By Michael Dunlop MBE (MD Racing – BMW) gave his large fanbase what they wanted, taking his Irish road race wins tally to 137, after triumphing within the Terence Healy Motorcycles Open race at Walderstown.
Maintaining an unbeaten run in 1000cc races at national roads events in 2026, Dunlop MBE beat pole-sitter Michael Sweeney (Martin Jones Racing – BMW) and early race leader, popular roads scene returnee Derek McGee (BE/RK Racing – BMW).
Terence Healy Motorcycles Open Race Result:
1st – Michael Dunlop MBE
2nd – Michael Sweeney
3rd – Derek McGee
4th – Kevin Keyes
5th – James Chawke
6th – Brian McCormack
7th – Darryl Anderson
8th – Sean Brolly
9th – Andy Farrell
10th – Richard McLoughlin
11th – Liam Chawke
12th – Noel Carroll
13th – Paul Fallon
14th – Jonathan Gormley
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
