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BBC News
33 minutes ago
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Dunlop takes victory in Open race at Tandragee 100
Michael Dunlop marked his first appearance at the Tandragee 100 road races since 2013 by taking victory in the five-lap Open race on his MD Racing BMW Superstock machine, Dunlop finished 0.4 seconds ahead of Michael Sweeney at the chequered flag, with Manxman Conor Cummins edging out Mike Browne for third place on the final had the consolation of setting a new absolute lap record of 109.796mph on his penultimate circuit, with Dunlop also inside Dan Kneen's previous benchmark set in 2018 as he lapped at led on his MJ Racing BMW after lap one, ahead of Browne, Dunlop, Shaun Anderson and Cummins, those five separated by just tenths of a a record 33-time winner at the Isle of Man TT, had moved into second by the conclusion of the second lap thanks to the quickest lap of the race up to that point at the end of the following lap, the 36-year-old had hit the front, enjoying a 0.3-second advantage over Sweeney and his cushion over the Skerries rider was marginally reduced to 0.24 seconds as the riders headed out on their final Dunlop maintained his position at the head of affairs in front of the pursuing Sweeney to secure the 12th victory of his career at the Tandragee 39, managed to get his Burrows Engineering/RK Racing BMW ahead of Browne's BPE by Russell Racing Supersport Yamaha on the final bend to complete the podium positions, with newcomer Marcus Simpson and Shaun Anderson rounding out the top Manx rider is competing at Tandragee for the first time since his only previous appearance in will have further opportunities to add to his wins tally when he competes in the second Supersport race and the feature Tandragee 100 event later on was the victor in the opening Supersport outing held on Friday evening. Tweed takes Supertwins success Meanwhile Ballymoney's Darryl Tweed triumphed in the Supertwins race on Saturday after a thrilling four-lap battle at the front with led after both of the opening two laps but Sweeney was the leader by 0.2 seconds after the pair circulated the next 5.3 miles of the county Armagh of Ireland competitor Sweeney looked to be in control going into the final corner but ran wide at Bell's Crossroads, allowing Tweed the opportunity to nip through and take victory by 1.5 race winner set the fastest lap of the race at Furber occupied the final rostrum place, followed home by Joe Yeardsley, Simpson and Neil Tandragee races are taking place for the first time since 2022 after essential resurfacing work was carried out on the course.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
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Browne wins Supersport at Tandragee as Dunlop on pole
Mike Browne won the opening Supersport event at the Tandragee 100 road races on Friday evening while Michael Dunlop set the pole position time for Saturday's two Open races at the county Armagh circuit. Riding his BPE by Russell Racing Yamaha, Browne led throughout the four-lap race and finished half a second ahead of Michael Sweeney, who was also Yamaha-mounted. Advertisement Dunlop had encountered difficulties in qualifying so started from 17th on the grid but ended up third on corrected time after setting the fastest lap of the race at 107.445mph on his Milwaukee V2 Ducati on his final circuit. The Ballymoney rider finished 2.7 seconds adrift of Skerries man Sweeney. Manxman Conor Cummins, Darryl Tweed and Shaun Anderson rounded out the top six in the Supersports, who will have another outing on Saturday. Earlier, record 33-time Isle of Man TT winner Dunlop lapped the 5.3-mile course at an average speed of 107.97mph on his MD Racing BMW Superstock machine to register the quickest ever qualifying lap at the event in the Open class. Advertisement That left the Ballymoney rider with 2.78 seconds to spare over nearest challenger Sweeney, who posted a 106.308 on his MJ Racing BMW. The top six qualifying leaderboard for the Open class was completed by Browne (105.866), Cummins (105.035), Anderson (105.021) and Marcus Simpson (102.846). Cork man Browne recorded the quickest lap in Supersport qualifying, 2.8 seconds ahead of Sweeney, with that order subsequently being replicated in the race. Tweed from Ballymoney was third, Anderson fourth and Cummins fifth on his Ducati. Manxman Cummins, 39, is making his first appearance at the event since his only previous visit back in 2007 and is riding for the Burrows Engineering/RK Racing team. Advertisement Dunlop was an early retirement back to the paddock in Supersport qualifying but later completed a lap on the machine at the back of the group in the Senior Support session. The 36-year-old, who picked up a treble at this year's North West 200 and a four-timer at the recent TT Races, is aiming to add to his 11 previous Tandragee race wins as he competes at the meeting for the first time since 2013, when he sealed a Superbike double. Sweeney topped the timesheets in the Supertwins qualifying, which was initially red-flagged. The Republic of Ireland rider circulated at 102.344mph on his Aprilia 660, followed by Tweed (100.228), Barry Furber (99.886), Joe Yeardsley (99.428) and Simpson (99.387). Advertisement Anderson headed the Classic Superbike qualifying and Tweed the Lightweight category. The Tandragee 100 is taking place for the first time since 2022 after essential resurfacing work on a section of the circuit was completed, with this the 61st running of the races. An 11-race programme is scheduled for Saturday, with roads closing at 09:30 BST and the first action on track at 10:00.
BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
Dunlop takes pole position for Tandragee Open races
Michael Dunlop set the fastest lap speed in qualifying at the Tandragee 100 road races to secure pole position for Saturday's Open races at the county Armagh 33-time Isle of Man TT winner lapped the 5.3-mile circuit at an average speed of 107.97mph on his MD Racing BMW Superstock left the Ballymoney rider 2.78 seconds to spare over nearest challenger Michael Sweeney, who posted a 106.308 on his MJ Racing top six qualifying leaderboard for the Open class was completed by Mike Browne (105.866), Conor Cummins (105.035), Shaun Anderson (105.021) and Marcus Simpson (102.846).Cork man Browne recorded the quickest lap in Supersport qualifying on his BPE by Russell Racing Yamaha, 2.8 seconds ahead of Skerries rider Sweeney, who was similarly mounted on a Tweed from Ballymoney was third, Anderson fourth and Cummins fifth on his Cummins, 39, is making his first appearance at the event since his only previous visit back in 2007 and is riding for the Burrows Engineering/RK racing was an early retirement back to the paddock on his V2 Ducati in the Supersport qualifying 36-year-old, who picked up a treble at this year's North West 200 and a four-timer at the recent TT races, is aiming to add to his 11 previous Tandragee race wins as he competes at the meeting for the first time since 2013, when he sealed a Superbike Tandragee 100 itself is taking place for the first time since 2022 after essential resurfacing work on a section of the circuit was completed, with this the 61st running of the first Supersport race and a Senior Support race are scheduled to be run on Friday evening, with a 10-race programme on the agenda for Saturday.
BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
Michael Dunlop to ride at Tandragee 100 road races
Isle of Man TT record-breaker Michael Dunlop is to ride at this weekend's Tandragee 100 road races, which is being held for the first time since 33-time TT winner is a late entry for the 61st edition of the event held over a 5.3-mile course in county Armagh and will compete on his MD Racing BMW Superstock and Supersport V2 Ducati will be making his first appearance at the meeting for 12 years, just weeks after completing the fifth four-timer of his TT 36-year-old was recently awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours list in recognition of his claimed a Superbike and Supersport double when he last competed at Tandragee in 2013.A statement released by the club said they were "absolutely thrilled to have Michael return to the iconic Tandragee 100 course, one of the few remaining 'old school circuits'."The Tandragee races are running with with new dates of Friday 27 and Saturday 28 June, the event having previously been traditionally staged in early race was given the green light to recommence after essential resurfacing work was completed on the the other leading entrants are Skerries rider Michael Sweeney, who will campaign an MJR Racing BMW, Yamaha R6 and Aprilia Conor Cummins bridges an 18-year gap since his last appearance at the race as he rides for the Burrows Engineering/RK Racing 39-year-old had a best finish of fifth in the second Superstock race at the recent TT man Shaun Anderson is also part of the field, along with two more Manx riders in Joe Yeardsley and Marcus Simpson, Neil Kernohan and Ballymoney's Darryl rider Amalric Blanc is a notable newcomer while veteran Ian Lougher is entered in the Supertwins class. Derek McGee is an absentee through close on Friday at 11:00 BST, with practice scheduled to start at 11:30 and roads reopen not later than 21: close at 09:30 on Saturday, with the first race at 10:00 and roads opening again at 19:00.
Belfast Telegraph
4 days ago
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- Belfast Telegraph
Michael Dunlop to make Tandragee 100 return after more than a decade away
Dunlop hasn't raced at the event since 2013, when he won both Superbike races on a Honda Fireblade. The Ballymoney rider is on the crest of a wave after winning four more races at the TT to increase his tally to an unprecedented 33 victories around the Mountain Course earlier this month. Dunlop has also been honoured with an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours for services to motorcycling. He is entered in the Supersport and Superbike classes at Tandragee, which is being held for the first time since 2022. Confirming the news on Monday, a statement from the organisers said: 'Earlier this year, our overall sponsor, owner of Around A Pound, Gerry Rice — who has also been a personal sponsor of Michael's for many years, had agreed to negotiate with Michael once the TT was over. 'True to their word, both men met and agreed that Michael will compete on his Supersport Ducati and Superstock MD Racing machines at this year's Around A Pound Tandragee 100 event on Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28, 2025. 'The club are absolutely thrilled to have Michael return to the iconic Tandragee 100 course, one of the few remaining 'old school' circuits — especially after his record-breaking performance at the 2025 Isle of Man TT.' The need for crucial resurfacing work around the spectacular 5.3-mile course prevented the race from going ahead in 2023 and 2024 but those have now been completed and the 2025 edition of the race is all systems go. It may be over a decade since Dunlop last raced at Tandragee but there is no shadow of a doubt that he will take all the beating this weekend. His chief rivals for success when the action gets under way include the likes of Skerries man Michael Sweeney and Conor Cummins from the Isle of Man, who is spearheading the charge for silverware for John Burrows' team. Shaun Anderson, meanwhile, has also entered at his home road race where his machines include the Wiz Norton, which he will be jumping aboard in the Classic Superbike race. Practice and qualifying for the Tandragee 100 takes place on Friday (roads will be closed 11.00am to 9.00pm) with racing on Saturday, when roads will be closed from 9.30am until no later than 7.00pm.
