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Simon Andrews Legacy lap this morning

Thousands expected in tribute to popular racer

There could be thousands of bikes out on the course ahead of today's racing this afternoon.

The Simon Andrews Legacy Lap takes place from 10 am.

The popular racer died following an accident at last year's North West 200

The road between the Grandstand and Sign Post Corner is closed between 9 and 10 this morning to allow bikes to line up ahead of the lap which takes place on open roads.

There will be a police escort for the lap. 

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