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 rom𝄹ped to his 25th career race win at the TT on W💧ednesday, leaving him just one victory behind the all-time record total that belongs to his uncle Joey Dunlop.

In doing so he smashed the 130mph barrier - regi༒stering a new Supersport lap record of 130.403mph.

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"Iও had a wee bit of a gap, built a comfortab👍le lead,” he said. 

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

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

"When the g💃ap came down to eight seconds I knew I had to push on and 𝕴upped the game.

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

John McGuinness became the first rider to hit 130mph at the Isl♏e 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 ac𒊎colade.

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

Peter Hickman also broke the lap record on Wednesday as he ch𝓡ased down Du🎀nlop.

Hickman posted 13💃0.2mph which was swiftly beaten by Dunlop’s speed, as he finishe🦹d as runner-up.

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