Rain dampens big day at North West

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Michael Dunlop waits for the start of racing at the North West 200
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Michael Dunlop waits for the start of racing at the North West 200

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The riders get away for the opening Supersport race - but it was to last just two laps

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Riders faced difficult wet conditions in the Supersport race at the North West 200

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Michael Dunlop was declared the winner of the Supersport race which was stopped after two laps

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Efforts to clear the surface water from the circuit proved to be in vain

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Spectators endured a frustrating wait in the rain for some road racing action

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Morecambe rider John McGuinness with his wife Rebecca at the North West 200

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Lincolnshire rider Guy Martin waits as the rain forces a delay to Saturday's schedule

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A group of fans from Cavan were determined to enjoy themselves at the North West 200 road races