By TT wins record holder Michael Dunlop, has entered the 83rd running of the vastly celebrated Daytona 200.
Four years ago, at Daytona, ‘MD’ finished eleventh, top overseas newcomer when aboard RPM Kawasaki apparatus.
For his Daytona International Speedway return, it’s V2 Panigale Ducati power, notably title backed by Milwaukee and his own MD Racing team.
Given Milwaukee’s TAS Racing association, one can’t help but be curious about this new piece of information, a precursor to a major international road racing announcement?
Always one to hold his cards close to his chest, the guessing game with regards his next roads scene moves is in full swing, recently M1000RR BMW tackle was muted, sticking with Honda’s improving latest generation Fireblade, switching to Ducati metal for Supersport NW200, TT contests.
Back to the Daytona 200, the Ballymoney rider is joined on the entry-list by fellow TT ‘Alien’ Peter Hickman (PHR Performance Triumph), 2018 IRRC Superbike Champion Danny Webb (Team Classic Suzuki), five times Northwest 200 winner Richard Cooper (PHR Performance Triumph), reigning event winner Josh Herrin.
Wilmslow’s Sam West (Hot Sauce Racing Kawasaki), American Mountain Course favourites Chris Sarbora and Pete Murray.
Photo credit: Derek Wilson
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
