Michael Dunlop: TAS team cast doubt on Superbike participation at Cookstown 100

Dunlop won the Open and feature races at Armoy on the TAS Synetiq BMW

The Synetiq BMW by TAS Racing team say they have "no immediate plans" to compete at next month's Cookstown 100.

A press release issued on behalf of the organisers on Thursday had indicated the team would take part with Michael Dunlop on board their Superbike.

"We enjoyed success with Michael Dunlop at Armoy," reflected the TAS team.

"But despite media speculation we have no immediate plans to compete at any additional national road races this season," they explained.

"If that changes we will let you know....right here!," the Moneymore-based British Superbike and international road race team added on their Twitter account.

It was also reported that Dunlop would campaign an MD Racing Yamaha R6 in the Supersport events over the Orritor circuit. It is unclear if that is still the case as it stands.

The Ballymoney rider dominated the Armoy Road Races two weeks ago as he clinched five wins, but has not competed at Cookstown since 2018.

The Armoy meeting saw road racing action resume and the Cookstown 100 will be the only other road race to take place in Northern Ireland in 2021.

The 32-year-old has not won the feature Cookstown 100 race since 2013 although his record around the circuit includes triumphing in the 600 invitation race in 2018 and a Supertwins victory in 2015.

With riders and fans starved of action during the global pandemic, entries for the Cookstown meeting are full in all classes.

The Cookstown 100 was the only road race meeting to run last year and the organising club has retained the online booking system that proved so successful in 2020.

The meeting will have practices and time permitting, three races on Friday 10 September, with the remaining races on the Saturday.