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Friday Race Day + Start Lists + Races 1 & 2 Reports & Results - Malcolm - 07-04-2016

Friday 10th June

10.15 - Sure Sidecar TT Race 2 (3 laps)

Start List

12.45 - PokerStars Senior TT Race (6 laps)

Start List

Roads Closed as:

08:45 from Barrule Park Ramsey

09:00 From the Bungalow

09:30 until no later than 21:30 for the Rest of the Course

Weather Projection

Issued on Friday, 10 June 2016 at 8:03am by Ronaldsway Met Office

A misty start for many places today, with fog patches in the south and east at first, but this will become increasingly confined to the coastal fringes as the morning goes on.

Otherwise, it will be a mostly cloudy day with just a few brighter spells or a little hazy sunshine at times, especially in the north,

and it will stay generally dry with only the chance of odd showery spots cropping-up.

Temperature slowly rising to about 18 Celsius inland.

RE: Friday Race Day - Malcolm - 10-06-2016

Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson has been advised by the Met Office that the Island is likely to remain dry all day today for the final race day of the 2016 Isle of Man TT Races.

The roads will close on time as below but there may be a slight delay to the start of the programme because of coastal fog and mist on the western side of the island.

The Bungalow at 10:00 hrs

Please note: 30 minute delay to the start of Sure Sidecar TT Race 2

RACE SCHEDULE - FRIDAY 10TH JUNE 2016

8.45 ROAD CLOSES BARRULE PARK RAMSEY TO BUNGALOW

9.00 ROAD CLOSED BUNGALOW TO CREG NY BAA

9.30 ROADS CLOSED AROUND THE COURSE

10.45 SURE SIDECAR RACE 2 (3 LAPS)

12.15 MARK HIGGINS SUBARU TIMED LAP

13.15 POKERSTARS SENIOR TT (6 LAPS)

tbc ROADS OPEN EXCEPT MOUNTAIN SECTION

tbc ALL ROADS OPEN

10:00 - a FURTHER 30 minute delay announced - Sidecar Race 2 now scheduled for 11:15

Cameron Donald announces he will NOT be competing in the Senior Race today - Continuing problems with the Superbike.

James Cowton another Non-Starter

10:30 - 45 minute Klaxon sounded - although West Coast still has low lying mist

Further Delay - 12:00 for the Sidecar Race and 14:00 for the Senior Race

And yet another delay announced @11:30 hrs.

New Race Schedule

13:00 Sidecar Race 2

15:00 Senior Race

12:15 - A further 30 minute delay with positive feelings for a start at last.

12:45 - 45 minute klaxon sounded

13:00 - 30 minute signal sounded

13:15 - 15 minute signal given

15 minute delay announced for the Senior, so an off for 15:45

RE: Friday Race Day - Malcolm - 10-06-2016

SURE SIDECAR RACE 2 (3 LAPS)

Leading away down Glencrutchery is Moly and Dan, followed by the Birchalls and then it is John Holden, next is Tim Reeves, no number 5, Ian Bell away, Alan Founds, Gary Bryan away, Karl Bennet and Gary Knight get away, Pete Founds away.

Tim Reeves fastest away from the line.

Glen Helen - Lap 1

First through is Moly really quick, next it is the Birchalls, next is John Holden closing, then Tim Reeves, a gap to Ian Bell, Gary Bryan ad Alan Founds together, next is Karl Bennet, Peter Founds next and then Gary Knight, now it is the Ramsdens and followed by Mat Dix.

1 Moly + 0.8
2 John Holden + 1.5
3 Bi rchalls
4 T Reeves
5 I Bell
6 P Founds
7 G Bryan
8 K Bennett
9 M Dix
10 S Ramsden

John Holden clocks a 145+ at Sulby
T Reeves clocks a 145
I Bell clocks a 145 also
Birchaslls do a 144
Moly clocks a 141

No 30 (Andy King) retires

Ramsey - Lap 1

First on the road is Moly, next it is the Birchalls closing, now comes John Holden closing on the Birchalls. Time Reeves go through, Ian Bell runs through, a short gap now to Gary Bryan, Pete Founds runs through

1 Holden +0.5
2 Moly + 0.5
3 Birchalls
4 T Reeves
5 I Bell
6 P Founds
7 K Bennett
8 G Bennett
9 M Dix
10 A Founds

Moly back in front at the Bungalow with a + 1.78 over the Birchalls

Grandstand - End of Lap 1

First across the line is Moly and then it is the Birchalls and a short gap to John Holden, then it is Tim Reeves, a gap to Ian Bell, a gap to G Bryan and then K Bennett and next is A Founds closing is P Founds a gap to the Ramsdens, Gary Knight goes through.

