Letter: Motorcycle union are ruining the Northwest 200

A letter from Billy Beattie:
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The North West 200 has always been a crowd pleaser in Northern Ireland
By Letters
Published 14th Mar 2024, 00:00 BST
Updated 14th Mar 2024, 02:41 BST

I’m compelled to write to express my deep unhappiness at the way the Motorcycle Union of Ireland (MCUI) are, I believe, ruining one of the largest sporting events to be held in the North of Ireland, the North West 200.

It started last year when they caused the withdrawal of possibly the greatest motorcycle racing team in Britain because they introduced this rule re carbon wheels shortly before the event was to take place.

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I prayed that the MCUI would rethink for this year, but no. The fabulous Faye Ho team will not be with us once again.

The NW200 is a stand alone event. We rely on the good will of British Superbike Championship teams to support the race.

Surely the MCUI could bring their rules into the modern era - before we lose this wonderful event and the support of fans and teams alike.

Billy Beattie, Lurgan

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