2002
Coca Cola International
North West 200
Motorcycle Road Races
Press Release
5th March 2002
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Right Price Coleraine roll out the red carpet for the Coca-Cola International North West 200
This year's Coca-Cola International North West 200 sees Right Price Coleraine as the new sponsor of the 600cc Junior Race. This is a tremendous boost for the event that already looks set to be the biggest ever sporting event to be held in Ireland.Right Price Coleraine, in business for over 30 years, is one of the largest and most extensive house furnishers in Northern Ireland. From their purpose built 47,000 sq. ft. showroom customers are guaranteed the best selection of upholstery, carpets, beds, and cabinets available in the province and the recent completion of their new Interior Design Centre ensures that all aspects of house furnishings are covered. Combined with a courteous and efficient sales team and a free measuring and delivery facility Right Price Coleraine offers a service second to none.
Raymond Pollock, company director said: "The Coca-Cola International North West 200 has been a fantastic economic boost to the North-West region and we are delighted to be able to put something back into an event that has given us and the community so much. Both myself and John Dixon wish Coleraine and District Motor Club every success and in particular Mervyn Whyte and Eddie Johnston for their work in promoting the event."
Mervyn Whyte, Clerk of Course, said: "Right Price Coleraine has been a big supporter of the event behind the scenes for a number of years now and it is fantastic to see them getting involved in this way."
More… Eddie Johnston, Race Secretary continued to give some specific race details: "Entries are continuing to come in steadily for all classes and so far over twenty entries have been received for the Right Price Coleraine sponsored 600 race alone. Local entries include Adrian Archibald, Richard Britton, Ryan Farquahar and Martin Finnegan, which is a good start for this popular class. Cross channel competitors to date include Ian Duffus, Ian Lougher and Callum Ramsey. We are currently pursuing a number of European competitors and plan to attend the first European Championship event at the Le Mans circuit in France on March 23/24."
Notes to Editors:
· For the first time there will be a race ticket office at this year's event. This will be open daily throughout race week. Tickets can be purchased in advance for the paddock and grandstand facilities.
· Coca-Cola International North West 200 race merchandise will be supplied by Clinton Enterprises. Merchandise will be on sale in the Paddock, York Corner, Ballysally and Metropole.
· Plans are underway for a number of other events for race week, including stunt acts, air displays, vintage car and bike displays and fireworks. Further details to be announced over the coming weeks.
· There will be a new race results office this year that will be used to issue practice and race times. This new facility has been sponsored by B&E Security Systems, Portrush.
· Work to the electrical supply system to the Paddock area will commence soon as part of the overall upgrade plans for the event.
· Race order for Saturday 18th - Race 1 Superbike followed by 600cc Junior, 125cc Production, 600cc and North West 200 Superbike race.
· There will be three sessions on each of the practice nights. Superbikes have their own session this year, followed by the 125cc session with the Production and 600cc machines practising together. The order will be reversed for Thursday night
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