he first Superstock race of the Isle of Man TT 2024 delivered a historic duel, culminating in Davey Todd’s first career victory at the event. Todd edged out Peter Hickman by a mere 2.2 seconds after three intense laps on the Mountain Course. The former British Superstock 1000 Champion’s win was especially significant as he beat Hickman, who set the new lap record last year on a BMW M 1000 RR Superstock.
Race Recap: The race began with four top contenders vying for victory. Todd (Milwaukee BMW by TAS) led the first lap with a time of 16’58″489, averaging 133.362 mph. Hickman (FHO Racing BMW) trailed by 1.7 seconds, followed by Michael Dunlop (Hawk Racing Honda) and Dean Harrison (Honda Racing UK).
Key Moments: Todd’s decisive overtaking of Josh Brookes at Ballaugh Bridge jump highlighted his aggressive strategy. By the second lap, Todd had increased his lead over Hickman to 4.7 seconds, with Dunlop and Harrison further behind. The final lap saw Hickman close the gap to 2.4 seconds, but Todd maintained his lead with an impressive 135 mph average speed, ultimately winning by 2.2 seconds.
Final Standings:
- 1st: Davey Todd
- 2nd: Peter Hickman
- 3rd: Michael Dunlop
- 4th: Dean Harrison
- 5th: James Hillier
- 6th: John McGuinness (in his 110th TT race)
- 35th: Stefano Bonetti (Italy, Honda)
At 28, Todd’s victory marks a significant milestone in his career, dethroning Hickman, the benchmark for big bikes. The race will be remembered for its intense competition and Todd’s remarkable final lap.
