Flat Out at NW200 2023. Northern Irelands fastest real road race. Superbike racing BMW s1000rr.

[@ManxAndy]

My favourite Road Racing channel…..Dave and the team at Obsession Engineering, are the epitome of what Real Road Racing is all about……Thankyou Dave 👍👌🇮🇲❤️ ps great to see Dekka Kelly helping out, a Manx Legend on a 2 stroke 👍🇮🇲❤️

[@jimnotbob]

Best channel on KZbin Dave, fantastic work with Franco this year, must drop by and say hello at the TT 👍

[@rnp1181]

Superb vlog, watched live on the iplayer but feel like I dont need to watch the highlights now because you have covered the event so well in this video. The explanation of wheelgate was so good, your chats with others and you to us gives a great insight and the sensitivity at who had fallen at red flags is a touch of class. Whoever put this together has done an awesome job and the channel has got to be one of the go to channels. Keep up the great work and ride safe.

[@obsession_engineering]

Thanks for the great feedback. I do all my own editing, takes a while but I am a bit obsessed 🤣

[@BassBombBoogieWoogie]

Open and honest as always Dave, excellent insights to the many problems surrounding this years NW200, if only those responsible for rule enforcement could be as transparent when it comes to their decision making. So nice to see "Coops" so relaxed and thoroughly enjoying himself (as he should after a brilliant week) was so pleased Ryan got the true redemption that he thoroughly deserved after last years farce. Well done also for the very professional approach to keeping Shtum over the very unfortunate Red Flags that seemed to occur in every race and as you clearly showed when waiting for news on Martin (well done by the way, superb effort for a virgin!) it's very unsettling when you have no news/lack of communication etc.. Best wishes to Lee J, Michael Sweeney, Nathan Harrison and any other injured riders, who sadly won't make the TT this year, speedy recovery guys. And above all else..... Safe ride at the TT for you Dave, go fast and have fun, at least it'll be organised so you know what and when you're doing it...... Yeah i'm biased, i'm Manx and proud of it! :)

[@obsession_engineering]

We'll see you soon then! Thanks for the positive response

[@zxgopher]

Get well soon Lee J

[@ryancox3834]

The control fuel debacle at the NW200 is absolute bullshit mate. Boothy bought it up last year aswell. Love this channel, absolutely brilliant vlogs. Great to see Lee smiley and full of beans. Speedy recovery lad!

[@davidsampson3537]

Bloody great video Dave made my day! Also seems to me the NW200 was not very well organised!

[@ProfileP246]

Loved the Video 👍 Best wee track in Northern Ireland and the UK 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍

[@arcticcraic]

I went down to the paddock on Thursday to wish Chad well. Had a great chat with Eric and spent the rest of the weekend cheering yous guys on. Great video, great insight.

[@robtonge5516]

Great Coverage chaps it brings back some golden memories 🏁

[@davidhenderson4875]

Love the channel dave you epitomise what makes bike racing the best sport in the world best wishes to you your friends and franco Cheers David

[@barry5138]

Excellent video Dave. Great to get real opinions and insights. Some smart decisions made there 👍🏿

[@lewissalt564]

Great video Dave. Thank you and good luck at the TT.

[@paolocapitinipoweredbyauto4774]

Grazie mille i love THIS. Mate Very thanks and great Like from ITALY 👍💪 ciao un abbraccio

[@Pearson04]

Hi thanks for sharing your experiences,great to see the racing and behind the scenes.Looking forward to more in the future.Hoping your competing at the TT,and if so,good luck and stay safe.

[@ianmorris1265]

Brill vid Dave yet again!! Back in my day we were super disorganised, but way better organised than the current NW200 "organisers". You do very well dealing with it and keeping yourself safe and upbeat. Love your channel its mega. Good luck at the TT.🍀

[@felix-ve8jk]

Great video. After visiting IOM a few years ago, NW200 is next on my list

[@chrisgould216]

Please don’t ever stop making content

[@andyh1917]

Another great vlog Dave. Thanks for all the behind the scenes info, chats with Coops & Josh O plus the on board bike footage. Think your thoughts are spot on. All the best to you & the Obsession crew for the TT ✊

[@stevesvids]

Although my racing career was hopeless and short lived, watching you having the times of your lives brings back all that excitement and buzz. Loved watching this. Well done all

[@obsession_engineering]

Better to be a racer once than a spectator for life!

