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Belfast Telegraph
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Belfast Telegraph
Michael Dunlop sets new lap record on way to Superbike double at Tandragee 100: ‘I'm riding faster than ever'
Riding his MD Racing BMW, Dunlop – back at the Co Armagh road race for the first time since 2013 – followed up his win in the Open race with a majestic display to win the six-lap finale for his 13th win at the meeting. The Isle of Man TT history-maker had to dig deep to fend off the threat from Republic of Ireland contender Michael Sweeney on the Martin Jones Racing BMW, who kept in touch with Dunlop over the first three laps. Dunlop shattered Sweeney's lap record of 109.796mph – set in the earlier Open race – on the second lap with a new mark of 110.497mph. Sweeney hit straight back, upping the ante to 110.997mph on the third lap as they broke away from Conor Cummins and Shaun Anderson. Dunlop finally gained some daylight by the end of lap four and was 1.3s ahead. He then turned the screw, recording the first 111mph lap at Tandragee to raise the absolute record to 111.584mph (2:52.403s) around the 5.3-mile course. It was enough to seal the deal and Dunlop went on to close out victory by eight seconds over Sweeney. Banbridge man Anderson finished on the podium in third on the Team Classic Suzuki while Cummins' chance was thwarted when he overshot at the last corner. The Manxman still finished fourth on the Burrows/RK Racing BMW. It has been a glorious year for Dunlop, who won three races at the North West 200 and increased his record of Isle of Man TT wins to 33 following another four-timer. The 36-year-old's achievements in the sport have been recognised with an MBE in the King's birthday honours. Dunlop, who will next be in action at the Southern 100 when he returns to the Isle of Man next month, said: 'The main job for me is the North West and TT, and I think we've done a successful job there and proven we're still one of the top men. 'For the first time in a while I was really competitive at the North West, which was good. 'To do a triple there and go to the TT and win another four it's been a great year. 'I'm riding faster than ever and there's no reason why we can't keep winning and adding to the tally.' Dunlop had to work hard to hold off Sweeney in the Open Superbike race earlier in the day. He was headed off the line by Sweeney and Mike Browne (BPE by Russell Racing Yamaha 600) and was lying in third at the end of the first lap. Dunlop worked his way into second place behind Sweeney on the next lap and then nudged ahead. Sweeney blitzed the seven-year-old absolute lap record set by Dan Kneen in 2018, raising the bar to 109.796mph on the fourth lap – slightly faster than Dunlop (109.755mph). The scene was set for a grandstand finish but it was Dunlop who held on by 0.4s. Cummins passed Browne on the last lap to earn a podium. Browne made it a double in the Supersport class, leading all the way from pole. The Republic of Ireland rider won Friday's non-championship race and followed up yesterday with another win. Sweeney was ruled out with an issue on the warm-up lap on the EM Building Yamaha. Dunlop, riding the Milwaukee Ducati, finished second on corrected time and set a new lap record at 109.276mph. He had to start from 17th position after failing to qualify on the Ducati on Friday, when he pulled in after a lap with an issue. Cummins claimed third on the Burrows/RK Racing Ducati after fending off Darryl Tweed (Novo Gen by FAO Racing Honda). Anderson had a successful day at his home race meeting, dominating the Classic Superbike race on the Wiz Norton to win by 20 seconds from Tweed (Stanley Stewart Yamaha 750). The Banbridge man later won the Lightweight race on a 250 Honda for a double. In the Supertwin race, Ballymoney's Tweed was toasting a thrilling win when he capitalised on a mistake by race leader Sweeney on the last lap. Sweeney went wide on his Aprilia at the final corner, leaving the door wide open for Tweed, who grabbed the win by 1.5s on his Aprilia. The Junior Support race, won by Sean Brolly on his Aprilia 660, was stopped on the final lap following a red flag incident. No official details were provided. The final national road race of the season takes place next month with the Armoy meeting in Co Antrim from July 25-26.
BBC News
16-06-2025
- BBC News
Coach service for Manx ferry passengers during Lancashire port works
Passengers disembarking from Isle of Man Steam Packet Company ferries in Lancashire have been warned of changes over the upcoming fortnight as they will be picked up by coach to take them to the maintenance work to an adjustable ramp at the port will see foot passengers transported to and from the Heysham Port Manx ferry firm confirmed the Peel Ports Group, the UK's second largest port operator, was undertaking the maintenance on its number 1 linkspan."We have been informed that this work will only take two weeks," it added. The BBC has contacted Peel Ports for a comment. The change comes after the linkspan was damaged when the Manxman vessel entered the Heysham facility during stormy conditions in August returned to use in April following that period, foot passengers also has to board coaches to travel between the second berth at the port and the terminal. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
Cambrian News
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Cambrian News
Enduro Championship returns to Llanidloes with Triumph's Persson leading
The Championship class was yet again dominated by Triumph pairing of Sweden's Mickel Persson and Manxman Jamie McCanney and the PAR Homes sponsored Jack Edmondson. These three seem to have the edge on the rest of the field with the Swede winning again from his teammate with Jack third.
