rebecca
hiya this will be my 3rd nw and i LOVE bikes there BRILL!!!! thanks for making the nw sooooo FANTASTIC!!!!!!!

Liam MCclune
The north west 200 is amazing i go to it every year

Jack Keery
Keep it lit. It was very good. It was execellent and amazing.

Mick Chester
great coverage from BBC website, its the only coverage we get here in Australia, got to get to this event soon, and help Cam Donald dominate the world

Ginger
I've been watching Paul Owen's team 98, and to see them all together, the way they all work together so professionally has been brilliant. Good luck Paul! Been great watching you online!

ciaran clingan from maghera
i really like the nw 200.go on micheal and william

ryan mitchell
this nw200 is going to be special this year

Pete "THE SKID" Skidmore
Whats going on ? My mate qualifies in Tues practice and is now pushed back 8 places on the grid by big "name" riders who hav,nt even posted a qualifing time !Come on . Lets be knowing

Graeme Armour
Cant wait till tomorow weather might stop me from going cause i live in Larne Also say hi to Michael Rutter for me plaese thanks 200 the best i only missed the North West 200 once scince 1997

scott
I love the NW 200 this would be my third year going and I am only 12 years old

cheryl c
can t wait for nw200

Simon
Guy Martin's MINT! Good luck man

Beppe
grande stefano! fagli vedere che anche noi siamo dei duri.

cate chestnutt dickens
wish was there, have great week, roll on tt and see some of you here....

Les Calderwood
Hi from the Western Cape! I used to plod around the Irish moto cross tracks a bit back in the 70'80's and early 90's.Every year I look at the NW200 website It takes me back to the wild days of the 80's, after a run around the grass track we would all end up in the Club in Portrush . Of course some guys actually got back to the van eventually for a sleep but I do remember one year a certain guy (who will remain nameless) walked the whole way to the petrol station in Coleraine before he realised that he was supposed to turn at Metropole. Let's say he was a little bit lost. lol. Anyhow I'll be watching on the Web down here in the Southern hemisphere ,Pity they couldn't sell it to DSTV in South Africa!

mark goscinski
would drilling holes in te fairings help with the side winds at NW200 like casey stoner did in moto gp in spain.Thanks Mark Goscinski

Jordan Moreland
Lets make it year ever lads Come on the dunlop boys of william and micheal. R.I.P robert

shawn smylie
looking fower satday race i have being weting all year for i am shan from ballycasle

mark simpson
Good luck to young alaster kirk,and all those first time out at the NW200.

Anto
Best time of year for me lol :)

Sam Symington
It might be a thought to have the 'Past Masters' of the road racing fraternity appearing on interview, or even on a bike to do a lap of the circuit. But what would be most interesting might be a short chat with some of them, on camera with your reporter; Stephen' Past winners and riders like Stephen Cull to name just one who won at the North West on a few occassions, and who gave that man; what's his name..Oh yes...Parish! A run for his money. Ha! Ha! By the way..Mr Cull will be at the North West on Race day. He still has the old Biker spirit. That sort of thing would be so informative and so much of Northern Ireland's Road Racing history is in their heads and never written down. It would be good to see them again, instead of just dissappearing into the 'ether!' They are all part of what made Road Racing great on this island.

glen wilson
cant wait always a good race cme on willaim dunlop

Len de la Cour
Have never been to NW200 but I have to go next year. Your site is so so professional and enjoyable. It's absolutely amazing, you capture the atmosphere and spirit of the occasion. Thanks

Robert Owens, Saskatoon, Canada
After an absence of exactly 50 years since the last time I was at the NW200 this ex-Lisburn man decidedto come back home and revisit this race.WOW what an experience. Fantastic weather, fantastic racing, fantastic atmosphere.Tuesday practice I even got to sit within 6 feet of where I watched the race last time....Railway embankment at Metropole Corner.Went to the pits on Thursday and was interviewed by the Beeb. Watched Thursday's practice at McGloughlins' Pub and joined many others in commiserating the loss of Robbie Dunlop.Had an absolutely fabulous time on Saturday with family watching the races. Can't wait to come back next year.

Versysian
Real men, real roads = real racing!!!Thank's BBC NI for putting the footage online as it is the only opportunity I had to watch these modern day gladiators do battle.Thank's to all the riders who took part for providing an awesome event.My deepest sympathy to the Dunlop family.

