In a thrilling Monster Energy Supersport TT, Michael Dunlop has clinched his 26thvictory, equalling the long-standing record held by his uncle, Joey Dunlop. The Northern Irish road racer, who has worn Furygan leathers since 2013, crossed the line aboard his Yamaha 8.574 seconds ahead of his closest challenger with a fastest lap of 17:31.185.
The Dunlop family is synonymous with the 37.73-mile Mountain Course, with Michael’s aggressive style popular with many fans, and this achievement has cemented the belief that no one knows the Isle of Man TT better than a Dunlop. As the Isle of Man TT continues to be a pinnacle of motorcycle racing, moments like these underscore the enduring spirit of competition and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
Furygan shares Michael’s ethos of always giving 100% and strives to ensure that those who proudly wear the ‘panther’ enjoy the highest quality garments and benefit from the safety innovations of Furygan’s Motion Lab – whether that’s for a casual Sunday ride or lapping in excess of 200mph on closed roads.
With seven races left on the schedule for Dunlop, all eyes with continue to be on the 35-year-old to see if he can rewrite the history books and become the most successful Isle of Man TT rider of all time.
Michael Dunlop
“To equal Joey’s record is something that’s been playing on my mind all week and I think it’s something that’s on everybody’s minds. It’s fantastic. No matter what happens in life everybody’s always wanted to get to Joey’s record, and I’ve got to it. For me, that’s something really special.”
