Michael Dunlop made history at the TT on Saturday (June 1) afternoon when he won the Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 1 to equal the record tally of 26 wins held by his uncle, Joey Dunlop.
Dunlop had to come from behind after being third on the opening lap but took the lead on the run to Ballaugh on lap two and eventually took the victory – his 12th Supersport win.
By 8.5 seconds from Davey Todd (Powertoolmate Ducati) with early race leader Dean Harrison (Honda Racing) taking third.
It was Dunlop’s 40th TT podium which also equalled the figure held by Joey Dunlop.
Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 1
Several Manx lads also has strong performances including Michael Evans (Smith Racing Triumph) who rounded out the early top six which were covered by less than three seconds.
As well as Evans, it was also a good day for his fellow Manxmen Joe Yeardsley (16th), Ryan Cringle (17th) and Jamie Cringle (29th), the latter setting his first, official 120mph+ lap.
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