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Well folks, obviously there is a very sombre mood in the paddock this morning with the sad news of Robert Dunlop's death last night following a practice crash. I'm sure everyone has fond memories of Robert, and I am especially in awe of someone who in his day was equally brilliant on the roads or on the British short circuit scene and, on behalf of myself and I'm sure everyone reading this blog, I would just like to let Louise, the boys and Robert's family circle know that everyone's thoughts are with them at this time.

Our thoughts are also with Darren Burns who was involved in the incident, and we wish him well and a speedy recovery as he recovers from his injuries.

In news from yesterday's timings, John McGuinness continued to top the time sheets in the Superbike class, with Keith Amor the fastest on the Superstocks and Steve Plater taking pole for the Supersport 600. Best of the local riders was Alistair Seeley, qualifying second in both the Superstock and Supersport.

It's all shaping up to be a great day's racing tomorrow, and with the sun being out I'm sure there'll be records galore broken, so if you are coming up to the circuit make sure and get here early as the roads close at 10am. If you're not, then you can keep up to date either online at bbc.co.uk/nw200 or by listening to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Ulster from 11am on 1341 Medium Wave.