Michael Dunlop Wins His First TT

Michael Dunlop followed in the footsteps of father Robert and Uncle Joey by winning the Relentless Supersport 2 race on Wednesday June 10.

Heavily delayed due to the weather conditions, the 21-year old stole an early advantage in the damp conditions and was never headed, coming home 31 seconds ahead of fellow Arai rider, Bruce Anstey (Relentless by TAS Suzuki) and Manxman Conor Cummins (McAdoo Kawasaki).

As a tribute to TT legends Robert and Joey, Michael wore a helmet that featured elements from their distinctive designs on route to victory on his privately entered Street Sweep/Marlow Construction Yamaha.The win came 11 years after father Robert’s last win in the 1998 125cc race and 9 years after Joey’s win in the same class in 2000.

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