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Category: IOM TT - Manx Grand Prix

  1. D3O congratulates Michael Dunlop on becoming most successful TT rider of all time

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    The long-standing record of 26 wins at the Isle of Man TT, set by Joey Dunlop, was today broken by his nephew Michael, a D3O supported rider, when he won the Supertwin TT Race 1. This extraordinary achievement cements Michael’s name in the TT annuals and makes him the most successful TT rider of all time.

    The Metzeler Supertwin TT Race 1 proved to be a Dunlop masterclass aboard the Paton, as he put in a dominant ride to cross the line 20.406 seconds ahead of his closest competitor. After several schedule changes, competitors and fans were treated to sunny conditions for the three lap race, although the wind was a factor in several sectors of the course, where Dunlop rode at near Supertwin lap record pace.

    D3O is proud to have been a part of Michael’s journey since 2017 and to witness the accomplishments that he has achieved throughout the years. The British company, widely considered to be the market leader in impact protection, provides the 35-year-old with custom fitted impact protectors that are tailored to his specific requirements of having something comfortable that protectors to the highest standards, as the Isle of Man TT provides unique challenges with walls, lamp posts and hedges lining the 37.73mile Mountain Course.

    Richard Harfoot, Head of Motorsport at D3O

    “Huge congratulations to Michael Dunlop on his historic victory at the Isle of Man TT today. His fearless determination inspires us all. As a D3O ambassador he continually pushes the limits of what’s possible and we are incredibly proud to support him. He has made history today and we wish him luck for all the victories that are still ahead of him.”

     

    Michael Dunlop

    “After the disappointment last time I really wanted to make up for it today, it should have been 28. We had an issue on the first night and the boys worked hard to fix it so thanks to them for working all night. I felt good, knew I needed to relax, calm down and just go. The wee bike felt good, although it was windy up there and I’m not the smallest. This is a nice place to be though. I’ve never modelled myself against Joey and I don’t want to be. He was a special talent, and everybody aspires to be him. I’ve broken records but this was a personal thing I wanted to break. That’s the one I’ve always wanted.”

    With five races still to run, including the blue riband Senior TT, there is potential for the record to be broken further.

     

     

  2. Michael Dunlop: the most successful Isle of Man TT rider of all time

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    History was made at the Isle of Man TT today when Michael Dunlop, a Furygan supported rider, claimed his 27th victory and surpassed the legendary record held by his uncle, Joey Dunlop. This extraordinary achievement cements Michael’s status as the most successful TT rider of all time, a testament to his unparalleled skill, determination and passion for road racing.  Michael Dunlop - The most successful Isle of Man TT rider of all time

    After delays and updated racing schedules, the Metzeler Supertwin TT Race 1 proved to be another Dunlop masterclass with the Northern Irishman consistently riding at close to lap record pace aboard his Paton. Throughout the three laps, Dunlop kept increasing his gap to those behind and ended up crossing the line 20.406 seconds ahead of his closest challenger.

    Furygan is proud to have been a part of Michael’s journey since 2013 and witness the multiple successes that he has had on the way to making history today. The French motorcycle protection specialists provide the 35-year-old with custom fitted suits and work with him to tailor them to his specific requirements – as the Isle of Man TT provides unique challenges with walls, lamp posts and hedges lining the 37.73 mile Mountain Course.

    David Robert, Furygan Communication, Marketing and Sponsorship Manager

    “Dedication and striving for excellence are definitely a meeting point between Furygan’s Racing Department and Michael Dunlop, and we both get there with the same fuel: passion. What Michael has done today is the pinnacle of an incredible performance at an incredible event and all of us at Furygan are so happy to have been able to accompany this fierce racer on his journey. I want to say how incredibly proud we are to be a part of his team, not because he is a TT legend, but because of how genuine and great the man is. That’s what gives meaning to what we do. Thank you Michael.”

    Furygan’s customers are able to benefit from these hours and miles of testing, in addition to the technical innovations that the Motion Lab develops for competition riding that have applications on public roads. In essence, the partnership helps to maintain Furygan’s high standards of comfort, protection and style that are synonymous with the panther emblem.

    Michael Dunlop’s 27th victory is a celebration of his remarkable talent and a tribute to the enduring spirit of competition at the Isle of Man TT. With five races still to run, including the blue riband Senior TT, there is potential for the record to be broken further.

