John McGuinness finished third in the CP Hire Superstock race at Saturday's North West 200
John McGuinness said he "felt like Joey Dunlop" as thousands of fans cheered him on to a shock podium finish at the North West 200. The veteran rider claimed third place in the CP Hire Superstock race, finishing behind winner Davey Todd and runner-up Peter Hickman.
The 52-year-old says he never expected to enter the winner's enclosure again in his illustrious career.Read more: Glenn Irwin holds back tears as he rewrites North West 200 history books "It is an amazing atmosphere, the crowd felt incredible. I felt like Joey Dunlop out there, the fans cheering both James and I on. It was a good battle. I thoroughly enjoyed the race. Thanks to everyone who put the faith in me."
He added: "I could hear the crowd over the sound of the engine. It is great applause. It is humbling. I have a lot of friends here. A few years ago I went through the hedge at Primrose and got my leg fixed. I was in races before with Joey, and the year Michael won that race in 2008.
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