Watch Again: North West 200 - Thursday action

Summary

NW200 - Thursday racing 17:00 - 19:00 BST
Race one: Supersport Race - 17:45 BST (6 Laps)
Race Two: Superstock Race - 18:30 BST (6 Laps)
Race Three: Supertwin Race - 19:15 BST (4 Laps)

Live Reporting

See how Al does itpublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 12 May 2022
Check this out!
If this doesn't get you in the mood for tonight's races, not much will.
On board with Alastair Seeley.
You're welcome. Enjoy!
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Where's Barra when we need him?published at 17:33 British Summer Time 12 May 2022
Andy Gray
BBC Sport NI at the North West 200
Weather update, it's now lashing in the pits rather than drizzling.
With Saturday predicted to be a dry day of running, will Mervyn White be tempted to hold some racing back given the ever-worsening conditions?
Irwin at the doublepublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 12 May 2022
He didn't enjoy Tuesday too much, but Glenn Irwin had more fun on Thursday morning.
The Carrickfergus rider took pole position for the Superbike and Superstock classes after switching to his British Superbike Fireblade.
Record wins holder Alastair Seeley was the fastest rider in the Supersport class ahead of Adam McLean.
Read all the details of Thursday's qualifying races here.
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Glenn Irwin
Wet, wet, wetpublished at 17:31 British Summer Time 12 May 2022
Andy Gray
BBC Sport NI at the North West 200
There are few certainties in life, however rain at the North West 200 seems to be one of them.
While the end of qualifying was hit by a heavy shower at the back end of the circuit, all 8.7 miles of the Triangle Circuit are wet after constant drizzle in the two-hour window before racing.
There doesn't seem to be a lot of standing water, but the tarmac is certainly greasy and could throw up a surprise result or two once we get under way.
It's timepublished at 17:23 British Summer Time 12 May 2022
North West 200
Here we go, then.
We've danced the dance during practice and qualifying for a few days - and don't get me wrong, we've loved it - but now it's show time.
Our reporter Richard Petrie wrote from the paddock on Tuesday that the North West 200 has 'blasted back into action' this week after its two-year Covid-19-enforced absence. And blasted back it has.
The roads closed at 17:00 BST as the competition starts for real this evening, with three races taking place on the famous Triangle Circuit - and we'll keep you right up to date with all the action.
First up, starting at 17:45 BST, is the six-lap Supersport Race followed by the six-lap Superstocks at 18:30 and finishing with the four-lap Supertwin Race at 19:15.
We have you covered with a live stream of all the action and radio commentary as well. And, of course, stay online with us for live text commentary, clips and reaction from the paddock.
Competitive North West 200 action is back. You love to see it.
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North West 200 racing action is back
Superstockspublished at 13:52 British Summer Time 12 May 2022
1. Glenn Irwin (Honda)4:24.671122.008 mph
2. Alastair Seeley (Yamaha)4:25.500 (+0.829)121.627 mph
3. Davey Todd (Honda)4:25.999 (+1.328)121.399 mph
4. Peter Hickman (BMW)4:26.404 (+1.733)121.214 mph
5. Michael Dunlop (Suzuki)4:27.211 (+2.540)120.848 mph
6. Lee Johnston (BMW)4:27.610 (+2.939)120.668 mph
7. Richard Cooper (Suzuki)4:28.633 (+3.962)120.209 mph
8. John McGuinness (Honda)4:28.817 (+4.146)120.126 mph
On board with Dean Harrisonpublished at 12:38 British Summer Time 12 May 2022
Always wanted to ride at 170mph? Do it from the comfort of your sofa as we go on board with Dean Harrison at Station Corner
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Dunlop going well in first qualifyingpublished at 12:30 British Summer Time 12 May 2022
Solid start for Michael Dunlop in the Superstock class.
Will he hold on for pole?
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Superstock qualifying times
Irwin on pole for Superbikes racepublished at 12:17 British Summer Time 12 May 2022
Well, well, well - the change paid off!
Glenn Irwin made the switch from his road bike to his British Superbikes machine and it's made the difference
Full Superbikes qualifying times and speeds:
1. Glenn Irwin (Honda) 4:20.205 - 123.042 mph
2. Peter Hickman (BMW) 4:22.447 (+2.242) - 122.766 mph
3. Richard Cooper (Suzuki) 4:23.996 (+3.791) - 122.320 mph
4. Dean Harrison (Kawasaki) 4:24.153 (+3.948) - 121.673 mph
5. Michael Dunlop (Suzuki) 4:24.232 (+4.027) - 121.458 mph
6. Davey Todd (Honda) 4:26.081 (+5.876) - 121.362 mph
7. James Hillier (BMW) 4:26.711 (+6.506) - 120.655 mph
8. Josh Brookes (Ducati) 4:27.640 (+6.849) - 120.161 mph
Two NW200 Legends in one photopublished at 11:49 British Summer Time 12 May 2022
The picture everyone wants... even Phillip McCallen!
Where will Michael Dunlop sit on the grid for this evening's Superbike race?
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Philip McCallen snaps a pic of Micahel Dunlop during practice
Superbike qualifying underwaypublished at 11:29 British Summer Time 12 May 2022
Glenn Irwin wasn't happy with the set-up on Tuesday so switched things up.
Has it had the desired effect?
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Cooper on pole for Supertwins racepublished at 11:22 British Summer Time 12 May 2022
Qualifying complete for this evening's Supertwins race and it's Richard Cooper in pole position!
1. Richard Cooper (Kawasaki) 4:51.951
2. Pierre Yves Bian (Paton) 4:25.995 (+1.044)
3. Paul Jordan (Kawasaki) 4:53.778 (+1.827)
4. Joe Loughlin (Paton) 4:54.948 (+2.997)
5. Jeremy McWilliams (Paton) 4:55.087 (+3.136)
6. Jamie Coward (Kawasaki) 4:56.251 (+4.300)
7. Michael Dunlop (Kawasaki) 4:56.403 (+4.452)
8. Lee Johnston (Aprilia) 4:57.850 (+5.899)
Superbikes timepublished at 11:18 British Summer Time 12 May 2022
The Superbikes are out on the course right now.
Here's Alastair Seeley and Glenn Irwin on their hopes for qualifying
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Alastair Seeley and Glenn Irwin
Prediction timepublished at 10:55 British Summer Time 12 May 2022
Adrian Coates has his eyes on Richard Cooper for the Supertwin class at the NW200 but could Jeremy McWilliams and Michael Rutter be in contention too?
Let us know your predictions!
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NW200 prediction time
Get in touchpublished at 10:08 British Summer Time 12 May 2022
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Moody clouds abovepublished at 10:01 British Summer Time 12 May 2022
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Race daypublished at 09:54 British Summer Time 12 May 2022
Finally!
When the 2019 North West 200 drew to a close, little did we know it would be three years until we would see the international road race again.
After endless waiting, the first race day has arrived but first we have another practice session.
The roads closed at 09:15 and so far the weather is holding. Plenty of action to come, and if you'd like to have a look at some of those looking to become first time winners at this year's event, click here.