Did you know, in excess of 140 racers have recorded at least one top three finish at Irish road races throughout the past four years.
Only ten nations have to date across this decade, produced Irish roads podium finishers.
The only non-European top three finisher has been twice British Superbike Champion Josh Brookes.
Fifteen competitors have accumulated ten plus podium finishes. They are as follows:
(Podium finishes total located near racer’s name)
Michael Sweeney – 22
Barry Davidson – 22
Michael Browne – 21
Michael Dunlop – 18
RJ Woolsey – 17
Richard Ford – 17
Davey Todd – 17
Adam McLean – 16
Keelim Ryan – 15
Nigel Moore – 15
Anthony O’Carroll – 13
Andy Hornby – 13
John Leigh Pemberton – 13
Darryl Tweed – 13
Michael Gillan – 12
Photo credit: Derek Wilson
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou