Michael Dunlop entered for Daytona 200 in March

The 19-time Isle of Man TT winner is down to ride a Kawasaki ZX-6R at the event in Florida.

Dunlop last raced in Northern Ireland at the ‘King of Kirkistown’ meeting in Co Down last September, where he won the Supersport races.

He also competed in a two rounds of the National Superstock 1000 Championship at Donington Park and Oulton Park last season on the Buildbase Suzuki.

The 79th Daytona 200, cancelled last year due to Covid-19, is due to run on March 13 at Daytona International Speedway.

Entries for the prestigious race are set to close on March 12.

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