100 years of racing history

Northern Ireland is the home of motorcycle racing on closed public roads and every May the beautiful Causeway Coast plays host to one of the sport's most spectacular events.

The North West 200 attracts the world’s top road racers, drawing thousands of visitors to the superfast 8.9-mile circuit that links the towns of Portrush, Portstewart and Coleraine. Hitting top speeds of over 200mph, racers like Michael Dunlop, Glenn Irwin, Peter Hickman, Davey Todd, Dean Harrison and more thrill the 100,000 + fans who come to enjoy the weeklong festival of speed on roads that locals normally use to make their way to work every other day of the week.

The North West 200 has become a mecca for motorcycle fans, offering everyone the opportunity to explore the history of road racing alongside enjoying the high-speed thrills of a week of racing action on Thursday evening and Saturday. The North West 200 is a must-see event for everyone, confirmed petrol heads and new recruits alike

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229,830

Total spectator attendance

74,741

unique spectators

58,741

Out of state visitors

46,970

Bed nights generated

£19.5 million

Tourism economic impact

This data has been provided by the organisers.