"I made my debut here aged 55," he explained. "I had done all the Irish Nationals so I thought it was time to do the North West. "I didn't think I was 55, it was only when I looked in the mirror.

Two riders were taken to hospital after an incident during the first day of qualifying for the North West 200 road race. English rider Craig Neve was taken by air to hospital with significant ...

"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.

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.