Racing the 8.9-mile Triangle course is a preview of the Isle of Man TT.

By Rory Anson

Photos: Shaun Lewis

It’s been said (probably in a pub) that there are three religions in Northern Ireland: motorbike racing, and the other two. Proof of that was evident last week as local heroes Michael Dunlop, Glenn Irwin, Alastair Seeley, and Lee Johnston represented their home country in the 80th running of the International North West 200. Drawing nearly 150,000 spectators, the NW200 is Northern Ireland’s largest annual sporting event.

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