Conor Cummins followed up clinching pole for Saturday's Ulster Grand Prix by winning a thrilling Superbike race at the Dundrod 150 on Thursday.

Cummins, riding a McAdoo Kawasaki, came in ahead of Ian Hutchinson, Guy Martin and Ryan Farquhar after a great battle.

The Isle of Man rider set a new lap record of 133.28mph during the race.

Dundrod 150 results

Superbikes

1. Conor Cummins
2. Ian Hutchinson
3. Guy Martin
4. Ryan Farquhar
5. Bruce Anstey
6. Gary Johnson


Earlier on Thursday, Cummins clinched pole position for the Superbike event at Saturday's Ulster Grand Prix.

In Thursday's big event, Cummins led early on before Lincolnshire rider Martin moved to the head of affairs.

Hutchinson and Farquhar were also prominent throughout the race but Cummins' sensational new lap record helped him clinch the victory.

Bruce Anstey took fifth with Gary Johnson in sixth.



Ian Lougher won the 125 race in Thursday's meeting after long-time leader William Dunlop retired on the final lap.

Lougher finished ahead of Michael Dunlop and Christian Elkin.

125 Result

1. Ian Lougher
2. Michael Dunlop
3. Christian Elkin


Czech Republic visitor Michal Dokoupil won both the National and Challenge races.