The rider of the week, Ian Hutchinson, charged at pace in this thrilling 2015 Monster Energy Supersport Race. He was up against strong contender Bruce Anstey who had won the Superbike Race earlier that week – keen to take a second win.
James Hillier, who put in one of his best ever Supersport performances was also in the running, alongside Guy Martin who was yet to take a 2015 podium.
In the opening lap Hillier initially led but was soon overtaken by Hutchinson who stole the lead at Ramsey. Anstey shortly moved up to second place as Hillier slipped back further still, now under pressure from Martin who was keen to make his mark following a disappointing few runs.
As the race progressed, Hutchinson continued to extend his lead, but Anstey was up for a fight, going up and down the Mountain quicker. Meanwhile Martin, Hillier and Gary Johnson were contending for third, providing fans with a thrilling spectacle.
The winner came home by an eventual 14.8 second margin, taking his 11th TT victory, with second taking his fourth podium of the week.
Up Next in 2015
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2015 Supersport TT Race 1
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It was an exhilarating race to the finish line wit...
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2015 Superstock TT
One rider obliterated Michael Dunlop’s race record by 32 seconds in this stunning 2015 Superstock Race, which saw the top four riders all inside the old mark.
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2015 Superbike TT
Bruce Anstey and Ian Hutchinson fought tooth and nail to make the winner’s podium in this tight RST Superbike Race which kick-started the 2015 Isle of Man TT Races.
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