And they are off on time with McGuinness leading down Glencrutchery.
Next to go is Bruce, then James Hillier, next to go is Hutchy, then Peter Hickman,
Next goes Michael Dunlop, then Gary Johnson, next is William Dunlop and then Michael Rutter & Conor Cummins.

Cameron Donald retires at Quarterbridge

Glen Helen - Lap 1

First through on the road is McGuinness, then it is Bruce, next is Hillier and ten it is Hutchy closing, 
Next through is Hickman and Michael Dunlop on his tail, then Gary Johnson, tyen William DUnlop and next Rutter

Next through is Conor Cummins and Dean Harrison, 

1 M Dunlop 
2 Hutchy -2 secs
3 P Hillier
4 M Rutter
5 D Harrison
6 McGuinness
7 Conor
8  Bruce
9 G Johnson
10 L Johnson

Hutchy goes through Sulby at 193+
Gary Johnson, Bruce and M Dunlop all do 189+
Conor retired at Ballaugh

Ramsey - Lap 1

First through is McGuinness, then Bruce, Hutchy and Hillier all close together.
Next is Michael Dunlop, next is Hickman, then a gap to Rutter and William Dunlop together then  comes Lee Johnson

1 M Dunlop
2 Hutchy
3 Hilier
4 Harrison
5 Rutter
6 McGuinness
7 Hickman
8 G Johnson
9 D Johnson
10 Bruce Anstey

Michael Dunlop +4 on Hutchy at the Bungalow

Grandstand End of Lap 1

First across the line is McGuinness, then Hutchy with a 132.9, next is Hillier,
Then comes Michael Dunlop with a 133.37 lap from a standing start. (first sub 17 minute lap at 16:58.439)

1 M Dunlop
2 Hutchy
3 D Harrison
4 J Hillier
5 J McGuinnes
6 M Rutter
7 P Hickman
8 G Johnson
9 D Johnson
10 L Johnston

Glen Helen - Lap 2

McGuinness goes through, Bruce, Hutchy, Michael Dunlop all go through, next is Peter Hickman and then G JOhnson, next is Rutter and W Dunlop close together. Next comes Dean Harrison. a gap back to D Johnson on the Norton.

1 M Dunlop + 1
2 Hutchy 
3 D Harrsion
4 J McGuinness
5 J Hillier
6 M Rutter
7 P Hickman
8 G Johnson
9 D Johnson
10 W Dunlop


Ramsey - Lap 2

First through is McGuinness followed close by Hutchy, then it is M Dunlop, then comes Hillier, next is Bruce and then P Hickman,
Rutter, G Johnson and W Dunlop all go through, 

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

Lougher retired the Suter - OK

Michael is running even quicker on this lap, Can he beat the 133 that he did on his Standing Start lap ?


Grandstand  End of Lap 2

First into the pits is Hutchy and then McGuinness and now it is M Dunlop (with a 133.39), next is Hillier,
Hutchy and McGuinness go out, M Dunlop goes out, Bruce is in, Rutter and W Dunlop are in, D Harrison is in

1 M Dunlop
2 Hutchy
3 D Harrison
4 J McGuinness
5 J Hillier
6 P Hickman
7 M Rutter
8 W Dunlop
9 G Johnson
10 D Johnson

William Dunlop retires at Union MIlls


Glen Helen - Lap 3

And it is Hutchy and McGuinness together with M Dunlop closing on them, next is J Hillier and gap to P Hickman, now it is Bruce and then it is Rutter and G Johnson together, next it is Dean Harrison

1 M Dunlop +15
2 Hutchy
3 J McGuinness
4 D Harrison
5 J Hillier
6 P Hickman
7 M Rutter
8 D Johnson
9 G Johnson
10 L Johnston


Ramsey Lap 3

3 together, Hutchy, McGuinness and M Dunlop go through, J Hillier goes through. A short gap to P Hickman. Next is Bruce sounding beautiful, a short gap now to G Johnson and M Rutter

1 M Dunlop +16
2 Hutchy
3 McGuinness
4 D Harrison
5 Hillier
6 Hickman
7 Rutter
8 D Johnson
9  G Johnson
10 L Johnston


Grandstand - End of Lap 3

First across the line into Lap 4 is Hutchy then followed by McGuinness and close is M Dunlop.
A gap to Bruce and then P Hickman, next is Rutter, D Harrison and G Johnson, A long gap back to D Johnson on the Norton, Lee Johnson runs through.


