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North West 200: NI first minister makes flexibility pledge after rain cancellation | |
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Northern Ireland's first minister has said the government will do all it can to ensure the North West 200 is a more flexible event in future. | Northern Ireland's first minister has said the government will do all it can to ensure the North West 200 is a more flexible event in future. |
Peter Robinson made the remarks after racing scheduled for Saturday had to be abandoned due to heavy rain. | Peter Robinson made the remarks after racing scheduled for Saturday had to be abandoned due to heavy rain. |
It was the second time in three years that bad weather has stopped the NW200. | It was the second time in three years that bad weather has stopped the NW200. |
Race director Mervyn Whyte has called for a change in road closing orders so the event can coincide with favourable weather conditions. | Race director Mervyn Whyte has called for a change in road closing orders so the event can coincide with favourable weather conditions. |
Only one race took place on Saturday before the decision was made to call off the event. | Only one race took place on Saturday before the decision was made to call off the event. |
Organisers said rider safety was paramount after heavy rain made conditions difficult. | Organisers said rider safety was paramount after heavy rain made conditions difficult. |
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