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- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Learns Imola
Coming to a new circuit for the first time is difficult, but coming to a new circuit with a new team and a new bike, that is a whole different league of difficult, and that is exactly what Hudson Kennaugh is having to deal with this weekend at his World S
- Bike Show to Play Host to Prestigious British Superbike Awards
The cream of British motorcycling talent will gather at the 2005 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show in association with The Sun, when the Birmingham NEC plays host to the prestigious British Superbike Awards at 1pm on Tuesday 1st November.
- Busy Weekend For Kennaugh at Magny Cours
There is nothing like a challenge and that is what Hudson Kennaugh has on his hands this weekend at Magny Cours in France.
- Pole And Seventeenth For Kennaugh at Magny Cours
Hudson Kennaugh blew away the competition in the GSX-R European Cup qualifying to take pole position, with a superb lap time of 1min 46.590secs - his closest rival was David Salon with a 1min 47.010secs.
- Kennaugh to Test For Alstare
Hudson Kennaugh the new GSX-R European Cup title holder and current South African Superbike Champion has secured a test with the Alstare Superstock and Supersport teams, at Valencia in November.
- Kennaugh to Test For Alstare
Hudson Kennaugh the new GSX-R European Cup title holder and current South African Superbike Champion has secured a test with the Alstare Superstock and Supersport teams, at Valencia in November.
- All-New International Motorcycle and Scooter Show Kicks Off With World Launches
The all-new interactive International Motorcycle & Scooter Show in Association with The Sun hosted an array of UK and International motorcycle launches today, the highlight being those of BMW. Ducati and British manufacturers CCM and Royal Enfield.
- Hudson Ready For Alstare Test
Hudson Kennaugh is preparing for his test with the Alstare Suzuki Supersport and Superstock teams early next week at Valencia in Spain.
- Successful Alstare Test For Kennaugh
After lifting the GSX-R European Cup title and having an impressive Supersport debut at Imola and Magny Cours, Alstare gave Hudson Kennaugh the chance to test for their Supersport and Superstock team at Valencia in Spain.
- Successful Alstare Test For Kennaugh
After lifting the GSX-R European Cup title and having an impressive Supersport debut at Imola and Magny Cours, Alstare gave Hudson Kennaugh the chance to test for their Supersport and Superstock team at Valencia in Spain.
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- International MX No Fear in Pernes Les Fontaines
On February 25th and 26th the Moto Club Pernois will celebrate his 80th birthday, and a lot of GP riders will be there to contest one of the biggest MX pre-season event.
- Hudson Yet to Put Pen to Paper
Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh is yet to put pen to paper with a team for the up and coming 2006 race season.
- Hudson Yet to Put Pen to Paper
Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh is yet to put pen to paper with a team for the up and coming 2006 race season.
- TT 2006 launched.
TT 2006 has a star studded field and changes that should enhance course safety.
- Tunstall Heads to World Supersport in 2006
Tom Tunstall is delighted to confirm that he will be racing in the World Supersport Championship in 2006 onboard the Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport Honda.
- Tunstall Heads to World Supersport in 2006
Tom Tunstall is delighted to confirm that he will be racing in the World Supersport Championship in 2006 onboard the Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport Honda.
- Gobert to Make World Championship Comeback
In a surprise announcement, Australian Anthony Gobert has confirmed that he will compete in the opening two rounds of the 2006 Supersport World Championship in Qatar (February 25) and Australia (March 5).
- Gobert to Make World Championship Comeback
In a surprise announcement, Australian Anthony Gobert has confirmed that he will compete in the opening two rounds of the 2006 Supersport World Championship in Qatar (February 25) and Australia (March 5).
- Team SUZUKI MotoGP Returns to Europe For Official Tests And Team Launch
Team SUZUKI MotoGP will be in Spain for the next two weekends to take part in the traditional season-opening Official MotoGP Tests, as well as announcing its 2006 ‘XRE4’ GSV-R990 – an all-new machine for the final season of the 990cc regulations.
