Summary

  • Three races on Thursday night

  • Supersport (six laps) - Lee Johnston wins as Seeley crashes out

  • Superstock (six) - Peter Hickman cruises to victory

  • Supertwin (four) - Stefano Bonetti becomes Italy's first ever winner at the North West 200

  1. Supersport qualifying resultspublished at 17:36 British Summer Time 16 May 2019

    Right then, ready for some racing?

    We start with a familiar face leading the way in the Supersport class.

    Alastair Seeley is hoping to bag his 25th win round the triangle circuit and continue his dominance in the Supersport Race One.

    SupersportImage source, BBC Sport
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    Supersport

  2. Stars of sport enjoy NW 200 golf day at Open venuepublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 16 May 2019

    Jonathan Rea, David Healy and Peter Canavan were among the fine local talent who turned their attentions to Royal Portrush yesterday.

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    Stars of sport enjoy NW 200 golf day at Open venue

  3. Glenn gets goingpublished at 17:24 British Summer Time 16 May 2019

    Remember earlier this week when there was concern over Glenn Irwin's perceived lack of confidence?

    Yeah, we can all stop being concerned now.

    Last year's double winner in the Superbikes class came roaring back to form in this afternoon's qualification, setting the fastest lap that the North West 200 has ever seen while taking pole position for Saturday's Superbikes.

    The Carrickfergus rider clocked 123.362 mph, smashing the record held by Michael Dunlop since 2016. So quick was the racing this afternoon that Dean Harrison and Alastair Seeley also outpaced Dunlop's three-year record and still didn't get on pole. So Saturday could be pretty good...

    Glenn IrwinImage source, Pacemaker