2008 North West 200
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The 2008 North West 200
took place on Saturday 17 May at the 8.966 mile circuit, dubbed "The Triangle", based around the towns of Coleraine
, Portrush
and Portstewart
, in Northern Ireland
. The meeting was overshadowed by the death of Northern Irish
rider Robert Dunlop
, the record-holder for wins at the circuit, who was killed in a practice crash on 15 May. The 47-year-old had been travelling in a group of three riders at the Mather's Cross section of the course, when his bike seized at 160mph. He would later succumb to his injuries in a Coleraine
hospital. Robert's sons Michael and William continued to race at the meeting, with Michael winning the 250cc race.
dominated qualifying for the 250cc race, the first to be contested on race day. McGuinness went round the 8.966 mile circuit in a time of 4'57.791, the only rider to break five minutes and qualified on pole by over 3 seconds from the Honda
s of Michael Dunlop and Paul Robinson. Hondas took the first eight places on the grid, with Henrik Voit's Aprilia
the best non-Honda in ninth. McGuinness also dominated Superbike practice, being fastest both on Tuesday and on Thursday. Having achieved a 4'25.377 on Tuesday, he lowered that mark by over 3 seconds to a 4'22.342 on Thursday. Michael Rutter
on the NW200-backed Ducati
qualified 2nd on a 4'22.999, with the rest in the 4'24s or higher. This session sets the grid for both Superbike races. Steve Plater qualified on pole for the Supersport races, recording a lap of 4'33.749 on Thursday to put him half a second clear of Alastair Seeley, who qualified second, with Keith Amor qualifying 3rd, to give three different nations placed in the top three places. Amor would go two places better in the qualifying session for the Superstock race. In the fourth session, he set a time of 4'26.446, which would give him the pole by over 1.5 seconds. Seeley was second with his time of 4'28.029 coming in session three and Rutter was third, with a 4'28.138 set in session four. Michael Wilcox was the clear pacesetter in the 125cc qualifying, setting a pole lap of 5'17.528 and was on top by nearly three seconds from the Aprilia
of David Lemon with the Honda
s of Mark Curtin, Michael Dunlop and Chris Palmer rounding out the top five. Leo Aldersley's Yamaha
was fastest in the 400cc session, which occurred at the same time as the 125cc session as those two races are contested in the one race, albeit separated on track. His 5'15.329 was almost three seconds faster than second placed qualifier and fellow Yamaha rider, Oliver Linsdell. Les Shand's Kawasaki
was third, with the best Honda
belonging to Manxman
David Madsen-Mygdal lining up fourth.
Fastest Lap: Michael Dunlop, 4'51.975 on lap 4 (110.549 mph; 177.911 km/h)
Fastest Lap: Michael Rutter, 4'20.729 on lap 5 (123.798 mph; 199.234 km/h)
Fastest Lap and New Lap Record: Steve Plater, 4'30.792 on lap 5 (119.197 mph; 191.829 km/h)
Fastest Lap: Chris Palmer, 5'16.672 on lap 4 (101.928 mph; 164.037 km/h)
Fastest Lap and New Lap Record: Oliver Linsdell, 5'06.838 on lap 3 (105.194 mph; 169.293 km/h)
Fastest Lap and New Lap Record: Guy Martin, 4'24.682 on lap 3 (121.949 mph; 196.258 km/h)
Fastest Lap: John McGuinness (lap 5) and Steve Plater (lap 6), 4'21.686 (123.345 mph; 198.505 km/h)
Fastest Lap: Keith Amor, 4'31.745 on lap 4 (118.779 mph; 191.156 km/h)
North West 200
The North West 200 is a motorcycle race meeting held each May in Northern Ireland. The course, made up of public roads running between the towns of Portstewart, Coleraine and Portrush is one of the fastest in the world, with speeds in excess of . It is one of around fifteen events run on public...
took place on Saturday 17 May at the 8.966 mile circuit, dubbed "The Triangle", based around the towns of Coleraine
Coleraine
Coleraine is a large town near the mouth of the River Bann in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is northwest of Belfast and east of Derry, both of which are linked by major roads and railway connections...