[@stevesvids]

@@obsession_engineering I'll take that my friend 👊👊 😃🙂👋

[@LemonDrizzleGang]

Superb Dave, well done to all Brilliant channel 👍

[@grahamoakley11]

Absolutely brilliant Dave, love these videos you make, your enthusiasm makes it.

[@racebikefan]

Fantastic video and formatting Dave! Best of luck going forwards!

[@jamesowen4360]

Your passion and enthusiasm for racing, whether it's your own bikes, Francos or anything else bike related is brilliant. Great content as always. I'll be coming to the TT for three days on my Todd, so of You're about I might pop and say hello. Keep it up good luck on the TT

[@mattblackledge9068]

Been waiting for this video to drop. 🙌

[@justinmcconnell3315]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience, I came across your channel while researching Aprilia rs 660, so I’d be watching bits and pieces since then. You passed me in the paddock on Saturday, I thought, I know that guy, penny didn’t drop until later, otherwise I would have said hello and best wishes for the day. Anyway, keep up the good work with the videos, 👏👏👏👏👏 Cheers

[@obsession_engineering]

Thanks for watching and hopefully see you at another race

[@andymcneil7085]

So lucky to be doing what you love doing. I rode many many years ago and best 6 months of my life.

[@obsession_engineering]

Better a racer once than a spectator for a lifetime

[@zsoltrolinek9554]

Great vid guys! Hello from America!

[@Markbez]

Well done lads , good effort all round , keep up the awesome camera work Dave!!!!

[@kawi704racing]

Awesome. Really enjoy watching your content.

[@DeeYohsGarage]

Awesome stuff.. Next one lets get some interviews with the umbrella girls. :D hehe

[@obsession_engineering]

Great idea 😁

[@0x7FFFFFFFFFFF]

Man, these videos are transportive, really makes me feel like I'm there! Thanks for sharing the experience.

[@obsession_engineering]

Thanks for coming along for the trip!

[@johnpatton1826]

Well done all great footage thanks

[@stephenbeamis1151]

Great onboard footage seeing all those guys on your tail going in all directions bet you were glad you couldn't see them 😂 thanks again its all the background stuff that's so interesting 👍

[@obsession_engineering]

I should have had a front cam for race 1, it got very tight!

[@pasha12343]

Great insight to the NW200 . 👍🙂

[@lyndseymiller.9018]

Brilliant work Dave, 👏

[@chrisgray2851]

Saw this video come up and was kinda like.. not another person standing in the field commenting etc.. actually a really good watch, congratulations and best of luck in the TT

[@williamlowther7051]

first time watching, looks like you have fun. man that road racing is so so dangerous, take care, enjoyed the vid

[@junemccord3477]

Really enjoyed that video dave been a fan for few years now keep up the good work hope tt goes well for you and the team

[@stevesanelli90]

Wow Wavey Dave, this is certainly an awesome road circuit! Scary as hell but lots of fun ! Credit to you ⭐️✅

[@derekcowley9304]

Very enjoyable watch Dave look forward to watching you at the tt👍

[@srsimracing]

Awesome video Dave big respect for what you're doing, keep up the good work mate 👍🏻

[@tonycampbell9506]

Mint Dave have a good tt looking forward to the next instalment 👍👍👍

[@TheRealLordActon]

New m1000rr can come with forged wheels as an option. Loving the videos. Keep up the great work.

[@MDHGames]

Loved the video Dave, your racing vlogs are fantastic and I frequently find myself rewatching the TT vlogs....and your cooking videos. Good luck at the TT Dave, stay safe and enjoy yourself....Make sure Gary learns the course this time 😂

[@richardchown1344]

Great VLOG. Hope to see you guys at the TT and will try and bring cake😂

[@mattmid7012]

Another cracking vlog Dave. It really does seem badly organised, I know there were a lot of red flags which obviously makes things tight for time but from the whole wheelgate incident to quick turnarounds after being stuck out on course with cold tyres it all seems a tad shambolic at times. Look forward to the TT vlog next month, have a safe one. 👍

[@dmcasson]

Not seen your channel previously ...but it's absolutely excellent! Good luck for the tt.

