Paul Jordan will lead out this year’s Supertwin TT races, with the record-breaking, history-making Michael Dunlop starting in his usual number six position.
Dunlop will be looking to add to his incredible tally of 29 TT wins, having broken his uncle Joey’s record for the most TT wins last year, including two victories in this class.
Jordan, third in 2022, will ride the Jackson Racing powered by Prosper2 Aprilia, marking the Preston-based team’s return to the class. He’ll start ten seconds ahead of 2023 podium finisher Pierre-Yves Bian, whose ride remains unconfirmed.
Seven-time TT winner Michael Rutter (Bathams AJN Racing Yamaha R7) starts third, while Jamie Coward (KTS Racing Kawasaki) will be looking to land a podium at least, former Manx GP winner Michael Evans (Dafabet Racing Kawasaki) completes the top five.
Dunlop, on the MD Racing Paton, holds the Supertwin lap record (122.750mph) and remains the man to beat at six. Adam McLean (Flitwick Motorcycles/SMV Yamaha) and Davey Todd (Milenco by Padgett’s Paton) follow, with Todd’s team making their Supertwin debut.
Regular face on the podium Mike Browne (KMR Kawasaki) starts ninth, ahead of Peter Hickman (Swan Racing Yamaha), another potential race winner.
Outside the top ten, Joe Yeardsley (Scott Racing Aprilia), Barry Furber (DC Motorcycles Yamaha), and Dominic Herbertson (Melbray Racing Paton) aim for strong finishes, while European contenders Victor Lopez, Andrea Majola, and Francesco Curinga add depth to the field.
Top 20
1. Paul Jordan | Jackson Racing powered by Prosper2 | Aprilia
2. Pierre-Yves Bian | TBC
3. Michael Rutter | Bathams AJN Racing | Yamaha
4. Jamie Coward | KTS Racing powered by Stanley Stewart Racing | Kawasaki
5. Michael Evans | Dafabet Racing | Kawasaki
6. Michael Dunlop | MD Racing | Paton
7. Adam McLean | Flitwick Motorcycles / SMV | Yamaha
8. Davey Todd | Milenco By Padgett’s Motorcycles | Paton
9. Mike Browne | KMR Kawasaki | Kawasaki
10. Peter Hickman | Swan Racing by PHR Performance | Yamaha
11. Joe Yeardsley | Scott Racing Motorcycles | Aprilia
12. Barry Furber | DC Motorcycles Newtown | Yamaha
13. Dominic Herbertson | Melbray Racing | Paton
14. Stefano Bonetti | VAS Engine Racing | Paton
15. Rob Hodson | SMT Racing | Paton
16. Allann Venter | TH Racing / Hywel Griffiths | Kawasaki
17. Victor Lopez | Team ILR & Martimotos | Paton
18. Andrea Majola | VAS Engine Racing | Paton
19. Maurizio Bottalico | Team ILR / Frog Vehicle Developments | Paton
20. Francesco Curinga | Delmo Racing Team/Top Surface/TRT | Yamaha
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