Bob
Firstly let me say that BBCs coverage (tv and web based) of the nw 200 was fantastic, as is the case with most bbc productions(it is my channel of choice). However, just one tiny, but I feel worthwhile critisim to make about this years on course coverage. It was to great to see the big screen at the start and finish area but (and this is my critisim) why put a big screen up and then block it with a massive bbc ni sport flag??? Yes it blocked mine and many others view of the racing which otherwise was presented brilliantly.

Ben Owen
I am part of paul owen's team 98. I have got to say as as this was my first time at the nw200, it was 1 of the best experiances i have ever had!!! the atomosphere of the nw was unbelivable!!! well done to all the organisers and competitors that made this years meeting 1 to remember!!! see you all next year!!! RIP Robert Dunlop

icc77oldtwn
it was a very sad day when robert lost his life but his spirit will carry on, got to say i shed a few tears when michael won , the dunlop are the best and always will be god take care of them

andi
robert bless your sons on thier racing and i hope that they up to you

Gail
An admirable atmosphere steming from the total respect for such a great racer Robert Dunlop. R.I.P. The racing was opened with a minutes silence in honour of Robert, I have never seen so many people respect a planned silence. The opening race being won by Michael Dunlop was a fantastic acheivement not only for himself but also in honour of his father. I got rather emotional seeing him collapse after the race and this win seemed to set the racing day to a great start. An absolute pleasure to be a the NW200 races I watched from the start line and would recommend to everyone wanting to buy a seat for race day that this was a fantastic place to watch from - well done to all those who took part, volunteered and organised the event

Robin Brown
Shocked to hear our Robert was killed as he's been a good friend of mine. Just very sad, I will miss him terribly.The bike racing future ahead without the two brothers will not be the same again.

Phill Ellis & Family
The NW200 has been a family annual event for us the last 4 years; we normally park the caravan at Drumaheglis Marina from the Friday to the Sunday. This year was the best but also the worst for us as one of my heroes past on - Robert we will miss you. The fact that Michael & William are still carrying on the tradition is great as this goes to prove that these wonderfully talented people are born from what must be the best blood stock that the motor biking fraternity has ever produced. Please some write a book and movie about this incredible family, as we will never see the likes of it again. I finish with my thanks to the whole Dunlop family as they give us all hope in adversity.

david pyke
BBC Thanks for the coverage of the NW 200 it was brilliant

Paul Mc
Brothers in arms. Now back together.Sadly missedGod Bless.

R1 GEOFF
HAD A TEAR IN OUR EYE TODAY FOR ROBERT. BUT WHAT A FITTING TRIBUTE TO HIM GREAT RACING.WELL DONE MICHAEL U DID IT FOR UR DAD AVERY EMOTIONAL DAY.RIP

Trevor
thank you bbc for the best coverage of the north west ever! i loved every minite of it, i was glued to the live video all day and have to say i love all the bike raceing wsb, bsb, moto gp ,but that was the best days raceing ever , i am am from northern ireland but live in england and for the first time in many years i couldnt make it over, the coverage was so good i actually felt i was there, thanks guys,and well done michael! am sure your dad is very proud of you will deffinatly be there next year on my bike cant wait trevor

Ballysally Fire Marshal
Ever seen 150 000 people in total awe ? Ever seen 150 00 people spontaneously burst into applause ? I did ! I was there to witness it all The Dunlop the name lives on Michael you played a blinder your Dad would be proud of ya !

Proud
Micheal Dunlop said he hopes his dad is proud of him for winning the 250 race.Well Micheal the whole road racing world is PROUD of youwell done young man

cathy maccorquodale
I was saddened to hear about the death of a great man. I was privilaged to watch him cross the finish line in 2006 may he rest in peace my thoughts are with the dunlop family at this time

cliffy
well joey you have got a bit more competition up there now joey , robert like joey u will always be in our hearts,heroes for ever

conor
RIP Robert NW200 will never ever be the same.

Noel
on the chair all day watching, wud not matter if there was a bomb under it, i am not moving

Hans
Hi, just wanted to say thank you bbc for covering the nw200 live. Please keep up the fine international coverage! We are enjoying the racing from Munich, Germany

Rob
BBC dont let any other station take this race away from you. Fantastic.Bit more on bbc interactive tho...

elaine gilfillan lisburn so
so sad to here about robert his family and friends are in my thoughts.best wishes to darren burns also get well soon

Brian Adams
The King of the road is now with the King of Heaven. Farewell to the greatest road racer that Northern Ireland has produced. Now Robert and Joey will be together, once more. Profound sympathies go to his wife and family. May God guide you peacefully through your hours of sadness.Thank you for the treasured memories.

Gary Mckillop
I'm currently in Cyprus due to work commitments. This is only the 2nd NW I have missed since 1974, the 1st was down to Foot & Mouth. I have been on line at every opertunity. I cant take in Robert's tragic death. I dont have the words to describe it. I'm normaly 15 minets from the race and surrounded by like minded people. I new Robert and admired him, more since his accident at the TT. Lesser men would have given up and given in. Robert showed courage, grit and determination returning to such a compeditive level. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, frends and the Coleraine Club.

Dave Aston, Melbourne, Aus
Best place to watch the race from. Sat on Jan Juc beach, (Victoria, Australia) overlooking the ocean, with an esky full of beer, and the laptop hooked up to a hotspot watching BBC's marvellous on line coverage. But I still wish I could be there in the thick of it.

De Jester
Robert and Joey, together again, "May you ride forever with the Angels" rip brother's of the road.

Mr Black
The best place to watch the NW200 is at Metropole. At Kathleen's house super views you get to park your bike in the garden. Been heading there for the last 5 yrs. so come and view it for yourself.

nigel wood
RIP Robert NW200 will never ever be the same. So sorry your racing elsewhere.

Colin G
Robert Dunlop NW200 best ever bar none. Tragic loss,let us not remember him as Joeys brother but as a superb racer in his own right. Thanks for all the great memories.

moondog
love watching the racing from cromore halt portstewart very fast front wheel coming at ya totally exhillarating love it cant wait for race day keep her lit.

Breidge Mc Ateer
Tonights news is devestating, our thoughts are with Roberts family, like Joey he will never be forgotten,God bless you RobertYou and Joey will always be our champions xxx

Nigel Speers
So sorry to hear of roberts death - he will be sorely missed. Another one of northern irelands sporting legends gone

chris robinson
sorry to hear about the tragic death of another one of irelands top riders robert dunlop my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

andy thom
really sorry to hear we have lost robert dunlop, i had the privelage to meet robert a few times and he was a very kind and friendly man and he gave me many a good days racing. from the thom family ( rip )

RIP Robert Dunlop
So sad to see another great name in Northern Irish road racing swiftly extinguished. We can only hope he is with his brother now

Dave Smith
Looking forward to Saturdays races, great coverage from BBC NI.

David G
Just wanted to send Best Wishes and say Get Well Soon to Robert Dunlop and Darren Burns following their crash during Thursday practise at Mathers Cross.

ian davidson
Thanks to NUTT TRAVEL for all our travel arrangements,all 32 people arrived safe and sound.(would recomend them. 5 STAR very cheap crossings) Its great being here for the NW200 and then back home to watch it on sunday and monday night. THANKS TO THE BBC

Chris Foxley
Watching the live coverage of the NW200 is bringing the hairs on my neck vertical, bringing back memories when I put my 350 Yamaha on pole for the 750 race in 1976, Martin Sharpe won the 500 race on a Sparton. good work to everyone. Chris

Colm in Dublin
Do you think there is enough practice time given for the NW200. I feel another session is needed especially if you have set up problems early in the week.

Matthew
Ilove the North West 200 it is just the best day out because the atmosphere is fantastic and the racers are fennomenal. I hope attend this year and hope the weather is brilliant and a good and safe day racing!!!!

davie graham
york corner is great for watching.to see them come over top of primrose and then down through the gears for york fantastic veiwing

edel moore!!!!!!!!!
omg it is absoluyly breath taking to watch the speed makes your heart miss a beat a will look forward to this years event !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! class!!!!!!!!!!

Mervyn Roulston
Miss the NW200 since moving to Australia in 89. Enjoyed the web coverage the last few years and great to see the event grow. Always get the DVD from Duke.Keep up the good coverage BBC. Your furthest Fan. Mervyn Roulston Wollongong Australia

Brian Sanderson
Like watching the race from a grassy knoll on the sea side of the track at the top of Blacks Hill;you can see the bikes going over the lip of the hill and accelarating along the coast road as far up as Juniper Hill.Plus great views of the coast in between races.

john f
it's powerful!!!!!!!!!!

alfie @ roadracingsupporters.com
Great coverage guys, well done the BBC.Is it me or is Steve's hair getting darker?

