2017

Year: 2017

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Gallery: John McGuinness through the years

18 May 2017 by MCN News

Open John McGuinness’ autobiography on any page and you’re almost guaranteed to find a story that will either have you laughing into your cornflakes or the hairs on the back of your neck standing on...

TT: McGuinness: 'Missing the TT is going to hurt'

17 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

John McGuinness has spoken out for the first time since his horrific crash at last week’s Vauxhall International North West 200. The 23-time TT winner remains in Belfast’s Royal Victoria hospital...

TT: Honda in crisis after McGuinness crash

16 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

It was a week to forget for Honda Racing at the Vauxhall International North West 200 as their star rider John McGuinness was ruled out of action after a high-speed horror crash in Thursday’s...

NW200: 'Giant strides' for Hutchy during North West

15 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Ian Hutchinson might have left the 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200 without victory but the Tyco BMW rider maintained it was a positive week as he focused on getting used to his new Dunlop...

TT Marshals to be armed with Fireblade SPs

15 May 2017 by James Archibald

Honda are preparing to supply 8 brand-new Fireblade SP motorcycles for the Isle of Man TT race marshals to help perform their duties at this year’s event. The bikes will enable the marshals to assist...

NW200: Seeley: 'I can't be disappointed with that'

14 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Having become the most successful rider in the history of the Vauxhall International North West 200 last year, expectation was high for Alastair Seeley as he headed into this year’s event with the...

NW200: Irwin: 'Road racing at 90%, nonsense!'

13 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Be Wiser Glenn Irwin came out on top of a barnstormer of a Vauxhall International North West 200 Superbike race this afternoon after an epic battle with short circuit rival Alastair Seeley. Despite it...

NW200: Irwin pips Seeley in Superbike showdown

13 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Glenn Irwin held off Alastair Seeley to take a spectacular victory in this year’s Vauxhall International North West 200 feature race. After mixed conditions throughout the day, the weather held off...

NW200: Win 21 for Seeley in epic Superstock battle

13 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Alastair Seeley took his fourth victory of the 2017 Vauxhall North West 200 after an epic battle was ended prematurely in the second Superstock race. It was Seeley’s team-mate Ian Hutchinson who took...

NW200: Rutter takes 14th North West win in Supertwin race

13 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Michael Rutter returned to the top step of the Vauxhall International North West 200 podium with a convincing victory in sketchy conditions in the second Supertwins race. The veteran didn’t have it...

NW200: Seeley obliterates field in shortened Superbike race

13 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Alastair Seeley continued to increase his winning record at the Vauxhall International North West 200 after taking victory in a severely delayed opening Superbike race. A heavy downpour at the end of...

NW200: Seeley wins dramatic Supersport battle

13 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Alastair Seeley notched up his 19th North West 200 victory in a dramatic second Supersport race at this year’s Vauxhall International North West 200. With a damp circuit from overnight rainfall and...

NW200: Saturday Race Schedule

13 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Racing resumes at the 2017 Vauxhall International North West today with an action-packed six race schedule set to get underway from around 10.15. The 8.9 mile circuit is a little damp after overnight...

NW200: John McGuinness injury update

12 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Honda Racing has revealed the extent of the injuries suffered by John McGuinness in the crash which has ruled him out of the 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200. The 23-time TT winner crashed...

NW200: Honda Racing withdraw from North West after McGuinness crash

12 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Honda Racing have opted to withdraw from the remainder of the 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200 on safety grounds following John McGuinness’ qualifying crash. The 23-time TT winner was...

NW200: Mixed opening races for Rutter

12 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Michael Rutter has said he knows he’ll need to up the ante if he’s to compete for the win in tomorrow’s Vauxhall North West 200 Superbike races despite starting from pole position. The 13-time North...

NW200: Front row start for Irwin on Superbike debut

12 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Glenn Irwin took a huge step towards making a mark on his Superbike debut at the 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200 by securing a front row start for tomorrow’s two races. The MCE BSB star...

NW200: False neutral almost costs Seeley Superstock win

12 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Tyco BMW’s Alastair Seeley dominated yesterday’s opening Superstock race at the 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200, but the local rider came close to losing out after a false neutral on the...

