NW200: Spectacular images capture crash sequence in newcomers session at Black Hill

By Kyle White

News Letter Assistant Sports Editor

Published 6th May 2026, 11:51 GMT

Updated 6th May 2026, 12:07 GMT

North West 200 newcomer Wesley Ankersmid crashed on the first lap of the newcomers practice session on Wednesday.

The Dutch rider came off his Performance Racing Achterhoek Kawasaki at Black Hill but escaped unhurt. The session resumed following a slight delay.

9. Wesley Ankersmid (Performance Racing Achterhoek Kawasaki) crashed during newcomers practice at the North West 200 on Wednesday.

David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press Photo: David Maginnis

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10. Wesley Ankersmid (Performance Racing Achterhoek Kawasaki) crashed during newcomers practice at the North West 200 on Wednesday.

David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press Photo: David Maginnis

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