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The excitementÌýhas started for another year. My main objective today is to look after the newcomers competing at the North West 200 for the first time, make sure they'reÌýlooked afterÌýand get the first night of practice over safely.

We had the newcomers' briefing at 1.30pm and then at 2 o'clockÌýwe put them on the bus with my special helper Roger Marshall. Then weÌýtake them on aÌýcomplete circuit of the course andÌýgive them bothÌýtechnical and safety advice for each section of the course.

There were a few worried faces for the first few corners, but the time we had finished everyone was much happier.

It was the first chance for these guys from all over the world to see the NW200 circuit up close and personal.