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Irwin Claims 12th North West 200 Superbike Win
9 May
Summary
- Glenn Irwin secured his 12th victory at the North West 200.
- Dean Harrison finished a close second by just 0.18 seconds.
- Newcomer Storm Stacey set a new lap record for novices.
Glenn Irwin marked his return to the North West 200 with a dominant performance, securing his 12th victory in the premier Superbike race. Riding for Nitrous Competitions Ducati, Irwin held off a strong challenge from Dean Harrison of Honda Racing, winning by a mere 0.18 seconds. Michael Dunlop completed the podium, finishing significantly behind the leading pair.
Irwin had a consistent race, leading for the majority of the six laps. Harrison made a bold move to take the lead briefly on lap four but Irwin regained control to claim his eleventh consecutive win in the feature class. The race was restarted following an initial incident.
Beyond the leaders, Peter Hickman, Josh Brookes, and Ian Hutchinson finished within the top six. Notably, newcomer Storm Stacey impressed by setting a new lap record for novices at 123.725 mph, showcasing promising potential.
