Steve Plater and William Dunlop won two races each at the North-West 200 with Alastair Seeley claiming victory in the other on a rain-curtailed programme.

Forty-year-old Honda rider Plater won the Superbike race and followed that with the 600 Supersport which was his eighth career win at the North-West.

Dunlop got his first ever North-West win in the opening 250 race and then raced away with the 125 event.

Alastair Seeley won the Superstock before racing was called to a halt.

Four races had to be red-flagged because of racing accidents or rain which put the racing well behind schedule.

– BBC.co.uk, May 16 ‘09

Shame that the rain had to somewhat spoil the day but having been at NW200 events that had been rain shortened before with lots of red flags thrown into the mix as well I know that it can never truly spoil the event. No doubt what what racing the fans got to see it was good racing and I bet nobody regrets making the trip up this year. I still wish I could have went.

Great to see Dunlop name back on the winning rostrum again, they truly are the greatest family name in motorbike racing. Brothers William and Michael look set to win for years to come on the road races like their dad and uncle before them.

Next up for road racing in Northern Ireland will be the Ulster Grand Prix in August. I wonder if I can make it?

Results

250cc race: 1 W Dunlop; 2 C Palmer; 3 P Henry

Superbike Race One: 1 S Plater; 2 B Anstey; 3 J McGuinness

600cc Supersport: 1 S Plater; 2 B Anstey; 3 M Dunlop

125cc race: 1 W Dunlop; 2 C Palmer; 3 O Linsdell

Superstock: 1 A Seeley; 2 R Farquhar; 3 K Amor

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