By Whilst the TT Races has the made the decision, to go 100 percent Sportbike, Briggs Equipment Northwest 200 organisers are taking following proactive discussions with numerous racers and teams an alternative approach, with Super Twins equipment still viable to compete in next year’s JM Paterson, Maxwell Freight Services title sponsored intertwined Sportbike and Super Twin contests.
Confirmed this morning, the Saturday of NW200 race-week based races, is to feature individual category awards, rostrum finishing presentations, prize-funds, two race-starts, one respectively for Super Twin, Sportbike pilots.
SBK/Superstock/Supersport Regulations:
In addition to the Super Twins/Sportbike update, minimal change is-expected regarding 2027 NW200 Superbike and Superstock regulations.
Meanwhile the Supersport class, moves further in-line with Next-Generation rules.
News Reaction:
Mervyn Whyte – Northwest 200 Race Director:
“Not everyone will necessarily have sufficient time to produce and develop new Sportbike-spec machinery for 2027.
With so many teams and riders having invested a great deal of time and money in developing Super twin machinery over many seasons, we felt it was only fair that they should continue to have the opportunity to compete on the Triangle course this year.
After consultation with a number of competitors and teams, it is felt that this joint format will provide the fairest opportunity for everyone involved and will ensure full grids across both races.”
Photo credit: Derek Wilson
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
