NW200: WATCH: Michael Dunlop onboard lap

Michael Dunlop is aiming to retain his North West 200 Superbike crown on Saturday after joining the Milwaukee Yamaha team for 2015.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th May 2015, 12:45 BST
Pacemaker Belfast - 12-05-2015 Vauxhall International North West 200 Michael Dunlop on the Superstock during today's North West 200 Practice Photo by Tremaine Gregg/PacemakerPacemaker Belfast - 12-05-2015 Vauxhall International North West 200 Michael Dunlop on the Superstock during today's North West 200 Practice Photo by Tremaine Gregg/Pacemaker
Pacemaker Belfast - 12-05-2015 Vauxhall International North West 200 Michael Dunlop on the Superstock during today's North West 200 Practice Photo by Tremaine Gregg/Pacemaker

The 26-year-old is among the big race favourites this week as he builds towards the Isle of Man TT, where Dunlop has won 11 races, including two record-breaking four-timers in 2013 and 2014.

This video from 2012 showcases the incredible speeds reached around the 8.9-mile North West 200 course, with Dunlop at the controls on the MD Racing Honda Fireblade.

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