEST 200 CANCELLED.

On March 17, Coleraine and District Motor Club announced the 2020 fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200, scheduled for May 10-16, would be postponed following the government’s introduction of restrictions to deal with the Coronavirus pandemic.

Since March the organisers of the NW200 have been in consultation with all of the relevant agencies to explore the possibility of running the event at a later date during 2020. We have corresponded with officials from the N.I. Executive as well as Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council plus all of the NW200’s stakeholders, considering every option available to us should there be a suitable window of opportunity.

Despite these efforts, it is now obvious the disruption and uncertainty the virus will continue to place on all of our lives and activities in the coming months will make it impossible to deliver the extensive planning required to run an event on the scale of the North West 200. That being the case, Coleraine and District Motor Club have taken the unfortunate but responsible and necessary decision to cancel the 2020 races. We apologise for any inconvenience this will cause for our competitors, volunteers and race fans.

A provisional date for the 2021 fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils NW200 Race Week Festival has already been set for 9th to 15th May. We hope everyone stays safe and well so we can return to an even bigger and better North West 200 12 months from now. fonaCAB Nicholl Fuel Oils Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Causeway Coast & Glens Events #NW200 #Northwest200.

Keep up with all the latest NW200 News on the Official NW200 Website.

As this situation evolves and affects more events TBNI.Blog will endeavour to keep you up to date.

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.

2020 North West 200 Postponed

March 17, 2020 by TomBoyNI

2020 North West 200 Postponed : Official Statement :

STATEMENT RE THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE 2020 FONACAB AND NICHOLL OILS NORTH WEST 200

Given the current concerns and restrictions around the Coronavirus public health crisis, the organisers of the 2020 fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200 will postpone the May 10-16 Race Week.
Over the past two weeks we have been in constant contact with government and public health officials, representatives of Causeway Coast and Glens Council, and the sport’s governing body, the MCUI (UC).
Today’s decision has been based upon the advice and guidance received. Our paramount desire is to act responsibly and do all we can to protect everyone from the threat posed by the virus.
We enjoy the full support of loyal sponsors and stakeholders in making this decision but apologise for any inconvenience it has caused to them, our competitors, volunteers and race fans.

Keep up with all the latest NW200 News on the Official NW200 Website.

As this situation evolves and affects more events TBNI.Blog will endeavour to keep you up to date.

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.

NW200 : Saturday 14th May 2016 : Race Day

October 21, 2017May 25, 2016 by TomBoyNI

With the Thursday night Racing Session getting suspended due to a race related incident the Saturday Race Schedule had the extra race bumped into the schedule, meaning a full program of six races.

Racing started sharp and an excellent first race was unfortunately the only one of the schedule to run its course.

Race 2 was stopped following an incident involving Bruce Anstey who incidentally managed a speed trough the trap of a whopping 209.4mph! Thankfully Bruce walked away from the crash after some roadside medical treatment.

Race 3 was then stopped and the remainder of the meeting cancelled following the death of Malachi Mitchell Thomas.

https://tbni.blog/2016/05/15/nw200-2016-a-tragic-end-rip-malachi-mitchell-thomas/

NW200 : Thursday 12th May 2016 : Evening Racing

May 20, 2016 by TomBoyNI

As is the now normal procedure Thursday night saw the first racing of the NW200 event. The weather was glorious, as it had been all week, the roads were in top condition and things are now scheduled to move much more quickly, with the organisers now putting the focus on the racing, for the benefit of the spectators and fans rather than pit lane walks, interviews and TV cameras holding up the proceedings.

A welcome change to the program.

Three races were scheduled for the evening race session, however due to a non race related fire on the course Race 2 had to be postponed. Then when set off again a race incident involving Ryan Farquhar and Dan Cooper suspended and ultimately finished proceedings for the evening.

The third race was scheduled to run on Saturday 14th May 2016 as part of the Saturday race programme.

However more importantly and thankfully Ryan Farquhar, who was seriously injured is now making good progress and full recovery is expected, Dan Cooper was not seriously injured, should also be back to 100% fighting fit very soon.

A non race related fire on the course suspends Race 2 at the NW200 on Thursday 12 May 2016

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ROAD CLOSING TIMES

RACE SCHEDULE

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR 2022 ROAD CLOSING

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