- Klaffi Honda - Phillip Island Preview
Only a few hours after the last heat at Losail the members of Team Klaffi Honda were on their way to Phillip Island.
- Round Two Set to be Another Hard Battle
After an intense and entertaining first round at Losail, Qatar, on Saturday 25 February, the 2006 World Superbike championship continues its high speed round the world tour with the Australian round at Phillip Island, on Sunday 5 March.
- WSS Phillip Island Preview
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) performed another of his famous demolition jobs in the last few laps of an otherwise close Losail Supersport race, but in Australia few believe he will be able to repeat his five-second margin of victory.
- WSS Phillip Island Preview
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) performed another of his famous demolition jobs in the last few laps of an otherwise close Losail Supersport race, but in Australia few believe he will be able to repeat his five-second margin of victory.
- Yamaha WSB Phillip Island Preview
After a sensational weekend of racing in Qatar, round two of the Superbike World Championship takes place coming weekend at the Phillip Island circuit, located a little more than an hour's drive south of Melbourne.
- Big Teams Gather in Spain For Motogp Hors Doeuvre
The Catalunya Official MotoGP test session of March 3/4/5 is the first official engagement of the 2006 MotoGP World Championship, designed as a tantalising hors d'oeuvre to what is arguably the most keenly awaited season in bike racing history.
- Farquhar tops practice leader boards for Superstock and Supersport classes.
Ryan Farquhar tops the final practice leader boards for both the Superstock and Supersport TT races. Close racing is assured as any only 16 seconds cover the first 10 Supersport riders and 21 seconds the first 10 Superstock riders.
- Farquhar tops practice leader boards for Superstock and Supersport classes.
Ryan Farquhar tops the final practice leader boards for both the Superstock and Supersport TT races. Close racing is assured as any only 16 seconds cover the first 10 Supersport riders and 21 seconds the first 10 Superstock riders.
- Farquhar tops practice leader boards for Superstock and Supersport classes.
Ryan Farquhar tops the final practice leader boards for both the Superstock and Supersport TT races. Close racing is assured as any only 16 seconds cover the first 10 Supersport riders and 21 seconds the first 10 Superstock riders.
- Double joy for Donald; illness forces Anstey out.
Australian Cameron Donald secured his second TT win in the Superstock Race; the first double by an Australian rider since Graeme McGregor in 1984. Pre-race favourite Bruce Anstey retired due to feeling unwell.
- Double joy for Donald; illness forces Anstey out.
Australian Cameron Donald secured his second TT win in the Superstock Race; the first double by an Australian rider since Graeme McGregor in 1984. Pre-race favourite Bruce Anstey retired due to feeling unwell.
- Double joy for Donald; illness forces Anstey out.
Australian Cameron Donald secured his second TT win in the Superstock Race; the first double by an Australian rider since Graeme McGregor in 1984. Pre-race favourite Bruce Anstey retired due to feeling unwell.
- Plater claims first TT win after Anstey exclusion
Steve Plater won the first Supersport TT after Bruce Anstey who had led from the start and had crossed the line first was disqualified because of a small technical irregularity.
- Plater claims first TT win after Anstey exclusion
Steve Plater won the first Supersport TT after Bruce Anstey who had led from the start and had crossed the line first was disqualified because of a small technical irregularity.
- Plater claims first TT win after Anstey exclusion
Steve Plater won the first Supersport TT after Bruce Anstey who had led from the start and had crossed the line first was disqualified because of a small technical irregularity.
- Crowe completes double in Sidecar best race for many years
Nick Crowe and Mark Cox completed a TT Sidecar double after a tremendous battle on the tack with 13 times winner Dave Molyneux and Daniel Sayle. World Champion Tim Reeves and Patrick Farrance took sixth place to complete a sparkling debut.