, Portrush
Portrush
Portrush is a small seaside resort town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on the County Londonderry border. The main part of the old town, including the railway station as well as most hotels, restaurants and bars, is built on a mile–long peninsula, Ramore Head, pointing north-northwest....
and Portstewart
Portstewart
Portstewart is a small town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It had a population of 7,803 people in the 2001 Census. It is a seaside resort neighbouring Portrush. Of the two towns, Portstewart is decidedly quieter with more sedate attractions. Its harbour and scenic coastal paths form an...
, in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. The meeting was overshadowed by the death of Northern Irish
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
rider Robert Dunlop
Robert Dunlop
Robert Dunlop was a Northern Irish motorcycle racer, the younger brother of fellow road racer, the late Joey Dunlop, and like Joey he died after a crash while racing.-Biography:...
, the record-holder for wins at the circuit, who was killed in a practice crash on 15 May. The 47-year-old had been travelling in a group of three riders at the Mather's Cross section of the course, when his bike seized at 160mph. He would later succumb to his injuries in a Coleraine
Coleraine
Coleraine is a large town near the mouth of the River Bann in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is northwest of Belfast and east of Derry, both of which are linked by major roads and railway connections...
hospital. Robert's sons Michael and William continued to race at the meeting, with Michael winning the 250cc race.
Practice
John McGuinnessJohn McGuinness (motorcycle racer)
John McGuinness is an English professional motorcycle racer. McGuinness races for the HM Plant Honda team in road races like the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200, and on the short tracks in the British Superstock 1000 series.-2006:TT 2006 proved to be the best ever for McGuinness...
dominated qualifying for the 250cc race, the first to be contested on race day. McGuinness went round the 8.966 mile circuit in a time of 4'57.791, the only rider to break five minutes and qualified on pole by over 3 seconds from the Honda
Honda
is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
s of Michael Dunlop and Paul Robinson. Hondas took the first eight places on the grid, with Henrik Voit's Aprilia
Aprilia
Aprilia is an Italian motorcycle company, one of the seven marques owned by Piaggio, the world's fourth largest motorcycle manufacturer.Aprilia started as a scooter manufacturer, but has more recently come to be known for its race-winning sportbikes...
the best non-Honda in ninth. McGuinness also dominated Superbike practice, being fastest both on Tuesday and on Thursday. Having achieved a 4'25.377 on Tuesday, he lowered that mark by over 3 seconds to a 4'22.342 on Thursday. Michael Rutter
Michael Rutter (motorcycle racer)
Michael Karl Rutter nicknamed "The Blade", is a British motorcycle racer. He has a reputation for being at his best in wet conditions and his favourite circuit is Oulton Park. He has won 27 British Superbike Championship races, most recently at Knockhill in 2010, and finished as series runner-up...
on the NW200-backed Ducati
Ducati 1098
The Ducati 1098 is a sport bike manufactured by the Italian motorcycle company Ducati since 2007. There were three different versions, called the 1098, 1098S, and 1098R...
qualified 2nd on a 4'22.999, with the rest in the 4'24s or higher. This session sets the grid for both Superbike races. Steve Plater qualified on pole for the Supersport races, recording a lap of 4'33.749 on Thursday to put him half a second clear of Alastair Seeley, who qualified second, with Keith Amor qualifying 3rd, to give three different nations placed in the top three places. Amor would go two places better in the qualifying session for the Superstock race. In the fourth session, he set a time of 4'26.446, which would give him the pole by over 1.5 seconds. Seeley was second with his time of 4'28.029 coming in session three and Rutter was third, with a 4'28.138 set in session four. Michael Wilcox was the clear pacesetter in the 125cc qualifying, setting a pole lap of 5'17.528 and was on top by nearly three seconds from the Aprilia
Aprilia
Aprilia is an Italian motorcycle company, one of the seven marques owned by Piaggio, the world's fourth largest motorcycle manufacturer.Aprilia started as a scooter manufacturer, but has more recently come to be known for its race-winning sportbikes...
of David Lemon with the Honda
Honda
is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
s of Mark Curtin, Michael Dunlop and Chris Palmer rounding out the top five. Leo Aldersley's Yamaha
Yamaha
Yamaha may refer to:* Yamaha Corporation, a Japanese company with a wide range of products and services** Yamaha Motor Company, a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company...
