Guy Martin on Pole for Dundrod Superbike today
Tyco Suzuki happy with the bikes for Dundrod
Guy Martin will start today's six-lap Dundrod 150 Superbike race in Northern Ireland from pole position after posting the fastest time during yesterday's qualifying in inclement weather conditions on the famous 7.4-mile Ulster Grand Prix circuit.
The Tyco Suzuki rider also posted a provisional front-row grid position for Saturday's Metzeler Ulster Grand Prix Supersport race yesterday with third place with further qualifying to take place today because of lengthy delays. Martin's day was not without drama, 'brushing' the back of a slower rider who was touring on the approach to Deer's Leap, leaving the unsighted Lincolnshire man to test his reflexes and heart rate!
Guy Martin
Martin said:
"The team did a great job getting me out on track nice and early and it was steady away boy. We never had to make one change to the Superbike all day from our base-setting and we had no real issues apart from that scare with the touring rider. The GSX-R600 also felt mint and we were top of the qualifying until the final lap. All good so far; we just need conditions to be either wet or dry and not in between for Dundrod so we can get on with it "
Team Manager Philip Neill said:
"It was a long day yesterday but Guy was happy with the bikes and the speed of both GSX-R machines. The team worked well and made solid decisions along with Guy, and it showed in qualifying. Saturday is the big day but to start Thursday's Dundrod 150 Superbike race from pole position is confidence-inspiring and we'll certainly take it."
Superbike Qualifying:
- Guy Martin (Tyco Suzuki) 3:51.519s [115.083mph]
- William Dunlop (Yamaha) +2.404s
- Bruce Anstey (Honda) +4.373s
- Michael Dunlop (Honda) +6.398s.
Supersport Qualifying:
- William Dunlop (Yamaha) 3:51.362,
- Michael Dunlop (Honda) +0.053s
- Guy Martin (Tyco Suzuki) +1.801s
- Dean Harrison (Yamaha) +5.274s
Information from Team Suzuki Press Office - August 14.
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