Mervyn Whyte

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Editorial: The fabulous NW 200 road race travels on towards its centenary

Alastair Seeley on the Binch Racing Yamaha R6 at Oulton Park. Picture: David Yeomans Photography

Record 29-time winner Alastair Seeley poised to miss North West 200

FHO Racing BMW rider Peter Hickman on the grid at the 2023 North West 200. Hickman will still compete at the event in May on his own PHR Performance machines

FHO Racing confirms decision to skip this year's North West 200

Alastair Seeley leads Davey Todd on his way to victory in the Superstock class at the 2023 North West 200

Race chief Mervyn Whyte hopeful of North West 200 deal for Alastair Seeley

FHO Racing riders Peter Hickman (left) and Josh Brookes did not compete in the Superstock or Superbike races at the North West 200 in 2023.

Mervyn Whyte confirms Peter Hickman will race at NW200 amid FHO Racing doubt

Race action from Tandragee in April 2022. Photo: Rod Neill/Pacemaker

Tandragee 100 requires 'renewed resolve' to make the 2025 race calendar

Eight-time North West 200 Superbike race winner Glenn Irwin with Mervyn Whyte (left), NW200 race boss, and Briggs Equipment Ireland Managing Director, Gary Clements

Title sponsorship boost for North West 200 as Briggs Equipment backs famous race

Qualifying at the North West 200 in 2024 will be held on consecutive days in a major change to the practice schedule.

NW200 organisers confirm new qualifying schedule for 2024

A third Superbike race will be added to the race schedule at the 2024 North West 200, which will take place from May 6-11. Picture: Pacemaker Press

Three Superbikes races confirmed for 2024 North West 200 in schedule revamp

Neil Kernohan was a winner in the Lightweight 250 race at the Ulster Grand Prix in 2019

Die-hard road racer Neil Kernohan fears for future of sport

The North West 200 is the biggest motorcycle race in Ireland, attracting over 80,000 spectators and contributing some £17million to the NI ecomomy

NW200 chief Mervyn Whyte reiterates need for government funding

The Ulster Grand Prix has not taken place since 2019. The event is due to return as a scaled down two-day event in August but there is a still a question mark over the historic Dundrod race.

Ulster motorcycling safe for 2023 but green light is only a temporary reprieve

Motorcycle racing is set to go agead in 2023 after a late insurance deal was agreed.

NW200 and Ulster motorcycling going ahead as new insurance deal finalised

Irish road racing is facing its biggest crisis to date over soaring insurance costs.

Chairman's statement hints at lack of unity in sport's governing body

Organisers behind the North West 200 – Ireland’s biggest motorcycle race – still hope to run as planned from May 9 to 13. The organisers say they have ‘not given up the fight’ and vowed to continue with efforts to ensure the event goes ahead

Fundraising drive to save NI motorcycle racing shows no sign of slowing down

Michael Rutter on the Bathams Racing Honda RC213V-S at the North West 200 in 2019.

Michael Rutter keeping fingers crossed for Honda chance at North West 200

Michael Rutter hopes to have the chance to dust off his MotoGP-bred Honda RCV for this year’s North West 200.

Kyle White

Alastair Seeley with the TAS Racing SYNETIQ BMW Superstock machine he is set to ride at the fonaCAB and Nicholl Oils North West 200 in May.

Alastair Seeley reunited with TAS Racing for North West 200

The North West 200's Mervyn Whyte (left) with Clerk of the Course Stanleigh Murray.

NW200 boss Mervyn Whyte hoping to 'pull something out of the bag'

Paralysed motorcyclist Claire Lomas with the Suzuki she will ride on the North West 200 course on in May for charity.

Paralysed Claire Lomas gearing up for charity motorcycle lap at NW200

NW200 race boss Mervyn Whyte and Clerk of the Course Stanleigh Murray with sponsors William McCausland of fonaCAB and Gary Nicholl of Nicholl Oils, plus six-time Superbike winner Glenn Irwin and his son Freddie at the Giants Causeway this week. Picture: Stephen Davison.

Glenn Irwin targets more NW200 glory as 2023 title sponsors confirmed

The North West 200 returned for the first time this year since 2019 following successive cancellations due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Funding package of £275,000 approved for 2023 North West 200

Mervyn Whyte in Macau this week with (from left) Rob Hodson, Laurent Hoffman and Andre Pires.

Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix returns but top names stay at home

Council funding for the 2023 North West 200 is now subject to legal advice after a challenge from a number of councillors.

NW200 still hopeful council funding will receive green light after challenge

A council decision to increase its financial contribution to the 2023 North West 200 is facing a legal challenge.

Challenge launched over council decision to grant extra NW200 funding

Mervyn Whyte (left) with Clerk of the Course Stanleigh Murray at this year's North West 200.

Race chief Mervyn Whyte says North West 200 'on a good footing' for 2023

The 2023 North West 200 will benefit from additional financial support from Causway Coast and Glens Borough Council.

