TT 2022: Hickman first to lap at 130mph on practice day 2

Monday night session red-flagged

Peter Hickman became the first TT rider this year to hit a 130mph average on the Mountain Course during practice last night.

The lap record holder came top on practice day two with a speed of 130.72mph putting him seven seconds clear of second quickest Dean Harrison (129.84mph) with Davey Todd (128.024mph) third.

Davey Todd, who topped the Superbike class on Sunday night, set the fastest lap in the Superstock class - lapping at 129.58mph

Glenn Irwin was the fastest of the newcomers at 122.92mph.

The session was red-flagged shortly before 8pm, however, after Sam West crashed at Laurel Bank, and his machine caught fire.

The rider suffered hand and leg injuries and was said to be conscious as he was airlifted to Noble's Hospital.

West was one of five riders to come off last night - all riders OK, Michael Sweeney also suffered possible arm and leg injuries after coming off at the 11th Milestone but is conscious.

Due to the red-flagging, last night's sidecar qualifying session was cancelled.

You can read the full report here.