[@obsession_engineering]

Welcome along

[@goldielocks2621]

As the Aussie's say, " A Typical whinching Pom!". This years race was cancelled and was only declared a go just weeks before as the Insurance premium this year was so extortionate the race organisers stated, they couldn't afford it. It is a credit to the Coleraine Road Racing Club and others that they put together yet, another spectacular NW200. Massive thank you goes to Derek Keys of "Euro Auctions" for the generous donation which secured the race took place this year. A road racing fan!

[@Letsgetiton41]

Well said if he doesn't like it go back to Mexico and race there.

[@brianreed1451]

That was just brilliant. Fabulous insight into the frustration and pure adrenalin rush just watching you guys. You do it because you love it. Stay safe and keep those videos coming. Having nightmares about the comment. 14 year old boy outside a brother. Wanting to go in but not sure. That was so funny.

[@therealquaid1694]

Good luck at the TT

[@kevinslater150]

Another great video Dave , see u at donington m8 , come on Franco !!

[@CrewGuyPJ]

Spot on as always DH, great job!

[@Murphy252000]

As someone from Coleraine I hope you enjoyed your time here, have a safe tt mate

[@boostaholic7116]

Great video Dave was that Decca Kelly he raced at the manx with my mate in 94 i think.. Cant wait for TT and mire Franco content 👍👍🔥🔥

[@yorkshireR9T]

What a great insight into road racing. It was my 2nd year at the nw and seemed not as smooth as the year before. Weather was great though again. All the best for your next race 👍

[@mayhemmayo]

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@Shinysideup]

Awsome stuff Dave.

[@adamthompson1167]

Cracking Dave .

[@paulgibson490]

Another great vlog I like your videos been watching for a couple of years, it's good to see the concern for your riding mates I think it's harder waiting in the pits than actually riding by far especially at the TT. I spent many hours waiting and trying to find out what has happened to my riders at the TT especially in the older times before transponders and GPS tracking. Please keep young Franco on coarse I'm glad he has such a great set of support behind him especially yourself and Pete.😊 ps have a great TT.

[@buzzybee8463]

Love all the vids Dave👍 Keep up the good work with Franco🙂

[@iarlafeeney5865]

Brilliant video, love your content. Just a reminder that the country you visited is Ireland. You just happened to be in the north of Ireland

[@tomohawk2760]

Super Coop my man of the meeting.

[@peteyankee3658]

grown up watching the NW200 for over 20years, the sound and feeling of a handful of superbikes coming past you 10ft away at full chat down into metropole, is something you cant experience from a video or racetrack, plus the buzz around the bars, and in general, round portrush and portstewart is second to none especially if you get weather like this year. its a shame the 2strokes and kellys are gone though. in regards to it being disorganised, it was doubtful at one point wether it was going to go ahead this year with issues round insurance and things.

[@manxtrooper8532]

When you said Decca I did wonder. Lovely guy, known him for years, and was only down the road from me till recently :)

[@colinburnside8077]

Nice one Dave i saw you at Metropole corner on the Thursday evening race after a red flag. Fantastic video great content. NW 200 2023 ummmm , rules regulations and red flags.

[@davidchandler3354]

Great vid, congratulations Obsession team. You sounded a bit frustrated Dave at the organisation, rightly so as a competitor. For us spectators it was frustrating too, one of the worst I've been to. The racing was great when it was on. The fuel thing is a complete rip off and the FHO debacle makes the organisers look stupid. Never mind, looking forwards to seeing Franco in the next BSB round, onwards and upwards!

[@ianmcknight5753]

Brilliant video, but with regards to the FHO exclusion the M1000rr can be ordered with forged aluminium wheels as a zero cost option, which is what tyco done. FHO broke the rules and paid the price for it. Good luck at the TT

[@obsession_engineering]

I was of the understanding that the M comes only with the carbon, whereas the S can be supplied with cast, forged or carbon. I will have to check!

