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BSB star makes U-turn on North West 200 retirement decision
British Superbike star Glenn Irwin has reversed his retirement decision and will return to road racing this year at the North West 200.
He previously expanded his BSB commitments to include the North West 200 in 2015 and made his Isle of Man TT debut in 2022.
In 2024, Irwin retired from road racing to focus on his family, but now he plans to make a comeback at the North West 200 in 2026.
An 11-time winner at the North West 200, Irwin will ride for the Nitrous Competitions Racing Ducati squad he competes for in BSB.
Following a serious hip injury last year, Irwin hopes that returning to the North West 200 will aid his quest for BSB title success.
The 2026 North West 200 is scheduled from 6-9 May, and Irwin is eager to compete and pursue his dream of winning more races.
