Tommy Bridewell and Billy McConnell are both in line to make their North West 200 debuts next year, according to race chief Mervyn Whyte.

The British Superbike and Supersport stars have been in discussion with Whyte following the successful entries of Josh Brookes and Peter Hickman over the last couple of years.

“I have been talking to Billy McConnell and Tommy Bridewell about their entering the North West and they are both keen to race if we can get a package together,” said Whyte.