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Belfast Telegraph
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Belfast Telegraph
Clerk of the Course ‘absolutely delighted' with line-up for Armoy Road Races even though star duo set to be absent
Davey Todd is a huge fan of the Irish road race but is due to compete at the Brands Hatch round of the British Superbike Championship for the 8TEN Racing team, which he co-owns with Peter Hickman. Northern Ireland's Michael Dunlop has won the blue riband Race of Legends 10 times but ruled himself out of his home race following a dispute with the organisers, and looks set to miss out for the second year in a row. Aside from Dunlop and Todd, Ryan Farquhar is the only other rider to have won the Race of Legends Superbike event, with a new winner poised to be crowned at the weekend. Contenders include Yorkshireman Jamie Coward, who was the 2024 Man of the Meeting. Coward has recovered from injury following a crash at the North West 200 and will be among the favourites on his stable of KTS Racing BMW, Triumph and Kawasaki Supertwin machines. The line-up includes Paul Jordan from Magherafelt on the Jackson Racing machines, who won his first race at the North West in the Supertwin class in 2025. The Isle of Man's Conor Cummins returns for John Burrows' team on 1000cc BMW and Ducati Supersport machinery, while Michael Sweeney is in fine form after giving Dunlop a run for his money at June's Tandragee 100. Fellow Republic of Ireland rider Mike Browne could be the man to beat in the Supersport races on the BPE by Russell Racing Yamaha, while England's Phil Crowe has a strong record at Armoy and finished second in the Race of Legends 12 months previously behind Todd. William Munnis, Armoy Clerk of the Course, said a 'great weekend of road racing' was in store. 'We're absolutely delighted with the number and calibre of riders joining us this year. 'With returning favourites, newcomers and international teams set to take part, spectators can expect a great weekend of racing. 'We have over 20 newcomers this year with a third of them coming from the South, and there are a few races that are oversubscribed, but as a club, we are really keen to ensure that everyone gets some track time – we are probably going to have to run some B races, too. Friday will be interesting, it always is, but if we get it right, Saturday should take care of itself. 'As always, we've had tremendous support from each and every one of our sponsors, who give so generously to ensure that we can continue to host the Armoy Road Races. 'With their help and that of the fans, the local community and residents, we expect to have another good year's racing. 'The club, volunteers, the circuit – everything is set and ready to go for the riders to land in the paddock and for the fans and spectators to arrive on Friday – although I see a few people dotted around the course already in motorhomes and tents.' Dominic Herbertson is another leading Armoy protagonist who cannot be discounted in a high-class field. Wigan's Rob Hodson is a standout name among this year's newcomers along with Finland's Erno Kostamo, a regular at the NW200 and the winner of the 2022 Macau Grand Prix in China. Manx rider Joe Yeardsley and Offaly's Kevin Keyes will also tackle the undulating three-mile course for the first time. Roads close on Friday from 10.00am for practice, followed by two races for Supertwin and Supersport riders, time permitting. On Saturday, roads close at 9.00am and will reopen by 7:30pm.
BBC News
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Isle of Man TT crash 'wasn't my fault'
Peter Hickman has revealed that his high-speed crash at the Isle of Man TT, in which he suffered multiple fractures, was caused by a component 14-time TT winner crashed at the Kerrowmoar section of the Mountain Course while taking part in a qualifying session for the event, held on closed public roads, on the evening of Friday, 30 38-year-old was flown to Noble's Hospital on the island by Airmed helicopter after the incident, where he was treated for his injuries, before being who holds the absolute lap record for the 37.73-mile circuit, sustained chest, back, shoulder and facial injuries in the crash."I've broken my left collarbone, my left scapula and my shoulder blade down the back is in three pieces. I broke three ribs and four vertebrae in my back so not ideal," explained Hickman in a video posted on his Facebook page."Unfortunately, it was a component failure [which caused the crash] so it wasn't actually my fault."It was some bracketry that holds the exhaust in place. It didn't come loose, it broke in theory, and pushed the exhaust into the rear wheel and popped the rear tyre. That was why I crashed."Hickman was riding his Superstock BMW machine for the 8TEN Racing team he recently formed with fellow racer Davey Todd when he crashed."I'm pretty battered and bruised all over the place but I just want to say a massive thanks to the medics and the marshals that looked after me at the time. They did a fantastic job."I don't remember much about it because I was knocked out."I don't remember the lap leading up to it and the first time I properly woke up, I woke up in hospital, so that was a bit of a new experience for me in my 25-year career. I've never been knocked out before."Hickman has been a regular competitor at the TT since making his debut at the races in 2014."I've been going to the Isle of Man TT for 10 years and this is the first major problem that I've had," he said.
