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North West 200 - What's it all about?

The biggest sporting event on the N.I. calendar with upwards of 100,000 motorbike fans.

Joey Dunlop - Photo by Clifford McClean

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PETER HAIRE - May '07
Please note. Would you know of any people interested in staying somewhere different for the North West 200. On offer we have a magnificent 43 foot luxury yacht which sleeps 7 people from Thursday noon till Sunday noon which will docked in Portrush Harbour. Some of the itinerary includes Bed and breakfast, Pack lunches everyday,2 meals and soft drinks. Day sail subject to weather. All this is only £125 per person. Many thanks Peter Haire

Pete Hurst -Apr '07
I have been a devoted fan of road racing for 32 years but i have never made it to the North West 200 ,but in
2008 i will be making the journey from England.If anyone can advise me on accomadation and travel arrangements i would be very grateful

Brian Linley - Dec '05
Just visited the course, during a business trip. What a spectacle it must be, what is the date for the 2006 event? Must come to see it.

Phil Paterson - November '05
If you have Sky satellite in the UK you can get coverage (not live) on UTV (Ulster Television).You can tune in this channel manually,transponder 54 frequency 10906V.If you have trouble I suggest you search online for tuning details or contact Sky.They usually show all the races on a Monday night special show but also news and results on the Saturday and Sunday news.

Philip Miners - September '05
Previously a car racing fan, I "discovered" NW200 on satellite tv and was completely smitten. Better than just about anything I've seen. I am now 60 but have decided to follow bike racing from now on, just been to Superbikes at Oulton Park. In awaiting dates fro 2006, are there any tips from anyone for a first-timer to NW200? I will come by car but will use a mountain bike to get around perhaps? Thanks

Harry Kay - June '05
Many years ago the hope was that a lap of 100 miles per hour was the dream when we went to the NW 200. I was present when Bob McIntyre did it for the first time ever. Now I imagine that the whole race is run at over 100 miles per hour or should I say 165 Kilometers. I live in Canada now and haven't been to a motorcycle race since I left Antrim. Only in Ulster you say. Pity.

Chris Hanna - May 05
This really has to be seen to be beleived, i went last year and promised myself i would return every year, come rain or shine. the craic is great, the people are even better and the day after the night before really shows the men from the boys.

Samantha - May 05
i love it it was perfect but if u could jus put a little more about what happens in the race but it was a great article and it was really useful for my homework thank u very much

Billy Dunbar , Canada - 9 July 2004
I haven't seen the N W 200 for a few years now as I live overseas. Certainly one of the premier sporting events in the country. I hope to attend the race next year and would dearly love to meet an old friend of mine and the N W 200, Laurents Mackness. A truly great event, long may it run.

David Morton - July 04
Why is there no BBC TV coverage in NW England (where I live) of this wonderful event? Come to that why is there none of the Isle of Man. TT races?
I've just come back from a sailing trip to Portrush where we took a bus ride via Coleraine and Portstewart and saw the circuit. I'm now (age 62) determined to see the race live. It should be promoted and supported by the BBC, our "Public Service Broadcaster", as Ulster's biggest and most dramatic sporting event.

Karen Martin
David Morton, I have and answer for you if you are still interested. List e-mail and I will respond.



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