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    Thread: Classic TT Awards/Plaques
Post: RE: Classic TT Awards/Plaques

(18-09-2013, 10:27 AM)larryd Wrote: Not sure that I totally believe this, but at any rate it does not surprise me !! I got one and I wasn't even there | ammo
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 2 6,438 24-09-2013, 03:55 AM
    Thread: MANX GRAND PRIX GETS FIM INTERNATIONAL MEETING STATUS
Post: RE: MANX GRAND PRIX GETS FIM INTERNATIONAL MEETING...

(24-11-2012, 05:13 AM)Malcolm Wrote: . There is an Editors Note to the news item from the Press Release which reads as follows:- The following wording will appear in the Manx Motor Cycle Club's Ma...
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 8 13,299 24-11-2012, 02:11 PM
    Thread: MANX GRAND PRIX GETS FIM INTERNATIONAL MEETING STATUS
Post: RE: MANX GRAND PRIX GETS FIM INTERNATIONAL MEETING...

(23-11-2012, 05:43 AM)Gstarron Wrote: All I can say is... YES YES YES..!!! Cheers..!!! Ron I bet the Irish support class riders arent saying that. So what mindless moronic imbecile thought that ...
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 8 13,299 23-11-2012, 07:31 AM
    Thread: Teams/Competitors - Steam Packet Booking Forms
Post: RE: Teams/Competitors - Steam Packet Booking Forms

(21-11-2012, 05:34 AM)Malcolm Wrote: [Image: http://www.ttwebsite.com/gifs/ttmonsterlogobig.jpg] [Image: http://www.ttwebsite.com/gifs/classicttlogo.jpg] Courtesy of Paul Phillips:- Please find ...
ammo TT Related Posts (Only) 1 5,072 21-11-2012, 09:37 AM
    Thread: Isle of Man Government Confirms identity of new Festival of Motorcycling for 2013
Post: RE: Isle of Man Government Confirms identity of ne...

(27-10-2012, 09:54 PM)spannerman Wrote: May i say that the MCL came bye through a manx man suggesting the idea to the ACU in the first place "playing about with racing", If this was someone from the...
ammo TT Related Posts (Only) 9 15,343 28-10-2012, 06:00 PM
    Thread: Isle of Man Government Confirms identity of new Festival of Motorcycling for 2013
Post: RE: Isle of Man Government Confirms identity of ne...

(22-10-2012, 07:31 AM)Paul Phillips Wrote: As I said, where do I say I haven't had a reply? Regards Paul "I HONESTLY THOUGHT WE WOULD HAVE HAD SOME MORE INFORMATION ON THIS BY NOW, BUT SADLY WE H...
ammo TT Related Posts (Only) 9 15,343 22-10-2012, 08:29 AM
    Thread: Isle of Man Government Confirms identity of new Festival of Motorcycling for 2013
Post: RE: Isle of Man Government Confirms identity of ne...

(21-10-2012, 03:27 PM)Paul Phillips Wrote: Ammo Who says I haven't had a reply from the ACU regarding possible changes to the TT Mountain Course License? I certainly have never said it - and why wo...
ammo TT Related Posts (Only) 9 15,343 21-10-2012, 10:17 PM
    Thread: Isle of Man Government Confirms identity of new Festival of Motorcycling for 2013
Post: RE: Isle of Man Government Confirms identity of ne...

(19-10-2012, 11:13 PM)larryd Wrote: Malcolm - the Manx Grand Prix that I rode in for 5 years is DEAD And do I care any more? Do I Hell. Mr Corkish and the rest of his bimbling colleagues have not...
ammo TT Related Posts (Only) 9 15,343 21-10-2012, 10:43 AM
    Thread: Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling is new title
Post: RE: Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling is new ti...