Belfast Telegraph
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Belfast Telegraph
Dean Harrison completes Isle of Man TT Superstock double: ‘I can go fast, I've proved that'
Harrison took advantage of Davey Todd's pit-stop woe when the 8TEN Racing rider struggled to restart his BMW machine, losing approximately 12 seconds, while fellow top rival Michael Dunlop had more issues with his MD Racing BMW after an electronics problem in the first race. Harrison won the three-lap Opul Superstock race – delayed from 10:45am until 2:30pm because of damp patches – by 16 seconds from a disappointed Todd, who had 32 seconds in hand over Dunlop. 'Massive thanks to the whole team and Honda, everyone's put a brilliant bike together and it's great to see the Honda Fireblade on P1,' said Harrison. 'We're constantly trying to adapt. Everyone's in the same boat here, really, it's such a difficult place. Trying to set your bike up around here is a bit of a compromise. 'We had a little bit of a stability issue which we've near enough cured now, and it just means that I can ride the bike how I want to ride the bike. 'I can go fast, I've proved that this week; I just need a bit of luck on my side on the day and here we are.' Harrison's wins are his first at the TT since 2019 and the Isle of Man-based Bradford man could not hide his elation in the winners' enclosure. 'Words can't describe it,' he added. 'I'm absolutely over the moon to get two wins in the Superstock race. 'I got off to a real hard start, I read my pit board and I was P1, P2, and P1 over the Mountain. I saw P1 +13 coming out of Glen Helen on lap two, I thought 'Oh'. 'I carried on as hard as I could and thought, 'I'll carry on this lap to try and manage that, if I can keep that lead the same there's no way someone's going to make 13 or 14 seconds on me in a lap'. 'So, I just kept my head down and I got to P1 +20, and I just read my board from there and just managed it and sort of knocked it off a little bit on the last lap and just brought it home.' Todd won last year's only Superstock race but the Saltburn-by-the-Sea man had to settle for the runner-up spot again after finishing second in the opening race. 'Another frustrating one,' Todd said. 'I'm just disappointed. 'I really felt like we could challenge for that win there, made some improvements to the bike. Then it didn't start in the pit-stop – not a clue why. 'I had the same thing last year, for a different reason, but it just wouldn't start. 'I felt like I had a really steady first lap and we were in the mix there. 'I guess I half-gave-up [after the pit stop] because you're not going to reel that time back on someone like Dean [Harrison] when he's riding the way he is.' Dunlop was equally dismayed after struggling on the first lap especially with his BMW, when Dunlop dropped to 20th by Glen Helen after running on at Braddan. 'I don't know what's going on, we tried everything but something's not working for some reason,' he said. 'Then I ran on – I just couldn't get a gear – I ran on at Braddan and then I knew that was the race [over] after that. 'You can't drop time against these boys and it was just damage limitation after that.' Ian Hutchinson had been in the hunt for a podium on the opening lap before retiring on the MLav Racing BMW. Fourth went to James Hillier on the Muc-Off Honda from Conor Cummins on the Burrows/RK Racing BMW, while Australian Josh Brookes rounded out the top six on the Jackson Racing Honda. Brookes' team-mate Paul Jordan was forced out with a problem.
