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2 days ago
- Automotive
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Isle of Man TT 2022: Davey Todd sets Superstock pace as qualifying continues
Saturday afternoon's fourth qualifying session at the Isle of Man TT Races was shaped by dry but windy conditions, as the morning fog lifted just enough to allow a full run. Davey Todd grabbed the spotlight with a scorching lap of 133.155mph on his Monster Energy by 8TEN Racing Superstock BMW – not only the fastest of the session but also the quickest Superstock lap of the week so far. Advertisement A strategic shift saw Michael Dunlop first off the line on his MD Racing BMW Superbike, closely pursued by Dean Harrison on his Honda Racing Superbike. Ian Hutchinson (moobob/MLav Racing BMW) spearheaded the Superstock pack off the start line. READ MORE: Rory McIlroy set for star-studded line-up of neighbours as he moves into UK mansion READ MORE: All-Ireland winning GAA star and his wife announce birth of daughter and share unique name Also choosing Superbike machinery were David Johnson (Platinum Club Racing Kawasaki), John McGuinness MBE (Honda Racing), James Hillier (Muc-Off Racing Honda), and Josh Brookes (Jackson Racing powered by Prosper2 Honda), all tweaking their setups ahead of the RST Superbike Race. Advertisement Harrison hit the ground running – over six seconds faster than anyone else to Glen Helen having passed Dunlop on the road by Kirk Michael. Dominic Herbertson (HRRC/Adam Hewitt Ltd Honda), Nathan Harrison (H&H Motorcycles Honda), Michael Evans (Dafabet Racing Honda), and James Hind (North Lincs Components Honda) made up the top six through that sector. By the end of the lap, Harrison's standing start speed of 132.484mph put him more than 13 seconds ahead of Dunlop (130.762mph), followed by Johnson (127.976mph), Brookes (127.650mph), and Hillier (127.572mph). The fastest among the. Herbertson clocked the third fastest overall speed in Superstocks, with a 128.737mph lap, narrowly outpacing Nathan Harrison (128.501mph), Conor Cummins (128.389mph), and Mike Browne (127.949mph). Todd, however, stole the show with his late entry into the session. His single lap of 133.155mph not only topped the Superstock class for the session but was also the fastest in the category all week. The session was soon suspended due to cloud cover descending over the Mountain section. Advertisement Riders already on course were allowed to return to the Grandstand under yellow flag conditions, unable to begin another flying lap. Despite this disruption, Johnson managed a second lap at 128.895mph, while Jordan achieved his fastest lap of the week at 128.694mph – a solid pace, even if the lap couldn't be completed under green. Herbertson and Nathan Harrison both clocked additional laps over 128mph, albeit slightly slower than their earlier efforts. Dunlop jumped to second fastest in Superstock with a strong 130.262mph, while newcomer Mitch Rees continued his steady progress with a 124.326mph lap. Conditions remained unchanged over the Mountain, but at 2.30pm, the Sidecars were allowed out on track to run at full pace up until Ramsey before being escorted back to the Grandstand by travelling marshals under speed-controlled conditions. Although full lap speeds weren't possible, split times provided some insight. Crawford/Hardie led to Glen Helen by a mere two-tenths over Founds/Walmsley, with Birchal. Advertisement Trailing behind were Birchall/Rosney, a further 1.2 seconds adrift. The Crowe brothers, who have been setting the pace all week, came in fourth as they focused on breaking in a new engine. At Ballaugh, the gap between the leading two teams remained consistent, with Birchall/Rosney lagging by 4 seconds. They momentarily topped the Sulby speed trap at a blistering 153.005mph before being outpaced by the Crowes' roaring run of 161.317mph. However, that marked the end of the day's action as light rain began to fall, shifting focus towards tomorrow's schedule.
Belfast Telegraph
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Belfast Telegraph
Davey Todd sets fastest lap of qualifying so far at over 133mph before weather wipes out Saturday schedule
The team, co-owned by Todd and Peter Hickman, was left reeling after Hickman crashed during qualifying on Friday evening, suffering injuries that have ruled him out of the event. Todd lapped at 133.155mph on his BMW Superstock machine from a standing start, which was marginally faster than Honda Racing rider Dean Harrison's 133.069mph lap set in Wednesday's first qualifying session on his second flying lap on the CB1000RR Superbike. Todd will be shouldering 8TEN Racing's TT hopes on his own after Hickman's misfortune and has been in eye-catching form during a disrupted practice week, with the weather causing all kinds of problems for the organisers. The first Supersport and Sidecar races were originally due to have been held on Saturday, but a qualifying session was pencilled in instead, with Saturday's races moved to Monday – initially set to be a rest day for competitors on the island. The weather again stopped play on Saturday after riders had completed two laps, with visibility problems on the Mountain section of the 37.73-mile course and rain showers leading Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson to cancel the schedule. Todd claimed the top spot overall after his Superstock lap from Harrison, who did 132.484mph from a standing start, and Michael Dunlop, who banked his first 130mph lap of qualifying on his new ROKiT BMW Superbike (130.762mph). Dunlop also did a lap on his MD Racing BMW Superstock machine at 130.262mph despite yellow flag conditions from the Bungalow onwards because of fading visibility. Paul Jordan (Jackson Racing Honda by Prosper 2) set his fastest TT lap of 2025 so far at 128.694mph, which left him fourth fastest behind Dominic Herbertson (128.737mph) on the HRRC/Adam Hewitt Ltd Honda. Manx riders Nathan Harrison (28.501mph) and Conor Cummins (128.389mph) were fifth and sixth respectively. Cummins is riding for Ulster team Burrows Engineering/RK Racing on BMW and Ducati machinery and his 131mph lap during Friday's qualifying session was the fastest at the TT by any rider for the Dungannon-based team. Following Satudrday's s cancellation, the Superbike race – due to have taken place on Sunday – has been replaced with more qualifying sessions instead. A new race schedule for Monday is set to be announced by the organisers as they try to mitigate the impact of a week of unsettled weather on the Isle of Man.
Belfast Telegraph
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Belfast Telegraph
14-time Isle of Man TT winner begins recovery from horror crash
The 38-year-old came off his 8TEN Racing BMW Superstock machine at Kerrowmoar on Friday evening around 10 minutes into the session, resulting in a red flag. Hickman sustained chest, back, shoulder and facial injuries in the spill, which happened close to where he crashed while leading last year's Senior race at Ginger Hall. Kerrowmoar, a left-hand bend, comes soon after the Ginger Hall section, with riders estimated to be taking the corner at around 100mph. In an official statement yesterday, Hickman was reported to be 'comfortable' in Noble's Hospital, where he was taken by air ambulance from the scene of the crash. 'Peter Hickman, bike number 10, came off at Kerrowmoar on the opening lap of the third qualifying session of TT 2025,' said the official condition update. 'He was reported as conscious and stable, and taken via AirMed to Noble's Hospital where he is currently being treated for chest, back, shoulder, and facial injuries.' The Burton-on-Trent rider is one of the biggest names at the TT and drew level with legendary TT legend Mike Hailwood's tally of 14 victories in 2024, when he won the Superbike race. However, it was his only win at the event 12 months ago, with the victory coming after Northern Ireland's Michael Dunlop lost a 25-second lead when he had to stop and adjust the visor on his helmet, which hadn't been correctly fastened during his second pit stop. Hickman finished as the runner-up to Davey Todd in the Superstock race last year and claimed two second places in the Supertwin races behind Dunlop. The 136mph outright lap record-holder was outside of the podium places in the Supersport races in what was an unusually average TT by Hickman's lofty standards. He was aiming to make amends this year with his new 8TEN Racing BMW team, which he set up with co-owner Todd after they split from Faye Ho's FHO Racing BMW squad. Hickman's unfortunate crash will also deprive fans of the chance to see him go head-to-head with record 29-time TT winner Dunlop after recent controversy at the North West 200. Hickman was fuming after Dunlop did not receive a penalty when he failed to stop at the Magherabuoy chicane when they both overshot. Hickman also did not stop but veered over to the stop box and made an attempt to put his foot down. He later said he should have received a penalty but was left stewing after Dunlop won the race, catching and passing Todd on the final lap. Hickman refused to take his place on the podium afterwards and said he had 'probably' ridden in his last race at the North West 200. With Hickman out of the TT, Todd will now be carrying 8TEN Racing's hopes on his shoulders as he goes up against Dunlop and Honda Racing contender Dean Harrison, who has been impressive across the Superbike, Superstock and Supersport classes in qualifying. English rider Tom Weeden also suffered injuries in a crash on Friday during qualifying after coming off at the Glen Helen section. A statement said he was being treated for back, leg and ankle injuries. 'Tom Weeden, bike number 33, came off at Glen Helen,' said the TT organisers. 'He was taken to Noble's Hospital via AirMed where he is currently being treated for back, leg and ankle injuries. 'The Isle of Man TT Races send their best wishes to both Peter and Tom, and thank the Marshals and the MRMS medical team for their continued diligence and professionalism.'
Belfast Telegraph
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Belfast Telegraph
Leading motorbike rider 'in good spirits' after Isle of Man TT crash
The 14-time TT winner was involved in an incident at Kerrowmoar shortly after the combined Superbike, Superstock and Supersport qualifying run began at 6.30pm. Hickman was riding his 8TEN Racing BMW Superstock machine when he crashed, with a red flag situation declared at 6.40pm. Around half an hour afterwards, the organisers confirmed that no further action would take place following reports of rain coming in from the west of the island. An official update was provided on the red flag incident, with 38-year-old Hickman described as 'currently conscious and stable'. Race organisers provided a further updates on Saturday morning. A statement read: 'Peter Hickman, bike number 10, came off at Kerrowmoar on the opening lap of the third qualifying session of TT 2025. He was reported as conscious and stable, and taken via AirMed to Noble's Hospital where he is currently being treated for chest, back, shoulder, and facial injuries. He is described as being 'comfortable' and 'in good spirits'.' Earlier in the day, Hickman said that he wasn't happy with his Superstock machine. 'Interestingly enough, normally I'm pretty happy with the Superstock bike and the Superbike is the one that's hard work, but it seems to be the other way around this time,' he told Manx Radio TT. 'The Superbike is working mint and the 'Stocker I'm not feeling happy with just yet, but we've a bit of time yet.' No laps were completed in the evening qualifying session, which was a contingency slot to give competitors more time on the course after inclement weather disrupted practice week. In a revised schedule on Saturday, additional qualifying sessions are set to go ahead in place of the first Supersport and Sidecar races of TT 2025, which have been moved to Monday — originally a rest day on the event schedule. The Superbike TT over six laps is still scheduled to run on Sunday at 1.30pm, but with more wet weather forecast on Saturday and showers expected on Sunday, the organisers could announce further changes. Bolton-born Dean Harrison, fastest in Wednesday's qualifying session with a 133mph lap on his Honda Racing Superbike, recorded the fastest lap again in Friday afternoon's session, this time on his Superstock machine. The 36-year-old lapped at 132.853mph to lead the Superstock times by 4.3 secs from Hickman, who went round at 132.29mph. Hickman's 8TEN Racing BMW team-mate Davey Todd was third fastest at 132.195mph ahead of Michael Dunlop (MD Racing BMW), who recorded a lap of 130.225mph from a standing start. 'We've got a good idea on which direction we're going now, so it's good,' said Harrison. 'There's so much going on and practice is a bit up and down, but everyone's in the same boat. 'I'm feeling good with the bikes, I feel that I can go quite a bit quicker in a lot of places, so it's good, I can't complain.' Todd was fastest in the Superbike session at 132.673mph after a single lap on his BMW, with Hickman (131.326mph) and Manx rider Conor Cummins (131.027mph) making up the top three. Dunlop has work to do with his new BMW Superbike after he ended the session in fifth, lapping at 129.965mph. The Ballymoney man was fastest in the Supertwin class on his Paton at 122.159mph, while Harrison set a new Supersport qualifying record at 128.093mph to edge out Dunlop (MD Racing Ducati), who did 127.739mph from a standing start. Peter Hickman wasn't the only rider to receive medical attention. Kent's Tom Weeden was also air-lifted to hospital. In a statement, race organisers said: 'Earlier on Friday in the second qualifying session of TT 2025, Tom Weeden, bike number 33, came off at Glen Helen. He was taken to Noble's Hospital via AirMed where he is currently being treated for back, leg and ankle injuries.'
Belfast Telegraph
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Belfast Telegraph
Leading Isle of Man TT rider ‘conscious and stable' after being airlifted to hospital following qualifying crash
The 14-time TT winner was involved in an incident at Kerrowmoar shortly after the combined Superbike, Superstock and Supersport qualifying run began at 6.30pm. Hickman was riding his 8TEN Racing BMW Superstock machine when he crashed, with a red flag situation declared at 6.40pm. Around half an hour afterwards, the organisers confirmed that no further action would take place following reports of rain coming in from the west of the island. An official update was provided on the red flag incident, with 38-year-old Hickman described as 'currently conscious and stable'. It read: 'Peter Hickman, bike No.10, came off at Kerrowmoar during lap one of the third qualifying session of TT 2025. 'He is currently reported as conscious and stable and has been taken to Noble's Hospital by Airmed for further assessment. 'Further condition updates will be provided in due course.' Earlier in the day, Hickman said that he wasn't happy with his Superstock machine. 'Interestingly enough, normally I'm pretty happy with the Superstock bike and the Superbike is the one that's hard work, but it seems to be the other way around this time,' he told Manx Radio TT. 'The Superbike is working mint and the 'Stocker I'm not feeling happy with just yet, but we've a bit of time yet.' No laps were completed in the evening qualifying session, which was a contingency slot to give competitors more time on the course after inclement weather disrupted practice week. In a revised schedule on Saturday, additional qualifying sessions are set to go ahead in place of the first Supersport and Sidecar races of TT 2025, which have been moved to Monday — originally a rest day on the event schedule. The Superbike TT over six laps is still scheduled to run on Sunday at 1.30pm, but with more wet weather forecast on Saturday and showers expected on Sunday, the organisers could announce further changes. Bolton-born Dean Harrison, fastest in Wednesday's qualifying session with a 133mph lap on his Honda Racing Superbike, recorded the fastest lap again in Friday afternoon's session, this time on his Superstock machine. The 36-year-old lapped at 132.853mph to lead the Superstock times by 4.3 secs from Hickman, who went round at 132.29mph. Hickman's 8TEN Racing BMW team-mate Davey Todd was third fastest at 132.195mph ahead of Michael Dunlop (MD Racing BMW), who recorded a lap of 130.225mph from a standing start. 'We've got a good idea on which direction we're going now, so it's good,' said Harrison. 'There's so much going on and practice is a bit up and down, but everyone's in the same boat. 'I'm feeling good with the bikes, I feel that I can go quite a bit quicker in a lot of places, so it's good, I can't complain.' Todd was fastest in the Superbike session at 132.673mph after a single lap on his BMW, with Hickman (131.326mph) and Manx rider Conor Cummins (131.027mph) making up the top three. Dunlop has work to do with his new BMW Superbike after he ended the session in fifth, lapping at 129.965mph. The Ballymoney man was fastest in the Supertwin class on his Paton at 122.159mph, while Harrison set a new Supersport qualifying record at 128.093mph to edge out Dunlop (MD Racing Ducati), who did 127.739mph from a standing start. Roads around the TT Course are due to close on Saturday morning at 10.00am for further qualifying.
