Nineteen-time TT winner Michael Dunlop has confirmed his entry for July’s Southern 100.

There had been speculation whether the Ballymoney ace would contest the Billown meeting having withdrawn from the Pikes Peak hill climb in Colorado because of injury. The three-time Southern 100 Solo Champion, however, contacted race secretary George Peach this week to say he will arrive on the Sunday prior to practices starting on Monday, July 8.

Dunlop also confirmed that he has his BMW Superbike and Honda Supersport machines being set up for the meeting which runs from July 8-11.

The 30-year-old was forced to abandon his plans to debut at Pikes Peak this week after being involved in an accident during last weekend’s Donegal Rally.

A statement from his team, MD Racing, said: ’Michael and his navigator were involved in a high-speed, heavily-impacted accident on Saturday at the Donegal International Rally in Ireland. Neither party was at fault.

’Michael suffered serious injuries which will leave him out of action for two weeks. A further update of his condition will be made in the near future.’

Dunlop will now rest as he aims to get back to full fitness in time for the S100 with the hope of wrestling back the coveted Solo Championship from Dean Harrison who has won the title the last two years.