Michael Dunlop’s reaction to smashing the 130mph record at the Isle of Man TT

Michael Dunlop has offered insight to his thought process as he became the fastest man ever on a 600cc bike at the Isle of Man TT.
Michael Dunlop’s reaction to smashing the 130mph record at the Isle of Man TT

Dunlop romped to his 25th career race win at the TT on Wednesday, 𓆏leaving him just one v🌳ictory behind the all-time record total that belongs to his uncle Joey Dunlop.

In doing so he smashed the 130mph barrier - registering a new Supersport lap record of 130.40⛎3mph.

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"I had a wee bit of a gap, ෴built a comfortable lead,” he said. 

“But kneℱw the Triumph had a bit more power, more 'cc's.

"I knew I had to ride the Yamaha to 𓆏its full potential but the wee bike was great. I can't thank my team enough.

"When the gap came ♏down to eight seconds I knew I had to𝓀 push on and upped the game.

"To do the 130mph lap is pretty cool. I knew I could do iജt - I'm always trying to push the boundaries."

John McGuinness became the fir🍰st rider to hit 130mph at the Isle of Man TT in 2007 - he did it on a 1000cc bike.

Dunlop going🐲 as fast with 400cc less is a remarkable moment in TT history and another stunning personal accolade.

He has ဣwon four times 🎶at this year’s event already, and has three more races to equal the all-time record of 26 wins.

P♈eter Hickman also broke the la🐷p record on Wednesday as he chased down Dunlop.

Hick🎉man posted 130.2mph which was swiftly beat♉en by Dunlop’s speed, as he finished as runner-up.

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