- Crowe completes double in Sidecar best race for many years
Nick Crowe and Mark Cox completed a TT Sidecar double after a tremendous battle on the tack with 13 times winner Dave Molyneux and Daniel Sayle. World Champion Tim Reeves and Patrick Farrance took sixth place to complete a sparkling debut.
- Crowe completes double in Sidecar best race for many years
Nick Crowe and Mark Cox completed a TT Sidecar double after a tremendous battle on the tack with 13 times winner Dave Molyneux and Daniel Sayle. World Champion Tim Reeves and Patrick Farrance took sixth place to complete a sparkling debut.
- McGuinness wins 14th TT to equal Mike Hailwood
John McGuinness was victorious in one of the greatest TT races in living memory. He won the Dainese Senior TT to claim his 14th victory to equal the late great Mike Hailwood. He is the first rider to win 4 consecutive Senior titles since Giacomo Agostini.
- McGuinness wins 14th TT to equal Mike Hailwood
John McGuinness was victorious in one of the greatest TT races in living memory. He won the Dainese Senior TT to claim his 14th victory to equal the late great Mike Hailwood. He is the first rider to win 4 consecutive Senior titles since Giacomo Agostini.
- McGuinness wins 14th TT to equal Mike Hailwood
John McGuinness was victorious in one of the greatest TT races in living memory. He won the Dainese Senior TT to claim his 14th victory to equal the late great Mike Hailwood. He is the first rider to win 4 consecutive Senior titles since Giacomo Agostini.
- TT wins for Lougher and Palmer
Chris Palmer won his third TT in the 125cc race held at the Billown Circuit. Ian Lougher won his 8th in the 250cc event. Billown became the 4th circuit to stage TT racing.
- TT wins for Lougher and Palmer
Chris Palmer won his third TT in the 125cc race held at the Billown Circuit. Ian Lougher won his 8th in the 250cc event. Billown became the 4th circuit to stage TT racing.
- TT wins for Lougher and Palmer
Chris Palmer won his third TT in the 125cc race held at the Billown Circuit. Ian Lougher won his 8th in the 250cc event. Billown became the 4th circuit to stage TT racing.
- Treble for Lougher; double for William Dunlop at S100
Ian Lougher scored three wins at the Southern 100 meeting; including the Solo Championship, to surpass Joey Dunlop as the most successful rider on the Billown Circuit. William Dunlop scored a brace of 250cc wins; Guy Martin won the opening Superbike race.
- Treble for Lougher; double for William Dunlop at S100
Ian Lougher scored three wins at the Southern 100 meeting; including the Solo Championship, to surpass Joey Dunlop as the most successful rider on the Billown Circuit. William Dunlop scored a brace of 250cc wins; Guy Martin won the opening Superbike race.
- Treble for Lougher; double for William Dunlop at S100
Ian Lougher scored three wins at the Southern 100 meeting; including the Solo Championship, to surpass Joey Dunlop as the most successful rider on the Billown Circuit. William Dunlop scored a brace of 250cc wins; Guy Martin won the opening Superbike race.
- Death of John Goodall casts a pall over MGP
The tragic death of MGP stalwart John Goodall marred the first day's racing at MGP 2008. Brothers Ryan and Daniel kneen won the Newcomers' Races; Ryan Farquhar won his second consecutive Senior Classic Race.
- Death of John Goodall casts a pall over MGP
The tragic death of MGP stalwart John Goodall marred the first day's racing at MGP 2008. Brothers Ryan and Daniel kneen won the Newcomers' Races; Ryan Farquhar won his second consecutive Senior Classic Race.
- Death of John Goodall casts a pall over MGP
The tragic death of MGP stalwart John Goodall marred the first day's racing at MGP 2008. Brothers Ryan and Daniel kneen won the Newcomers' Races; Ryan Farquhar won his second consecutive Senior Classic Race.
- Wins for Richardson and Hamilton in Classic MGP Races
Roy Richardson competed a hat-trick of wins in the Classic Junior MGP; whilst Ewan Hamilton did the double in the Lightweight Classic.
