By Despite the conditions, minimal track time throughout the 101st Anniversary Manx Grand Prix races, no less than 26 racers in race conditions, obtained lap speeds surpassing the 115-mph mark.
Swiftest of all was Classic Superbike race winner, Key Racing Ducati’s Michael Browne, lapping at 123.919 mph (18 minutes 16.104 seconds).
Browne’s top chasers Rob Hodson, Greenall Racing team-mate Derek Sheils, Craig Neve, Dominic Herbertson all chalked up 120 mph + laps.
Quickest non yesteryear Superbike pilot was Senior race conqueror, Dan Ingham (118.868 mph).
In descending order, the top forty quickest Manx GP exponents of 2024, are as follows:
(Top lap speed located near racer’s name)
1st – Michael Browne – 123.919
2nd – Rob Hodson – 122.359
3rd – Derek Sheils – 121.899
4th – Craig Neve – 120.187
5th – Dominic Herbertson – 120.039
6th – Ian Hutchinson – 118.916
7th – Dan Ingham – 118.868
8th – Michael Rutter – 118.581
9th – Michael Evans – 117.986
10th – Amalric Blanc – 117.966
11th – Chris Cook – 117.606
12th – Barry Furber – 117.542
13th – David Johnson – 117.008
14th – Michal Dokoupil – 116.998
15th – Sam Johnson – 116.895
16th – Michael Sweeney – 116.831
17th – Julien Cregniot – 116.763
18th – Stefano Bonetti – 116.733
19th – Adam McLean – 116.693
20th – Tom Weeden – 116.512
21st – Paul Jordan – 116.185
22nd – Andrea Majola – 116.006
23rd – Johnny Stewart – 115.852
24th – Michael Gahan – 115.429
25th – Nathan Harrison – 115.248
26th – Gerald Dath – 115.005
27th – Ryan Whitehall – 114.831
28th – Jacque Foley – 114.776
29th – Dan Forbes – 114.744
30th – Toby Shann – 114.519
31st – Maurizio Bottalico – 114.449
32nd – Lancelot Unissart – 114.351
33rd – Ian Lougher – 114.100
34th – Paul ‘Potchy’ Williams – 113.975
35th – Mike Mace – 113.916
36th – Liam Chawke – 113.698
37th – Julian Trummer – 113.488
38th – Dan Sayle – 113.348
39th – Caomhan Canny – 113.250
40th – Stephen Tobin – 112.873
41st – Graham McAleese – 112.824
42nd – Paul Cassidy – 112.806
43rd – Eoin O’Siochru – 112.757
44th – Ryan Garside – 112.634
45th – Michael Rees – 112.469
46th – Jonathan Perry – 112.394
47th – Justin Collins – 112.225
48th – Damian Horan – 112.117
49th – Tom Snow – 112.075
50th – Lee Johnston – 112.011
Photo credit: Mark Corlett
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
