In sella alla Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, Michael Dunlop ha vinto la famosa gara di Superbike. Lo ha fatto a distanza di 30 anni dal giorno in cui Joey Dunlop ha vinto il suo primo TT, sempre su Honda. Il nipote Michael, 24enne, fa parte dell’Honda TT Legends team, che ha tra i suoi componenti anche Michael Rutter e John McGuinness, vincitore per ben diciannove volte dell’affascinante gara e considerato uno dei migliori piloti sui 60,73 chilometri (37 miglia) del Circuito di Montagna dell’Isola di Man. Ha ottenuto fino al 2012 anche 36 podi.
Di seguito le dichiarazioni dei piloti Honda prima della gara e il programma completo.
John McGuinness
“We were all gutted not to get out on the Superbikes at the North West, so the TT is all the more important this year. As always, I’ll be a bit nervous heading in to the first practice sessions this weekend but as soon as I get on the bike and head out for the first time it will feel like home. There’s no denying that the young guns are nipping at my heels but I’ll be fighting as hard as any of them. I’ve said it before but when the sun is out there is no better place to be than the Isle of Man TT, so let’s just hope that the weather is good and we can put on a good show for the fans.”
Michael Rutter
“After the wash-out of the North West I can’t wait to get back to the rock and have a go on the Superbikes. I know the Louth-based team means business on the roads and I’m looking forward to being back with them on the Isle of Man. My team-mates just happen to be two of my biggest rivals, but I’m sure that will make for some good racing, we just need to keep our fingers crossed for good weather.”
Michael Dunlop
“The North West was a mixed bag for me because I did get a win on the 600, but the weather was horrendous and it was a shame we didn’t get to go out on the big bikes. My machine was going well in practice and I would have been on pole for the race, so I’m looking forward to seeing what we can do at the TT. It’s my favourite road racing circuit and if the weather is good, it’ll be a pretty good show.”
RACE
Saturday 1 June – Sunday 2 June
12.00 – Dainese Superbike (six laps)
15.00 – Sure Sidecar 1 (three laps)
Monday 3 June
10.45 – Royal London Superstock (four laps)
14.00 – Monster Energy Supersport race 1 (four laps)
Wednesday 5 June
10.45 – SES TT Zero (one lap)
12.00 – Monster Energy Supersport race 2 (four laps)
14.30 – Sure Sidecar 2 (three laps)
Friday 7 June
10.45 – Bikesocial.co.uk Lightweight (three laps)
13.00 – Pokerstars Senior TT (six laps)
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