Council agrees extra financial support for North West 200

Action from the North West 200 earlier this year. This week, race chief Mervyn Whyte said there was a ‘huge question mark’ over whether the event would go ahead in 2023 unless additional financial support was found

North West 200: Council has ‘finite budget’

Any extra financial support to secure the future of the North West 200 should not come from the local council, a DUP MP has said.

Niall Deeney

The North West 200 is the biggest motorcycle race in Northern Ireland.

Phillip McCallen says it's not too late to rescue 2023 North West 200

The North West 200 returned this year for the first time since 2019.

North West 200 "may not run" in 2023 says Mervyn Whyte

The North West 200 returned this month for the first time since 2019.

Tourism NI hits out over North West 200 criticism

The North West 200 is the jewel in Northern Ireland motorcycling's crown.

'We could lose the lot' - Phillip McCallen says NW200 needs fans' support

Peter Hickman celebrates his Superstock win at the North West 200 in 2019.

FHO Racing BMW rider Peter Hickman could miss two races at North West 200

Dean Harrison celebrates winning the Superstock race at the Ulster Grand Prix in 2018.

Ulster Grand Prix winners Dean Harrison and Paul Jordan dismayed by race axe

Dean Harrison (Silicone Engineering Kawasaki) leads Peter Hickman (Smiths BMW) at the Ulster Grand Prix in 2019.

Tourism NI 'unable to justify' £800,000 funding for NW200 and Ulster Grand Prix

The 2022 Ulster Grand Prix, due to have taken place from August 16-20, has been cancelled.

Ulster Grand Prix cancelled as funding denied

Alastair Seeley in his hometown of Carrickfergus with the IFS Yamaha R1 he will race at the North West 200 from May 10-14.

North West 200 record holder Alastair Seeley announces 2022 plans

From left: BBC Sport NI’s Stephen Watson with Alastair Seeley, who has won a record 24 races at the North West 200 and the NW200’s Mervyn Whyte.

NW200 in spotlight with renewed BBC NI deal until 2026

The North West 200 is set to return from May 10-14 after a two-year absence.

Green light for 2022 North West 200 after back-to-back Covid cancellations

The Ulster Grand Prix fell into financial difficulties in 2019.

Ulster Grand Prix saved in £2million boost for Northern Ireland road racing

Bob Mullan with the 125cc PJ O'Kane Honda raced by Robert Dunlop that he bought during a tribute night held in memory of the Ballymoney road racing legend in 2008.

Bob Mullan: Tributes to 'great supporter' of North West 200

Former NW200 Event Operations Manager Fergus Mackay (right) with former Event Director Mervyn Whyte and Gillian Lloyd, NW200 Event Co-ordinator.

Top NW200 official made redundant as club forced to 'cut our cloth'

The North West 200 has been cancelled for two successive years due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mervyn Whyte has ‘no doubt’ NW200 will return with a flourish in 2022

A visibly upset Glenn Irwin tours into pit lane at the 2017 Macau Grand Prix following a fatal accident that claimed the life of English rider Dan Hegarty.

Glenn Irwin 'ready' to return to Macau Grand Prix three years on from crash trag...

A provisional date of May 8-14 has been set for the 2022 North West 200.

North West 200 cancelled due to Covid-19 risk

Burrows Engineering/RK Racing riders Paul Jordan and Mike Browne in action at the 2020 Cookstown 100.

John Burrows weighing up options as 2021 Irish road racing calendar hit by spate...

An injured Michael Dunlop won the 'Race of Legends' for a record eighth time in a row at Armoy in 2019.

Organisers 'optimistic' Armoy Road Races will take place as planned this summer

The 2021 North West 200 is hanging in the balance.

Final decision on 2021 North West 200 'within weeks'

Mervyn Whyte congratulates Glenn Irwin after his maiden Superbike victory at the North West 200 in 2017.

Mervyn Whyte endured too much unjustified criticism, says four-time NW200 Superb...

The North West 200 could take place later in the year in 2021 because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Next year's North West 200 could be delayed until September as Covid-19 poses 'm...

Limavady man Mervyn Whyte was the Event Director at the North West 200 for 20 years.

Who will succeed Mervyn Whyte as the next Event Director at the North West 200?

North West 200 Event Director Mervyn Whyte is standing down from the role after 20 years.

North West 200 Event Director Mervyn Whyte steps down after 20 years

Richard Britton from Enniskillen was one of Ireland's top road racers.

Richard Britton's tragic death on this day 15 years ago at Ballybunion Road Race...

Steve Plater and James Hillier on the picturesque Isle of Wight course.

Plans for new TT-style road race on Isle of Wight in 2021 announced

Funding in excess of 60,000 has helped to safeguard the 2021 North West 200.

Council funding package in excess of £60,000 has rescued 2021 North West 200 fro...

North West 200 Event Director Mervyn Whyte.

Coronavirus NI: North West 200 in May is off