Team Suzuki Press Office – August 31.
Michael Dunlop shattered Classic TT records in Monday’s four-lap
Superbike race, posting a 126.808mph lap of the Mountain course on his
Team Classic Suzuki XR69 to set a new lap record, while his dominant win
also handed him a new outright race record.
Bookies favourite Dunlop, who won the race at last year’s event, started
strongly, and had pulled out an eight second lead on the opening lap by
the time he arrived at Ramsey. He extended his lead to 10 seconds at
the Bungalow before ending the lap nearly 12 seconds to the good with a
lap of 125.872mph.
The second lap saw Dunlop set his new lap record, despite having to slow
down for his pit stop, his lap of 126.808mph helping him to his third
Classic TT Superbike win in four attempts, crossing the line with a new
race record of 1:12:57.75.
Michael Dunlop:
“It was really hard today but I kept at it. The big girl was working
really well. I’ve got to thank Steve Wheatman and the boys for that.
People don’t understand how hard it is but it’s hard work around here.”
Danny Webb, riding the second Suzuki Vintage Parts-backed XR69 - and
making his debut in the Superbike class at the Classic TT - recorded an
impressive top-10 finish, despite having to overcome a misfire in the
second half of the race.
Webb completed the opening lap in 11th, before climbing to 10th on the
second lap. However, his machine developed a misfire after the pit stop,
limiting the progress he was able to make. He took the chequered flag
in 10th place, but was eventually credited with sixth place following
post-race technical inspections that found irregularities on other
machines ahead of him on the final time sheets.
Danny Webb:
“The race went well. I felt comfortable from the second lap and was able
to push on, but unfortunately we developed a misfire after the pit
stop. It stalled at the Nook, but I managed to bump it and got it over
the line. I really enjoyed the big bike. I had a target in my head for a
lap time, and I beat that, so I can’t complain.”
Steve Wheatman - Team Owner:
“We’re all delighted with our 2016 Classic TT. Michael was outstanding
today and showed incredible pace from the off, setting new race and lap
records and giving us and our team partners a fantastic result
.
“Danny’s performance has been very impressive too. To arrive here having
not ridden the bike before and set the times that he has shown his true
pedigree. It wasn’t plain sailing today but he dug deep, didn’t give up
and showed real determination. A truly great team effort from everyone
involved and a fantastic event to be part of.”
Classic TT Superbike Race Result: 1. Michael Dunlop (Suzuki), 2. Michael Rutter, 3. William Dunlop, 6. Danny Webb (Suzuki).
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