2012 North West 200 Races


The 2012 Relentless International North West 200 was the 73rd running of the motorcycle road racing event which took place between 13–19 May 2012 at the circuit, known as "The Triangle", based around the towns of Portstewart, Coleraine and Portrush, in Northern Ireland. All practice sessions took place during the day and the event was extended to include races on the Thursday evening.
The Northern Ireland First Minister, Peter Robinson, and Minister for Tourism, Arlene Foster joined Technical Director Mervyn Whyte along with many top riders at the launch of the event. Thursday night also included two races for the first time: a Superstock and newly introduced Supertwin race. Saturday saw a total of five races and all races except the Supertwin was held over six laps.
BBC Northern Ireland continued as the official media partner of the event and provided extensive coverage to the North West 200 across all three platforms: on-line, television and radio.

Results

Practice

During practice on Tuesday Alastair Seeley set the fastest times in both the Superbike and Supersport classes. Also during Tuesday practice session Martin Jessopp set a new fastest speed trap record of.

Race Results

Race 1; 1000cc Superstock Race final standings

Thursday 17 May 2012 6 laps – 53.656 miles
RankRiderTeamTimeSpeed
1 Alastair SeeleySuzuki 1000cc29' 00.810111.010 mph
2 Lee JohnsonDucati 1000cc+ 22.511109.593 mph
3 Cameron DonaldHonda 1000cc+ 24.226106.487 mph
4 Ryan FarquharKawasaki 1000cc+ 24.311109.481 mph
5 Stefano BonettiKawasaki 1000 cc+ 24.677109.459 mph
6 James HillierKawasaki 1000cc+ 35.386108.799 mph
7 Michael RutterKawasaki 1000cc+ 35.852108.770 mph
8 Michael DunlopKawasaki 1000cc+ 39.097108.572 mph
9 Guy MartinSuzuki 1000cc+ 45.679108.172 mph
10 Ian LougherKawasaki 1000cc+ 47.923108.036 mph

''Fastest Lap: Alastair Seeley – Suzuki, 4 minutes, 49.008 seconds; on lap 6

Race 2; 650cc Supertwins Race final standings

Thursday 17 May 2012 4 laps – 35.724 miles
RankRiderTeamTimeSpeed
1 Ryan FarquharKawasaki 650cc21' 23.294100.261 mph
2 Jeremy McWilliamsKawasaki 650cc+ 2.940100.032 mph
3 Michael RutterKawasaki 650cc+ 3.55499.984 mph
4 James HillierKawasaki 650cc+ 4.27099.928 mph
5 Adrian ArchibaldKawasaki 650 cc+ 4.56899.905 mph
6 James HamiltonKawasaki 650cc+ 32.49797.785 mph
7 Ian LougherKawasaki 650cc+ 33.18197.734 mph
8 Michael SweeneySuzuki 650cc+ 34.35197.647 mph
9 William DavisonKawasaki 650cc+ 34.46397.639 mph
10 Simon AndrewsKawasaki 1000cc+ 37.45497.418 mph

''Fastest Lap: Ryan Farquhar – Kawasaki, 5 minutes, 21.356 seconds; on lap 2

Race 3; 600cc Supersport Race final standings

Saturday 19 May 2012 4 laps – 35.724 miles
RankRiderTeamTimeSpeed
1 William DunlopHonda 600cc18' 36.494115.239 mph
2 Alastair SeeleySuzuki 600cc+ 2.660114.965 mph
3 John McGuinnessHonda 600cc+ 3.774114.851 mph
4 Cameron DonaldHonda 600cc+ 9.050114.313 mph
5 Gary JohnsonHonda 600cc+ 9.940114.222 mph
6 Michael DunlopSuzuki 600cc+ 18.861113.525 mph
7 Bruce AnsteyHonda 600cc+ 23.679112.846 mph
8 Dan KneenSuzuki 600cc+ 41.489111.110 mph
9 Ben WylieYamaha 600cc+ 42.182111.044 mph
10 Ian HutchinsonYamaha 600cc+ 42.360111.027 mph

''Fastest Lap: William Dunlop – Honda, 4 minutes, 39.142 seconds; on lap 3

Race 4; 1000cc Superbike (I) Race final standings

Saturday 19 May 2012 6 laps – 53.656 miles
RankRiderTeamTimeSpeed
1 John McGuinnessHonda 1000cc26' 51.976119.883 mph
2 Alastair SeeleySuzuki 1000cc+ 4.202119.571 mph
3 Cameron DonaldHonda 1000cc+ 12.038118.994 mph
4 Michael RutterKawasaki 1000cc+ 12.836118.936 mph
5 Ryan FarquharKawasaki 1000 cc+ 13.920118.856 mph
6 Bruce AnsteyHonda 1000cc+ 15.345118.752 mph
7 Conor CumminsSuzuki 1000cc+ 19.533118.447 mph
8 James HillierKawasaki 1000cc+ 20.577118.372 mph
9 Simon AndrewsHonda 1000cc+ 23.429118.165 mph
10 Michael DunlopHonda 1000cc+ 26.485117.945 mph

''Fastest Lap: Alastair Seeley – Suzuki, 4 minutes, 25.570 seconds; on lap 4