Telegraph
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
Isle of Man TT 2025: Today's schedule, results, TV channel and weather forecast
The 103rd running of the Isle of Man TT got under way on Monday as the quickest road racers on the planet take part in motorsport's fastest and deadliest event. Poor weather during practice week resulted in the opening races being moved to Monday to allow an additional full-day qualifying session. Michael Dunlop took his tally of wins to 32 TT victories after taking the spoils in both Supersport races as well as the first Supertwin race. Last year he became the most successful rider in history, overtaking his uncle, Joey Dunlop, at the top of the wins table. Dunlop is the favourite to clean up this year, however, the newly dubbed 'Big Four' will be back down to three this week, with 14-time TT winner Peter Hickman ruled out after suffering a 140mph crash last Friday that caused chest, back, arm and facial injuries. 🐂 MD'S 🦌 Michael Dunlop, the most successful racer in the history of the Isle of Man TT Races, has unveiled a new directional board named in his honour. Located on the approach of the 27th milestone in recognition of his record-breaking 27th TT victory, the previously unnamed… — Isle of Man TT Races (@ttracesofficial) May 23, 2025 Hickman and Davey Todd had been at a significant disadvantage this year after they split from the highly successful FHO Racing team, going it alone with the creation of their own 8TEN Racing – named after their TT start numbers – just three months out from the event. Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 Isle of Man TT. Isle of Man TT race schedule and results Monday, June 2 12pm: RST x D30 Superbike TT Race (4 laps) 1. Davey Todd 1:08:20.628 2. Michael Dunlop +1.296s 3. Dean Harrison +43.519s 2pm: Sidecar TT Race 1 (3 laps) 1. Ryan Crowe/Callum Crowe 37:39.762 2. Ben Birchall/Patrick Rosney +1:17.670min 3. Lee Crawford/Scott Hardie +17.351s 3:15pm: Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 1 (3 laps) 1 Michael Dunlop 53:15.930 2 Dean Harrison +10.229s 3 James Hillier +45.027s Tuesday, June 3 6:30pm: RL360 Superstock TT Race 1 (2 laps) 1. Dean Harrison 33:37.325m 2. Davey Todd +11.656s 3. Michael Dunlop +20.511s 7:45pm: Metzeler Supertwin TT Race 1 (3 laps) 1. Michael Dunlop 37:01:096m 2. Michael Evans +22.673s 3. Rob Hodson +13.465s Wednesday, June 4 12:45am: Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 2 (4 laps) 1. Michael Dunlop 1:11:29.191m 2. Dean Harrison +26.191s 3. Davey Todd +15.853s Thursday, June 5 Rest day Friday, June 6 2pm: Opul Superstock TT Race 2 (2 laps) 4pm: Sidecar TT Race 2 (2 laps) 5:30pm: Entire Cover insurance Supertwin TT Race 2 (3 laps) Saturday, June 7 10:45am: Milwaukee Senior TT Race (6 laps) How can I watch the Isle of Man TT? Races will be shown live on TT+ via the official Isle of Man TT Races website. Live passes cost £23.99 for access to every race this year. Telegraph readers are able to claim a 20 per cent discount for live passes by clicking here and entering the discount code Telegraph20 when prompted. Highlights will be shown on ITV4 throughout the TT fortnigh, while catch-up shows and daily podcasts are also available through the TT Races website. Live blogs for the opening Supersport TT, the Superbike TT and Senior TT will also be available from Telegraph Sport. Who are the favourites? With 29 wins to his name, three more than any other rider, Michael Dunlop is the man many are expecting to set the pace in 2025. However, it has not all been smooth sailing for the Ballymoney rider, as he has switched from the Honda CBR1000RR that brought him victory in the 2023 Superbike TT to the BMW M1000RR in an effort to dominate all solo categories throughout the week. Dunlop also suffered from effects of a crash at the North West 200 earlier this month, although he appeared to shake them off and claim three wins. Hickman and Todd shared the superbike spoils last year by winning the Superbike TT and Senior TT respectively, though both have suffered teething issues since starting their own team this year and Todd has revealed they have a back-up plan to run the Superstock bike – a production-based machine that theoretically should be marginally slower than the Superbike – if they cannot find a set-up that works in practice. That could play into the hands of