By * 29 times NW200 winner Alastair Seeley alongside Ashcourt Racing’s Lee Johnston, is a confirmed non-starter.
* There will be three Harrison’s competing with Dean Harrison joined by Honda Racing team-mate Nathan Harrison and brother, NW200 newcomer Adrian Harrison, who pilots the Brook Built Racing R6 Yamaha.
* It’s ten years since Josh Brookes went under the existing NW200 lap-record. Brookes, like suitors FHO Racing is not racing this week.
* Monster Energy are on board with the NW200, acting as official energy drink partners.
* Helmet, safety, lubricant event partners are Arai, RST and Motul.
* 2023 F900R BMW Cup Champion Richard Cooper has his sights firmly set on race victories times four this week.
Speaking today, Cooper ushered nothing but confidence.
“I had a second and third plus two wins last year, but I want those four wins this time and I believe I have the best opportunity of doing that. My Supertwin bike is very competitive, and I know the Supersport class is very competitive, so I am under no illusion that it is going to be difficult, but I want to win.”
Nottingham’s Cooper who will be astride Boyce Precision Engineering/Russell Racing Yamaha, KMR Kawasaki tackle, added:
“Continuity is a key thing for me coming here. Being with the same teams as last year gives me that and I hope to reel off a lot of laps without any issues during practice and qualifying.”
* Event rider co-ordinators are 2009 Senior TT winner Steve Plater and 2017 TT Privateers Champion Horst Saiger.
* Quick mentions for Stephen Taylor and Cathal Cunning, respectively the Chief Flag Marshal, Chief Marshal.
* Eight riders entered within the three Superbike races, have start numbers exceeding No.100.
* Title sponsor for the top team award is the Station Bar.
Quotes courtesy of Stephen Davison
Photo courtesy of Stephen Davison
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
