BBC Sport - North West 200 live on BBC Sport website BBC Sport - North West 200 highlights on BBC1 Practice for the 2014 Vauxhall International North West 200 commences on Tuesday, May 13, with roads closed from 9.15am-2.45pm. The first session for event newcomers is due off at approximately 9.45am, followed by the Supersport machines (10.30am-11.15am), Superbikes (11.30am-12.15pm), Supertwins (12.30pm-1.15pm) and finally the Superstock competitors from approximately 1.30pm-2.15pm. On Thursday, final qualifying resumes with roads closed around the 8.9-mile Triangle circuit in Portstewart, Portrush and Coleraine from 9.15am-2.45pm, with the practice schedule as follows: Supertwins (10am-10.50am approx), Superstock (11.05am-11.55am), Supersport (12.10pm-1pm) and Superbikes (1.15pm-2.15pm). Roads will reopen following qualifying before closing again for the first three races of the 2014 North West 200. The main bill on Saturday, May 17, includes the final five races, incorporating both feature Superbike events. Thursday’s Race Order (roads closed 5.15pm-9pm approx): Race 1 - Supersport 600 (6 laps) Race 2 - Supertwins (4 laps) Race 3 - Superstock (6 laps) Saturday’s Race Order (roads closed 9.30am) Race 1 - Supersport (6 laps) Race 2 - Superbike (7 laps) Race 3 - Supertwins (4 laps) Race 4 - Superstock (6 laps) Race 5 - NW200 Superbike (7 laps)
Practice starts tomorrow, which means not long to the TT and my 3 week holiday yippee! Thanks for links too, will be watching this as it's always a close run thing.
I'll be watching in person on the Saturday! First time over - staying down the coast near Belfast so get to enjoy the coast road a couple of times which I gather is epic
Chap who races in my class is racing northwest gaz Evans good luck buddy sent me a message saying he ******** it good luck gaz http://www.gazevansroadracing.com
Carrickfergus is our base - have the whole of Friday to see the causeway, the circuit, Joey's bar and memorial - the rest of our group dock Larne about 14:00 Friday Saturday they like the Metropole area to watch from heading into the corner by the hotel so will be there for the day - then back to hotel that night and boat Sunday 11:00 back to Cairnryan
Joeys bar mcc are hosting the days events at joeys bar all day fri then having a rock band on fri night. We had all the main riders up on fri for a chat plus Freddie Spenser popped in aswell. More the merrier. Great days craic.
Hutchy has had an off in Supersport. On his way to hospital for a check up, bike was on fire. Hope he is ok. Edited to add: Apparently is ok, as he got out on his SBK.
Just heard Simon Andrews had another big crash and is in hospital in critical condition! This guy really needs some luck!!
Just seen a post on FB about this. This guy has no luck what so ever. Really nice bloke as well. Wish him a speedy recovery.
Real shame about Simon Andrews. Been chatting to him on twitter a few weeks ago as well. Really hope he is ok. On the racing front, that race between Michael and William was friggin awesome to watch. Absolutely incredible race. As for Michael in that last one, well, I don't think he will be able to use the old 'new bike' comment again. Sheer awesome speed. Felt a bit sorry for Rutter as I thought he deserved a win. Some excellent riding from the old man.
Just back from this I witnessed the Simon Andrews incident - thankfully did not see him impact the curb as it was horrific, I was running for cover as the bike could have bounced our way I would think he has had some massive injuries that are not being reported fully as yet - we think his rear suspension may have collapsed, the bike went into a massive tank slapper at 180mph going in a straight line before spitting him off and the bike sliding about 400 meters (maybe more) down the road in a shower of sparks but just one small burst of flame for a split second as it came to a halt.
Sounds horrific mate. Really hope he recovers. Read that he is off life support, but still critical and that his family are with him. Still doesn't sound good.