1 Moly + 0.9 - a 114.7 lap
2 Birchalls + 3.7
3 John Holden
4 T Reeves
5 I Bell
6 P Founds
7 K Bennett
8 G BRyan
9 M Dix
10 S Ramsden

Glen Helen - Lap 2

Moly goes through looking good, next is the Birchalls close, now it is John Holden, and now it is Tim Reeves losing time, a gap to Ian Bell, now comes Gary Bryan and K Bennett close together, the Founds have passed each other no, Peter in front of Alan, a gap to M Dix

1 Moly + 0.6
2 Birchalls + 2.4
3 J Holden + 14.8
4 T Reeves
5 I Bell
6 P Founds
7 K Bennett
8 G Bryan
9 M Dix
10 S Ramsden

Birchalls clock a 146, John Holden & T Reeves both do a 145 and Moly does a 141

Darren Hope retires at the Grandstand
Wayne Lockey at Sulby X Roads

Ramsey - Lap 2

First on the road is Moly and close is the Birchalls, next is John Holden, next is T Reeves, then comes Ian Bell after a gap, now it is a long gap back to K Bennett, P Founds and Gary Bryan all together. next through is Alan Founds, Mat Dix go through, S Ramsden goes through

1 Birchalls +4.5
2 Moly + 2.8
3 J Holden + 22.5
4 T Reeves + 4.6
5 I Bell
6 P Founds
7 K Bennett
8 G BRyan
9 M Dix
10 S Ramsden

Birchalls increase their lead to 5.5 at the Bungalow

Grandstand End of Lap 2 - Start of Last Lap

First across the line is Moly and closing is the Birchalls (116.15), John Holden goes through, Tim Reeves goes through, the Bells run through and now a gap back to three outfits K Bennett, G Bryan and P Founds (comes into the pits to retire), next is A Funds who goes through, next os G Knight

1 Birchalls + 6.2
2 Moly + 11.7
3 J Holden + 19.3
4 T Reeves
5 I Bell
6 K Bennett
7 G Bryan
8 M Dix
9 S Ramsden
10 A Founds

Incident at Ballspur (no other info as yet)

Glen Helen - Lap 3

Birchalls take the lead on the road, (Looks like Moly has had some trouble), John Holden goes through, next through is Tim Reeves, a gap now to K Bennet and G Bryan, next is A Founds, Ramsdens go through, G Knight goes through with T Baker very close

1 Birchalls +21.7
2 J Holden
3 T Reeves
4 K Bennett
5 G Bryan
6 M Dix
7 S Ramsden
8 A Founds
9 T Baker
10 G Knight

Ramsey - Lap 3

First through is the Birchall boys and gap to John Holden, then another gap to Tim Reeves, A very long gap now to the next outfit which is Karl Bennett and next is Gary Bryan and Alan Founds together, next is M Dix, the Ramsdens then follow, Bakers go through safely.

Moly retired at Ballig Bridge

1 Birchalls + 28.8
2 J Holden +20
3 T Reeves
4 K Bennett
5 M Dix
6 G Bryan
7 S Ramsden
8 A Founds
9 T Baker
10 G Knight

Birchalls are 34+ up at the Bungalow

Grandstand and Finish Line

First across the line and winners are the Birchall boys with their 4th TT win.

Johns Holden crosses the line, and a gap back to Tim Reeves

1 The Birchalls + 38
2 J Holden + 18
3 T Reeves
4 K Bennett
5 M Dix
6 S Ramsden
7 A Founds
8 G Bryan
9 T Baker
10 G Shand

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RE: Friday Race Day - Sam Pato - 10-06-2016

Moly slowing .............issues?

Correction!

Birchalls speeding up!!!

RE: Friday Race Day - Sam Pato - 10-06-2016

Lap record is toast!

