A rider escaped serious injury at motorcycling’s North West 200 in a horror crash that flung him “around 25ft” in the air and onto the bonnet of a car.

"Bearing in mind they are always provisional results until they're approved by the stewards in the meeting." The North West 200 have been contacted for a response about Hickman's comments.

09:58 BST 12 May 2015 Welcome to the 2015 North West 200 where it is overcast but, most importantly, dry. The riders will face windy conditions as they try to post competitive qualifying times ...

Davey Todd takes his first North West 200 Superbike win and the seventh of his career at the event in Thursday night's four-lapper.

Coverage of the North West 200 motorcycle races as Alastair Seeley and Ryan Farquhar secure victories on Thursday night.