The 2007 Rankings Champion stormed to victory in the feature Superbike race, which saw John McGuinness' absolute lap record decimated by the Manx Ace and set on the final lap at an astonishing 133.282mph.
HM Plant team members John McGuinness and Steve Brogan joined AIM Yamaha rider Ian Hutchinson in helping to kick-start this year's Kennedy Group International North West 200, which is expected to be one of the most exciting yet.