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Around a Pound Sponsored rider Michael Dunlop has his sights set on making TT history by becoming the first rider to win six races in a week. His four victories in 2013 equalled fellow countryman Phillip McCallen's 1996 record and is one less than Ian Hutchinson’s unique 2010 campaign.
He will ride a new McAdoo Racing ER-6 Kawasaki machine and starts from number 6 on the grid.
Speaking about the news Michael commented: “It is fair to say that I haven’t really given the Lightweight Race my full attention in the past, but this year we are going all out to win this race and try and make it six wins from six starts. It’s a massive target, but that is what we go racing for and McAdoo Racing has gone all out on building me a race-winning bike. I’m looking forward to the challenge and seeing if we can put one over the established riders and teams in this class.”
Dunlop will not have it all his own way however. Ryan Farquhar and James Hillier, the 2012 and 2013 Lightweight race winners, return to a grid that boasts an excellent blend of youth and experience, with many of the TT’s established guard being pitched against the sport’s up and coming talent.
Now entering its third year, the Bike Nation Lightweight TT Race promises to be the best yet at the 2014 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy, not only numerically but also in quality with many of the leading TT riders competing in the three lap race.
Gerard Rice of Around A Pound said "We are delighted to be associated with Michael and always delighted to see him win. We are one of his earliest personal sponsors having sponsored him since 2007. Four wins last year was brilliant"
Gerard who follows the racing is looking forward to the upcoming season, especially heading over to the Isle of Man. Unfortunately Michael isn't riding in the Tandragee 100 this year but should feature at Cookstown, The North West, Ulster Grand Prix and of course the Isle of Man TT. Around a Pound also sponsor the Tandragee 100.
