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NW200: What happened
By Nathan Clark on 23/05/2011 15:14:16
Most eventful NW200 in years, but for all the wrong reasons...
seen success at previous wet NW200s - all opted out of racing in Superbike race one. Due to the weather and fears from racers, race organizers were forced to shorten the race again from five laps down to four with two sighting laps
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Jessopp hits 208mph in NW200 practice
By Visordown News on 15/05/2012 16:47:22
Riders Ducati man breaks speed record at the NW200
IN the first Superbike practice session for the NW200 today Martin Jessopp set a new top speed record, as he was clocked at 208mph.Aboard the Riders Ducati 1198, Jessopp bested the previous record of 204mph set by Stuart Easton from 2010.Despite
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NW200: TT legend McGuinness to tackle five races
By Robin Goodwin on 12/05/2009 14:27:24
John McGuinness to attempt to match record wins in a day at NW200
of the classes McGuinness will be competing in is the 250 class. He said prior to the event: “I decided to also race in the 250cc class with Padgetts – I started out racing on 250s and won my first ever NW200 race on a Honda 250 back in 2000, so that’ll be good
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NW200: Dunlop brothers united for NW200
By Robin Goodwin on 12/05/2009 14:50:51
'I just know that if the bike works well on the day there won't be anyone to touch us'
Dunlop took his 15th NW200 victory on, but opted to ride a KRP machine similar to those used in the British 125 championship.Also riding in the 250 class, William stated his target: “I'm not being big-headed or anything, but I just know that if the bike
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Easton injured in NW200 practice
By Visordown News on 19/05/2011 13:49:06
Fractured right femur and pelvis for the MSS Colchester Kawasaki rider
place in a practice sesson this morning, with the two coming together in a high-speed crash at Station Road.Gary Mason was able to walk away from the crash and Easton, who is the fastest man around the NW200 course hitting 204mph last year, was taken
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Robert Dunlop dies at NW200
By Visordown News on 15/05/2008 23:23:08
Legendary road racer, brother of Joey Dunlop, dies after crash in 250cc qualifying. You do not have to be a member to leave your tributes.
ROBERT Dunlop has died from severe chest injuries following a crash in Thursday's practice session at the North West 200.The crash happened in the 250cc qualifying at the Mathers Cross Section of the course and involved another rider, Northern Irishman Darren Burns, who has suffe...
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NW200: Double win for Plater
By Robin Goodwin on 18/05/2009 12:19:44
HM Plant Honda rider takes victories in Superbike and Supersport races
STEVE Plater took a double victory at the NW200 gifting Honda an important win in its 50th anniversary of racing. Plater dueled with Relentless by TAS Suzuki rider, Bruce Anstey in both the Superbike and Supersport races at the 80th edition
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NW200: Full race results
By Robin Goodwin on 18/05/2009 11:16:51
Results from 80th anniversary of the North West 200
BOTH Steve Plater and William Dunlop claimed double wins each, with Seeley taking the other at a rain cancelled NW200.Saturday Race Results:NW200 Superbikes Race Results1 Steve Plater Honda - HM Plant Honda 121.77922 Bruce Anstey Suzuki
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NW200 prepares to celebrate 80th anniversary
By Visordown News on 12/01/2009 11:11:20
Stars gather to join in the pre-race festivities
whilst this year’s 80th anniversary event will take place on Saturday 16th May. Attending this year’s launch were North West 200 heroes Steve Plater, six times winner at the North West and riding under the HM Plant Honda team banner together with NW200
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Easton clocks 204mph at NW200
By Visordown News on 12/05/2010 11:49:02
Young Scot goes ballistic in practice for famous Irish road race
BRITISH SUPERBIKE frontrunner Stuart Easton clocked an astonishing 204mph in practice for this year's North West 200 road races, it has been revealed.Easton, riding a BSB-spec Swan Honda Fireblade, cracked the double-ton on the approach to University Corner. It's the Scotsman's f...
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