was fastest in the 400cc session, which occurred at the same time as the 125cc session as those two races are contested in the one race, albeit separated on track. His 5'15.329 was almost three seconds faster than second placed qualifier and fellow Yamaha rider, Oliver Linsdell. Les Shand's Kawasaki
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
is an international corporation based in Japan. It has headquarters in both Chūō-ku, Kobe and Minato, Tokyo.The company is named after its founder Shōzō Kawasaki and has no connection with the city of Kawasaki, Kanagawa....
was third, with the best Honda
Honda
is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
belonging to Manxman
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
David Madsen-Mygdal lining up fourth.
Race 1; 250cc Race final standings
Saturday 17 May 2008 4 laps – 35.724 miles| Rank | Rider | Team | Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Michael DunlopMichael Dunlop Michael Dunlop is a Northern Irish motorcycle racer, brother of William and the son of the late Robert.He made his TT debut in 2007, where his best finish was 25th in the Superbike TT. He made the decision to ride in the 2008 races at the last minute after the death of his father at the North West... |
Honda Honda is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than... 250cc |
19' 34.316 | 109.516 mph |
| 2 |  Christian Elkin |
Honda 250cc | + 1.029 | 109.420 mph |
| 3 | John McGuinness John McGuinness (motorcycle racer) John McGuinness is an English professional motorcycle racer. McGuinness races for the HM Plant Honda team in road races like the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200, and on the short tracks in the British Superstock 1000 series.-2006:TT 2006 proved to be the best ever for McGuinness... |
Honda 250cc | + 1.763 | 109.352 mph |
| 4 | Paul Robinson |
Honda 250cc | + 22.725 | 107.437 mph |
| 5 | Andrew Neill |
Honda 250cc | + 24.543 | 107.274 mph |
| 6 | Davy Morgan |
Honda 250cc | + 24.614 | 107.268 mph |
| 7 | Denver Robb |
Honda 250cc | + 39.308 | 105.969 mph |
| 8 | Mark Lunney |
Honda 250cc | + 42.014 | 105.733 mph |
| 9 |  Emlyn Hughes |
Honda 250cc | + 42.504 | 105.961 mph |
| 10 | Neil Richardson |
Yamaha Yamaha Yamaha may refer to:* Yamaha Corporation, a Japanese company with a wide range of products and services** Yamaha Motor Company, a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company... 250cc |
+ 44.434 | 105.531 mph |
Fastest Lap: Michael Dunlop, 4'51.975 on lap 4 (110.549 mph; 177.911 km/h)
Race 2; 1000cc Superbike Race final standings
Saturday 17 May 2008 *5 laps – 44.690 miles| Rank | Rider | Team | Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Rutter Michael Rutter (motorcycle racer) Michael Karl Rutter nicknamed "The Blade", is a British motorcycle racer. He has a reputation for being at his best in wet conditions and his favourite circuit is Oulton Park. He has won 27 British Superbike Championship races, most recently at Knockhill in 2010, and finished as series runner-up... |
Ducati | 21' 52.169 | 122.609 mph |
| 2 | Guy Martin Guy Martin Guy Martin is a British motorcycle racer and mechanic. He has primarily competed in road racing events.-Early career:... |
Honda Honda is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than... |
+ 0.810 | 122.534 mph |
| 3 | John McGuinness John McGuinness (motorcycle racer) John McGuinness is an English professional motorcycle racer. McGuinness races for the HM Plant Honda team in road races like the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200, and on the short tracks in the British Superstock 1000 series.-2006:TT 2006 proved to be the best ever for McGuinness... |
Honda | + 0.956 | 122.510 mph |
| 4 | Steve Plater Steve Plater Steve Plater is an English motorcycle road racer. He was the 2009 British Supersport champion, and also finished as runner-up in the series twice in the late 1990s. In the British Superbike Championship he has 4 wins and 17 further podiums. He has also had success in Endurance and road racing... |