1 M Dunlop + 17
2 Hutchy
3 McGuinness
4 D Harrison
5 P Hickman
6 M Rutter
7 D Johnson
8 G Johnson
9 L Johnson
10 Bruce



Geln Helen - Lap 4

Hutchy. McGuinness and M Dunlop all run through pretty close together.
P Hickman runs through and then it is Bruce, D Harrison and M Rutter with G Johnson all close

1 M Dunlop +17
2 Hutchy
3 McGuinness
4 D Harrison
5 P Hickman
6 M Rutter
7 D Johnson
8 G Johnson
9 L Johnston
10 Bruce

Hutchy clocks a 194.5 at Sulby

Ramsey - Lap 4

McGuinness first on the road, then Hutchy and M Dunlop close together.
A long gap back to P Hickman, Rutter and G Johnson come through, 


1 M Dunlop + 19
2 Hutchy +8 
3 McGuinness
4 D Harrison
5 P Hickman
6 M Rutter
7 G Johnson
8 D Johnson
9 B Anstey
10 L Johnston


Grandstand - End of Lap 4

McGuinness, Hutchy and M Dunlop all in for fuel, McGuinness is away, next to go is Hutchy and close behind him is M Dunlop
Next in is Bruce 


1 M Dunlop +18
2 Hutchy +25
3 McGuinness  +27
4 D Harrison
5 P Hickman
6 M Rutter
7 G Johnson
8 D Johnson
9 B Anstey
10 L Johnson


Glen Helen - Lap 5

McGuinness goes through, Hutchy and M Dunlop come through together. A gap to P Hickman, now it is Bruce Anstey and then a gap to D Harrison and Rutter together, then it is J Hillier and G Johnson close together. L Johnson and D Johnson go through


1 M Dunlop +22
2 Hutchy +18
3 McGuinness +38
4 D Harrison 
5 P Hickman
6 M Rutter
7 DJohnson
8 G Johnson
9 B Anstey
10 L Johnston



Ramsey - Lap 5

McGuinness is first through then it is Michael Dunlop following him  and then it is Hutchy. P Hickman goes through, then Bruce.
A gap to J Hillier and G Johnson


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

Michael Dunlop takes the lead on the road at the Bungalow


Grandstand - End of Lap 5 - Start of Last Lap

First over the line is M Dunlop and close is McGuinness on the tail of Hutchy.
A Long gap back to P Hickman  and then it is Bruce who goes through. 
Next comes D Harrison with M Rutter together. J Hillier and G Johnson go through


1 M Dunlop +22
2 Hutchy +30
3 J McGuinness
4 P Hickman
5 D Harrison
6 M Rutter
7 D Johnson
8 G Johnson
9 B Anstey
10 L Johnston


Glen Helen Last Lap

The top tree come through close together, - Dunlop, Hutchy and McGuinness in that order, 
A gap to P Hickman then it is Bruce and next is D Harrison and M Rutter close together.
James Hillier and G Johnson go through D Johnson goes through on the Norton


1 M Dunlop +20
2 Hutchy + 32
3 J McGuinness +38
4 P Hickman
5 D Harrison
6 M Rutter
7 D Johnson
8 B Anstey
9 G Johnson
10 L Johnston


Ramsey - Last Lap

Hutchy is first through with Micky D on his tail and then close is John McGuinness

A long gap back to P Hickman, then a gap to Bruce, next through is  James Hillier and G Johnson

1 M Dunlop
2 Hutchy
3 McGuinness
4 P Hickman
5 D Harrison
6 M Rutter
7 D Johnson
8 Bruce Anstey
9 G Johnson
10 L Johnson

Looks like John McGuinness is slowing slightly over the mountain.


Grandstand - Finish Line

Hutchy and M Dunlop cross the line close together
John McGuinness pulls a wheelie across the line

1 Michael Dunlop
2 Ian Hutchinson
3 John McGuinness
4 Peter Hickman
5 Dean Harrison
6 Michael Rutter
7 David Johnson  (130.872 on the Norton)
8 Bruce Anstey
9 Gary Johnson
10 Lee Johnston



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John Holden clocks a 145 at Sulby

Ramsey - Lap 1

Birchalls first through then on their tail is John Holden.
A short gap to Time Reeves, a gap to Gary Bryan and close is Karl Bennett
Next is Pete Founds

1 John Holden +6
2 Birchalls +8.8
3 Tim Reeves
4 Pete Founds
5 Karl Bennett
6 Gary Bryan
7 Matt Dix
8 Wayne Lockey
9 Gary Knight
10 Alan Founds

 Red flag  - Chequered Flag out to STOP the race due to an incident at Rhencullen


An announcement is to be made at 14:30 - Clearing the debris and oil from the track.


A Further Announcement will be made at 15:00 - A Road Sweeper and a Recovery Vehicle at the Scene

Another Announcement at 15:15.

Full Race Re-start at 16:00, 

New Schedule

16.00    Start Sure Sidecar Race 1 (3 laps)
17.30    Mark Higgins Subaru Practice Lap
18.05    Superstock/Supersport/Lightweight/Newcomers Qualifying (2 Laps)
18.45    SES TT Zero Qualifying lap (1 lap)
19.20    Roads Open except Mountain Section
20.20    All roads open



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They are OFF

First away (again), is the Birchalls, then John Holden, followed by Tim Reeves, and then Ian Bell and next is Alan Founds and Gary Bryan.


