There was drama just before the start of practice when the CSC Branson R1 Yamaha developed a fuel leak, which put paid to any chance of getting a lap on it. So Davy headed off from the grandstand on the CSC Branson Honda Fireblade and the adjustments carried out by the team made the bike fell a lot more stable as he took the plunge down Bray Hill, so he was looking to register a better lap time.

The gremlins however, struck again and the bike developed a misfire on the run to Ballacraine seven miles out and with no bike to go back out on at the paddock there was no point nursing it round to the paddock so he retired at Ballacraine and that was that, a really short final session.

A frustrated and angry Davy speaking afterwards, “What a disaster after the changes the blade felt really good and I felt confident that I could better my lap time, but it was not to be, hopefully we can get it sorted for tomorrow. I would like to thank all my sponsors including, CSC Branson, BLRC, Strangford Holiday Park and my Supporters Club, without whose help I would not be here, I just hope our luck changes and I can give them some decent race results starting tomorrow.”.