By * Northwest 200, Classic TT, Manx Grand Prix podium finisher Phil Harvey, is preparing, maintaining the Steve Caffyn’s CSC Racing TZ 250 Yamaha, rode by Ulster Road Race Superbike Champion Michael Sweeney.
* Harvey, four decades a Mountain Course competitor, leading role in racing currently, revolves around helping daughter Freya’s partner Ben Tolliday, twice a British Supersport Cup winner this year.
* Official starter of TT, Classic TT, Manx GP races from 2007-2022, Paul Kermode, estimates in this period he gave the tap on the shoulder 30,000 times!
* Racers not taking part in today’s qualifying burst, due to IRRC and BSB commitments are Darryl Tweed, Davey Todd, and Dean Harrison.
* Michael Dunlop has now unofficially, set 120 mph laps with eight different marques.
* Racers setting unofficial personal best lap speeds last night included Ryan Whitehall (117.611), Dan Forbes (116.804), and Johnny Stewart (115.939).
* Twenty Super Twins/Junior Manx GP racers to date during qualifying week, have lapped under 21 minutes.
* Rob Hodson was fastest yesterday through the Sulby speed trap – (173.63 mph).
Photo credit: Mark Corlett
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
