Did You Know? Series – Part 3

Did You Know? Series – Part 3

We know the stature, prowess of the 130 Mph TT club which currently has 22 members, perhaps not as well-known though is the 120 Mph North West 200 club.

Since 2010 28 racers have lapped 120 + around the Triangle course, in its’ current configuration.

FHO Racing’s Peter Hickman holds the outright lap record, lapping during last May’s opening Superbike encounter at an incredible 124.799 mph.

An additional six competitors have recorded lap speeds exceeding 123 mph including quickest newcomer in NW200 history Richard Cooper, former outright lap record holder Michael Dunlop.

Newest 120 club members are fans favourite Dominic Herbertson and Irish Road Race Superbike Champion, 2019 Duke Road Race Rankings Champion Michael Sweeney.

The full list of those presently within the 120 NW200 club, reads as follows:

(Fastest lap speed located near racer’s name)

1 – Peter Hickman – 124.799
2 – Glenn Irwin – 124.656
3 – Richard Cooper – 124.545
4 – Davey Todd – 124.519
5 – Dean Harrison – 123.454
6 – Michael Dunlop – 123.207
7 – Josh Brookes – 123.141
8 – Alastair Seeley – 122.898
9 – Lee Johnston – 122.894
10 – Ian Hutchinson – 122.702

11 – Bruce Anstey – 122.223
12 – Conor Cummins – 122.208
13 – Martin Jessopp – 122.204
14 – Michael Rutter – 122.162
15 – John McGuinness MBE – 122.022
16 – James Hillier – 121.732
17 – Stuart Easton – 121.614
18 – Gary Johnson – 121.578
19 – Dan Kneen – 121.557
20 – Horst Saiger – 121.214

21 – Guy Martin – 120.932
22 – Simon Andrews – 120.858
23 – Cameron Donald – 120.764
24 – Keith Amor – 120.677
25 – Dominic Herbertson – 120.499
26 – William Dunlop – 120.076
27 – Michael Sweeney – 120.075
28 – Dan Cooper – 120.063

Photo credit: Tommy Vennard

Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou

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