Harrison, who is the most settled of the 'Big Four' riders as he returns with the Honda Racing team having also enjoyed a competitive North West 200 meet. Another contender who could come into contention is Ian Hutchinson, the first man to win five TTs in one week, who claimed a joyous podium finish at the North West 200 having gone through the ordeal of more than 40 operations on his leg over the course of the last 15 years and recovering from a stroke. John McGuinness will lead the Superbike, Superstock and Senior TT races away from the No 1 spot as he continues at the age of 53, while in the Supertwin category Mike Browne will be one to watch after podium-finishes in the last two years – Browne will also replace Jamie Coward at the KTS Racing team for the 1000cc races after Coward suffered injuries at the North West 200. How many riders have died at the TT? The TT attracts so much attention largely because of the risk and danger it poses, providing an adrenaline fix for riders and fans watching. Over the course of 117 years since the inaugural TT in 1907, 156 riders have died while racing at the TT, and 270 riders have lost their lives on the Mountain Course when the Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT are also considered. In both 1970 and 2022 six riders were killed, making them the two deadliest years in the event's history. What is the weather forecast? The delays seen through qualifying week look set to continue. Unsettled weather is expected over the next few days with strong-to-gale force winds resulting in the Mountain Road remaining closed on Monday night. Organisers have also warned those watching on the island to ensure that belongings are secured to prevent them from being blown on to the track during races. However, brighter skies are forecast as the week progresses although there is a chance of rain on Friday and Saturday that may impact the back-end of the schedule.
BBC News
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Todd holds off charging Dunlop to take Superbike TT win
Davey Todd held off a sustained charge from Michael Dunlop to take a start-to-finish victory in a thrilling Isle of Man TT Superbike race, which was reduced from six laps to 29-year-old had an advantage of just 1.2 seconds over Dunlop by the end of the race, with the fastest lap of the race of 135.327mph on his final circuit helping the 8TEN Racing BMW rider secure the Todd, it is the third TT win of his career, the Yorkshireman having won the Superstock and Senior races at the event in two-time British Superstock 1000cc champion built up a 7.9-second lead after lap one and his advantage after the second lap was just marginally less at 7.1 lost six seconds to his rival in the pits and the gap was reduced to 0.2 seconds after the riders went through Glen Helen on the final lap but the eventual victor rallied to secure the success, with Honda Racing's Dean Harrison a further 43.5 seconds behind in third."I'm over the moon, this feels sweet. The boys have done a fantastic job," Todd told Radio TT after the race."I was more nervous than ever this morning but I knew we had the pace and didn't want to show too much in practice.""I lost a bunch of time in the pitstop so I had to put my head down on the last lap. Thanks to everyone who created this team over the past three months. Thrilling battle between top two With Peter Hickman ruled out of the race as a result of a qualifying crash at Kerrowmoar on Friday, it was the other fancied riders - Todd, Dunlop and Harrison - who predictably set the pace at the front from the increased his lead as he and Rokit BMW-mounted Dunlop pulled way from Harrison on the timesheets, only to suffer that setback in the pits which reduced his lead two battled it out between the hedges and stone walls of the 37.73-mile Mountain Course over the next two laps as the outcome hung in the balance but the Englishman prevailed at the chequered flag despite Dunlop posting a 135.416 on his final rider Nathan Harrison clinched his best TT result by claiming fourth on his Honda, with Australian David Johnson fifth on a Kawasaki, James Hiller completing the top six and John McGuinness the leading riders to retire were Conor Cummins after lap one, James Hind on the Mountain section during lap one and Mike Browne at the conclusion of the second lap. Superbike TT result 123456
