North West 200

has the race day been posted then? If it's on the 12th of may again i wont be able to make it.

Originally Posted by mart

has the race day been posted then? If it's on the 12th of may again i wont be able to make it.

You are in luck next year then, date for 2008 is Sat 17th May.

The International North West 200 is Ireland’s largest outdoor sporting event, attracting crowds in excess of 150,000 as well as the biggest names in the sport including Michael Rutter, Steve Plater and John McGuinness. Taking place on the 17th May 2008, the International North West 200 circuit runs between the towns of Portrush, Portstewart and Coleraine – an area of outstanding natural beauty and home to the world famous Giant’s Causeway.
The triangle circuit is one of the fastest in the world. In 2005, Michael Rutter broke the record for the fastest speed in the history of the event with 201.1mph.....
Orgainsers are delighted to confirm that the 2008 event will take place on Saturday 17th May with Race Week activities beginning on Sunday 11th May. Practice night will be Tuesday 13th Thursday 15th of the race week festival.
See you there

Here are more details from the NW200 site


http://www.northwest200.org/

Have fun guys when you come over and watch the speed traps....

managed to get booked into a hotel in Portstewart this time, was supposed to go back to Ballycastle but the gf tried a few places and managed to get booked, think its about a mile from the main start/finish so should be handy

can also get a wee sherbet or 2 during the race as we wont need to ride anywhere

It sounds like you have a good spot - Portstewart is a great location as there is plenty going on during the week and it is easy enough to walk up to the paddock. Plenty of good viewing points too.

Really looking forward to it myself

yvo, first visited Portstewart in 04 and thought it was a crackin wee place, seemed like it was buzzin (was in June tho so will probably be busier at the NW200)

Its handy as well for the wee ferry from Magilligan to Greencastle as we have friends in Moville.

Some really crackin roads as well on the Inishowen 100 route, must be some of the best secluded beaches there is, really nice part of the world up there.