(18-10-2012, 02:20 PM)Malcolm Wrote: Minister Shimmin seemed somewhat irked to be questioned in so much detail by Mr Houghton:- Listen To Related Audio Clip [Image: http://www.ttwebsite.com/gifs...
ammo TT Related Posts (Only) 1 4,375 18-10-2012, 10:11 PM
    Thread: Paul Phillips / Manx radio
Post: Paul Phillips / Manx radio

According to another website Paul Phillips is on TT365 Live tonight (Saturday) at 5pm to talk about the "Classic TT". ammo
ammo Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 0 834 08-09-2012, 07:54 AM
    Thread: IofM Government Dep't of ED Publishes Proposals for new Classic TT Races
Post: RE: IofM Government Dep't of ED Publishes Proposal...

(07-09-2012, 08:13 AM)rc30alfie Wrote: (05-09-2012, 06:36 PM)beepee Wrote: Totally bewildering,and how exactly is a rider of GP status defined.I presume it means the likes of Crutchlow,McWilliams ...
ammo TT Related Posts (Only) 16 22,218 07-09-2012, 03:02 PM
    Thread: IofM Government Dep't of ED Publishes Proposals for new Classic TT Races
Post: RE: IofM Government Dep't of ED Publishes Proposal...

(05-09-2012, 06:36 PM)beepee Wrote: Totally bewildering,and how exactly is a rider of GP status defined.I presume it means the likes of Crutchlow,McWilliams and even Rossi.! What an absolute can of ...
ammo TT Related Posts (Only) 16 22,218 06-09-2012, 11:00 PM
    Thread: Classic racers vow not to return to new look MGP 2013
Post: RE: Classic racers vow not to return to new look M...

(05-09-2012, 10:34 AM)Malcolm Wrote: [Image: http://www.ttwebsite.com/gifs/mgpgreenlogo.jpg] Chairman of the Manx Motorcycle Club Harvey Garton has said there is still a fraction of riders who ha...
ammo Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 4 2,409 05-09-2012, 06:29 PM
    Thread: Minister hits back over Manx Grand Prix ‘U-turn’
Post: RE: Minister hits back over Manx Grand Prix ‘U-tur...

(09-08-2012, 08:21 PM)larryd Wrote: As a past MGP & TT competitor over a period of 9 years, I read with disbelief the reported comments of Mr John Shimmin, as made public on iomtoday. From day ...
ammo Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 4 3,385 10-08-2012, 09:03 PM
    Thread: Cock O' the North Meeting Results + Report + Special Announcement
Post: RE: Cock O' the North Meeting Results + Report

(25-07-2012, 05:25 PM)Malcolm Wrote: [Image: http://www.ttwebsite.com/gifs/auto66clubbig.gif] SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Steve Hix, a 38-year-old road racer from Holbeach, Lincolnshire has died from in...
ammo Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 3 13,159 25-07-2012, 08:52 PM
    Thread: PAINT THE KERBS!
Post: RE: PAINT THE KERBS!

(11-07-2012, 10:34 AM)John Foster Wrote: Are the kerbs going to be clearly painted for the MGP - or is that too much to ask - yet again? A clear view of the kerbs is even more crucial in the poorer...
ammo TT Related Posts (Only) 36 69,677 11-07-2012, 09:54 PM
    Thread: The Future of the Manx Grand Prix
Post: RE: The Future of the Manx Grand Prix

(14-06-2012, 05:24 PM)Malcolm Wrote: [Image: http://www.ttwebsite.com/gifs/mgpgreenlogo.jpg] JOINT PRESS RELEASE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE MANX MOTOR CYCLE CLUB Entries ...
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 1 4,713 15-06-2012, 07:00 AM
    Thread: MGP proposals cause “war” to break out on the Isle of Man.
Post: RE: MGP proposals cause “war” to break out on the ...

(09-06-2012, 10:20 AM)FCM Wrote: Costs ???? The Travel company involved with this specialises in motor sports events and after speaking with them I was told that the IOM Government have not been v...
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 6 13,219 09-06-2012, 06:14 PM
    Thread: Post TT Races Moved
Post: RE: Post TT Races Moved

(08-06-2012, 05:26 PM)Malcolm Wrote: [Image: http://www.ttwebsite.com/gifs/postTThdr.gif] The Manx Telecom Post TT Road Races scheduled to have been run on Saturday 9th June have now been postpone...
ammo Billown TT Races 1 1,236 08-06-2012, 07:41 PM
    Thread: DED clarifies costs, visitor numbers and commercial revenue generated by M G P
Post: RE: DED clarifies costs, visitor numbers and comme...

