By Tuesday stats burst time, looking into the quickest Irish national road race competitors of 2026.
Forty-two racers from Northern Ireland, England, Republic of Ireland, Isle of Man and Scotland have netted 100 mph + lap speeds at national events.
Just six racers achieved lap-speeds exceeding an average of 110 mph, Michael Dunlop MBE (115.459 – Mid Antrim 150), Ryan Whitehall (113.781 – Mid Antrim 150), Kevin Keyes (111.787 – Mid Antrim 150).
Armoy ‘Race of Legends’ winner Michael Browne (110.751 – Tandragee 100), Joe Loughlin (110.742 – Mid Antrim 150) and Michael Sweeney (110.389 – Skerries).
Fifteen more riders lapped this summer over 105 mph, Neil Kernohan (109.325 – Mid Antrim 150), Brian McCormack (109.028 – Skerries), Marcus Simpson (108.706 – Kells), Lee Hara (108.623 – Mid Antrim 150).
Sean Brolly (108.076 – Mid Antrim 150), Conor Cummins (107.82 – Tandragee 100), TT Privateers Champion Barry Furber (107.751 – Mid Antrim 150), Phil Crowe (107.48 – Armoy).
Ulster Road Race Supersport Champion Paul Jordan (107.359 – Armoy), Dominic Herbertson (107.046 – Armoy), James Chawke (106.91 – Skerries), Derek McGee (106.076 – Walderstown).
Andy Farrell (106.045 – Skerries), Richard McLoughlin (105.595 – Mid Antrim 150) and Shaun Anderson (105.042 – Tandragee 100).
Fastest roads scene newcomer is winner of both, Mid Antrim 150 Senior Support races, Ross Moore (102.776).
(Best lap speed attained, event achieved at, located near racers names)
Photo credit: Derek Wilson
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