    Michael Dunlop

    “After the disappointment last time I really wanted to make up for it today, it should have been 28. We had an issue on the first night and the boys worked hard to fix it so thanks to them for working all night. I felt good, knew I needed to relax, calm down and just go. The wee bike felt good, although it was windy up there and I’m not the smallest. This is a nice place to be though. I’ve never modelled myself against Joey and I don’t want to be. He was a special talent, and everybody aspires to be him. I’ve broken records but this was a personal thing I wanted to break. That’s the one I’ve always wanted.”

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  3. D3O poised to see supported rider Michael Dunlop make Isle of Man TT history

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    The highlight of the road racing calendar, the Isle of Man TT, is due to get underway next week and D3O is eagerly anticipating success for Michael Dunlop. Having supported the Northern Irish road racer since 2017, D3O is his protection of choice for tackling the closed roads of the 37.73mile long Mountain Course at speeds of over 200mph.

    Dunlop has recently competed in the North West 200, which is used by a lot of riders as their pre-TT test, in several categories and successfully tested his bikes on “The Triangle” ahead of the Isle of Man event. Michael enjoyed podium success this year with third place finishes in the Tides Restaurant Supersport race, the Anchor Bar Superbike race, the Amici Ristorante Superstock race, the Fraser Homes Supersport race and the Briggs Equipment Superbike race.

    All focus is now on the 2024 Isle of Man TT where D3O-supported Michael Dunlop could become the most successful TT rider of all time. At the moment the record is 26 wins and is held by Michael’s uncle Joey, while Michael himself has 25 wins to his name. The 35-year old will have eight chances for victory as he will compete in all two-wheel classes (Superbike, Supersport, Superstock and Supertwin), where there are two races per category.

    The partnership between the market leader for impact protection and the TT icon not only benefits Dunlop, who is known for his aggressive riding style and for scraping the walls, but the wider motorcycling community. “I can do nothing to help safety bar surround myself with the best stuff I possibly can. My helmet, my suit, my armour. With D3O you get the best of both worlds – it fits you perfectly, but it also provides the best protection that you can ask for,” said Michael Dunlop. The distinctive orange protectors, that are available through a variety of brand partners, are manufactured with testing and feedback provided by athletes like Michael to help make them the lightest, most comfortable and most protective on the market.

    The 2024 Isle of Man TT races will get underway on Monday 27 May with the first Free Practice and Qualifying sessions, before racing gets underway with the Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 1 on Saturday 1 June.

  4. Dymag announces sponsorship of Peter Hickman for NW200 and IOM TT

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    Dymag, a world leader in lightweight wheels for the motorcycle industry, is delighted to announce sponsorship of renowned motorcycle champion, Peter Hickman.

    Peter Hickman needs no introduction when it comes to Road Racing - the fastest rider to ever lap both the Isle of Man TT, Northwest 200 and Ulster Grand Prix circuits.

    After a very successful IOM TT in 2022 with his first Supertwin win on the Paton, “Hicky” is setting his sights on more success in 2023 but this time on new machinery. 2023 will see Peter racing the Yamaha R7 built in-house at his PHR Performance headquarters. Not only will he compete at the TT but also the Northwest 200 road races. The bike has undergone extensive upgrades and improvements with the very best performance parts being added including the very latest Dymag racing wheels.

    Dymag UK has been designing and manufacturing wheels for over 30 years, so to supply "Hicky" with their UP7X wheels for this new project is an ideal partnership. Peter's feedback can only help strengthen the already well-renowned UK brand. To top the partnership off PHR Performance has also become a retailer of the ever-popular aftermarket Dymag wheels.

    Five times TT winner Peter Hickman said: “Dymag plays a key role in the racing world. Its wheels are ultra-light, meaning more performance from the motorcycle and faster changes of direction as well as being stronger than standard wheels, which is a huge benefit especially when racing on the road.

    “Having the opportunity to run my Supertwin using the UP7X wheels is awesome and I’m delighted to be associated with Dymag. Last year I had huge success in the Supertwin races and I want this year to be no different, although I am under no illusions of just how hard it is going to be. It's a brand-new bike and nobody has any real experience with it yet in the UK and on the roads. The bike has been built by my PHR Performance Centre and is a new project for us. The team have done a great job, as we only received the bike recently but the finished bike looks mega, topped off with fantastic-looking wheels!

    “I'm looking forward to running the bike next week at the NW200 and then onto the IOM TT!"

    Tom de Lange, CEO of Dymag said: “On behalf of all of us at Dymag, we are delighted to support Peter Hickman on this project with our UP7X lightweight high-performance wheels. We wish him well in both the NW200 and IOM TT”.