Age – 22; Ulster Grand Prix wins – 0; Best finish – 2nd
Another of the young crop of rising stars in Irish road racing, the Ballyclare lad has progressed steadily in recent years under the guidance of team manager and mentor Ryan Farquhar. Specialises in the Supertwins class, but has proved that he can perform well on any capacity of machinery, taking his first Supersport success at the Mid Antrim 150.
Other riders to watch out for include Isle of Man TT specialist Dan Stewart, veteran Welshman Ian Lougher and Irish national road race regulars Michael Pearson, Derek Sheils and Shaun Anderson.
Race schedule – Thursday 15 August – Dundrod 150
National Race (5 laps); Ultra-Lightweight/Lightweight Race (5 laps); Challenge Race (5 laps); Superbike Race (6 laps)
Saturday 17th August – Ulster Grand Prix
Superstock (6 laps); Supersport one (6 laps); Ultra-Lightweight/Lightweight (5 laps); Superbike one (7 laps); Supersport (6 laps); Superbike two (6 laps)
Lap records
Superbikes – Bruce Anstey, 133.975mph (2010)
Superbike race one – Keith Amor, 133.21mph (2010)
Superstock – Ian Hutchinson, 132.16mph (2010)
Supersport – Michael Dunlop, 128.59mph (2010)
Supertwins – Ryan Farquhar, 118.46mph (2012)
250cc – Darran Lindsay, 121.86mph (2006)
125cc – William Dunlop, 113.37mph (2009)
