A serious accident has marred the North West 200, a road race held in Northern Ireland. A Superbike rider died during qualifying, but his family has asked that his name not be released. The event will continue.
Below is the statement from the organizers.
“A rider competing in the 2026 Briggs Equipment North West 200 has died following an accident at Station Bend on the NW200 track during this morning’s Superbike qualifying session.
The session was immediately halted with a red flag, and emergency services responded to the scene, but unfortunately, the rider succumbed to his injuries.
The family has given their consent for the event to continue, but has requested that the rider’s name not be released at this time.
The Coleraine and District Motor Club, the event organizer, extends its deepest condolences to the family and the team.”