- Wins for Richardson and Hamilton in Classic MGP Races
Roy Richardson competed a hat-trick of wins in the Classic Junior MGP; whilst Ewan Hamilton did the double in the Lightweight Classic.
- Wins for Richardson and Hamilton in Classic MGP Races
Roy Richardson competed a hat-trick of wins in the Classic Junior MGP; whilst Ewan Hamilton did the double in the Lightweight Classic.
- Daniel Kneen completes history making MGP double
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win a Newcomers' race and the Junior in the same year at the MGP. He won the Junior after an epic battle with Michael Weldon who slid off less than 5 miles from the finish.
- Daniel Kneen completes history making MGP double
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win a Newcomers' race and the Junior in the same year at the MGP. He won the Junior after an epic battle with Michael Weldon who slid off less than 5 miles from the finish.
- Daniel Kneen completes history making MGP double
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win a Newcomers' race and the Junior in the same year at the MGP. He won the Junior after an epic battle with Michael Weldon who slid off less than 5 miles from the finish.
- Barclay banks Senior MGP win.
Adam Barclay won a much delayed and shortened Senior MGP after the first attempt to run the race was red flagged due to an oil spill.
- Barclay banks Senior MGP win.
Adam Barclay won a much delayed and shortened Senior MGP after the first attempt to run the race was red flagged due to an oil spill.
- Barclay banks Senior MGP win.
Adam Barclay won a much delayed and shortened Senior MGP after the first attempt to run the race was red flagged due to an oil spill.
- Historic treble for Kneen; Sayle completes local double at MGP
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win 3 MGP races in one week with a start to finish win in the Ultra Lightweight. Daniel Sayle won the Lightweight after a close duel with Nigel Moore.
- Historic treble for Kneen; Sayle completes local double at MGP
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win 3 MGP races in one week with a start to finish win in the Ultra Lightweight. Daniel Sayle won the Lightweight after a close duel with Nigel Moore.
- Historic treble for Kneen; Sayle completes local double at MGP
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win 3 MGP races in one week with a start to finish win in the Ultra Lightweight. Daniel Sayle won the Lightweight after a close duel with Nigel Moore.
- TT rider recruitment in top gear.
BSB and World Sidecar stars visited the Isle of Man with a view to participating in the TT races.
- TT rider recruitment in top gear.
BSB and World Sidecar stars visited the Isle of Man with a view to participating in the TT races.
- TT rider recruitment in top gear.
BSB and World Sidecar stars visited the Isle of Man with a view to participating in the TT races.
- Farquhar completes Superb Irish Road Race Championship Double
Ryan Farquhar finished the 2008 Irish National Road Race season on a high at Killalane on Sunday and added two more wins to his impressive haul when he took victory in both of the Superbike races.
- Farquhar completes Superb Irish Road Race Championship Double
Ryan Farquhar finished the 2008 Irish National Road Race season on a high at Killalane on Sunday and added two more wins to his impressive haul when he took victory in both of the Superbike races.
- Kawasaki Team Announce 2008 Macau GP Team Line up
Experienced Macau Grand Prix campaigners, MSS Discovery have announced their intention to return to the famous 3.8 mile Macau street circuit in November in a bid to repeat their former race wining success at the traditional end of year racing celebration.
- Kawasaki Team Announce 2008 Macau GP Team Line up
Experienced Macau Grand Prix campaigners, MSS Discovery have announced their intention to return to the famous 3.8 mile Macau street circuit in November in a bid to repeat their former race wining success at the traditional end of year racing celebration.
- Kawasaki Team Announce 2008 Macau GP Team Line up
Experienced Macau Grand Prix campaigners, MSS Discovery have announced their intention to return to the famous 3.8 mile Macau street circuit in November in a bid to repeat their former race wining success at the traditional end of year racing celebration.
- National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result
Alastair Seeley lined up for his first pole position of the season, breaking the season-long domination of Kirkham and Brogan.
