Knock MCC will host the NW200 beach races at Portrush on Friday, 9 May. Bike practice and racing will commence at noon and conclude at 6:00 PM. The event will feature Youth and Adult Quads, Youth Girls race, Youth and Adult Solos, Ladies Adult Class, Vets, and Enduro class.
A Trials bike demonstration will be held in the East Strand car park throughout the day, accompanied by bouncy castles and other entertainment options for children.
Each class has a maximum capacity of ten participants, making early registration highly recommended. The entry fee is £20. To avoid oversubscription, we will set up online entries that do not charge a fee. We will promptly notify you if your entry has been successful and proceed with payment.

Entries are closed for Clubmen solo’s and Clubmen quad’s, no space

From the Causeway Coast Council
Beach Races new this year to complement the Council's NW200 offering
Causeway Coast and Glens Events team invites you to a packed programme this May, including the new for 2025 Beach Races at Portrush East Strand.
As racing fans prepare for both the North West 200 and the Joey 25 celebration, the introduction of this new event will be facilitated by Knock Motorcycle Club from 11.45am – 6.30pm on Friday 9th May. 
On the day visitors will be able to enjoy beach race categories including youth solos, quads and a girl’s section. With trophy presentations at the following times:
11.45am – 2.30pm Youth solos, quads and girls
2:30pm – 3:00pm Youth Presentation 
3:30pm – 6:00pm Adults solos, Quads and Ladies
6:00pm – 6.30pm Adults Presentation. 
Furthermore, there will be an opportunity for spectators to be amazed by Trialstars Motorcycle Trials Display Team who will be holding demonstrations in East Strand car park.
There will also be the old favourites such as Meet the Riders giving you a chance to get up close with the North West 200 riders between 1pm – 2.30pm at The Diamond, Coleraine
The programme will conclude with an Outdoor Concert at The Crescent, Portstewart between 8pm – 10pm with music by the fabulous Cellar Door and fireworks at 10pm to round the days events off. 
Parking will be available in all the town centre car parks and The Bowl, with a number of pre-bookable Disabled parking available in East Strand Car Park. For booking contact our Visitor Information on 028 7776 0650. Also Councils Mobile Accessible Changing Unit will be in attendance, parked at East Strand Car Park.