Nearly Blush

RE: Friday Race Day - Malcolm - 10-06-2016

PokerStars Senior TT Race (6 laps)

15 minute delay announced- so a go for 15:45

First away down Glencrutchery is McGuinness, then goes Bruce, next is James Hillier, then Hutchy and away goes Peter Hickman, next is Michael Dunlop, then Gary Johnson and then William Dunlop next is Michael Rutter and then Conor Cummins, no number 11, next is Deano Harrison, and then Lee Johnson, next is Davo Johnson on the Norton. Martin Jessop is away, and then Steve Mercer, Ivan Lintin follows and then Dan Hegarty, nexct is Sam West and then Brian McCormack

Glen Helen - Lap 1

McGuinness goes through first, then next is Bruce, then Hillier, next is Hutchy looking quick, next is Pete Hickman, now it is M Dunlop very quick. G Johnson goes through, William Dunlop through, next is Rutter, next is Conor

1 M Dunlop +1.8
2 Hutchy + 1.6
3 D Harrison
4 L Johnson
5 G Johnson
6 P Hickman
7 B Anstey
8 J Hillier
9 J McGuinness
10 D Johnson

Gary Johnson moves into 3rd at Ballaugh

Ramsey - Lap 1

First on the road is John McGuinnes, closing is Bruce and next is Hutchy with Hiilier on his tail, next is Hickman and Michael Dunlop together, now it is G Johnson, a gap to M Rutter, next is W Dunlop then Conor, now it is Deano and next comes L JOhnston, then agap top Dave Johnson

1 M Dunlop +
2 Hutchy
3 G Johnson
4 P Hickman
5 B Anstey
6 D Harrison
7 J Hillier
8 L Johnson
9 J McGuinness
10 D Johnson

Dunlop up by 2.9 at the Bungalow

Grandstand - End of Lap 1

First on the road is McGuinness and then Bruce close, next is Hutchy with a 132.887 next is Hillier and now it is M Dunlop with a 133.256, a gap to Gary Johnson, Peter Hickman, Dean Harrison goes through, next is Lee Johston, a gap to Dave Johnson

1 M Dunlop +2.8
2 Hutchy
3 P Hickman
4 B Anstey
5 G Johnson
6 D Harrison
7 L Johnston
8 J Hillier
9 J McGuinness
10 Conor Cummins

Glen Helen - Lap 2

John McGuinness, Bruce and Hutchy all through close together, next is M Dunlop and J Hillier followed by P Hickman, a gap to Gary Johnson and now after a gap is M Rutter and then W Dunlop with Conor close behind. Now it is Dean Harrison

1 M Dunlop +4.9
2 Hutchy
3 P Hickman
4 Bruce Anstey
5 D Harrison
6 G Johnson
7 J McGuinness
8 L Johnson
9 J Hillier
10 C Cummins

M Dunlop is +6 at Ballaugh

Ramsey - Lap 2

First on the road is Hutchy next is McGuinness and then Bruce, next is M Dunlop closing in, next is P Hickman and J Hillier close together, a gap to G Johnson, now it is M Rutter and W Dunlop with Conor on their tail, Lee Johston, Dave Johnson through and away up the hill

1 M Dunlop + 6.9
2 Hutchy
3 P Hickman
4 Bruce
5 D Harrison
6 G JOhnson
7 J McGuinness
8 J Hillier
9 L Johnston
10 Conor Cummins

Can Micky D crack the record in this lap ?

Grandstand - End of Lap 2 (Pit Stop)

First in is Hutchy, then McGuinness and Bruce next is Bruce . out is McGuinness, then Hutchy , next is Bruce and then out goes P Hickman, M Dunlop away. G Johnson is in, Rutter isin and W Dunlop misses his pit, Conor is in., Dean Harrison is in, Gary Johnson is out, William Dunlop retires.

1 M Dunlop with a 133.96 (16min 53 secs) - New Record
2 Hutchy
3 Bruce
4 J McGuinness
5 G JOhnson
6 L Johnston
7 J Hillier
8 D Johnson
9 Conor Cummins
10 M Rutter

P Hickman retired at Brandywell

Glen Helen - Lap 3

John McGuiinness first followed by Hutchy, next through is M Dunlop and close behind is Bruce, J Hillier goes through, a long gap back to M Rutter and Conor Cummins together, Dean Harrison goes through, next is Lee Johnston, Dave Johnson gores through on the Norton. S Mercer and M Jessop run though safely.

