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 GMT

Updated 7th May 2025, 21:08 GMT

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.

9. Michael Dunlop on the run down to York Corner on his new Milwaukee Ducati Panigale V2 in Supersport qualifying at the North West 200

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10. Richard Cooper (BPE by Russell Racing Yamaha) leads Davey Todd (Milenco by Padgett's Honda) in Supersport qualifying

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11. Erno Kostamo (RVS Motorsport BMW) during the opening Superbike qualifying session at the Briggs Equipment North West 200

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12. Davey Todd (8TEN Racing BMW) had some brake issues with his machine in Superbike qualifying on Wednesday

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