North West 200: Dani Pedroza is quickest as Honda dominate 

Honda began the French Grand Prix weekend strongly as Dani Pedrosa led team-mate Marc Marquez in practice at Le Mans.

North West: Anstey looks to extend to run of podium finishes 

Every racing fan loves to quote statistics when May comes around in the bars and restaurants around the Portrush area, but for me the most impressive involve Windsor-based Kiwi Bruce Anstey.

North West 200: Michael Dunlop still the man to beat 

Honda star Michael Dunlop will be looking to put the disappointment of Thursday night's Ballymoney Borough Council Supersport result behind him, when he takes to the grid for today's five-race programme at the Vauxhall International North West 200.

North West 200: Slick Jeremy McWilliams is now the oldest winner in town 

Jeremy McWilliams created his own niche in North West history by winning the four-lap Vauxhall Supertwin 650cc race riding the Vauxhall Dealers KMR Kawasaki.

North West 200: Michael Dunlop left stunned as Alastair Seeley's gamble pays off 

Alastair Seeley was on the crest of a wave as he guided his Gearlink Kawasaki to a superb win to begin the Vauxhall International North West 200 in style.

North West 200: There's no catching super Alastair Seeley 

Alastair Seeley made it a sensational North West double yesterday evening by holding off Bruce Anstey in a last lap shoot out to win the Livewire AV superstock race by three-tenths of a second after six pulsating laps.

North West 200: Alastair Seeley is just two good 

Wee Wizard Alastair Seeley scored a stunning double and Golden Oldie Jeremy McWilliams, 49 last month, spiked the young guns of the North West with an astonishing first road racing victory of a colourful career on a night of high drama.

North West 200: Michael Dunlop predicts his rivals will be up to speed 

Michael Dunlop continued to dominate the 2013 Vauxhall International North West 200 practice with fastest times in every category except the Supertwin class.

North West 200: Ryan Farquhar's switch to running his team has brought less speed but more stress 

Ryan Farquhar relaxes, quite appropriately, in a director's chair in his makeshift North West 200 'garage', looking every inch the bold team manager ... cool, calm and collected.

North West 200: Conor Cummins is up for the fight to break his duck 

Conor Cummins is a reluctant member of an elite group of top-flight riders, still searching for his debut win at the Vauxhall International North West 200.

Jeremy McWilliams wins first North West 200 road race at 49 

Jeremy McWilliams has won his first-ever North West 200 road race - at the age of 49.

North West 200: Live pictures plus full race schedule 

North West 200: William Dunlop is confident after his bike is revamped 

William Dunlop has never been a rider to 'blow his own trumpet', preferring to let his on track performances reflect his preparation and ability.

North West 200: James Hillier fired up and set to shock the establishment with podium dream 

All the headlines for the Vauxhall International North West 200 have been about the Dunlops, McGuinness, Martin, Seeley, Brookes or Anstey, but an outsider who could well be a podium contender is James Hillier.

A stamp of class helps Joey legacy to live on 

All eyes may be focused on the north coast this week but across the Irish Sea the topic of motorcycling and Northern Ireland's influence on the roads, is never far away.

North West 200: Dunlop brothers gave bike fans a taste of the speed at North West 200 practice 

Superfast brothers Michael and William Dunlop gave bike fans a taste of the speeds they can expect at this year's Vauxhall International North West 200 in a blistering opening practice.

North West 200: Michael Dunlop enjoys a lightning quick finish to leave rivals trailing in the Superbike practice 

It was the late, late show from Michael Dunlop as he roared to the top of the Superbike standings for Saturday's Vauxhall International North West 200.

North West 200: Alastair Seeley hopes to weather the storm after a poor start 

"I'll certainly not be doing a rain dance for Thursday," was reigning North West 200 champion Alastair Seeley's opening comment, after what can only be described as a tough opening qualifying session at the Vauxhall International North West 200 for the Kawasaki rider.

North West 200: TT legend John McGuinness is aiming to mark 20 years in style 

Honda TT Legends rider John McGuinness first raced at the North West 200 all of 20 years ago.

North West 200: Race chiefs asking fans to play it safe 

As this week's action gets underway at the Vauxhall International North West 200, Motorcycle Union of Ireland chiefs have commended spectators who attended recent national race events at Cookstown and Tandragee and have called on fans to continue to 'think and act safely' during this week's action.