Dunlop & Amor fastest on Thursday as Superbike practice cancelled

Author: Bike Social Sports Reporter Posted: 29 May 2014

Michael Dunlop was the fastest man on the Isle of Man TT course this evening on his Supersport machine. With parts of the track quite wet after early rainfall, it was decided that the Superbikes wouldn’t be permitted to practice this evening, meaning no practice for two nights running for the 1000cc categories.

Dunlop, who announced he’d sensationally switch tyre manufacturer earlier today, lapped at an average speed of 124.530mph on his MD Racing CBR600RR ahead of Dean Harrison on the Yamaha. The elder of the Dunlop brothers, William, set the fourth third fastest time on his Tyco Suzuki with Bruce Anstey and Josh Brookes rounding out the top five.

In the lightweight category, the KMR Kawasakis of Keith Amor and Ryan Farquhar lead the way, Amor setting a fastest lap of 116.2mph. Jamie Hamilton rounded out the top three.

Positive weather forecasts hold hope for Friday’s final practice sessions ahead of Saturday’s Dainese Superbike race. The full race schedule can be found here.

SUPERSPORT

1 Michael Dunlop Honda 124.530

2 Dean Harrison Yamaha  123.886

3 William Dunlop Suzuki 122.978

4 Bruce Anstey Honda 122.290

5 Joshua Brookes Yamaha 122.011

6 Conor Cummins Honda 120.669

7 Michael Rutter Triumph 120.574

8 Gary Johnson Triumph 120.111

9 James Hillier Kawasaki 120.002

10 Dan Stewart Honda 119.861

11 Guy Martin Suzuki 119.733

12 John McGuinness Honda 118.039

13 James Cowton Honda 117.907

14 Dan Kneen Honda 117.301

15 Michal Dokoupil Yamaha 116.956

16 Mark Miller Yamaha 116.885

17 Jamie Hamilton Honda 116.634

18 Michael Sweeney Yamaha 116.336

19 Daniel Hegarty Yamaha  116.220

20 Stefano Bonetti Kawasaki 116.068

21 Horst Saiger Kawasaki 115.893

22 Daley Mathison Suzuki 115.835

23 James Ford Triumph 115.829

24 Alan Bonner* Yamaha 115.790

25 Daniel Cooper Kawasaki 115.324

26 Lee Johnston Honda 114.874

27 Roger Maher Yamaha 114.116

28 Robert Wilson Yamaha 113.293

29 Colin Stephenson Yamaha 113.284

30 Paul Owen Yamaha 113.218

LIGHTWEIGHT

1. Keith Amor Kawasaki 116.206
2. Ryan Farquhar Kawasaki 114.593
3. Jamie Hamilton Kawasaki 114.212
4. Gary Johnson WK Bikes 113.843
5. Ivan Lintin Kawasaki 113.478
6. Dean Hamilton Kawasaki 113.062
7. Michael Russell Kawasaki 112.508
8. James Cowton Kawasaki 111.187
9. David Johnson Kawasaki 111.013
10. Conor Behan Kawasaki 110.469
11. Steve Mercer Kawasaki 109.903
12. Tuukka Korhonen Kawasaki 109.714
13. Martin Jessopp* Kawasaki 109.646
14. Neal Champion Kawasaki 109.598
15. Rab Davie Kawasaki 109.367
16. Davy Morgan Kawasaki 109.323
17. Scott Wilson Kawasaki 108.546
18. John Barton Kawasaki 108.279
19. Danny Webb Kawasaki 108.271
20. Michael Sweeney Kawasaki 197.797

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