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  Question Thread: TT (and MGP) results 2002-2010, help please
Post: TT (and MGP) results 2002-2010, help please

I have a pile of TT and MGP race guides from 2002 to 2010. Being a bit of an anorak, I am trying to complete these by filling in the leaderboards for each race and also the boxes for each rider i.e. w...
Manx Badger Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 0 3,202 27-05-2013, 04:26 PM
    Thread: Newcomers winning at the Manx
Post: Newcomers winning at the Manx

John Simpson's excellent win in the Senior today has got me thinking. How many newcomers have won a non-Newcomers race at the MGP? My relative youth prevents me remembering too far back, but I have ...
Manx Badger Race Week 1 1,061 31-08-2012, 10:49 PM
    Thread: Tuesday Night Practice + Report & Pics + Results
Post: RE: Tuesday Night Practice + Report & Pics + Resul...

+1, cheers
Manx Badger Practice Week 5 2,049 21-08-2012, 11:15 PM
    Thread: Tuesday Night Practice + Report & Pics + Results
Post: RE: Tuesday Night Practice

Hi Malcolm, do you know if the practice times are available from tonight's session? I know there is MGP Live, but it only shows the rider's fastest time, and many riders completed 2 laps. Cheers Hi...
Manx Badger Practice Week 5 2,049 21-08-2012, 09:10 PM
    Thread: MGP Viewing
Post: RE: MGP Viewing

Hi Arzed, can't help you with the Grandstands I'm afraid. I know that the 'country' ones were taken down after TT but I have no idea if they are going back up again. I suspect not? The main Grandstand...
Manx Badger Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 4 7,999 16-08-2012, 11:46 PM
    Thread: Watching at Cronk-y-Voddy
Post: RE: Watching at Cronk-y-Voddy

That's great, thanks. I'd been looking for a copy of that document!
Manx Badger Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 2 5,975 24-08-2011, 12:24 PM
    Thread: Watching at Cronk-y-Voddy
Post: Watching at Cronk-y-Voddy

I fancy a trip up to Cronk-y-Voddy one night this week for MGP Practice. I'd like to watch on the left-hand side (ie outside) of the course but not sure whether landowners are a bit funny about it -...
Manx Badger Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 2 5,975 23-08-2011, 01:54 PM
    Thread: Classic entries
Post: Classic entries

Have just been on the MGP website to have a look at their list of entries for each class. Seems to me that the 500 and 350/250 classic are both better supported than last year. Interesting to see Bob ...
Manx Badger Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 13 5,135 23-07-2011, 12:12 AM
    Thread: "Man of the Match"?
Post: RE: "Man of the Match"?

Would second that, especially as regards Doug Snow. His last lap of 22.39.39 was so close to a 100mph lap (99.918) which I don't think has ever been managed on a Ducati single at the Manx. Stand to be...
Manx Badger Race Week 6 3,679 30-08-2010, 08:50 PM
    Thread: Anyone else looking forward to tomorrow?
Post: RE: Anyone else looking forward to tomorrow?

Yep it's going to be a great day's racing for sure. I'm also looking forward to seeing whether Michael Dunlop breaks the 120mph barrier in the Post Classic Senior, plus the afternoon races which I thi...
Manx Badger Practice Week 3 2,660 29-08-2010, 10:23 PM
    Thread: Reduced classic entries
Post: RE: Reduced classic entries

Great stuff Ron. Glad you made it over. The video sounds brilliant - nice spot too!
Manx Badger Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 19 33,897 22-08-2010, 10:58 PM
    Thread: Reduced classic entries
Post: Reduced classic entries

Just bought my programme today. Very excited when I found it in the newsagents, it's out a lot sooner than I thought... I'm sure that like me, many of you have been following the entries as they are ...
Manx Badger Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 19 33,897 08-08-2010, 10:45 PM
    Thread: Monday Night Practice + Report + Times
Post: RE: Monday Night Practice.+ Report

Busy night at the Gooseneck. Jochen Trockel lost the front end on the first lap of the second session - fortunately at pretty low speed - but as Mark Woods was right behind him he couldn't avoid going...
Manx Badger Practice Week 2 2,086 25-08-2009, 10:59 AM
    Thread: Manx Radio Commentary
Post: RE: Manx Radio Commentary

(24-08-2009, 11:13 AM)Malcolm Wrote: During Practice Week, Manx Radio will be transmitting live coverage every evening from 18:30. You can listen to this coverage on AM 1368 ( FM 89.0, 97.2, 103.7 ...
Manx Badger Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 1 2,216 25-08-2009, 10:54 AM
    Thread: entry list
Post: RE: entry list

(23-08-2009, 01:40 PM)ade! Wrote: apart from the programme, is there a list of manx gp competitors anywhere? cheers, ade! Ade if you go on http://www.manxgrandprix.org, on the homepage about halfway...
Manx Badger Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 2 2,129 24-08-2009, 12:47 AM
    Thread: Programmes are out!
Post: RE: Programmes are out!

[quote='an old man returns' pid='39928' dateline='1250250411'] Quote:1. Paton (up 10bhp this year I hear) 2. MV 3. Mountain Licence (circuit time for the classics) 4. Always last practice Not necessa...
Manx Badger Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 19 7,082 14-08-2009, 11:09 PM
    Thread: Programmes are out!
Post: Programmes are out!

Got mine last night. Can't wait for next weekend...bring on the clangers!
Manx Badger Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 19 7,082 13-08-2009, 05:17 PM
    Thread: PIT LANE SPEED CONTROL?
Post: RE: PIT LANE SPEED CONTROL?