Yamaha Yamaha Yamaha may refer to:* Yamaha Corporation, a Japanese company with a wide range of products and services** Yamaha Motor Company, a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company... YZF-R |
+ 1.192 | 121.658 mph |
| 5 | Gary Johnson |
Honda | + 10.257 | 120.979 mph |
| 6 |  Bruce AnsteyBruce Anstey Bruce Anstey is a professional motorcycle road racer. He is now signed to race for Padgett's Honda, having previously ridden for Relentless Suzuki which is based in Ireland. He made his Isle of Man TT debut in 1999, he completed his first race in the Lightweight 250 class, finishing 7th... |
Suzuki Suzuki is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles and 4x4 vehicles, a full range of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles , outboard marine engines, wheelchairs and a variety of other small internal combustion engines... GSX-R1000 |
+ 17.682 | 120.979 mph |
| 7 | Ian Hutchinson Ian Hutchinson (motorcycle racer) Ian Hutchinson is an English motorcycle road racer. Hutchinson raced for the Padgett's Honda team in road races like the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200. Hutchinson also works as a motorcycle technician... |
Yamaha | + 17.970 | 120.953 mph |
| 8 | Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar is a motorcycle racer who has primarily competed in road racing, having won the Dukes road race rankings 4 times. He has also won five races at the Cookstown 100 in one day and is the only person to do both... |
Kawasaki ZX-10R | + 18.386 | 120.915 mph |
| 9 | Denver Robb |
Suzuki | + 27.118 | 120.127 mph |
| 10 |  Keith Amor |
Honda | + 41.841 | 118.820 mph |
Fastest Lap: Michael Rutter, 4'20.729 on lap 5 (123.798 mph; 199.234 km/h)
Race 3; Supersport Race final standings
Saturday 17 May 2008 5 laps – 44.690 miles| Rank | Rider | Team | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Plater Steve Plater Steve Plater is an English motorcycle road racer. He was the 2009 British Supersport champion, and also finished as runner-up in the series twice in the late 1990s. In the British Superbike Championship he has 4 wins and 17 further podiums. He has also had success in Endurance and road racing... |
Yamaha Yamaha Yamaha may refer to:* Yamaha Corporation, a Japanese company with a wide range of products and services** Yamaha Motor Company, a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company... YZF-R6 |
22'46.632 | |
| 2 | Alastair Seeley Alastair Seeley Alastair Seeley is a motorcycle road racer, currently competing in the British Superbike Championship. He was the 2009 British Superstock champion, and also has a strong record in road racing... |
Yamaha | 22'49.619 | + 2.987 |
| 3 |  Ian LougherIan Lougher Ian Lougher is a motorcycle racer famous for 9 motorcycle victories in the North West 200, 10 wins at the Isle of Man TT Races and 42 wins at the Southern 100 Races in his career.-Racing career:... |
Yamaha | 22'50.366 | + 3.734 |
| 4 | Ian Hutchinson Ian Hutchinson (motorcycle racer) Ian Hutchinson is an English motorcycle road racer. Hutchinson raced for the Padgett's Honda team in road races like the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200. Hutchinson also works as a motorcycle technician... |
Yamaha | 22'50.813 | + 4.181 |
| 5 | Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar is a motorcycle racer who has primarily competed in road racing, having won the Dukes road race rankings 4 times. He has also won five races at the Cookstown 100 in one day and is the only person to do both... |
Kawasaki Kawasaki Heavy Industries is an international corporation based in Japan. It has headquarters in both Chūō-ku, Kobe and Minato, Tokyo.The company is named after its founder Shōzō Kawasaki and has no connection with the city of Kawasaki, Kanagawa.... |
22'51.092 | + 4.460 |
| 6 | Keith Amor |
Honda Honda is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than... |
22'51.288 | + 4.656 |
| 7 | Guy Martin Guy Martin Guy Martin is a British motorcycle racer and mechanic. He has primarily competed in road racing events.-Early career:... |
Honda | 22'51.866 | + 5.234 |
| 8 | Gary Johnson |
Honda | 22'52.396 | + 5.764 |
