New Supertwin race sponsor at North West 200 announced
The four-lap race will take place on Thursday, May 14 following qualifying as part of a new-look race schedule introduced this year, which sees a four-lap Superbike race added to the event programme for the first time.
NW200 Event Director Mervyn Whyte said: “It is always good to announce the involvement of a new sponsor for the North West 200.
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Hide Ad“It is especially important to have the support of a local business like Milltown Service Station in Ballymoney involved in our new race schedule for 2020.”
Store manager David Bucklee said he was delighted to be on board and paid homage to Ballymoney’s status as the ‘home of road racing’ given the town’s association with the legendary Dunlop racing dynasty.
“We are delighted to be getting the North West 200 racing underway in 2020 with the Milltown Service station Supertwin race,” he said.
“Ballymoney is the home of road racing and lots of bikers visiting the North West 200 come to the town each May. We hope they make a visit to Milltown to fill their bikes and their bellies.”
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Hide AdThe corresponding Supertwins race last year proved a classic with Italy’ Stefano Bonetti taking an emotional victory. The Paton rider held off Jamie Coward by just 0.05 second to become the first Italian to win around the 8.9-mile course.