Glenn Irwin edges out Davey Todd in a thrilling race to equal the record number of Superbike wins at the North West 200.
Glenn Irwin came out on top after a thrilling duel with Davey Todd to secure a ninth consecutive North West 200 Superbike win and equal the all-time record of victories in the premier class.
Both riders obliterated the absolute lap record on their second circuit of four, Irwin setting a new benchmark for the course at a speed of 125.779mph.Todd was marginally behind with his speed of 125.673. The fact that the pair dominated qualifying promised much for the race and they certainly did not disappoint as they were the principle protagonists in one of the most memorable races seen over the circuit in recent years.
There was drama in the early stages as early leader Todd was taken out by a charging Adam McLean at York Corner on lap one. The chasing pack could only watch as the race leader disappeared into the distance but the battle for second between the two Triumph riders went some way to ameliorate the disappointment of the absence of Ducati-mounted Todd.
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