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John McGuinness marked the 30th anniversary of his Isle of Man TT debut this year. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

John McGuinness plans NW200 and Isle of Man TT return in 2027

David Allingham celebrates winning the National Superstock 1000 Championship at Brands Hatch. (Photo by Ian Hopgood)

David Allingham 'lost for words' after British title triumph at Brands Hatch

Glenn Irwin (Nitrous Competitions Racing Ducati) leads Storm Stacey (GRYD Racing BMW) at the North West 200 in May. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Glenn Irwin hails 'really exciting' BSB era in GYRD Racing dream team

Northern Ireland's David Allingham clinched the National Superstock 1000 Championship at Brands Hatch in Kent on Saturday. (Photo by Ian Hopgood)

Eglinton's David Allingham crowned Superstock 1000 champion at Brands Hatch

David Allingham (SMS/Nicholl Oils BMW) is on the brink of winning the National Superstock 1000 Championship at Brands Hatch. (Photo by Ian Hopgood)

David Allingham keeping 'big picture' in mind in bid to secure British title

David Allingham (SMS/Nicholl Oils BMW) is on the brink of winning the National Superstock 1000 Championship at Brands Hatch. (Photo by Ian Hopgood)

David Allingham second fastest in opening practice at Brands Hatch title-decider

The line-up for the 55th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix in November has been confirmed. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Davey Todd absent as line-up for 2026 Macau Grand Prix confirmed

Eugene McManus on the MasterMac Honda at the Sunflower Trophy races at Bishopscourt in Co Down in 2025. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Randalstown's Eugene McManus set for Sunflower Trophy bid on BSB Honda

Aaron Spence and Dean McMaster are among the newcomers who will compete at the famous Macau Grand Prix for the first time in November. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press)

NW200 chief Mervyn Whyte says Macau GP will be big test for NI newcomers

Co Durham's Aran Sadler died following a racing incident at Oliver's Mount in Scarborough in April.

Racer had seconds to avoid fatal collision at Oliver's Mount, inquest hears

Carl Phillips won the Sunflower Trophy for the first time in 2025 and will return to defend the silverware at Bishopscourt. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Carl Phillips unfazed by Sunflower Trophy challengers

Michael Dunlop is the most successful rider in history at the Isle of Man TT with 36 wins. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Michael Dunlop teases 'something special' with GP legend's Gilera

Team Ireland riders with manager Martin Barr at the Motocross of Nations in France. (Photo credit: Team Ireland)

Ballyclare's Martin Barr 'couldn't ask for more' from Team Ireland riders

Storm Stacey is congratulated by North West 200 Event Director Mervyn Whyte on his maiden victory at the event in May. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Mervyn Whyte upbeat over prospects of Storm Stacey NW200 return in 2027

Korie McGreevy tested the SBT Racing Ducati for the first time at Kirkistown in Co Down on Monday. (Photo by Hannah Clarke).

Korie McGreevy 'feeling pretty confident' after SBT Racing Ducati deal

Aaron Spence (Sebden Steel/Spence Engineering Honda) leads Dean McMaster (AIR NI Kawasaki) in the Superstock race at the North West 200. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press)

Hillsborough's Aaron Spence says Macau debut will be his final road race
Hillsborough’s Aaron Spence says his debut at the famous Macau Grand Prix in November will mark his swansong in road racing.
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Korie McGreevy has joined SBT Racing to ride a Ducati V2 in the 2027 Ulster Supersport Championship and October's Sunflower Trophy races. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Three-time Ulster Supersport champion Korie McGreevy joins SBT Racing

Marc Marquez won the Sprint race and the Japanese MotoGP race at Motegi. (Photo credit: Lenovo Ducati)

Japanese Grand Prix victory gives Marc Marquez title boost

British Superbike rider Glenn Irwin

Glenn Irwin cleared and discharged from hospital after BSB crash

National Superstock 1000 Championship leader David Allingham on the SMS/Nicholl Oils BMW. (Photo by Ian Hopgood)

Eglinton's David Allingham on cusp of British title after Donington points haul

Ian Hutchinson on the Team RST BMW at the 2026 Isle of Man TT. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Tearful Ian Hutchinson seals first British podium in nine years at Donington

Peter Hickman (Zeeco/8TEN Racing BMW) exits Melco Hairpin on his way to finishing as runner-up to teammate, Davey Todd in the 2025 Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Peter Hickman outlines injury progress ahead of Macau Grand Prix challenge

Dungannon's Jack Burrows celebrates winning Saturday's British Moto4 race at Donington Park. (Photo by Michael Wincott)

Donington Park victory for Jack Burrows on British Moto4 farewell

Eglinton's David Allingham has won eight Superstock 1000 races in 2026. (Photo by Ian Hopgood)

David Allingham sticking to tried and tested approach in British title bid

Andrew Irwin on the MET fonaCAB Racing Ducati at Assen in the Netherlands. (Photo by Ian Hopgood)

Andrew Irwin 'open-minded' for Donington Park BSB round after injury return

Nitrous Competitions Racing Ducati rider Glenn Irwin. (Photo by Ian Hopgood)

Positive start for Glenn Irwin at Donington Park BSB round despite crash

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Editorial: Deal puts NW200 on strong footing until centenary
News Letter editorial for Thursday, October 1, 2026:
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Record 36-time Isle of Man TT winner Michael Dunlop

Michael Dunlop confirms November rally return

Glenoe's Glenn McCormick finished his championship campaign 12th in the Motul MXGB. (Photo by Chambers KTM)

Glenn McCormick accepts ‘part and parcel of racing’ woes

North West 200 Event Director, Mervyn Whyte, pictured with Stephen Marshall, Group Strategic Development Manager, Briggs Equipment and Stephen Johnston, Head of Operations for Balloo Hire, following the annoucement of a three-year title sponsorship extension for the event.

