North West 200

A special moment for Mervyn Whyte MBE as he receives recognition of his honorary doctorate award from Coleraine and District Motor Club LTD
A truly well-deserved honour recognising his outstanding contribution to motorsport and the wider community. 👏🏆

🏁 A special weekend for the NW200 team in Hořice!

The Briggs Equipment Ireland NW200 team travelled to the Czech Republic at the weekend for the final round of the European Series Road Racing (ESR) , where we were delighted to be presented with an award recognising our partnership with the series.

ESR is an independent SBK championship featuring six road races across Europe, with riders competing on powerful production-based superbikes.

2026 saw ESR visit the NW200 for the first time, bringing riders and teams from across Europe to Northern Ireland and adding another international dimension to race week. It was fantastic to welcome the championship to the NW200 and see European competitors take on the famous Triangle circuit.

Congratulations to Fedrik Matthys, who was crowned the overall ESR Champion! 🏆

A special mention also goes to Laurent Hoffmann , founder of ESR, whose passion for road racing is at the heart of the series. Laurent is hugely committed to seeing ESR continue to grow and provide opportunities for riders who share that same passion.

We were proud to be part of the 2026 ESR season and look forward to continuing our partnership in the future.

Thank you to Laurent and the whole ESR team for the award and for being part of the NW200. 🏁

https://northwest200.co.uk/nw-200-news/

We are deeply sorry at the passing of our dear friend, Jim Gracey.

An amazingly gifted sports writer, Jim was a huge road racing fan, friend to all of us within Coleraine & District Motor Club and a familiar face and wonderful supporter of the North West 200.

One of our biggest media personalities and an all round great guy.

Thoughts with Jim’s wife, Paula his close family and many friends.

Congratulations to our Event Director, Dr Mervyn Whyte MBE, on being awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science (DSc) in recognition of his lifelong dedication to motorsport. A truly deserved honour👏

Congratulations Mervyn from the North West 200 team🏍️

Read more: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/2026/july/mervyn-whyte-mbe-honoured-for-global-impact-of-motorsport-in-causeway-coast

Air Ambulance NI thank public for generous support at Briggs Equipment North West 200

The charity Air Ambulance Northern Ireland has raised £18,033.35 from the generosity of the NW200 race fans, residents and visitors to Coleraine, Portrush and Portstewart during this year’s street collection, 4-9th May 2026. These funds will be used to fund missions to those who are critically ill or injured, needing the hospital to come direct to them at scene.

Full story - https://northwest200.co.uk/nw-200-news/

We're pleased to share that the Merrow Hotel & Spa creative call has been extended until 17 July 2026.

The project team is looking to hear from local artists, designers, makers, suppliers and creatives who can help tell the story of the Causeway Coast through this exciting development.

More information and application details can be found in the link below.

https://merrowhotelandspa.com/invitation-to-local-talent/

The Briggs Equipment North West 200 extends its deepest condolences following the passing of Daniel Ingham after an incident at this year’s Isle of Man TT Races.

Daniel joined us as a newcomer in 2024 and quickly became a familiar and welcome face around the paddock. His passion for motorcycle racing, commitment to the sport and friendly nature left a lasting impression on all who met him.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Daniel’s family, friends, team and the wider road racing community at this incredibly difficult time.

Daniel will be remembered fondly by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Rest in peace, Daniel.