| 9 | John McGuinness John McGuinness (motorcycle racer) John McGuinness is an English professional motorcycle racer. McGuinness races for the HM Plant Honda team in road races like the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200, and on the short tracks in the British Superstock 1000 series.-2006:TT 2006 proved to be the best ever for McGuinness... |
Honda | 22'54.799 | + 8.167 |
| 10 |  Conor CumminsConor Cummins Conor Cummins is a British motorcycle racer. Conor rides extensively on the British Road Racing Circuit competing in the British Superstock Championship as well as his home event the Isle of Man TT.-Early career:... |
Yamaha | 22'55.173 | + 8.541 |
Fastest Lap and New Lap Record: Steve Plater, 4'30.792 on lap 5 (119.197 mph; 191.829 km/h)
Race 4; 125cc Race final standings
Saturday 17 May 2008 4 laps – 35.724 miles| Rank | Rider | Team | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Wilcox |
Honda Honda is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than... |
21'10.496 | |
| 2 | Chris Palmer |
Honda | 21'10.673 | + 0.177 |
| 3 | James Ford |
Honda | 21'20.006 | + 9.510 |
| 4 | Mark Lunney |
Honda | 21'23.032 | + 12.536 |
| 5 | Mark Curtin |
Honda | 21'23.596 | + 13.100 |
| 6 | Graham Wilson |
Honda | 21'24.652 | + 14.156 |
| 7 |  Stephan Savelkouls |
Honda | 21'47.464 | + 36.968 |
| 8 | David Ferguson |
Honda | 21'50.154 | + 39.658 |
| 9 | Tim Stott |
Honda | 21'50.437 | + 39.941 |
| 10 | Nigel Moore |
Honda | 21'50.668 | + 40.172 |
Fastest Lap: Chris Palmer, 5'16.672 on lap 4 (101.928 mph; 164.037 km/h)
Race 5; 400cc Race final standings
Saturday 17 May 2008 4 laps – 35.724 miles| Rank | Rider | Team | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oliver Linsdell |
Yamaha Yamaha Yamaha may refer to:* Yamaha Corporation, a Japanese company with a wide range of products and services** Yamaha Motor Company, a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company... |
20'38.949 | |
| 2 | Paul Dobbs Paul Dobbs Paul Dobbs was a New Zealand motorcycle road racer. He first competed in the Isle of Man TT races in 1999. His best finish was sixth in the 400cc lightweight division of the 2000 Isle of Man TT. He died in a racing accident while competing in the Supersport 2 race at the 2010 Isle of Man... |
Yamaha | 21'03.441 | + 24.492 |
| 3 | Les Shand |
Kawasaki Kawasaki Heavy Industries is an international corporation based in Japan. It has headquarters in both Chūō-ku, Kobe and Minato, Tokyo.The company is named after its founder Shōzō Kawasaki and has no connection with the city of Kawasaki, Kanagawa.... |
21'04.150 | + 25.201 |
| 4 | Joe Phillips |
Kawasaki | 21'04.319 | + 25.370 |
| 5 | John Barton |
Kawasaki | 21'05.398 | + 26.449 |
| 6 | Alan Brown |
Suzuki Suzuki is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles and 4x4 vehicles, a full range of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles , outboard marine engines, wheelchairs and a variety of other small internal combustion engines... |
21'10.235 | + 31.286 |
| 7 | David Madsen-Mygdal |
Honda Honda is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than... |
21'13.993 | + 35.044 |
| 8 | Michael Sweeney |
Honda | 21'17.834 | + 38.885 |
| 9 | Coyles Wright |
Suzuki | 21'29.098 | + 50.149 |
| 10 | Ian Whitlow |
Suzuki | 21'55.007 | + 1'16.058 |
Fastest Lap and New Lap Record: Oliver Linsdell, 5'06.838 on lap 3 (105.194 mph; 169.293 km/h)
Race 6; 1000cc Superstock Race final standings
Saturday 17 May 2008 5 laps – 44.690 miles| Rank | Rider | Team | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alastair Seeley Alastair Seeley Alastair Seeley is a motorcycle road racer, currently competing in the British Superbike Championship. He was the 2009 British Superstock champion, and also has a strong record in road racing... |
Yamaha Yamaha Yamaha may refer to:* Yamaha Corporation, a Japanese company with a wide range of products and services** Yamaha Motor Company, a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company... |
22'08.828 | |