Powys County Times
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Powys venue welcomes array of top enduro riders for sprint
Saintswell Enduro Centre held their annual Chicken Run Sprint Enduro on Saturday which incorporated the second round of the Welsh Enduro Sprint Championship. In the hotly contested championship class, Triumph works rider Mikael Persson just pipped Jack Edmondson (Gas Gas) with another Triumph works rider, Manxman Jamie McCanney, ending third. Local riders had good performances with Rhayader's Alex Walton coming in fourth and Llandrindod Wells' Sam Davies sixth. In the expert class, Charlie Crossland got the better of Llanbrynmair's Iwan Roberts, with Llanbister's Shaun Buchan third. Also in the top rankings was Crossgates' Kris Price who came in sixth. The ladies class saw world championship contender, Neive Holmes win from Nantmel's Rheanna Morgan-Rogers with Irish rider Brooke Mudie third. In the super veterans class, Chris Millar beat Forden's Jamie Powell with Buxton's John Shirt third and Caersws' Tim Foreman fourth. Unique to the event was the sidecar classes, the championship sidecar class with Caio's Alun Davies and James Ferguson beating Llandrindod's Jonathan Williams and Neil James with the Golding brothers from Bristol third.
Belfast Telegraph
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Belfast Telegraph
Michael Dunlop takes Supertwin glory to increase Isle of Man TT tally to 31: ‘I still want to improve'
Dunlop has been the man to beat in the class in recent years and he followed up his double in 2024 with another comfortable win on the Italian Paton S1-R, coming home over 22 seconds ahead of Manxman Michael Evans (Dafabet Racing Kawasaki), who was celebrating his first TT podium on his birthday. Dunlop's latest victory – his second of race week after he won Monday's opening Supersport race – was a record 48th podium for the Ballymoney man. Wigan's Rob Hodson was also celebrating his first TT podium as he finished third on the SMT Racing Paton, 13 seconds behind runner-up Evans. Dunlop said: 'I felt good and just got bedded into it, and I thought it was Michael [Evans]. I was up 10 seconds on him and I assumed that's who it was. 'Obviously this job here is just a nursing match and the bike wasn't overly strong today for some reason – that's not being rude to the lads – the bike was good, but it just lacked a wee bit and Michael kept trying to pass me. 'I think he realised there was no point because I'd jam it back in again! 'Thanks to the Paton lads again and it's 31 wins now, and I'd like to thank them and I appreciate all the work they do for me. 'My Italian's not great and my English is even worse, but I've a great working relationship and I've a lot of time for the boys and we'll sit down tonight, improve and keep going. I'm happy, everything's good.' Reflecting on yet another win around the legendary 37.73-mile Mountain Course, Dunlop said he was feeling good with two wins from four races so far. 'It's nice, 31 wins, and the week's been good,' he added. 'We've had ups and downs, ins and outs, and everything else for that matter, but that's the TT and I'm sitting with two wins this week already. 'Folk come here hunting for wins and I've got two, so just keep pushing and I'm happy riding, so I'm good.' Last year, the 36-year-old surpassed his uncle Joey's record of 26 wins, which had stood since 2000. Dunlop won four races 12 months ago for the second consecutive year and is already on course to repeat the feat. He will have another strong chance in Wednesday's second Supersport race, which is scheduled for 10:45am. The second Sidecar race is also set to take place at 2pm. Tuesday's race schedule was switched to an evening contingency plan after heavy rain and high winds on Monday night left roads wet in places and deemed unsuitable for racing in the afternoon following an inspection lap. North West 200 Supertwin race winner Paul Jordan narrowly missed out on a podium last night on the Jackson Racing Aprilia by only 1.757s to Hodson. Davey Todd, Monday's Superbike winner, was fifth on the Milenco by Padgett's Racing Paton with Dominic Herbertson completing the top six on the Melbray Racing Paton ahead of Ulsterman Adam McLean (Flitwick Yamaha). A second Supertwin race is due to be held on Friday, when Dunlop will be the favourite for honours once more.
