Robin Miller: North West 200 back with a (tyre) bang
There is little doubt the North West 200 is one of the most unusual - and most exciting - events in the motorcycle racing world and this year, the first for three years, was no exception.
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Superbike podium ‘pleasing’ for Brookes after eight-year break
After an eight-year gap, Josh Brookes made a successful return to the North West 200 with third and fourth place finishes on the MCE Ducati in the Superbike races, positions which he felt were more than positive given the lengthy absence.
2022 NW200: Irwin makes it six consecutive Superbike wins
Glenn Irwin took his sixth consecutive Superbike race win at the North West 200 on Saturday afternoon with the Honda Racing rider bagging a comfortable victory over Richard Cooper (Hawk Racing Suzuki) and Josh Brookes (MCE Ducati).
NW200: Five-star Glenn Irwin prevails for narrow Superbike triumph over Davey Todd
The duo traded blows all the way through the six-lap thriller in warm sunshine on the north coast, but it was British Superbike contender Irwin who prevailed to give the new Honda CBR1000RR-R Superbike its maiden victory on the roads.
2022 NW200: Irwin edges Todd for Superbike race-one win
Glenn Irwin’s phenomenal run of Superbike success at the North West 200 continued on Saturday afternoon as he took his fifth straight win. The Honda Racing rider was made to work all the way though by Davey Todd (Milenco by Padgetts Honda) with the gap between the two just 0.253s at the chequered flag.
2022 NW200: Thursday qualifying times and race results
Times and results from Thursday’s Superbike, Supersport, Superstock and Supertwin qualifying sessions and races at the 2022 North West 200
2022 NW200: Irwin smashes record on way to pole
Glenn Irwin set the fastest-ever lap around the current 8.9-mile NW200 circuit on Thursday morning to claim pole position for Saturday’s two Superbike races
2022 NW200: Brookes sets the early Superbike pace
Competitors were greeted with mixed conditions for the opening North West 200 qualifying sessions today with overnight rain leaving damp patches around the 8.9-mile circuit. However, the sun was shining and the track quickly improved and, after the Supersport bikes had completed their first session, it was Josh Brookes who claimed provisional pole for the Superbike class on the MCE Ducati.