- National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result
Alastair Seeley lined up for his first pole position of the season, breaking the season-long domination of Kirkham and Brogan.
- National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result
Alastair Seeley lined up for his first pole position of the season, breaking the season-long domination of Kirkham and Brogan.
- National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result
Alastair Seeley lined up for his first pole position of the season, breaking the season-long domination of Kirkham and Brogan.
- Champion Byrne Signs off With Double Top
Shane Byrne rounded off his Bennetts British Superbike title winning campaign with a pair of victories in the final round at Brands Hatch.
- Champion Byrne Signs off With Double Top
Shane Byrne rounded off his Bennetts British Superbike title winning campaign with a pair of victories in the final round at Brands Hatch.
- Champion Byrne Signs off With Double Top
Shane Byrne rounded off his Bennetts British Superbike title winning campaign with a pair of victories in the final round at Brands Hatch.
- Champion Byrne Signs off With Double Top
Shane Byrne rounded off his Bennetts British Superbike title winning campaign with a pair of victories in the final round at Brands Hatch.
- British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result
2008 Supersport champion, Glen Richards, capped off the season with a hard-fought victory ahead of Steve Plater and Josh Brookes, at a packed Brands Hatch Indy circuit.
- British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result
2008 Supersport champion, Glen Richards, capped off the season with a hard-fought victory ahead of Steve Plater and Josh Brookes, at a packed Brands Hatch Indy circuit.
- British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result
2008 Supersport champion, Glen Richards, capped off the season with a hard-fought victory ahead of Steve Plater and Josh Brookes, at a packed Brands Hatch Indy circuit.
- British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result
2008 Supersport champion, Glen Richards, capped off the season with a hard-fought victory ahead of Steve Plater and Josh Brookes, at a packed Brands Hatch Indy circuit.
- British Supersport – Brands Hatch Race Result
2008 Supersport champion, Glen Richards, capped off the season with a hard-fought victory ahead of Steve Plater and Josh Brookes, at a packed Brands Hatch Indy circuit.
- National Superstock 600 – Brands Hatch Race One and Two Result
Lee Johnston crossed the line in third place, behind race winner Jimmy Hill and Chris Northover in the opening race at Brands Hatch Indy to secure the Metzeler National Superstock 600 title.
- National Superstock 600 – Brands Hatch Race One and Two Result
Lee Johnston crossed the line in third place, behind race winner Jimmy Hill and Chris Northover in the opening race at Brands Hatch Indy to secure the Metzeler National Superstock 600 title.
- National Superstock 600 – Brands Hatch Race One and Two Result
Lee Johnston crossed the line in third place, behind race winner Jimmy Hill and Chris Northover in the opening race at Brands Hatch Indy to secure the Metzeler National Superstock 600 title.
- National Superstock 600 – Brands Hatch Race One and Two Result
Lee Johnston crossed the line in third place, behind race winner Jimmy Hill and Chris Northover in the opening race at Brands Hatch Indy to secure the Metzeler National Superstock 600 title.
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result
Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result
Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result
Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result
Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup – Brands Hatch Race Result
- British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
- British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
- British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
- British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
British 125GP– Brands Hatch Race Result
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Race Result
Richard Cooper returned to the KTM Super Duke battle for the season finale, snatching a last gasp win at the end of the opening 15 lap race.
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Race Result
Richard Cooper returned to the KTM Super Duke battle for the season finale, snatching a last gasp win at the end of the opening 15 lap race.
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Race Result
Richard Cooper returned to the KTM Super Duke battle for the season finale, snatching a last gasp win at the end of the opening 15 lap race.
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Race Result
Richard Cooper returned to the KTM Super Duke battle for the season finale, snatching a last gasp win at the end of the opening 15 lap race.
