By Three years waiting finally concludes tomorrow as competition re-commences at the FonaCAB & Nicholl Oils North West 200.
Riders set to gain from tomorrow morning their first laps around the world-famous Triangle course include James Ellison, Gary McCoy, triple Manx GP winner Michael Evans and Wigan’s Josh Daley.
Plus, the Isle of Wight’s Ryan Whitehall, Gareth Arnold and Cookstown Supersport B race victor, WH Racing’s Julian Trummer.
Lots of focus will also centre upon new-look International roads rider/team combinations such as James Hillier/Rich Energy OMG Racing, Peter Hickman/FHO Racing and Dean Harrison/DAO Racing.
A full run-down of the present qualifying/race schedule for this year’s North West 200, reads as follows:
10th May:
Roads close 09:15 AM – 3:15 PM
09:45 AM – Newcomers practice
10:30 AM – Supersport first qualifying
11:30 AM – Superbike first qualifying
12:30 PM – Super Twins first qualifying
1:30 PM – Superstock first qualifying
12th May:
Roads close 09:15 AM – 3:15 PM
09:45 AM – Super Twins second qualifying
10:45 AM – Superbike second qualifying
11:45 AM – Superstock second qualifying
12:45 AM – Supersport second qualifying
Roads re-close for racing from 5:00-9:00 PM
5:45 PM – Supersport Race 1 – 6 Laps
6:30 PM – Superstock Race 1 – 6 Laps
7:15 PM – Super Twins Race 1 – 4 Laps
14th May:
Roads close 9:15 AM – 9:00 PM
10:00 AM – Supersport Race 2 – 6 Laps
Start time TBC – Superbike Race 1 – 6 Laps
Start time TBC – Super Twins Race 2 – 4 Laps
Start time TBC – Superstock Race 2 – 6 Laps
Start time TBC – Superbike Race 2 – 7 Laps
Photo credit: Tommy Vennard
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
