By Almost there, almost Briggs Equipment Northwest 200 time! Attentions within the roads scene worldwide transcend this week upon one of Northern Ireland’s biggest, most prestigious sporting extravaganzas.
Racers primed to gain tomorrow their first competitive laps around the ‘Triangle’ include Kevin Keyes, Parker Transport Racing’s Josh Corner, TH Racing’s AJ Venter.
JMcC Roofing Racing’s Dean McMaster, Marcus ‘Spartacus’ Simpson, Julien Cregniot, Aaron Spence, and Roadhouse Macau by FHO’s Eoin O’Siochru.
21st century international road racing goliaths aiming for forthright race-week openings include BSB Championship leader Glenn Irwin, lap-record holder Peter Hickman, Michael Dunlop, Honda Racing’s Dean Harrison, and the in-form Davey Todd.
A full run-down of the present qualifying/racing itinerary for this year’s NW200, reads as follows:
8th May:
Roads close 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
09:45 AM – Newcomers practice
10:30 AM – Superbike first qualifying
11:45 AM – Supersport first qualifying
12:45 PM – Superstock first qualifying
1:45 PM – Super Twins first qualifying
9th May:
Roads close 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
09:45 AM – Superbike second qualifying
11:00 AM – Supersport second qualifying
12:00 PM – Superstock second qualifying
1:00 PM – Super Twins second qualifying
Roads re-close 4:45 PM – 9:00 PM
5:30 PM – Superbike Race 1 – 4 Laps
6:30 PM – Supersport Race 1 – 4 Laps
7:15 PM – Superstock Race 1 – 4 Laps
11th May:
Roads close 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
10:00 AM – Super Twins Race 1 – 4 Laps
Time TBC – Superbike Race 2 – 6 Laps
Time TBC – Supersport Race 2 – 6 Laps
Time TBC – Superstock Race 2 – 6 Laps
Time TBC – Super Twins Race 2 – 4 Laps
Time TBC – Superbike Race 3 – 6 Laps
Photo credit: Tommy Vennard
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