Glen Helen - Lap 1

First through is the Birchall boys and then John Holden closing and now it is Time Reeves closing in now it is Ian Bell
Next is Alan Founds followed by Gary Bryan  close now is Karl Bennett. Next is Gary Knight.

1 Birchalls
2 John Holden
3 Tim Reeves
4 Ian Bell
5 Peter Founds
6 Karl Bennett
7 Gary Bryan
8 Alan Founds
9 Gary Knight
10 Wayne Lockey

Both Tim Reeves and John Holden clock 145.9 through Sulby and the Birchalls clock 144.9

Ramsey - Lap 1

Birchalls go through first on the road, next it is John Holden and then Tim Reeves
Ian Bell runs through safely, a gap to Alan Founds, Gary Bryan runs through. Then a gap to Gary Knight and followed by Mat Dix

1 Birchalls +2.5
2 Holden +7.4
3 Reeves
4 Ian Bell
5 Pete Founds
6 Mat Dix
7 Alan Founds
8 Steve Ramsden
9 Gary Bryan
10 Wayne Lockey


Grandstand- End of Lap 1

Birchalls go through then it is John Holden then a short gap to Tim Reeves, next is Ian Bell, a gap to Alan Founds, Peter Founds and Gary Bryan


1 Birchalls +8 ( doing a 115.543 lap from a standing start)
2 John Holden +14
3 Tim Reeves
4 Ian Bell
5 Pete Founds
6 Alan Founds
7 Mat Dix
8 Steve Ramsden
9 Gary Bryan
10 Wayne Lockey

Glen Helen - Lap 2

Birchalls go through very neatly, a gap to John Holden and a bigger gap back to Tim Reeves.
Next is Ian Bell, a long gap now to Alan Founds and next is Peter Founds and then Gary Bryan
Two close together is Gary Knight and Mat Dix and then close is Wayne Lockey.

1 Birchalls +9
2 John Holden + 17
3 Ian Bell
4 Tim Reeves
5 Peter Founds
6 Alan Founds
7 Mat Dix
8 Steve Ramsden
9 Gary Bryan
10 Wayne Lockey


Bells stopped and making adjustmets at the top of Barregarrow


Ramsey - Lap 2

First through - The Birchalls looking really smooth and good, Next is John Holden, then a gap to Time Reeves
A long gap back to Alan Founds then it is Peter Founds and then Gary Bryan.  A long gap to Mat Dix and then Gary Knight

1 Birchalls +13
2 John Holden + 39
3 Tim Reeves
4 Peter Founds
5 Alan Founds
6 Mat Dix
7 Steve Ramsden
8 Tony Baker
9 Gary Bryan
10 Wayne Lockey


Grandstand - End of Lap 2 - Last Lap

A new lap record for the Birchalls at 116.798

Birchalls are through, then John Holden and then it is Time Reeves (sounds rough) A long gap to Peter Founds and also Alan Founds
Gary Knight crosses the line, a gap back to Mat Dix, then Wayne Lockey

1 Birchalls +24
2 John Holden +53
3 Time Reeves 0.6
4 Peter Founds
5 Alan Founds
6 Mat Dix 
7 Steve Ramsden
8 Tony Baker 
9 Gary Bryan
10 Wayne Lockey 

Glen Helen - Last Lap

Birchalls are through and looking good, and a gap to John Holden, A big gap to Tim Reeves, next is Alan Founds close is Pater Founds
Gary Bryan goes through. A gap to Mat Dix then Gary Knight and then Wayne Lockey

1 Birchalls +29
2 John Holden +56
3 Peter Founds
4 Tim Reeves
5 Alan Founds
6 Steve Ramsden
7 Mat Dix
8 Gary Bryan
9 Wayne Lockey
10 Gary Knight

Birchalls not showing at Sulby - Retired at the Sulby Glen Pub
Bakers retired at Laurel Bank

Ramsey - Last Lap

John Holden goes through first on the road and now finds himself in the lead
Tim Reeves has not shown at Ramsey. (retired at GlenDough)
Next through is Peter Founds and Alan Founds

1 John Holden +56
2 Peter Founds
3 Alan Founds
4 Stever Ramsden
5 Mat Dix
6 Wayne Lockey
7 Gary Bryan
8 Gary Knight
9 Darren Hope
10 Gordon Shand


Grandstand - Finish Line

First over the line and the winner is John Holden, A long wait now until 2nd and 3rd come through.
Next it is Peter Founds and followed by Alan Founds

1 John Holden/Andy Winkle
2 Peter Founds/ Jevan Walmslely
3 Alan Founds/Aki Aalto
4 Steve Ramsden/Matty Ramsden
5 Mat Dix/Shaun Parker
6 Wayne Lockey/Mary Sayers
7 Gary Bryan/Jamie Winn
8 Gary Knight/Daniel Evanson
9 Gordon Shand/Philip Hyde 
10 Darren Hope/Paul Bumphrey










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