[@benmccartney577]

I seen Martin at the Metropole when there was a red flag and a spectator gave him a Capri Sun

[@obsession_engineering]

The marshalls and spectators were awesome for looking after us during stoppages

[@DeathsStalkerRVT]

Great video as always. That was quite a C up about the Carbon wheels . What was the reason for banning them in the first place. Also I know what its like when the the organizers do an imitation of a Chinese Fire drill... for the competitors and teams it just sucks! Happy you all had fun but so sorry to hear about Lee Johnston I hope he's going to be ok ...

[@obsession_engineering]

Back in the 80's the cf wheels did fall apart, so they've been a bit of a concern since. But now they're stronger than alu, just not very good at bending if you clip a kerb

[@tezzrterry7485]

@@obsession_engineering CF wheels must have passed some stringent DOT tests to be OEM wheels. Ford AND Ferrari, even use them on road cars. Sad result for Lee J.

[@Pablo__D]

Well done boys!!! The tech regs nonsense with FHO was FUBAR'd. I cannot understand how Seeley was allowed to race. The MCUI really need to sort that shite out. And as for the race fuel bend over and cough scenario - that is just totally out of order. But hey everyone kept it rubber side down and got your eye in ready for the TT. Can't wait to see your coverage! Keep er lit Dave!!!!!!!!!!!

[@obsession_engineering]

Exactly, lots of nonsense but it still got my brain going fast!

[@Pablo__D]

@@obsession_engineering Too right it did Dave! After the NW200 baptism of fire the TT organization will be a welcome return to normality (If you could dare call hooning around the Island at rude speeds normal!!!) I'm sure that you and the boys will have alot of hard work ahead but you're up to the task! Go steady mate but keep pushing her on - the grin factor awaits.......

[@simonmallia2051]

you do get an option of wheel with the top spec bmw. carbon or forged ! and both are homologated.

[@obsession_engineering]

Ah, only this year though and fho aren't running the latest bike in stock. My bmw came with the forged wheel option

[@jamsstar2010]

There is an option for an ally wheel,however the bike was homologated with carbon.

[@wmurphy1979]

32:40 THANK GOD SOMEONE FINALLY SAID IT, IMOP SEELEY'S WINS SHOULDN'T COUNT. AND THATS GOING BY THERE RULES.VRY DISAPPOINTED IN THE EVENT THIS YEAR, IT'S MY HOME RACE AND THEY MADE A BALLS OF IT. WHEEL GATE , TYRE GATE , RACE WINNER GATE.

[@obsession_engineering]

Almost as if they want a local lad to win 🤔

[@wmurphy1979]

@@obsession_engineering I'm local but I agree . I think Seeley had his 30 wins t shirt printed. Such a pity. Not.

[@patkawasaki771]

Baseless bullshit. The back-biting and sniping about riders, along with conspiracy theorists coming out from beneath the rocks, leaves a bad taste around the NW200. So much expertise without those pesky facts.

[@wmurphy1979]

@@patkawasaki771 What kind of idiot are you to say what I said was baseless when it all that's been talked about. Think you need a wee glass of wise up.

[@wmurphy1979]

@@patkawasaki771 And as for sniping at riders. Why is Seeley allowed to break the rules and FHO are not. He could get 70 wins at the north west but he'll never be reveered or held in the esteem that others are. Cause he has no class or humility it's nearly like your reply to my opinion.

[@steelcityspeedshopj.r6942]

I can only say the reasoning behind the fuel issue is the control just as u say. And I’d say that if they allowed random type of Pump Fuel. There would be too much difference between all the competitors.

[@thargor6750]

lower octane burns faster does it not? The power valve on the 2 stroke seems to like it better. I'm not sure if that translates to 4 stroke. Love love your videos.... best road racing content on the internet.

[@obsession_engineering]

Higher the octane the cooler it burns and harder it is to ignite. So you can run higher compression or more ignition advance without detonation

[@Extremegaz25]

When are you due over for the TT dave , it would be nice to meet you and maybe get you on video.

[@obsession_engineering]

I'll be over for the weekend

[@rickcrespo5410]

Awesome Videos as always. Who makes that clear vinyl and where can I purchase it? That is an awesome idea to keep your paint from getting destroyed.

