Jeremy McWilliams says he feels "happier than I've ever been" as he prepares to compete at the North West 200 this week at age 62, aiming to add to his three previous wins at the event [1]. He emphasized that he would not enter the race simply to "make the numbers up," underlining the importance of self-belief, confidence, and physical fitness in remaining competitive at his age. "It's a self-belief thing. If you believe and you have the confidence and you're fit enough to do the job, it gives me great pleasure to be able to run at the front, particularly in this class [Supertwins]," McWilliams said [1].
McWilliams has an extensive international racing career. Among his achievements is winning the 2001 Dutch 250cc world championship round at Assen [1]. He debuted at the North West 200 in 2012 and since then has secured 13 podium finishes, including five second-place and five third-place results, alongside his three victories in the Supertwins category [1].
He described racing on the north coast as "a really exhilarating race, whatever class you're riding in," adding that the experience and atmosphere of the event motivate him. "It's a good place to be. I love racing on the north coast. It's hard going, it's tight and it's fun to be competitive and riding with guys that are younger than me," he added [1].
The North West 200 takes place this week, where McWilliams will compete aiming to build on his legacy at the challenging road race [1].