I have to say I'm surprised by this. If the TT can run without pit lane restrictions and without accidents (to my knowledge there weren't any this year and I certainly can't remember any in the past) ...
Manx Badger Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 28 51,809 23-07-2009, 11:25 PM
    Thread: Start numbers are out
Post: RE: Start numbers are out

(05-07-2009, 08:19 PM)andy kirk Wrote: (03-07-2009, 05:25 PM)Manx Badger Wrote: Don't suppose there's any way to find out the numbers before I have to buy the programme?! andy kirk 42 junior kawa...
Manx Badger Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 14 25,894 05-07-2009, 11:14 PM
    Thread: Start numbers are out
Post: RE: Start numbers are out

Don't suppose there's any way to find out the numbers before I have to buy the programme?!
Manx Badger Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 14 25,894 03-07-2009, 05:25 PM
    Thread: MGP Entries - Teasers..!
Post: RE: MGP Entries - Teasers..!

They've now started to list some of the competitors whose entries have been accepted in the respective classes. So ar this is only available for Newcomers, Senior Classic, Junior and Senior but I'm ge...
Manx Badger Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 13 18,301 14-06-2009, 08:40 PM
    Thread: 21 out of 33
Post: RE: 21 out of 33

Tomcat Wrote:How long before there's nothing but 350 Hondas and 250 Suzukis, and is that what we want to see? Probably not long - and no! I'd rather see a few more single-cylinder machines in there.
Manx Badger Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 3 7,085 28-08-2008, 04:36 PM
    Thread: Junior/Lwt Classic Preview and Poll
Post: Junior/Lwt Classic Preview and Poll

With Tuesday's weather turning out just as poor as had been forecast, the race organisers will justifiably feel pleased that their decision to run the Newcomers and Senior Classic races yesterday has ...
Manx Badger Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 0 1,708 26-08-2008, 05:35 PM
    Thread: Senior Classic Finishers + Full Results
Post: RE: Senior Classic Finishers

Does anyone know where I can access the lap-by-lap results for the Senior Classic please? Cheers
Manx Badger Race Week 2 2,807 26-08-2008, 04:35 PM
    Thread: Predictions for Monday's Races
Post: Predictions for Monday's Races

So practice 'week' (more like 4 days) has come and gone very quickly and now we are getting down to the business end of the meeting. Tomorrow should hopefully see the Newcomers and Senior Classic race...
Manx Badger Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 1 1,995 24-08-2008, 11:16 PM
    Thread: I'M OFF
Post: RE: I'M OFF

All the best Cargo, hope everything goes well. Will give you a wave if I remember!
Manx Badger Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 9 15,850 16-08-2008, 01:56 PM
    Thread: Another Dennis Quinlan poser
Post: RE: Another Dennis Quinlan poser

Top of Bray Hill, junction with Lancaster Rd?
Manx Badger Quiz Questions 3 10,998 14-08-2008, 12:11 PM
    Thread: Where, why?
Post: RE: Where, why?

I'm guessing Ballacraine during the TT Re-enactment last year, hence the reason for the rider making a left-turn.
Manx Badger Quiz Questions 1 7,515 14-08-2008, 11:57 AM
    Thread: MV Augusta triple MGP 2008
Post: RE: MV Augusta triple MGP 2008

On reflection I think Will and David are spot-on about classic racing at the TT, whichever way you look at it, it would almost certainly be detrimental to the MGP and play havoc with practice and race...
Manx Badger Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 91 165,777 12-08-2008, 10:33 PM
    Thread: MV Augusta triple MGP 2008
Post: RE: MV Augusta triple MGP 2008

Just thought I would add my 2p worth - I am in general agreement with Tomcat and Barry. What riles me is not the fact that we have Patons, Hondas etc comepting in the classic races but the 120mph + TT...
Manx Badger Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 91 165,777 12-08-2008, 03:25 PM
    Thread: Revamp for M.G.P.?
Post: RE: Revamp for M.G.P.?

thewitch Wrote:The Manx Grand Prix does have a future. That's the view of Bill Bennett, the chairman of the organising Manx Motor Cycle Club. However, he is heavily hinting that the format of the ev...
Manx Badger Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 4 3,314 10-08-2008, 09:03 PM
    Thread: MGP Programme out
Post: RE: MGP Programme out

thewitch Wrote:When I opened the plastic bag, I'm sure I got a whiff of two-stroke, but then that was overwhelmed by the smell of scones! Two weeks today, we'll be up at the back of the grandstand, al...
Manx Badger Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 1 2,063 10-08-2008, 09:01 PM
    Thread: New MGP website
Post: New MGP website

This is excellent. I love the 'Provisional Entries' section - you can see who has already been accepted for each class...shaping up to be a cracking meeting once again. Best of luck to everyone still ...
Manx Badger Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 0 3,415 06-06-2008, 06:58 PM
    Thread: mgp database
Post: RE: mgp database

It is still available, but on the iomtt website! I just discovered this today. Go on http://www.iomtt.com then click on 'TT Database' which appears in the menu on the left hand side. When this loads,...
Manx Badger Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 6 14,093 06-06-2008, 06:51 PM
    Thread: Manx Radio during practice week?
Post: Manx Radio during practice week?

Anyone know if Manx Radio broadcast during the practice sessions? If I remember from last year I don't think they did - bloody frustrating when you're shivering up on the mountain wondering where the ...
Manx Badger Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 0 3,082 17-08-2007, 09:51 PM
    Thread: MGP VIP
Post: If I had the wings of an eagle, if I had the a**e ...

If I had the wings of an eagle, if I had the a**e of a crow...!
Manx Badger TT Related Posts (Only) 6 9,974 22-08-2006, 12:11 PM