[@obsession_engineering]

I've used clear wrapping vinyl from a generic commercial supplier before, the thick stuff was actually from a bike shop, for making tank pads. I can't remember the actual supplier though as I've had it ages

[@John_Wood_]

15:05 Is he saying Irwin is bending the rules? The problem with this event is that the rules are applied sparingly.

[@simonmallia2051]

also i would of thought that your bike zx10 has the wrong wheels as it was the 2019 RR that had the forged wheels ? might be off on this though ?

[@stubab]

I see myself standing at lidls

[@SuperOMARKO]

I think Rutter has an obsession to be in your vlogs!😂

[@obsession_engineering]

He might get his chance soon!!

[@simonsayers8329]

Jez. Hill. Legend....

[@irisgardener4141]

Beautifully logical race organisation 🤪 It's a conspiracy to make the iom appear even betterer fun

[@mikefandango294]

Poor Lee Johnston, the organisers saying Lee had just broke his leg and also telling his family the same. His injuries are horrific and has been lucky to survive. It will be a long road to recover fully. Best wishes to Lee and his family.They’ll find a reason to ban Richard Copper next year, like they have With Hicky/Brooks. The NW200 has become a joke now! Sorry for the rant. Great insight as usual 👍

[@obsession_engineering]

Rant away, it's good to speak your mind

[@MrMpaclassics]

Great video again, interesting to see your take on the poor organisation in real time, I love the event but have wasted a good day just trying to watch the racing while Mervyn procrastinates and sends the grid out for a warm up lap and then let's the front runners nip back to their awning while the privateers sit around letting their tyres go cold and kept in the dark. Club racing is far more organised, bemsee use an app to keep everyone in the loop and tell you which will be last race before lunch and when there's a hold up they tell you not to go to collecting area so you can keep tyres in warmers. I'd love to race at the nw200 but couldn't deal with all the hanging around

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

you're an interesting bloke

[@adampug206gti]

Well done Dave and team it's not easy to do I still have to contact you about my SP2 and RC45....👍🏻😎😎

[@obsession_engineering]

[e-mail] 😉

[@fine163]

Great footage. Had to watch on mute with all the complaining going on. But footage is mega.

[@human1513]

I bit of better planning by the event organizers is required.

[@John_Wood_]

As your discussion on the 'newcomer' requirements show, this race is organised and run by half wits. The fuel and wheel rules need to be addressed immediately. Was up on thursday, perfect weather and they couldn't manage to get the race schedule complete. Fans totally bored at the end and looking to get home. Can anyone tell me why after the warm up lap there is another 10 minute or so delay? Surely stop to form the grid and go?

[@obsession_engineering]

Some bikes need to top up fuel, and the lead riders would be a few minutes waiting for the last group to form up on the grid, but they still waste far too much time

[@John_Wood_]

@@obsession_engineering IDK, maybe the rules should require tank size that will last the race and warm up. Not exactly long distance is it. And put a 5:30 minute timer from start of warm up lap to start if race. If a rider isn't ready they are out of the race.

[@mickeymouse4897]

Great vlog content as always Dave ... shame the paddys can't organise a road race, maybe they're better at organising a piss up in a brewery cos they sure can't sort the basics of a road race.

[@iknowyoureright8564]

They been doing alright for decades. Think they just f’d up this year as it was almost going to be cancelled due to insurance so it was all was a bit last minute

[@jamsstar2010]

Are you from bike magazines?

[@obsession_engineering]

No, but Jonny who was speaking has been a journalist for years, with different magazines

[@evanjohn503]

thats easily the best Road Racing footage I've seen in a long time, but how do you put up with that shower of an event? Good Luck at the TT to everyone in the team

[@joe20305]

Mr. Bean goes to the NW200.

[@mikebennett4478]

Hey bud ! You into Esport racing? You got somethin we neeeeed. ✌

[@obsession_engineering]

I'm not but could be interesting 😏

[@kyle_mcc1813]

Braaapppp braaapppp braaapppp.... Hickman 😂😂😂

[@grachoderunwiderstehlichen]

threeee great in britain pounds 😢 per metric liter ...does this mean to limit the rpm till ~30miles per hour drivers can read ; very enviromently friendly 😂

[@martin190865]

sunshine in Northern Ireland, photos or it didnt happen

[@niallmclean4812]

it's windy at 180, really 😅