1 M Dunlop +8.9
2 Hutchy
3 J McGuinness
4 B Anstey
5 D Harrison
6 L Johnston
7 Conor Cummins
8 J Hillier
9 D Johnson
10 M Rutter

Gary Johnson retires at Appledene
Dave Johnson slid off at Sulby Bridge

Ramsey - Lap 3

First through is Huctchy with McGuinness on his tail, closing is M Dunlop, now it is Bruce and a gap to J Hillier, then another gap to Conor and rutter behind him, Lee Johnston goes through,

1 M Dunlop +11.3
2 Hutchy
3 J McGuinness
4 B Anstey
5 D Ahrrison
6 C Cummins
7 L Johnston
8 M Rutter
9 J Hillier
10

Ryan Kneen retires at the pits
Hudson Kennaugh retires at KM

Grandstand - End of Lap 3

First on the road is Hutchy and John McGuinness, next is M Dunlop, now it is Bruce Anstey and then it is James Hillier, a gap now to Conor and MI Rutter close together, now it is Dean Harrison and then Lee Johnston

1 M Dunlop + 11.2
2 Hutchy + 30.7
3 J McGuinness + 11.8
4 B Anstey
5 D Harrison
6 C Cummins
7 L Johnston
8 M Rutter
9 J Hillier
10 S Mercer

Glen Helen - Lap 4

First through is Hutchy, then McGuinness and now it is M Dunlop followed by Bruce Anstey, a gap to J Hillier, a gap now to Conor and M Rutter together, next is Dean Harrison, now it is L Johnston, a really gap to S Mercer and M Jessop

1 M Dunlop +13.3
2 Hutchy
3 J McGuinnes
4 B Anstey
5 D Harrison
6 C Cummins
7 L Johnston
8 M Rutter
9 J Hillier
10 S Mercer

Ramsey - Lap 4

In front is Hutchy and close is McGuinness with M Dunlop following, then a gap to Bruce Anstey, next a gap to James Hillier, now it is Conor and Michael Rutter together, and then it is Deano closing, a gap to Lee Johnston

1 M Dunlop +12.7
2 Hutchy + 31.5
3 J McGuinness
4 B Anstey
5 D Harrison
6 C Cummins
7 M Rutter
8 L Johnston
9 J Hillier
10 S Mercer

Grandstand - End of Lap 4 - Pit Stop

First in is Hutchy (133.80), McGuiness (132.58), and M Dunlop with a (133.001), Bruce is in, McGuinness is away first, Hutchy is next then M Dunlop, Bruceis away, next in is J Hillier, now it is Rutter and Conor in, Deano is next in, Lee Johnston is in

1 M Dunlop + 10.6
2 Hutchy
3 J McGuinness
4 B Anstey
5 D Harrison
6 Conor
7 M Rutter
8 L Johnston
9 J Hillier

S Mercer retired at the pits (bike would not fire up)

Glen Helen - Lap 5

First through is John McGuinness followed by Hutchy and M Dunlop in among a few of the lower runners, next a gap to Bruce Anstey and then a long gap to James Hillier, then Conor, Rutter and catching them is Deano, Lee Johnston runs through

1 M Dunlop +16
2 Hutchy
3 J McGuinness
4 D Harrison
5 B Anstey
6 C Cummins
7 M Rutter
8 L Johnston
9 J Hillier
10 I Lintin

Ramsey Lap 5

First through is Hutchy, McGuinness and M Dunlop all nose to tail through the Hairpin. A gap back to Bruce Anstey, then it is a gap to James Hillier, another gap to Conor, Deano and Rutter in that order. A long gap now to Lee Johnston

1 M Dunlop + 14.9
2 Hutchy
3 McGuinness
4 D Harrison
5 B Anstey
6 C Cummins
7 M Rutter
8 L Johnston
9 J Hillier
10

Grandstand - End of Lap 5 - start of Last Lap

First across the line is Hutchy, followed by M Dunlop and then J McGuinness, now a gap back to J Hillier, and another to James Hillier, all theree across theline together, Deano, Conor and Rutter

1 M Dunlop + 14.5
2 Hutchy +35.6
3 McGuinness
4 D Harrison
5 Bruce Anstey
6 Conor Cummins
7 M Rutter
8 L Johnston
9 J Hillier

Glen Helen - Last Lap

Hutchy through on the tail of Lougher, next is M Dunlop and then John McGuinness, now it is a long gap back to James Hillier and another gap to Deano, Rutter and Conor in that order, then Lee Johnston runs through

1 M Dunlop + 18
2 Hutchy + 37
3 McGuinness
4 D Harrison
5 B Anstey
6 Conor Cummins
7 M Rutter
8 L Johnston
9 J Hillier
10 I Lintin

Michael Dunlop is staring to stretch his lead at Ballaugh

Ramsey - Last Lap

First through the hairpin is M Dunlop with Hutchy behind him and then it is McGuinness, a gap to Bruce Anstey, a gap to James Hillier and another gap to Deano with Rutter on his tail and then it is Conor close behind. A long gap to Lee Johnston.

