Tandragee: Michael Dunlop draws level with his legendary father Robert

Michael Dunlop is in a class of his own, and not just at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy; he proved himself unbeatable once again at the Tandragee 100 last weekend. The Northern Irishman finished both Superbike races on a BMW he had built himself, ahead of Ireland’s Mike Browne (Honda), to claim a much-celebrated victory.

In the Supersport class, the Ducati Panigale rider from Ballymoney had to draw on all his skills to once again leave Browne (Yamaha) – who had, somewhat surprisingly, secured pole position – behind him. A mere 0.173 seconds separated the rivals.

Dunlop triumphed for the fourth time in the Moto3 class. In doing so, the Northern Irishman relegated the German road-racing globetrotter Chris Meyer to second place. He now has 135 national race wins to his name, just like his legendary father. It will be some time yet before he catches up with or overtakes Ryan Farquhar (211) and Joey Dunlop (156).

Shaun Anderson – who is also very well known in Austria, having worked for KTM in Munderfing for many years – secured victory in the Supertwins class at his home race after showing a knack for tyre strategy. The Northern Irishman took third place on the podium in both the Supersport and Lightweight categories.