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In pictures: Competing cars arrive at Stormont ahead of Red Bull Soapbox Race

7+ hour, 3+ min ago  (175+ words) The Red Bull Soapbox Race is back in Belfast! Tomorrow, May 17, Belfast will once again host the high-octane, gravity-fuelled spectacle for the first time since 2008 - almost 18 years to the date. Selected from more than 300 applications, this year's lineup of 40 fearless…...

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North West 200 newcomer claims famous double

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (314+ words) Storm Stacey (OD Racing By MSS Performance/Alpha Racing BMW) is congratulated by road racing legend Michael Dunlop after his maiden NW200 victory in the Superstock race(Image: 2026 Shutterstock Editorial) Storm Stacey had a North West 200 debut to remember as he…...

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Rider who died in NW200 named

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (281+ words) Kamil Holan and his partner, Zaneta The North West 200 rider who died during a qualification race on Thursday has been named as Kamil Holan. The 48-year-old from the Czech Republic died following the incident on the Station Corner section of…...

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NW200 rider dies after accident during qualification

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (325+ words) A stock image of the North West 200 A rider has been killed at the North West 200 after an accident during Thursday morning's qualifying session. Organisers have now confirmed that one competitor died following the incident on the Station Corner section…...

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NW200 organisers confirm new schedule after family of tragic rider give blessing

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (218+ words) The North West 200 starting grid(Image: Belfast Live) A dark cloud hangs over the Briggs Equipment North West 200 event after the news that a competitor was killed on the course on Thursday morning. It's the first fatal accident at the…...

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NW200 qualifying session halted after red flag incident on course

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (114+ words) Riders on the start line during the North West 200 in 2023 An incident at the Briggs Equipment North West 200 has led to Thursday's Superbike Qualifying session being halted. Organisers announced a stoppage due to an 'incident' on the course, with a…...

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British Superbike star ready for 'baptism of fire' on North West 200 debut

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (843+ words) Briggs Equipment North West 200 Race Director, Mervyn Whyte, pictured with Rob Hodson and Storm Stacey who with both make their North West debuts at the famous north coast venue in 2026 "I'm just a daft lad who wants to come to…...

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Family-friendly TV and film car show racing into Northern Ireland this summer

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (425+ words) "To gather nostalgic fan-built tributes together under the one roof alongside other incredible classics will be incredibly exciting!" A new family-friendly car show is racing into Northern Ireland this summer. The Star Car Show is set to take over the…...

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North West 200 2026: Race times, TV and streaming info and road closures

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (453+ words) The Briggs Equipment North West 200, Ireland's biggest road race The 2026 Briggs Equipment North West 200 will bring the very best road racers in the world back to the north coast of Northern Ireland. Over 100, 000 spectators are expected to make their way…...

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Meet the teams taking part in the Red Bull Soapbox Race at Stormont

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (614+ words) The 2008 Red Bull Soapbox Race in Belfast(Image: Brian Morrison / Red Bull Content Pool) The countdown is on for the return of Red Bull Soapbox Race to Stormont Estate, as Belfast prepares to host once again the high-octane, gravity-fuelled spectacle…...