NW200: Thursday qualifying, race schedule and road closing times for the north coast showpiece
By Kyle White
Published 7th May 2026, 09:06 GMT
Updated 7th May 2026, 09:11 GMT
Final qualifying for the North West 200 and the opening races of the 2026 event take place on the north coast on Thursday.
The qualifying format, race schedule and road closing times are as follows:
THURSDAY QUALIFYING
Thursday, May 7 (Roads closed 9am-3pm)
Session 1 – Superbike (approx. 9.45am)
Session 2 – Supersport
Session 3 – Superstock
Session 4 – Supertwin/Sportbike
THURSDAY RACE SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 7 (Roads closed 4.45pm-9pm, first race approximately 5.30pm)
RACE 1 – Milwaukee Superbike (4 laps)
RACE 2 – Fraser Homes Supersport (4 laps)
RACE 3 – Amici Ristorante Superstock (4 laps)