Summary

  • Road racing over 8.9-mile road circuit

  • Staged on N Ireland's north coast

  • Strong international field

  • NI's Seeley aiming to extend record of 21 NW wins

  • Three races on Thursday evening

  • Main five-race schedule on Saturday

  • Contact commentators - @BBC_Bikes

  • Email: nw200@bbc.co.uk

  1. Superstock timespublished at 15:11 British Summer Time 15 May 2018

    Top six in the Superstock practice session

    Superstock practiceImage source, BBC Sport
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    Superstock practice

  2. Supertwin timespublished at 13:52 British Summer Time 15 May 2018

    Top six in the Supertwins practice

    Supertwins practice timesImage source, BBC Sport
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    Supertwins practice times

  3. Best of timespublished at 13:00 British Summer Time 15 May 2018

    Top riders in the Superbike session

    The top six in Tuesday's Superbikes practiceImage source, BBC Sport
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    The top six in Tuesday's Superbikes practice

  4. Good sportspublished at 12:15 British Summer Time 15 May 2018

    Top six in Supersport practice

    Best times in Tuesday's Supersport practiceImage source, BBC Sport
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    Best times in Tuesday's Supersport practice

  5. BBC coveragepublished at 18:04 British Summer Time 14 May 2018

    BBC Sport will be broadcasting action from the NW 200 throughout race week, including practice sessions and the race itself.

    Tuesday, 15 May

    10:15-14:30 BST: NW 200 Practice – Connected TV and BBC Sport website and app.

    Thursday, 17 May

    10:00-14:30 BST: NW 200 Practice – Connected TV and BBC Sport website and app.

    17:30-20:45 BST: NW 200 Evening Racing – Connected TV and BBC Sport website and app.

    Saturday, 19 May

    North West 200 – Race Day

    09:45-18:00 BST – Connected TV and BBC Sport website and app.

    14:00-18:00 BST – BBC Red Button

  6. What is the North West 200?published at 18:02 British Summer Time 14 May 2018

    Since its inception in 1929, the annual North West 200 has not only established itself as one of the fastest motorcycle road races in the world but it has also grown into Ireland’s largest outside sporting event

    Named due to its initial intended location and its original distance (200 miles), the North West 200 has been hosted by the Coleraine & District Motor Club since 1964.

    The event takes place on the ‘Triangle’ circuit and consists of several separate races and categories, including Superbike and Supertwin.

    Northern Ireland’s Alastair Seeley has recorded the highest number of victories at the event, managing to win 21 times.

  7. Get Inspired: How to get into motorsportpublished at 18:01 British Summer Time 14 May 2018

    Get Inspired
    #GetInspired

    If you like fast-paced activities that get your heart pumping and your brain working, then motorsport is for you!

    It’s big business these days, thanks in no small part to the glitz and glamour of Formula 1, but if you prefer your thrills on two wheels rather than four then motorcycle events may be your best option

    With several different disciplines at your disposal, such as MotoGP, Speedway, Trial Biking and motocross, you can check out MSAUK, external, the Auto-Cycle Union, external or Motorcycle Sport Scotland, external to find opportunities near you.

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    Rea aims to inspire young riders