The North West 200 road races are to go ahead on Saturday despite the death of Robert Dunlop in a high-speed accident during Thursday's practice session.
Dunlop, regarded as a sporting legend in Northern Ireland, died after coming off his 250cc machine at the Mather's Cross section of the Triangle course.
Organisers of the North West met on Friday to consider the options.
Clerk of the Course, Mervyn Whyte, said the Dunlop family had been consulted before it was decided to proceed.
"Unfortunately motorcycle racing is a dangerous sport," added Whyte.
"We in the Coleraine and District Motor Club have worked on risk assessment, on making everything as safe as we can.
"We have spent a lot of time in the last number of weeks on the course itself.
"Robert himself was a proud ambassador, a great help for the North West and certainly was a great help to me."
He said the family was bearing up well under the loss but added that all events in the paddock and hospitality area scheduled for Friday would be cancelled.
Race sponsor Alister Kennedy said: "His wife Louise is extremely positive about running the event. The best tribute for Robert is to put on a bigger and better show than we have done before."
The schedule on Saturday comprises two Superbike races, two Supersport 600 and one each in the Superstock, 400cc, 250 and 125 classes.
Racing is due to begin at 1100BST, with roads closing an hour before that.
Robert Dunlop's funeral is to be held on Sunday.
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