New lap record at Southern 100

Thursday, 13 July 2017 08:20

Michael Dunlop set a new lap record around the Billown circuit last night as he notched up his second win at this year's Southern 100.

He came in first, just 0.12 seconds ahead of Dan Kneen in the seven-lap Senior race with Jamie Coward in third.

Dunlop recorded an average speed of 114.130mph on his last lap.

Today sees the final day of racing - roads will close at 9.30am for 600cc and Superbike action, reopening no later than 12.15pm before shutting again from 1pm to 5.45pm for more racing this afternoon.

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