North West 200 race chief Mervyn Whyte says there will be no shortage of riders eager to step in and assume the Superbike mantle at the event following record-holder Glenn Irwin’s decision to quit road racing.
Thursday’s jaw-dropping racing and high drama combining last-gasp overtaking moves and spills amongst the thrills encapsulated everything that makes the North West 200 such a special sporting occasion.
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