Seeley back at the NW200

The most successful North West 200 racer of all-time, Alastair Seeley, will return to action at the 2025 Briggs Equipment sponsored races on May 5-10 on a SMS/Nicholl Oils Racing M1000RR BMW.

The Carrickfergus racer sat out last year’s event after failing to secure competitive machinery for the north coast event but the 45-year-old now has his sights set on achieving a landmark 30th race win from this year’s two Superstock and three Superbike races around the 8.9 mile Triangle course.

"The main thing for me is that I am coming back on what I feel will be a competitive machine," Seeley explained during the north coast event’s launch in Belfast on Tuesday.

News of Seeley’s return to the North West 200 is music to the ears of race boss, Mervyn Whyte.

"Alastair Seeley’s record at the North West 200 speaks for itself and everyone involved with the event is delighted to have him back on the grid onboard top class machinery that is capable of providing him with a famous victory," he said.

"Although there will be plenty of competition, Alastair is definitely capable of producing a fairy tale result that would thrill the fans."

More on this story in Tuesday's Chronicle newspaper.