NW200: 23 brilliant pictures from the opening day of qualifying on the sun-drenched North Coast

By Kyle White

News Letter Assistant Sports Editor

Published 7th May 2025, 20:57 BST

Updated 7th May 2025, 21:08 BST

The 2025 Briggs Equipment North West 200 roared into life on Wednesday on the north coast with opening qualifying around the famous 8.9-mile ‘Triangle’ course.

Here are some of the best pictures from day one of Northern Ireland’s premier motorcycle race.

1. Manxman Nathan Harrison on the H&H Motorcycles Honda during Superbike qualifying on the opening day of the Briggs Equipment North West 200

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2. A pensive Michael Dunlop with his new Hawk Racing BMW Superbike before qualifying at the Briggs Equipment North West 200

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3. Michael Dunlop on the Hawk Racing BMW Superbike on the Coast Road at the North West 200 on Wednesday

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4. Peter Hickman wheelies his 8TEN Racing BMW over Black Hill in NW200 Superbike qualifying

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