1 M Dunlop +22
2 Hutchy + 31
3 McGuinness
4 D Harrison
5 B Anstey
6 Conor Cummins
7 M Rutter
8 L Johnston
9 J Hillier
10 I Lintin

Grandstand - Finish Line

So over the line first is Michael Dunlop and then it is Hutchy and then comes John McGuinness.

1 Michael Dunlop +31.4
2 Ian Hutchinson +31.04
3 John McGuinness
4 Dean Harrison
5 Bruce Anstey
6 Conor Cummins
7 Michael Rutter
8 Lee Johnston
9 James Hillier
10 I Lintin

RE: Friday Race Day - tiny thing - 10-06-2016

Raining heavy in Belfast hope it does not get to yous.

RE: Friday Race Day + Start Lists - Malcolm - 10-06-2016

BIRCHALLS BOUNCE BACK TO BRILLIANT BEST WITH SURE SIDECAR RACE 2 WIN

Ben and Tom Birchall took their fourth career TT win on Friday with victory in the second Sure Sidecar race at the 2016 Isle of Man TT Races, fuelled by Monster Energy.

The IEG Racing duo were locked in battle with Dave Molyneux/Daniel Sayle for the first lap but when they retired, they had a comfortable lead and eventually took the win by 38.7s from John Holden/Andy Winkle with Tim Reeves/Patrick Farrance taking the final podium spot.

Delayed by over three hours due to sea mist, the race finally got underway at 1.30pm and it was Molyneux/Sayle who led at Glen Helen on the first lap but only by a tenth of a second from Holden/Winkle with the Birchalls only a further second back. By Ramsey, the gap was half a second but it was now Holden who was leading with Birchall still only a second further adrift in third.

However, it was all change again at the Grandstand as Molyneux retook the lead, his advantage over the Birchalls 0.9s as Holden slipped back to third, now almost four seconds back in third. Reeves/Farrance slotted into fourth.

Second time around at Glen Helen and there was another change at the top of the leaderboard as the Birchalls grabbed the lead for the first time. They were now half a second ahead of Molyneux/Sayle with Holden/Winkle still well in contention in third, just two seconds behind.

However, as the lap unfolded, the Birchalls began to put the hammer down and by Ramsey Hairpin, they’d stretched the gap to 4.5s. And with a second lap speed of 116.615mph, their lead had grown further still, now standing at 6.2s as they started their third and final lap.

Holden/Winkle were still in third but now 11.7s behind Molyneux and seemingly out of touch whilst Reeves/Farrance remained comfortable in fourth. Founds/Walmsley who were running in sixth place pulled in to retire just after passing the start and finish.

There was more drama though at the head of the field as Molyneux/Sayle failed to make it Glen Helen on the final lap, retiring at Ballig Bridge. That made it a lot more comfortable for the Birchalls at the front and their advantage over Holden/Winkle now soared to 21.7s with Reeves/Farrance promoted up the order to third.

The Birchalls now had full control of the race with a 28s lead at Ramsey Hairpin and they were able to successfully bring the outfit up and down the Mountain to clinch their fourth win.

Holden/Winkle were secure in second and with the runners-up spot, they took the overall Sidecar Championship with Reeves/Farrance salvaging their TT race week with another podium.

Karl Bennett/Lee Cain were another crew to make amends for a first race retirement with the local crew taking fourth with Matt Dix/Shaun Parker also having a career best finish in fifth.

Steve and Matty Ramsden ended their successful fortnight with sixth as Alan Founds/Aki Aalto, Gary Bryan/Jamie Winn, Tony Baker and Fiona Baker-Milligan and Gordon Shand/Phil Hyde completed the top ten, Baker-Milligan consolidating her tag as the fastest-ever female passenger with more 110mph+ laps.

