Michael Dunlop claimed pole place on the Tandragee 100 on Friday.
Dunlop went quickest and can begin on pole in Saturday’s Open races on the Armagh circuit.
His common pace of 107.97mph on the 5.3-mile circuit was the quickest-ever qualifying lap.
Dunlop achieved the feat driving his MD Racing BMW Superbike bike.
However, in Supersport qualifying, Dunlop had a technical drawback together with his V2 Ducati and retired early. He later accomplished one lap.
Dunlop is returning to the Tandragee 100 for the primary time in 12 years aiming so as to add to his 11 wins on the occasion.
This 12 months, he has received three races on the North West 200 and 4 on the Isle of Man TT, the place he prolonged his personal file for essentially the most victories to 33.
MJ Racing BMW rider Michael Sweeney was second-fastest behind Dunlop in Superbike qualifying.
Mike Browne, Conor Cummins, Shaun Anderson and Marcus Simpson accomplished the highest six in qualifying.
That is the primary Tandragee 100 occasion since 2022. It’s the 61st operating total. Key observe resurfacing was accomplished enabling this 12 months’s occasion to run.
