Guy Martin on a high after superb win at Southern 100

KIRMINGTON motorcycle racer Guy Martin roared to victory in the Solo Championship race at the Southern 100.

The Tyco Suzuki rider last won the Isle of Man road racing event's blue riband contest in 2009.

And, after denying rival Michael Dunlop the chance to equal his Uncle Joey's record of three successive wins – and smashing the lap record in the process – Martin was understandably pleased.

"I'm delighted for the boys and everyone involved with the team," the 31-year-old said.

"I always knew I could do it when we got things bang on, and we got things bang on."

Dunlop had won both Superbike races prior to the Solo showdown, with Martin, pictured, recording second and third-place finishes earlier in the week.

However, the Lincolnshire speedster shadowed his main rivals, Dean Harrison and Dunlop, for five of the eight laps around the 4.25-mile circuit, before edging ahead to take glory.

A stunning lap record around the Billown Course, of 114.245mph, helped the lorry mechanic and TV personality to victory over the reigning champion – by just 0.4 seconds.

Two more riders lost their lives in separate accidents during Thursday's racing at the Southern 100.

Mark Madsen-Mygdal died following a crash on the last lap of the 600cc Supersport race, while Paul Thomas – also from the Isle of Man – was killed in an accident during the Sidecar Championship race.

It means there were three fatalities at the event this year, after David Jukes died in Monday's practice session.

For more reaction from Guy Martin on his Southern 100 Solo Championship triumph, see Monday's Telegraph.