Three in a Row for Guy Martin

Monday July 13, 2015 at 11:37am
Three in a Row for Guy Martin
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Diamond Jubilee Southern 100 International Road Races, round 12 of the Duke Road Race Rankings 2015 saw Guy Martin become only the second rider to win three Solo Championships in consecutive years, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

 

The other rider in, 1976, 1977 & 1978, one William Joseph Dunlop! Joey's nephew Michael was on for the treble in 2013, having achieved the double in 2011 & 2012, but Guy Martin thwarted his efforts!

 

Guy and Michael shared the spoils in the two Superbike races with a win and second apiece as Dean Harrison took third both times.

 

In the two 600cc races Seamus Elliott took his maiden race victory on the Billown Course with Dean Harrison enjoying the winners laurels in the second race.

 

Ivan Lintin, current leader of this year's Duke Rankings achieved a double in the 650cc Supetwin race, with James Cowton and Jamie Coward second and third in both races.

 

Lintin now enjoys a 215 advantage over 2014 champion James Cowton with Dean Harrison moving into third a jump of four places.

 

Highest mover is local rider Dan Kneen who has climbed 100 places from 127th to 17th!

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