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.

13. Alastair Seeley and Ian Hutchinson chat on the startline before the opening Superbike qualifying session at the Briggs Equipment North West 200

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14. North West 200 newcomer Mitch Rees on the Milenco By Padgett's Motorcycles Honda

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15. Michael Rutter and Peter Hickman compare notes on the startline in Portrush

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16. Spectators on Wednesday at the North West 200

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