‘NI Tourism needs the North West 200’:

By Roy Harris:- Belfast Telegraph Race legend Phillip McCallen calls on government to support event after double cancellation Eleven-Time North West 200 race winner Phillip McCallen said it is sad but understandable that the event has been cancelled for the second year in a row. The loss of the iconic event in May is a
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2021 fonaCAB Nicholl Oils North West 200 cancelled.

Issued by Coleraine and District Motor Club Ltd. It is with great regret that the Coleraine and District Motor Club Ltd has to announce the cancellation of the 2021 fonaCAB Nicholl Oils North West 200. The official advice from government and public health officials has made it clear the effects of Coronavirus will remain with
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2020 North West 200 officially off

NORTH West 200 officials have today revealed that the event will not run in 2020 after plans to reschedule the race have been scrapped. Practice on the north coast was originally set to kick off tomorrow, but thanks to Covid-19 chiefs served up a notice of postponement nearly two months ago. It was rumoured that bosses were
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North West 200 in May is OFF

STATEMENT RE THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE 2020 fonaCAB AND NICHOLL OILS NORTH WEST 200   Given the current concerns and restrictions around the Coronavirus public health crisis, the organisers of the 2020 fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200 will postpone the May 10-16 Race Week. Over the past two weeks we have been in
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Coronavirus NI: Statement issued by North West 200 organisers

The organisers of the North West 200 say the risk to the event from the coronavirus outbreak is currently described as ‘low’ after seeking advice from government and health officials. However, a statement issued on Wednesday afternoon said race chiefs would ‘continue to monitor the situation on an ongoing basis.’ The statement read: “Following the
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STRAIN ENGINEERING NEW SPONSOR OF THURDAY EVENING SUPERSTOCK RACE AT 2020 fonaCAB AND NICHOLL OILS NORTH WEST 200 ON MAY 10-16

Magherafelt company Strain Engineering is to be the new sponsor of the Thursday evening Superstock race at the 2020 fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200 on May 10-16. Taking place alongside Supertwin, Superbike and Supersport events during the second day of action for the north coast event, the four lap Superstock race will feature
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TURKINGTON NAMED AS SPONSOR OF NEW THURSDAY EVENING SUPERBIKE RACE AT 2020 fonaCAB AND NICHOLL OILS NORTH WEST 200 ON MAY 10-16

Portadown based construction company, Turkington, are to sponsor the new Thursday evening Superbike race at the 2020 fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils 2020 North West 200. The local firm will be renewing a celebrated association with the north coast event. “I have fond memories of the 1992 NW200 when our company sponsored Phillip McCallen.” Operations Director
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MEET THE STARS OF THE 2020 fonaCAB AND NICHOLL OILS NORTH WEST 200

  The biggest race launch of the year, the spectacular Meet the Stars of the 2020 fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200, will take place on March 18 in the Lodge Hotel, Coleraine. It is a night not to be missed as fans get the chance to meet the riders who will be in
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Dafabet Devitt Racing confirms Rob Hodson forinternational road races.

By Kyle White Belfast Newsletter Wigan’s Rob Hodson has signed for the Dafabet Devitt Racing team to compete at the North West 200 and Isle of Man TT this season. Hodson will ride in the Superbike, Superstock, Supersport and Lightweight classes on Kawasaki machinery at the TT and will also contest the Southern 100 at
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