By I’ve often stated that some stats, facts about pure road racing, are amazing to state.
Here is another one, 37 racers attained top five finishes from Supersport races at Oliver’s Mount in 2023.
Top of this category is Mad Bros Racing’s Gary McCoy, with thirteen finishes of fifth or better.
Steve Henshaw Gold Cup Winner Dean Harrison, SMT Racing’s Rob Hodson are joint second best with nine top five results.
Finalising the top ten of this list are Bob Smith Spring Cup victor Joey Thompson (8), Kevin Barsby (7), Adam McLean (7), Super Twins TT Race 1 podium finisher Michael Browne (7).
(Amount of top five finishes located near racers name)
Don Gilbert (5), Newcomers Manx GP victor in 2018 Michael Rees (5), Chasin The Racin host Dominic Herbertson (4).
Those to have collected three top five placings at North Yorkshire’s ‘Mini TT’ during 2023 are Andy Smart, Stephen ‘Degsy’ Degnan, Daniel Forbes and 2019 Gold Cup runner-up, Mike Norbury.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