Title sponsorship deal takes NW200 to centenary year in 2029

Paul Jordan on the Jackson Racing Aprilia in the Sportbike race at the 2026 Isle of Man TT. (Photo by Callum Staley/Pacemaker Press)

Paul Jordan says new Sportbike TT rules will 'level playing field'

Maria Costello was paralysed in a crash during qualifying for the Sidecar class at th 2026 Isle of Man TT. (Photo credit: Maria Costello Racing)

Paralysed Isle of Man TT racer Maria Costello vows 'I'm not stopping here'

Mike Hailwood's 1966 Grand Prix Honda will be auctioned in November. (Photo credit: Iconic Auctioneers)

Honda raced by Mike Hailwood at Ulster Grand Prix could fetch £1million

Scott Swann will ride for the TAG Racing Honda team at the remaining two rounds of the British Superbike Championship. (Photo credit: Scott Swann Racing)

Scott Swann retained by TAG Racing Honda team for final two BSB rounds of 2026

Jack Burrows (second from left) with the Scars Racing Ducati team, including (from left) Leigh Finlay, Luke Stapleford and Dale McElveen. (Photo credit: Scars Racing)

Teenager Jack Burrows set for British Supersport debut at Brands Hatch

Nathan Green celebrating Ulster Experts MX1 Championship title success at Tinkerhill. (Photo by NG Racing)

Seaforde's Nathan Green grabs title double with Ulster on top of Irish

Derek Sheils, a three-time winner of the Enkalon Trophy, celebrates his maiden success in 2004 with runner-up Michael Swann and Darran Lindsay at Aghadowey. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Every Enkalon Trophy winner over past 50 years as silverware retired

Carl Phillips will go down as the last winner of the Enkalon Trophy after claiming the silverware for the second time in his career at the 50th anniversary meeting. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Enkalon Trophy retired as traditional Easter meeting set to adopt new title

Adam Brown won the David Wood Trophy at Bishopscourt in Co Down after a Supersport hat-trick. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Dungannon prospect Adam Brown seeking quick return to British championship

Peter Hickman set a world road racing lap record at 136.415mph on the Smiths BMW at the 2019 UGP

Ulster Grand Prix saga won't be allowed to 'drag on'

Peter Hickman on the LEW 8TEN Racing BMW at the opening round of the British Superbike Championship at Oulton Park in May. (Photo by Ian Hopgood)

8TEN Racing team finished with BSB, says Peter Hickman

The Ulster Grand Prix at Dundrod was last held in 2019. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Decision on 2027 Ulster Grand Prix return expected after 'crunch meeting'

North West 200 Event Director Mervyn Whyte with Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Mayor, Councillor Dawn Huggins

'Truly incredible' - NW200 team honoured with mayor's civic reception

John McGuinness at Ago's Leap on the Vimto Honda SP-1 on his way to third place in the Formula One race at the Isle of Man TT in 2000. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

'Rare' opportunity to own ex-John McGuinness Vimto Honda SP-1

Carl Phillips (Bell Bikesport/B&W Racing BMW) retained the Ulster Superbike title at the David Wood Trophy races at Bishopscourt in Co Down on Sunday. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Carl Phillips rules out 2027 Ulster Superbike Championship challenge

Christian Elkin on the RB Engineering/Bell Bikesport B&W Racing Aprilia Supertwin at the David Wood Trophy meeting. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Christian Elkin hails dream 2026 season after securing two Ulster titles

Portadown's Mark Hewitt made his debut at the North West 200 in May and is now set to race at the Macau Grand Prix for the first time in November. (Photo by Mark Hewitt Racing)

Portadown's Mark Hewitt 'can't wait' for Macau Grand Prix debut in November

David Johnson (Platinum Club Racing Kawasaki by Carl Cox Kawasaki) at the 2026 Isle of Man TT. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Top TT rider David Johnson has 'long road ahead' after Classic TT crash

Pedro Acosta claims maiden MotoGP win in Austria. (Photo by Michelin)

Pedro Acosta and KTM celebrate 'special' MotoGP history in Austria

Carl Phillips (Bell Bikesport/B&W Racing BMW) was crowned Ulster Superbike champion for the second successive year at Bishopscourt in Co Down on Sunday. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Carl Phillips retains Ulster Superbike title after Bishopscourt hat-trick

Jackson Racing Ducati rider Paul Jordan

Paul Jordan 'sorry' after crash at Frohburg in Germany ends hopes of victory

Adam Brown won the Life Pass David Wood Trophy after claiming a Supersport hat-trick at Bishopscourt in Co Down. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Dungannon's Adam Brown seals David Wood Trophy after Supersport hat-trick

Carl Phillips (Bell Bikesport/B&W Racing BMW) leads Jonny Campbell (155 Racing BMW) in the second SBT Ireland Ulster Superbike race at Bishopscourt on Sunday. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Carl Phillips on brink of Ulster Superbike title after Bishopscourt double

British Superbike rider Glenn Irwin (Nitrous Competitions Racing Ducati). (Photo by Ian Hopgood)

Glenn Irwin 11th at Assen as Scott Redding wins opening BSB Showdown race

Adam Brown (Parker Transport Racing Yamaha) won the opening David Wood Trophy Ulster Supersport race on Saturday at Bishopscourt from Christian Elkin (Bell Bikesport Ducati). (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Red flag in Saturday's Ulster Superbike race at Bishopscourt because of rain

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