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Glenn Irwin breaks record for fastest TT newcomer lap

Northern Irishman describes it as 'cherry on top' to start race week

Glenn Irwin has set a new TT newcomer record after a strong display in today's RST Superbike race (4 June).

The Northern Irishman posted a 129.8mph fastest lap, the quickest lap of any debutant on the Manx circuit.

In the process, he also took a new record for total time in a superbike race as a newcomer.

Irwin says he wasn't aware of or targeting the record but described it as the 'cherry on top' to start race week:

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