NW200: Jessopp 'lost for words' after maiden North West wins

12 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Martin Jessopp was lost for words after clinching his first Vauxhall International North West 200 victory in yesterday’s Supersport race before following it up with another commanding win in the...

NW200: Jessopp doubles up with Supertwin win

11 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Martin Jessopp took his second victory of the evening in a close-fought Supertwins battle with Vauxhall North West 200 veteran Michael Rutter. The Rider’s Motorcycles rider got a strong start to lead...

NW200: Seeley dominates Superstock race

11 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Alastair Seeley equalled Philip McCallen’s all-time Vauxhall International North West 200 podium record as he notched up an incredible 18th victory around the iconic Triangle course in this evening’s...

NW200: Jessopp takes Supersport victory

11 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Martin Jessopp took his debut Vauxhall North West 200 victory with a barnstorming performance in this evening’s opening Supersport race. After taking the lead on the first lap, the Yeovil rider put up...

NW200: Honda withdraw Guy Martin from Superstock race

11 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Honda Racing have opted to withdraw Guy Martin’s entry for this evening’s Vauxhall North West 200 Superstock race after John McGuinness’ crash in the Superbike qualifying session. McGuinness came off...

NW200: Rutter takes Superbike pole after red flag

11 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Michael Rutter will start on pole position for Saturday’s two Vauxhall International 200 Superbike races from pole position after a red flag brought a premature end to this afternoon’s final...

NW200: Suspected broken leg for McGuinness after high speed crash

11 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

John McGuinness has been taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg after an off in the final Superbike qualifying session at this year’s Vauxhall International North West 200. The Honda Racing...

NW200: Seeley doubles up for Supersport pole

11 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Alastair Seeley took his second pole position of the day in this afternoon’s final Supersport qualifying session for the 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200. The Carrickfergus rider will start...

NW200: Seeley under lap record to take Superstock pole

11 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Alastair Seeley will start this evening’s opening Superstock 1000 race at the 2017 Vauxhall international North West 200 after blitzing the lap record in Thursday’s qualifying. Riding in a one-off...

NW200: Jessopp takes Supertwins pole

11 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Martin Jessopp will start on pole position for this evening’s opening Supertwins race at the 2017 Vauxhall North West 200 after coming within two tenths of the lap record in Thursday morning’s second...

NW200: Thursday Practice & Race Schedule

11 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

The 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200 continues under the North Coast sunshine this morning with the final practice and qualifying sessions before racing gets underway later today. So far,...

NW200: Rutter pips Seeley in Superstock practice

09 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Michael Rutter led the way in the opening Superstock session at this year’s 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200, pipping Alastair Seeley to the top spot by just 0.141 seconds. Seeley, who...

NW200: Seeley quickest from Rutter in Superbike session

09 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Alastair Seeley was once again on top as Superbike qualifying got underway at the 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200, pipping Michael Rutter to the top spot in the opening 1000cc...

NW200: Seeley tops Supersport times

09 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Alastair Seeley led the way as practice got underway for this year’s 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200, topping the times in the opening Supersport 600 session. The day’s start was slightly...

NW200: Organisers reveal safety improvements

09 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

Organisers of the Vauxhall International North West 200 have taken big steps to further improve safety around the iconic 8.9 mile triangle course in the build-up to this year’s event thanks to a...

NW200: Tuesday Practice: Schedule & How to watch

09 May 2017 by Oli Rushby

The 2017 Vauxhall International North West 200 gets underway today with practice getting underway in glorious conditions on the North Coast of Northern Ireland. While temperatures are a little chilly,...

Roads: Guy Martin to race Wilson Craig Honda at NW200

06 May 2017 by Stephen Davison

Guy Martin will be reunited with former sponsor Wilson Craig to race a CBR600RR Honda at next week’s Vauxhall International North West 200. The Lincolnshire ace will make his return to international...

Get inside the head of John McGuinness

04 May 2017 by James Archibald

John Mcguinness autobiography ‘Built for Speed’ is finally available to buy. The new autobiography by the TT legend explores McPint’s journey from getting his first bike at the tender age of 3 to his...