TT Qualifying: Hickman fastest as newcomer Irwin impresses

Final session before first race day

The TT lap record holder was at the top of the timesheets again in the final practice ahead of today's Superbike race.

Despite damp conditions around the course, Peter Hickman lapped at 132.874mph - the only rider over the 130mph mark on the night.

Michael Dunlop showed strong pace on the Superstock with a lap of 129.346mph, and was also quickest on the Supersports and Supertwins.

Meanwhile, newcomer Glenn Irwin continued to impress - his 128.268mph was the fifth fastest Superbike time of the session, and his quickest all week.

In the sidecars, the Birchall brothers cut their lap short, leaving Peter Founds and Jevan Walmsley to set the pace with a lap of 115.441mph.

Previous winner John Holden has had to withdraw from the class though, having been unable to find a suitable passenger.