Gatecrashing and Guy Martin
The bad news we all had to wake up to this morning was that one of the favourites for the podium, Steve Plater, will not be taking part in the race on Saturday after his high speed crash on the final corner on the second lap of the SuperbikeÌýpractice on Thursday afternoon. We all wish him a speedy recovery and are relieved to hear the injury isn't serious.
On a positive note, with the practice off last night it was a little more relaxed than normal, and the production team were able to wrap up earlier than the usual wee small hours of Friday morning.ÌýWith the evening off, I joined the film crews and editors for some light refreshments, which made a nice change.
It was back to work this morning though and the first task on my agenda was to take a competition winner for a spin around the fullÌýnine mile circuit followed by a rendezvous with the Kawasaki team who are making a big effort here at the NW200 and have 2 competitive riders, Ryan Farquhar and Conor Cummins, riding in the Superbike, Superstock and Supersport 600 classes. Both these guys have big potential for podium positions on Saturday. And on that note, it's still not too late to enter our challenge by the way.
Back to the TV and Radio work now, andÌýwe are all just out of a brief for tonight's TV and radio coverage. Everything is in place now and the countdown has begun!
Jackie Fullerton's radio coverage is on from 7pm - 8pm followed by the all-important preview programme after the 10 o'clock news at 10:35pm where Stephen Watson will be giving the low-down on all things North West. And between you and me, I plan to make an surprise appearance by gatecrashing the show on a Kawasaki GTR 1400 so keep your eyes peeled for me (I doubt you'll be able to miss it).
Also, if you have a few minutes to spare check out the video below of my journey to the Giant's Causeway with Guy Martin.ÌýOur chit-chatÌýabout mental stability, among other things,Ìýleft me a little confused.
Catch up with you after the raceday tomorrow for my thoughts on all the day's events.
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