By Avid Road Racing News readers, I’m sure will be aware by now that I enjoy compiling stats/facts-based articles on national, international road races.
Starting from today, is a new stats/facts feature, focusing on Mountain Course affiliated events in 2023.
This afternoon’s intriguing TT/Manx GP combined information, reads as follows:
Silver Replica Finishes:
T1st – Peter Hickman – 8
Michael Dunlop – 8
3rd – Dean Harrison – 7
4th – Jamie Coward – 6
T5th – James Hillier – 5
Josh Brookes – 5
David Johnson – 5
Rob Hodson – 5
Michael Browne – 5
Bronze Replica Finishes:
1st – Michael Russell – 8
2nd – Brian McCormack – 6
T3rd – Shaun Anderson – 5
Richard Wilson – 5
Ryan Cringle – 5
Forest Dunn – 5
AJ Venter – 5
Michael Evans – 5
Michal Dokoupil – 5
Stefano Bonetti – 5
T4th – Jonathan Goetschy – 4
James Chawke – 4
Julian Trummer – 4
Paul Jordan – 4
Stephen Smith – 4
Tom Weeden – 4
Barry Furber – 4
Rob Hodson – 4
T5th – Paul ‘Potchy’ Williams – 3
Rhys Hardisty – 3
Mark Parrett – 3
Jim Hind – 3
Phil Crowe – 3
Sam West – 3
Mark Goodings – 3
David Datzer – 3
Paul Cassidy – 3
125 Mph Laps Set During Races:
1st – Michael Dunlop – 25
T2nd – Peter Hickman – 24
Dean Harrison – 24
3rd – James Hillier – 18
4th – Jamie Coward – 17
5th – Davey Todd – 16
125 Mph Laps During Qualifying Week:
1st – Michael Dunlop – 20
T2nd – Dean Harrison – 17
Peter Hickman – 17
T3rd – John McGuinness MBE – 12
James Hillier – 12
Davey Todd – 12
Josh Brookes – 12
T4th – David Johnson – 11
Michael Rutter – 11
Michael Browne – 11
5th – Jamie Coward – 10
Top Ten Finishes – Manufacturers:
1st – Yamaha – 37
2nd – Honda – 29
3rd – Kawasaki – 23
4th – Paton – 12
5th – BMW – 11
Country Representation – Solo Races:
1st – England – 93
T2nd – Isle of Man – 15
Republic of Ireland – 15
4th – France – 14
5th – Northern Ireland – 13
Photo credit: Nick Wheeler
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
