
100 Greats 1921-2021
North West 200
The North West 200 is an annual motorsport event held on an 8.970-mile circuit known as the Triangle between the towns of Portstewart, Coleraine and Portrush in the Causeway Coast and Glens. It was established in 1929 for racing motorcycles. It is a world-famous road race and one of the fastest in the world. The riders return every year despite the dangers. Many people speak out about the dangers of motorcycle racing.
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Where do other motorsport events take place in Northern Ireland? What are they?
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Communication
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Decade
1920s
Aspects of NI life
Geography
History
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Commitment-determination-resourcefulness
Community spirit
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