(05-06-2012, 11:59 AM)Tomcat Wrote: In his analysis of costs Mr Kniveton appears to consider only revenue to government from the races, and ignores a reported £5.9M income to the Island as a whole f...
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 4 9,194 08-06-2012, 08:06 AM
    Thread: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RELEASES FURTHER DETAILS OF PROPOSED MGP
Post: RE: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RELEASES FU...

(10-05-2012, 10:48 PM)chris Wrote: (09-05-2012, 11:58 PM)maggie Wrote: Reading this part "Entries for all classes will be open to any rider with an ACU national license or equivalent " , I am wond...
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 9 15,850 11-05-2012, 08:11 AM
    Thread: Greenlight TV to Film the MGP 2012
Post: RE: Greenlight TV to Film the MGP 2012

(10-05-2012, 12:39 PM)an old man returns Wrote: (10-05-2012, 11:40 AM)FCM Wrote: (10-05-2012, 09:30 AM)an old man returns Wrote: The IOM Government subsidised Greenlights costs up to 2006 (I thi...
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 6 14,951 10-05-2012, 10:36 PM
    Thread: Greenlight TV to Film the MGP 2012
Post: RE: Greenlight TV to Film the MGP 2012

(08-05-2012, 05:03 PM)Malcolm Wrote: [Image: http://www.ttwebsite.com/gifs/mmccgif.gif] The Manx Motorcycle Club is pleased to announce that the 2012 Manx Grand Prix Races will be filmed by Greenl...
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 6 14,951 09-05-2012, 09:46 PM
    Thread: MMCC Press Release
Post: RE: MMCC Press Release

(03-05-2012, 06:30 PM)Malcolm Wrote: [Image: http://www.ttwebsite.com/gifs/mmccgif.gif] The Manx Motor Cycle Club is very concerned at inaccurate statements made on Manx Radio by a representative o...
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 5 10,779 04-05-2012, 08:48 AM
    Thread: Manx MCN article
Post: RE: Manx MCN article

(30-04-2012, 01:44 PM)shipleymanx Wrote: (30-04-2012, 11:48 AM)ammo Wrote: (29-04-2012, 06:17 PM)shipleymanx Wrote: I hope the MCN article doesn't have any truth in it. As somebody who has class...
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 4 9,464 01-05-2012, 06:34 PM
    Thread: Manx MCN article
Post: RE: Manx MCN article

(29-04-2012, 06:17 PM)shipleymanx Wrote: I hope the MCN article doesn't have any truth in it. As somebody who has classic bikes, i don't think a solely classic event will work. It seems as though th...
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 4 9,464 30-04-2012, 11:48 AM
    Thread: Foreign Riders in the TT
Post: RE: Foreign Riders in the TT

Quote:Don't forget, the ACU in their wisdom (or stupidity) define any tarmac race (e.g. Brands, Croft, Snetterton etc) as a "road race". What does that tell you about their thinking?? Even that Ka...
ammo TT Related Posts (Only) 11 15,412 11-04-2012, 09:51 PM
    Thread: ENTRIES FOR THE 2012 MANX GRAND PRIX NOW OPEN
Post: RE: ENTRIES FOR THE 2012 MANX GRAND PRIX NOW OPEN

(05-03-2012, 04:06 PM)Malcolm Wrote: [Image: http://www.ttwebsite.com/gifs/mmccgif.gif] We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Manx Grand Prix in 2012, the most sporting races of the year. ...
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 10 20,052 07-03-2012, 11:44 PM
    Thread: MGP 2012 entry fees up now £333 per race
Post: RE: MGP 2012 entry fees up now £333 per race

(05-03-2012, 02:30 PM)an old man returns Wrote: 2011 entry for three classic rides £630 2012 entry for three classic rides £999 Entry fee all classes all races £333 Obviously plus ferry http:/...
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 13 26,451 07-03-2012, 11:41 PM
    Thread: Honda 500/4:use of late type Keihin CR carburettors in 2012 Manx Grand Prix
Post: RE: Honda 500/4:use of late type Keihin CR carbure...

