'I didn't know I'd won until I came in at the end and they directed me to the winners' enclosure and then it was even more unreal when I found out I'd won' - John Simpson
"It's the people who are left behind who suffer the most. Trevor probably didn't know anything about the crash, but the people left behind are hit the hardest' - Ryan Farquhar
'You could always ride the superstock bike and it would be an easier option around the wee roads at Skerries, but the superbike is a challenge' - Michael Dunlop
'Joey was 48 when he was winning and I've got eight years left in me to win seven, so it's possible. It's not out of the question, but it's not something I'm going for - if it happens it will be a fantastic bonus' - John McGuinness
'Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Jayne and we extend our deepest sympathies to the entire family circle' - Mervyn Whyte, NW200 event director