The 2009 Ulster Grand Prix incorporating the Dundrod 150 National Road Races took place between Wednesday 12 August and Saturday 15 August 2009 on the 7.401 mile Dundrod Circuit, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Six races were held with Ian Hutchinson, Ryan Farquhar, Guy Martin, William Dunlop (two wins) and Conor Cummins sharing the victories. Farquhar also took a class win in the Supertwins.
Saturday 18 August 2009 6 laps – 44.406 miles Dundrod Circuit
Rank | Rider | Team | Time | Speed |
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1 | Ian Hutchinson | Honda 1000cc | 21' 08.383 | 125.329 mph |
2 | Ryan Farquhar | Kawasaki 1000cc | + 0.339 | 125.296 mph |
3 | Keith Amor | Honda 1000cc | + 13.010 | 124.057 mph |
4 | Guy Martin | Honda 1000cc | + 17.825 | 123.592 mph |
5 | Conor Cummins | Kawasaki 1000cc | + 18.979 | 122.481 mph |
6 | Bruce Anstey | Suzuki 1000cc | + 25.973 | 122.814 mph |
7 | Gary Johnson | Honda 1000cc | + 59.674 | 119.698 mph |
8 | James McBride | Yamaha 1000cc | + 1' 12.797 | 118.526 mph |
9 | Stephen Thompson | Honda 1000cc | + 1' 18.289 | 118.043 mph |
10 | Rob Denver | Suzuki 1000cc | + 1' 31.150 | 116.926 mph |
Fastest Lap and new lap record: Ian Hutchinson, 3' 24.770 130.117 mph on lap 6
Saturday 18 August 2009 7 laps – 51.807 miles Dundrod Circuit
Rank | Rider | Team | Time | Speed |
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1 | Ryan Farquhar | Kawasaki 600cc | 24' 46.527 | 125.163 mph |
2 | Ian Hutchinson | Honda 600cc | + 0.001 | 125.163 mph |
3 | Michael Dunlop | Yamaha 600cc | + 0.662 | 125.107 mph |
4 | Ian Lougher | Yamaha 600cc | + 0.797 | 125.096 mph |
5 | Guy Martin | Honda 600cc | + 1.621 | 125.027 mph |
6 | Conor Cummins | Kawasaki 600cc | + 1.804 | 125.011 mph |
7 | Gary Johnson | Honda 600cc | + 40.167 | 121.870 mph |
8 | Michael Pearson | Honda 600cc | + 1' 08.369 | 119.660 mph |
9 | John Walsh | Yamaha 600cc | + 1' 08.526 | 119.648 mph |
10 | Michal Dokoupil | Kawasaki 600cc | + 1' 08.979 | 119.643 mph |
Fastest Lap: Ian Lougher, 3' 29.949 126.907 mph on lap 6
Saturday 18 August 2009 7 laps – 51.807 miles Dundrod Circuit
Rank | Rider | Team | Time | Speed |
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1 | Guy Martin | Honda 1000cc | 23' 38.712 | 131.146 mph |
2 | Gary Johnson | Honda 1000cc | + 0.117 | 131.135 mph |
3 | Ian Hutchinson | Honda 1000cc | + 0.241 | 131.124 mph |
4 | Conor Cummins | Kawasaki 1000cc | + 0.417 | 131.107 mph |
5 | Ian Lougher | Yamaha 1000cc | + 28.379 | 128.568 mph |
6 | Adrian Archibald | Suzuki 1000cc | + 28.453 | 128.568 mph |
7 | Michael Dunlop | Yamaha 1000cc | + 44.050 | 127.197 mph |
8 | James McBride | Yamaha 1000cc | + 55.054 | 126.591 mph |
9 | Michael Pearson | Honda 1000cc | + 51.134 | 126.584 mph |
10 | Michal Dokoupil | Kawasaki 1000cc | + 1' 17.037 | 124.391 mph |
Fastest Lap: Gary Johnson, 3' 21.181 132.438 mph on lap 5
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