| 2 | Bruce Anstey Bruce Anstey Bruce Anstey is a professional motorcycle road racer. He is now signed to race for Padgett's Honda, having previously ridden for Relentless Suzuki which is based in Ireland. He made his Isle of Man TT debut in 1999, he completed his first race in the Lightweight 250 class, finishing 7th... |
Suzuki Suzuki is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles and 4x4 vehicles, a full range of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles , outboard marine engines, wheelchairs and a variety of other small internal combustion engines... |
22'09.363 | + 0.535 |
| 3 |  Cameron DonaldCameron Donald Cameron Donald is a motorcycle road racer who has raced at the Macau Grand Prix, the North West 200 and the Isle of Man TT Races. He lives in Warrandyte, Victoria in Australia, and works as a plumber during the off-season... |
Suzuki | 22'09.583 | + 0.755 |
| 4 | Guy Martin Guy Martin Guy Martin is a British motorcycle racer and mechanic. He has primarily competed in road racing events.-Early career:... |
Honda Honda is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than... |
22'10.136 | + 1.308 |
| 5 | Keith Amor |
Honda | 22'10.269 | + 1.441 |
| 6 | Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar is a motorcycle racer who has primarily competed in road racing, having won the Dukes road race rankings 4 times. He has also won five races at the Cookstown 100 in one day and is the only person to do both... |
Kawasaki Kawasaki Heavy Industries is an international corporation based in Japan. It has headquarters in both Chūō-ku, Kobe and Minato, Tokyo.The company is named after its founder Shōzō Kawasaki and has no connection with the city of Kawasaki, Kanagawa.... |
22'11.671 | + 2.843 |
| 7 | Gary Johnson |
Honda | 22'16.745 | + 7.917 |
| 8 | Conor Cummins Conor Cummins Conor Cummins is a British motorcycle racer. Conor rides extensively on the British Road Racing Circuit competing in the British Superstock Championship as well as his home event the Isle of Man TT.-Early career:... |
Yamaha | 22'23.426 | + 14.598 |
| 9 | Rob Frost |
Yamaha | 22'29.852 | + 21.024 |
| 10 |  Les Shand |
Yamaha | 22'30.633 | + 21.805 |
Fastest Lap and New Lap Record: Guy Martin, 4'24.682 on lap 3 (121.949 mph; 196.258 km/h)
Race 7; North West 200 Superbike Race
Saturday 17 May 2008 6 laps – 53.656 miles| Rank | Rider | Team | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Plater Steve Plater Steve Plater is an English motorcycle road racer. He was the 2009 British Supersport champion, and also finished as runner-up in the series twice in the late 1990s. In the British Superbike Championship he has 4 wins and 17 further podiums. He has also had success in Endurance and road racing... |
Yamaha Yamaha Yamaha may refer to:* Yamaha Corporation, a Japanese company with a wide range of products and services** Yamaha Motor Company, a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company... |
26'17.157 | |
| 2 | Cameron Donald Cameron Donald Cameron Donald is a motorcycle road racer who has raced at the Macau Grand Prix, the North West 200 and the Isle of Man TT Races. He lives in Warrandyte, Victoria in Australia, and works as a plumber during the off-season... |
Suzuki Suzuki is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles and 4x4 vehicles, a full range of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles , outboard marine engines, wheelchairs and a variety of other small internal combustion engines... |
26'17.744 | + 0.587 |
| 3 | Michael Rutter Michael Rutter (motorcycle racer) Michael Karl Rutter nicknamed "The Blade", is a British motorcycle racer. He has a reputation for being at his best in wet conditions and his favourite circuit is Oulton Park. He has won 27 British Superbike Championship races, most recently at Knockhill in 2010, and finished as series runner-up... |
Ducati | 26'18.495 | + 1.338 |
| 4 | Bruce Anstey Bruce Anstey Bruce Anstey is a professional motorcycle road racer. He is now signed to race for Padgett's Honda, having previously ridden for Relentless Suzuki which is based in Ireland. He made his Isle of Man TT debut in 1999, he completed his first race in the Lightweight 250 class, finishing 7th... |
Suzuki | 26'18.692 | + 1.535 |