- Martin Jessopp Wins 2008 Airwaves Kick up a Gear Award
Martin Jessopp, who rides for Riders Racing, today (12th October 2008) won the ‘Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear® Award’ for his outstandingly consistent performance throughout the 2008 British Superbike Championship;
- Martin Jessopp Wins 2008 Airwaves Kick up a Gear Award
Martin Jessopp, who rides for Riders Racing, today (12th October 2008) won the ‘Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear® Award’ for his outstandingly consistent performance throughout the 2008 British Superbike Championship;
- Martin Jessopp Wins 2008 Airwaves Kick up a Gear Award
Martin Jessopp, who rides for Riders Racing, today (12th October 2008) won the ‘Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear® Award’ for his outstandingly consistent performance throughout the 2008 British Superbike Championship;
- Italy Snatches Second Francesco Zerbi Trophy From France-Maiden Podium For Bulgaria
Edition three of the FIM SuperMoto of Nations was a close one on the fabulous track of Pleven in Bulgaria where 15,000 spectators showed up and even celebrated an unexpected home podium. Italy won with France taking second.
- Italy Snatches Second Francesco Zerbi Trophy From France-Maiden Podium For Bulgaria
Edition three of the FIM SuperMoto of Nations was a close one on the fabulous track of Pleven in Bulgaria where 15,000 spectators showed up and even celebrated an unexpected home podium. Italy won with France taking second.
- Italy Snatches Second Francesco Zerbi Trophy From France-Maiden Podium For Bulgaria
Edition three of the FIM SuperMoto of Nations was a close one on the fabulous track of Pleven in Bulgaria where 15,000 spectators showed up and even celebrated an unexpected home podium. Italy won with France taking second.
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Nemesis – Relentless Supersport Race 2
The Relentless Supersport Race 2 gave us the result that almost everyone wanted; a commanding victory for Bruce Anstey, who had his win taken from him after race 1. Bruce was delighted with his victory and full praise for his team when I was able to speak to him briefly at the prize presentation. He said that he thought the bike was even better than it had been on Monday, when a minor technical infringement led to his exclusion from the results. His popularity with fans and rivals was clear for all to see when he was given a standing ovation as he climbed onto the Villa Marina stage to collect his trophies.
Conditions for the race were good, blue skies, dry roads, but a stiff breeze that was most noticeable on the Mountain Mile where it was in the riders’ faces.
Once the flag dropped the crowd waited expectantly for news from the first commentary position at Glen Helen. As in Saturday’s Superbike race it was Ian Hutchinson who was fastest to the popular vantage point; he had a 0.4s lead over Anstey with John McGuinness 3rd with first man on the road Guy Martin in 4th. First into Ramsey was Guy Martin; who had pulled out 7 seconds on number 2 Conor Cummins. Then came John McGuinness, but something was clearly not right with his machine; he looked down at the right hand side as went through the square, despite this he was third on corrected time on our watch. It transpired that the machine had an oil leak that was putting oil onto his boot causing it to slip on the footrest. This caused John to have second retirement of the week at the end of the lap. Bruce Anstey was the next man on the road and he had 8s advantage over Martin on our watch. Next came a group of Ian Hutchinson, who was just 0.8s behind Anstey on our watch; Ryan Farquhar; 10s down on Hutchinson and Cameron Donald, a further 10s down on corrected time. Keith Amor was next through; but well down on corrected time; he was to go no further than the Bungalow where he was black flagged. Ian Lougher was 1s behind Farquhar on our watch; with next man through Steve Plater 6s down on Ian. Steve’s race was over at the Bungalow; which meant that the first three from Monday’s race were all retirements before a single lap had been completed. Gary Johnson at number 18 was going well again; we had him in 8th place.
Hutchinson refused to stick to the script and it was he who was fastest over the mountain to lead the race by 0.83s as they crossed the line; his lap speed was 124.261mph. Third was Ryan Farquhar, having another great ride on his Harker machine; fourth was Guy Martin; fifth Ian Lougher; with Conor Cummins completing the top six.