(23-01-2012, 04:38 PM)Malcolm Wrote: [Image: http://www.ttwebsite.com/gifs/mmcc1.gif] Following a precedent set by other racing organisations, the MMCC have agreed a derogation to the eligibility...
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 4 9,191 26-01-2012, 11:00 PM
    Thread: Manx Grand Prix Regulations 2012 and Beyond
Post: RE: Manx Grand Prix Regulations 2012 and Beyond

(28-10-2011, 11:17 PM)larryd Wrote: Is it just me, or is anyone else having difficulty getting his/her head round these Newcomers classes? :icon_confused: Its the age thing, Larry :icon_biggrin::ic...
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 4 8,410 11-11-2011, 09:32 PM
    Thread: Engine stripping
Post: RE: Engine stripping

(22-09-2011, 08:21 PM)pat slinn Wrote: Do you want to share them Jo ? I'd be more than happy to have any of my motors stripped and measured. On a single cylinder 2 stroke its a simple and relatively...
ammo TT Related Posts (Only) 34 51,071 22-09-2011, 10:09 PM
    Thread: Should bikes race in the wet ?
Post: RE: Should bikes race in the wet ?

Racing in the wet? As we live in "The British Isles" not the South of France. YES
ammo TT Related Posts (Only) 68 128,778 17-09-2011, 03:55 PM
    Thread: Should bikes race in the wet ?
Post: RE: Should bikes race in the wet ?

(05-09-2011, 11:17 PM)George Wrote: (05-09-2011, 10:08 PM)Jeff Kirby Wrote: George I don't get involved with arguments about regulations but you owe Larry an apology! APPENDIX I - APPLICABLE TO...
ammo TT Related Posts (Only) 68 128,778 06-09-2011, 07:14 AM
    Thread: Please Read
Post: RE: Please Read

(30-08-2011, 10:28 PM)larryd Wrote: It seems to me that the Manx Grand Prix is no longer to be a race meeting for the racers.I readily admit that the event has been underwritten by the government in...
ammo TT Related Posts (Only) 4 7,412 04-09-2011, 06:37 AM
    Thread: Should bikes race in the wet ?
Post: RE: Should bikes race in the wet ?

(02-09-2011, 02:48 AM)Malcolm Wrote: Copied from Manx Radio [Image: http://www.ttwebsite.com/gifs/manxradiomain.gif] Several riders have been critical of organisers for sending them out racing in ...
ammo TT Related Posts (Only) 68 128,778 04-09-2011, 06:18 AM
    Thread: 2012 ISLE OF MAN TT RACES SCHEDULE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE SUPERTWINS CLASS
Post: RE: 2012 ISLE OF MAN TT RACES SCHEDULE EXPANDED TO...

So, we can find practice time for Electric bikes and now Supertwins but not 125, 250 and 400's. The public wants what the public gets---------------------. ammo
ammo TT Related Posts (Only) 1 3,919 25-08-2011, 08:06 AM
    Thread: Controlled Fuels
Post: RE: Controlled Fuels

(06-08-2011, 09:59 AM)ace Wrote: The TT organisers are proposing using a single 'controlled fuel' from 2012. They claim that Health & Safety issues (not commercial) are the drivers behind the mo...
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 1 5,572 09-08-2011, 08:01 PM
    Thread: Classic entries
Post: RE: Classic entries

(01-08-2011, 01:20 PM)smokey125 Wrote: (30-07-2011, 05:56 PM)Gstarron Wrote: I hesistated to reply and start a list, as I hope they are all well and just had other reasons for not being in the cla...
ammo Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 13 4,920 01-08-2011, 08:27 PM
    Thread: Classic entries
Post: RE: Classic entries

(30-07-2011, 05:56 PM)Gstarron Wrote: I hesistated to reply and start a list, as I hope they are all well and just had other reasons for not being in the class. I just looked at the last two years...
ammo Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 13 4,920 01-08-2011, 08:10 AM
    Thread: 2011 MANX GRAND PRIX FESTIVAL PROMISES CELEBRATION OF CLASSIC AND MODERN MOTORCYCLING
Post: RE: 2011 MANX GRAND PRIX FESTIVAL PROMISES CELEBRA...

