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What a day's racing folks, probably one of the best North West 200 race days yet. From the off we had thrills and spills, with some cracking slipstreaming and overtaking manoeuvres.

Certainly the gutsiest ride of the day came from Michael Dunlop, who won the 250cc race under very difficult circumstances and dedicated it to his father Robert. He received a standing ovation the whole way round the circuit and I'm sure there were more that a few people with a tear in their eye and a lump in their throat.

Stevie Plater was, for me, the man of the meeting, taking two Supersport 600 wins and the second Superbike race, with Michael Rutter winning the first. There was also a superb debut win for Michael Wilcox in the 125cc race, and Carrickfergus man Alastair Seeley won a thrilling Superstock race.

Don't forget that you can catch all the action on ´óÏó´«Ã½1 Northern Ireland on Sunday, 18th May at 10.20pm and the on Monday, 19th May at 9.00pm. There's also a two-and-a-half hour programme on BB2Ìýthis Saturday, 25th May. With the superb helicopter shots of the 12 man gaggle of slipstreaming riders in the Supersport race, as well as the many kerb cams and onboard footage not available in the live streaming, it's viewing definitely not to be missed.

So, that's the end of our NW200 blog for 2008. I've really enjoyed doing it and hopefully we'll be back next year in some shape or form.