Having been rather tense at the start Anstey settled into his rhythm and began to take control of the race from Ian Hutchinson; who dogged by ill luck gad at one stage been contemplating going home. At Ramsey Guy Martin still led on the roads with Anstey now second, then it was Cummins, Hutchinson, Farquhar and Lougher. Our watch had Anstey 3.8s ahead on corrected time from Hutchinson; with Farquhar a further 10s behind him. Guy Martin was fourth; with man on the move Gary Johnson up to5th, with the evergreen Ian Lougher 6th; 24 years after making his debut. Lougher scored a podium finish in that debut year, second place in the Historic 500cc Race behind Dave Roper. Mats Nilsson was noted as going very well on his Padgetts Manx Gas Honda. Michael Dunlop provided some excitement as he fish tailed into the right hander; however he lost little time and was in 8th place on our watch.
Anstey continued to pile on the coals and despite the strong headwind on the mountain section he set a new a class lap record at 125.359mph; one that would not be deleted from the record books. Hutchy lapped at 124.35mph to be 8.8s behind as they slowed to enter the pits. A rapid stop by the TAS team saw Anstey out of the pits with is lead intact. One who lost some time was Mats Nilsson who overshot the stop box and picked up a 5s penalty for his trouble; he was 10th at the end of the lap.
The top six at half distance were Anstey; Hutchinson; Farquhar; Martin; Johnson and Lougher. Such was the pace of the race that the first 12 were all averaging over 120mph. There were some close tussles through the field both on the road and on time keeping the crowd entertained. One such tussle involved Stephen Oates, Paul Owen and newcomers Jamie Robinson and James Hillier, who dropped his Suzuki at Signpost on lap 4 right in front of sponsor Martin Bullock. James remounted and gained the last silver replica.
Lap 3 saw Anstey gradually increasing his advantage; at Ramsey it was just over 11s on our watch. This lap saw the end of Cameron Donald’s effort at the Mountain Box. The battle for fourth provided the main interest with Johnson closing to just 2.9s behind Martin as they began the mountain climb for the third time; Lougher was just 5.1s behind Johnson on our watch. Over the mountain Anstey eked out a further advantage to lead by 21.4s as they headed for the descent of Bray Hill for the final time. Farquhar was 15s clear of Guy Martin; who had just 1.5s lead over Johnson; Lougher was 5.3s further behind.
Anstey was able to ride to his boards on the final lap keeping the distance between himself and Hutchinson fairly constant. Ryan Farquhar had a 20s safety cushion in third; but it was from Ian Lougher who was on the charge and had moved ahead of both Gary Johnson and Guy Martin on our watch. Lougher’s was the fastest final lap of all at 123.639mph and it did secure 4th place for him at the finish. A relatively slow final tour dropped Martin to 6th, behind the impressive Gary Johnson. This is only Gary’s second year at the event; next year he will be pushing for a podium finish. Another strong performance saw 2 Metre Man Conor Cummins take 7th; with Michael Dunlop in 8th. Michael received a standing ovation as he went to the stage to collect his silver replica and there was not a dry eye in the house as he spoke of the tragic loss of his father Robert and how he wanted to represent the Dunlop name and keep it to the forefront at events such as the TT. Everyone has taken Michael to their heart; what an amazing show of courage; skill and determination he has given.
The prize for the lowest aggregate time over the two legs went to Ryan Farquhar; for his third and fourth place finishes. Ryan has ridden exceptionally well; exceeding his expectations and reminding us of just what a good rider he is.
1. Bruce Anstey 123.041mph
2. Ian Hutchinson 122.099mph
3. Ryan Farquhar 121.733mph
4. Ian Lougher 121.258mph
5. Gary Johnson 121.138mph
6. Guy Martin 120.958mph
7. Conor Cummins 120.455mph
8. Michael Dunlop 119.838mph
9. Adrian Archibald 119.197mph
10 Daniel Stewart 119.118mph
11 Roy Richardson 118.937mph
12 Mats Nilsson 118.890mph
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