| 5 | John McGuinness John McGuinness (motorcycle racer) John McGuinness is an English professional motorcycle racer. McGuinness races for the HM Plant Honda team in road races like the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200, and on the short tracks in the British Superstock 1000 series.-2006:TT 2006 proved to be the best ever for McGuinness... |
Honda Honda is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than... |
26'18.915 | + 1.758 |
| 6 | Gary Johnson |
Honda | 26'20.874 | + 3.717 |
| 7 | Keith Amor |
Honda | 26'30.113 | + 12.956 |
| 8 | Ian Hutchinson Ian Hutchinson (motorcycle racer) Ian Hutchinson is an English motorcycle road racer. Hutchinson raced for the Padgett's Honda team in road races like the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200. Hutchinson also works as a motorcycle technician... |
Yamaha | 26'31.163 | + 14.006 |
| 9 | Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar Ryan Farquhar is a motorcycle racer who has primarily competed in road racing, having won the Dukes road race rankings 4 times. He has also won five races at the Cookstown 100 in one day and is the only person to do both... |
Kawasaki Kawasaki Heavy Industries is an international corporation based in Japan. It has headquarters in both Chūō-ku, Kobe and Minato, Tokyo.The company is named after its founder Shōzō Kawasaki and has no connection with the city of Kawasaki, Kanagawa.... |
26'50.132 | + 32.975 |
| 10 | Denver Robb |
Suzuki | 26'51.260 | + 34.103 |
Fastest Lap: John McGuinness (lap 5) and Steve Plater (lap 6), 4'21.686 (123.345 mph; 198.505 km/h)
Race 8; Supersport Race
Saturday 17 May 2008 5 laps – 44.690 miles| Rank | Rider | Team | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Plater Steve Plater Steve Plater is an English motorcycle road racer. He was the 2009 British Supersport champion, and also finished as runner-up in the series twice in the late 1990s. In the British Superbike Championship he has 4 wins and 17 further podiums. He has also had success in Endurance and road racing... |
Yamaha Yamaha Yamaha may refer to:* Yamaha Corporation, a Japanese company with a wide range of products and services** Yamaha Motor Company, a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company... |
22'41.258 | |
| 2 | Alastair Seeley Alastair Seeley Alastair Seeley is a motorcycle road racer, currently competing in the British Superbike Championship. He was the 2009 British Superstock champion, and also has a strong record in road racing... |
Yamaha | 22'41.391 | + 0.133 |
| 3 | Ian Lougher Ian Lougher Ian Lougher is a motorcycle racer famous for 9 motorcycle victories in the North West 200, 10 wins at the Isle of Man TT Races and 42 wins at the Southern 100 Races in his career.-Racing career:... |
Yamaha | 22'43.218 | + 1.960 |
| 4 | Steve Brogan |
Honda Honda is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than... |
22'46.694 | + 5.436 |
| 5 | Keith Amor |
Honda | 22'46.795 | + 5.537 |
| 6 | Gary Johnson |
Honda | 23'02.936 | + 21.678 |
| 7 | Cameron Donald Cameron Donald Cameron Donald is a motorcycle road racer who has raced at the Macau Grand Prix, the North West 200 and the Isle of Man TT Races. He lives in Warrandyte, Victoria in Australia, and works as a plumber during the off-season... |
Suzuki Suzuki is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles and 4x4 vehicles, a full range of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles , outboard marine engines, wheelchairs and a variety of other small internal combustion engines... |
23'03.409 | + 22.151 |
| 8 | John McGuinness John McGuinness (motorcycle racer) John McGuinness is an English professional motorcycle racer. McGuinness races for the HM Plant Honda team in road races like the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200, and on the short tracks in the British Superstock 1000 series.-2006:TT 2006 proved to be the best ever for McGuinness... |
Honda | 23'06.462 | + 25.204 |
| 9 | Les Shand |
Suzuki | 23'28.676 | + 47.418 |
| 10 | James McBride |
Yamaha | 23'32.998 | + 51.740 |
Fastest Lap: Keith Amor, 4'31.745 on lap 4 (118.779 mph; 191.156 km/h)