(19-07-2011, 05:34 PM)Malcolm Wrote: [Image: http://www.ttwebsite.com/gifs/mgpfestivalbig.gif] The 2011 Manx Grand Prix Festival is set for a spectacular blend of classic and modern motorcycling wi...
ammo Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 1 2,333 21-07-2011, 09:32 PM
    Thread: Encouraging Increase in Entries for Manx Grand Prix
Post: RE: Encouraging Increase in Entries for Manx Grand...

(15-07-2011, 12:40 PM)Tel Wrote: ‘the most sporting races of the year’:icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol: The most sporting races of the year:icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol:
ammo Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 5 2,254 20-07-2011, 10:49 PM
    Thread: TT Sidecar passenger unlikely to walk again
Post: RE: TT Sidecar passenger unlikely to walk again

He was riding on a Belgian licence, BUT, he was also, probably against his own wishes, an ACU licence holder, the ACU TT Mountain Course Licence which he would have to have to compete on the TT Course...
ammo TT Related Posts (Only) 2 5,811 08-07-2011, 08:31 PM
    Thread: 2 Stroke racing supporters club
Post: RE: 2 Stroke racing supporters club

(02-07-2011, 05:39 PM)ammo Wrote: (02-07-2011, 02:22 PM)Malcolm Wrote: Yes the group is still alive and kicking and here is an extract from a posting on another site. Anyone wishing to join the c...
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 3 9,314 08-07-2011, 07:42 PM
    Thread: 2 Stroke racing supporters club
Post: RE: 2 Stroke racing supporters club

(02-07-2011, 02:22 PM)Malcolm Wrote: Yes the group is still alive and kicking and here is an extract from a posting on another site. Anyone wishing to join the club can do so for a mere £10.00/€15....
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 3 9,314 02-07-2011, 05:39 PM
    Thread: 2 Stroke racing supporters club
Post: 2 Stroke racing supporters club

Does this still exist? I didnt receive a membership renewal from them this year.:confused:
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 3 9,314 02-07-2011, 02:07 PM
    Thread: 250s in the Manx
Post: RE: 250s in the Manx

(30-06-2011, 05:22 PM)George Wrote: (30-06-2011, 04:32 PM)hayley Wrote: The reason dan an Neil have been kicked out is because they are to fast not because of any restrictions at the Manx. Neitha ...
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 40 72,028 30-06-2011, 09:16 PM
    Thread: 250s in the Manx
Post: RE: 250s in the Manx

I notice in the regs that the words " The most Sporting Event of the year" have been omitted this year, pehaps they should consider replacing them with "The most Backstabbing event of the year", and o...
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 40 72,028 29-06-2011, 08:12 PM
    Thread: 250s in the Manx
Post: RE: 250s in the Manx

(27-06-2011, 08:49 PM)Malcolm Wrote: The Entry Forms show:- RACE 5 : (A) LIGHTWEIGHT & (B) ULTRA-LIGHTWEIGHT No mention of a SuperTwin Race in the Entry Form Race 1a - Newcomers Race 1b - Pos...
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 40 72,028 28-06-2011, 07:01 PM
    Thread: 250s in the Manx
Post: RE: 250s in the Manx

(26-06-2011, 08:17 PM)larryd Wrote: (26-06-2011, 08:12 PM)hayley Wrote: The boys who have been told they can not ride a 250 CAN ride a 650. Now i could understand that if it was in a split class, ...
ammo Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 40 72,028 27-06-2011, 06:33 PM