North West 200 schedule for practice and racing
The North West 200 blasts into action this week as the world's best road racers descend on the Triangle.
Fans will be treated to nine races in 2024, with an additional Superbike race thrown into Thursday's schedule.
There will be three races on the opening night, followed by another six on the showpiece Saturday.
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Riders including Glenn Irwin, Davey Todd and Michael Dunlop will be lining up on the grid for the event.
Here's the full practice and race schedule.
When and where is the North West 200?
The NW200 takes place from Wednesday, May 8 to Saturday, May 11 with various other events held across the race week.
When is the racing?
There are three races on Thursday afternoon/evening, with a further six held on Saturday.
Practice schedule
Practice will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, with roads closed from 9am to 3pm on both days.
When is the racing?
Three races will be held on Thursday, May 9 with the opener at 4.45pm and the last race starting at 7.15pm.
A further six races will be held on Saturday, May 11 with the first getting under way at 10am approximately.
Road closures
Roads close on Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 3pm for practice, and then from 4.45pm to 9pm for racing. Roads will close on Saturday from 9am to 7pm.
Full practice schedule
Wednesday
1st Session NEWCOMERS ONLY 09.45
2nd Session SUPERBIKE 10.30
3rd Session SUPERSPORT 11.45
4th Session SUPERSTOCK 12.45
5th Session SUPERTWIN 13.45
Thursday
1st Session SUPERBIKE 09.45
2nd Session SUPERSPORT 11.00
3rd Session SUPERSTOCK 12.00
4th Session SUPERTWIN 13.00
Full race schedule
Thursday
Race 1 BRIGGS EQUIPMENT SUPERBIKE RACE (4 LAPS) 17.30 hrs
Race 2 FRASER HOMES SUPERSPORT RACE (4 LAPS) 18.30 hrs
Race 3 AMICI RISTORANTE SUPERSTOCK RACE (4 LAPS) 19.15 hrs
Saturday
Race 1 MILLTOWN SERVICE STATION SUPERTWIN RACE (4 LAPS) 10.00 hrs (Approx)
Race 2 ANCHOR BAR SUPERBIKE RACE (6 LAPS)
Race 3 TIDES RESTAURANT SUPERSPORT RACE (6 LAPS)
Race 4 CP HIRE SUPERSTOCK RACE (6 LAPS)
Race 5 JOHN M PATTERSON SUPERTWIN RACE (4 LAPS)
Race 6 MERROW HOTEL AND SPA SUPERBIKE RACE (6 LAPS)
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