*Vincent Lonbois is the first Yamaha mounted racer, to secure the IRRC Superbike title.
*Overall 19 riders scored ten points or more including fastest Mountain Course newcomer at this year’s Manx Grand Prix, Amalric Blanc.
*Czech star Marek Cerveny is now the only racer with three IRRC Supersport titles to his credit.
*In total just three racers this season secured IRRC Supersport victories, they were the aforementioned Cerveny, Jorn Hamberg and Petr Najman.
*Top Triumph representative in the Supersport class was Anssi Koski, who placed tenth in the final Championship standings.
*As in 2021, Suzuki had no IRRC Supersport representation in official, independent, private capacity.
*Same notion applied incredibly to the most successful manufacturer in TT Races history, Honda.
*Combined Supersport, Superbike classes wise, seven manufacturers enjoyed representation including Aprilia courtesy of Koen Brusten.
*Overall 15 racers including Gary Johnson, South Africa’s Clinton Seller have claimed at least a third place finish or better from IRRC affiliated races in 2022.
*Didier Grams remains firmly atop of the all time IRRC wins list, with 45 victories to his credit.
Photo credit: Robby Repsol
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou