Italian motorcycle manufacturer, Bimota, will return to the Vauxhall International Northwest 200 next week. Veteran road racers, Ben Wylie and Brandon Cretu will pilot the race proven Bimota BB3 around the infamous Triangle circuit.

Ben Wylie, Team Manager/Rider commented: “The bikes look amazing, everyone’s worked so hard and it shows in the level of machinery we have at our disposal. I’m really looking forward to riding at the North West 200 next week on what will be without question the most competitive bike I’ve ever ridden around the triangle.”

Brandon Cretu, Team Rider, commented: “This will mark my first time at the Northwest 200 so I am obviously really excited to give it a go as it is an event I have wanted to do for a long time. I want to thank the organizers for having me this year and Bimota for giving us an amazing bike for 2015. Roll on to the racing!”

The Northwest 200 race week events start on May 10 with events all week long and the racing concluding on May 16. Practice begins on May 12 and the first race for the Bimota team will be on Thursday May 14. The practice and races will be streamed live via the internet on http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/northern-ireland/motorbikes/. Tune in on practice and race days!

Please visit the team website, www.bimota.uk.com, for more information on Bimota and the team or their Facebook page Amore Moto. Fans can also follow the team on Twitter @bimotaracing and both riders Ben Wylie @wyliewizzard and Brandon Cretu @brandoncretu for the most current updates.