Martin Cairns
Ive been travelling up from donegal for a few years now i always head for the same spot the wall outside mc laughlins bar on the coast road ive been looking forward to this years nw200 for months now and the live streaming is just making it harder to wait

Bill
absolutely fantastic to get bbc coverage online I have watched the last 2 years online as I couldn't be there in person and it's almost as good as being there

angel (Angel Racing)
first year i not there with my team as i now in Turkey but as always wish the best to my ex racers Rob Frost and Gary Johnson . Angel Wings on your back as always boys

Myles
Hi guy's Great coverage Regards from The Supermacs old stomping ground Skerries !Wishing all the riders a safe and brilliant days racing on saturday.Myles lally Irish TT Supporters club Representative.

Helen Pask
I work with all the Lincolnshire riders competing at the NW this year and would just like to say Keep Safe Boys - to Steve Plater, Gary Johnson, Ivan Linton, Dave Hewson, Micky Wilcox, Rob Frost and Guy Martin.Plus Ian Hutchinsdon and Keith Amor!

Helena Finnegan
Good Luck to all the competitors, especially Alistar Seeley. Hope the weather stays good and that it's a safe few days racing.

Cormac
Alot of good riders gone "Joey Dunlop" Darren Lyndsey" "Richard Britton" "John Donnan" "Martin Finnegan" to name but a few, Sadly missed but never forgotten I wish all Competitors the best of luck and a safe days racing.

Trevor
Best place to eat is Magherabuoy Hotel for the bikers breakfast! Stuffed!

Alison Shanks
Come on the New comers!!! It's always nice to see new competitors every year! And to hear the crowd cheer them on! juniper Hill is the best spot

Speedwobble
Congrats to the BBC for what promises to be excellent coverage of the racing. Will be travelling up on Thursday and probably marshalling at Black Hill. Heres to a safe days racing for all involved.

Michael, Antrim
cool..the pirates from antrim are goin to be at portrush! they are loonie bins !

Marshalsview
Good luck to all competitors, and a safe arrival back to the paddock to all. Good Luck to Baylon McCaughey especially, Irelands fastest photographer. Hope all the fans have a great week and the marshals get to enjoy the racing with little to do besides watch fast, close racing.

Jim the Enforcer!
All means of transport is used to get to the NW200 but watch out for the crazy idiots arriving in a miniature pirate ship on Sat morning, sailing from Antrim to Portrush! Jim, please get in touch with us again, we'd love to film this great way of arriving to the races ! email - nw200@bbc.co.uk

Tufty
The best place to stand is at "BLACK HILL" on the coast road! Seeing Rutter, Anstey, Plater etc get the front wheel in the air must be one of the most exciting sights in bike racing!

Andy Thom
Moved to Blackpool 4 years ago but managed to get over for the races every year however i cannot make it this year and this will be the second time i have missed it in 25 years the other time i missed it was when i lost a great friend at the tandragee races ( rab duncan )and i just could not face going. so all you riders and fans out there have a safe day. Andy Thom ( formerly from larne )

Heather
In May 2004 my wedding day was planned around the NW200. My brother in law flew in for NW200 from Sydney, ahh what a brillant race day and what a brillant excuse for a family bash. We all squeezed into our caravan and started the day with a bikers breakfast,the craic was mighty. One things for sure my husband never forgets our anniversary!! Oh don't forget to support the NI Hospice this year, instead of riding round the circuit year, I'm walking for hospice.

Aaron
i love the smell of the bikes and the way they travel at full speed i have been going for 10 years now and it is so fun.

Mark Carroll
Hi, we are attending the nw200 for the first time ! we can not wait, I went to the area last year & stopped with some friends Cath & Terry , What a nice place you people live in & so friendly. see you all soon.

Loan Arranger
Who is this IMPOSTER who posts on the website? I am at York Corner every year, visit the York Bar and I have yet to see "Silver" tethered beside my bike. I think we have to meet up this year. * see Loan Ranger's comment in the Best Bar section above *

Mark Scott
I am devastated. After almost 20 years of attending the NW 200, I saved up, got my test and bought an R6. I have been looking forward to this years NW ever since I got my bike. As the weekend falls during the exam period, I have my revision for my university finals well under way, to allow an enjoyable NW experience....to my horror I have an exam on NW 200 morning! After initial depression set in I am now determined to make it up to the NW immediately after my exam. Hope everyone has a great time, and it is a safe days racing.

Richard
The best atmosphere is in the pits in the morning, bring your own food then you won't lose your spot, and the best place to watch is somewhere with speed and good viewing point e.g Black Hill