Sidecar Race Results

Sure Sidecar TT 2 - Result Sheet

Sure Sidecar TT 2 - Sure Sidecar - Positions Lap Order

The three winning outfits and their teams in the winners' enclosure

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Tom and Ben Birchall show off their Wyrst watches in the winners' enclosure

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John Holden and Andy Winkle approaching Governor's Bridge during Sure Sidecar TT Race 2

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Tim Reeves and Patrick Farrance in action during Sure Sidecar TT Race 2

RE: Friday Race Day + Start Lists + Race 1 Report & Results - Malcolm - 10-06-2016

PokerStars Senior TT report

Michael Dunlop shattered his own outright lap record in Friday’s Pokerstars Senior TT, the final race of the 2016 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy, as the Hawk Racing BMW rider lapped at 133.962mph on his way to his 13th TT victory. In a repeat of Saturday’s RST Superbike race, Dunlop got the better of Ian Hutchinson and John McGuinness with his eventual winning margin a commanding 31.4s.

With morning delays, the race finally got underway at 3.45pm and at Glen Helen on the first lap, Dunlop had already established a healthy 1.8s lead over Hutchinson with Harrison a further 1.6s behind in third as Lee Johnston, Gary Johnson and Peter Hickman rounded out the top six, just six seconds covering the top ten.

Dunlop was really pressing on but having doubled his lead by the time they jumped Ballaugh Bridge, Hutchinson had reduced it again at Ramsey to 2.9s while Johnson moved up to third ahead of Hickman, Bruce Anstey and Dean Harrison.

With an opening lap speed of 133.256mph, Dunlop led Hutchinson by 2.8s with the leaderboard places behind the leading pair constantly changing. Hickman had moved into third, eight seconds down on Hutchinson, with fourth to sixth now seeing Anstey, Johnson and Harrison occupying the places.

Hutchinson grabbed the lead on the road on the second lap but he was unable to make any inroads into Dunlop’s time and all the way round the lap, the Ulsterman’s advantage grew. Indeed, with yet another new outright lap record of 133.962mph, Dunlop led his BMW rival by a commanding 9.2s as they made their first pit stop at the end of the lap.

There was change further behind though as Anstey moved up to third, albeit almost 26 seconds behind Hutchinson, after Hickman retired at Brandywell. John McGuinness, down in ninth at the end of the first lap, had jumped up the order to fourth with Harrison in fifth and Johnson now in sixth.

The pit stops saw Dunlop and Hutchinson maintain their first and second place positions but McGuinness’ crew again worked wonders and that helped him take over third by the time he reached Glen Helen on lap three, with the Morecambe man now some 6.7s clear of Anstey. Johnson’s good run ended though with a retirement at Appledene while David Johnson slid off the Norton at Sulby Bridge after posting a 130mph lap on his opening lap.

At half race distance, Dunlop had stretched out his lead slightly to 11.2s and now almost had Hutchinson in his sights on the road. McGuinness had also pulled away from Anstey with the difference between the two Honda riders having gone out to 11.8s. Harrison was holding station in fifth with Conor Cummins moving up to sixth.

Coming into the second pit stop and two-thirds race distance at the end of lap four, Dunlop still didn’t have full control of the race as the gap was still only 10.6s. Hutchinson and McGuinness were circulating on the road together and looked secure in second and third with the lower leaderboard places also becoming more settled, Anstey, Harrison and Cummins still occupying fourth to sixth.

Dunlop’s team got him in and out quicker than Hutchinson and his lead grew by an additional five seconds. Indeed, he now had him firmly in his sights on the roads and was able to ride accordingly for the final lap and a half, eventually overhauling both Hutchinson and McGuinness on the road too.

He eventually took the chequered flag from Hutchinson by over twenty seconds with McGuinness taking his 46th TT podium in third. Harrison grabbed hold of fourth on the penultimate lap from Anstey as Cummins, Rutter, Johnston, James Hillier and Ivan Lintin rounded out the top ten.

The results saw Hutchinson end with 115 points to be a comfortable winner of the Joey Dunlop TT Championship with Harrison second on 80 and Dunlop third with 70.

Meanwhile, Dan Hegarty was the first privateer to finish in an excellent 11th and that saw him clinch the TT Privateer’s Championship with 91 points to Jamie Coward’s 72.

Pokerstars Senior Race Results

PokerStars Senior TT - Result Sheet

PokerStars Senior TT - PokerStars Senior - Positions Lap Order

Michael Dunlop with the Senior TT trophy

John McGuinness, Michael Dunlop and Ian Hutchinson in the winners' enclosure.

Ian Hutchinson powers over St Ninian's crossroads

John McGuinness's front wheel paws the air as he blasts down Bray Hill