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    Thread: KTM add MV Agusta to its portfolio
Post: KTM add MV Agusta to its portfolio

Seemingly Mobility Group, the Austrian company that already owns KTM, Husqvarna, Gas Gas & WP, has now acquired a  50.1% share of MV Agusta. Read some more of the story here - https://www.forbes.c...
captainsparkledotcom General Discussion 0 24 3 hours ago
    Thread: Triumph unveil 'Slippery Sam' tribute
Post: Triumph unveil 'Slippery Sam' tribute

You'd be hard pushed to spot the difference!  :confused: :icon_biggrin: Sorry, (my sense of humour!) it's nice of them to produce this tribute special, see what you think here - https://www.motorcycl...
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 6 444 26-03-2024, 03:43 PM
    Thread: I of M newbie
Post: RE: I of M newbie

Good shout about the sim cards!  I made the mistake of switching 'tariff' last xmas, it's still EE & it's cheaper BUT all new contracts go back to the old 'roaming' style & charge you a fortun...
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 19 10,695 25-03-2024, 03:22 PM
    Thread: Drone restrictions for TT and MGP announced
Post: Drone restrictions for TT and MGP announced

Once again, restrictions will be placed on the use of drones at the TT, with illegal users facing a £10,000 fine, read about it here - https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-m...t-and-mgp/
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 0 99 25-03-2024, 08:50 AM
    Thread: New TT scoreboard 'not a priority'!
Post: New TT scoreboard 'not a priority'!

...admits Minister!  Bah Humbug! read the story here - https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-m...-minister/
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 4 1,108 22-03-2024, 04:03 PM
    Thread: Road to TT2024 launch show announced for 10th April
Post: Road to TT2024 launch show announced for 10th Apri...

Watch free on TT+ from 11th April, read some more here - https://www.acu.org.uk/News/2024/03/Road...-April-11/
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 0 127 22-03-2024, 08:43 AM
    Thread: Norton boss Stuart Garner 'should gave gone to prison...'
Post: Norton boss Stuart Garner 'should gave gone to pri...

..according to the pension Ombudsmans chair, story here - https://www.theguardian.com/business/202...sman-chair
captainsparkledotcom General Discussion 2 277 21-03-2024, 07:39 AM
    Thread: Micahel Dunlop to race EWC 2024 championship
Post: Micahel Dunlop to race EWC 2024 championship

Superstock team TRT27 have secured the services of Michael Dunlop for this years endurance world championship, read a bit about it, here - https://www.fimewc.com/en/news/trt27-bri...op-for-ewc
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 1 237 21-03-2024, 07:37 AM
    Thread: IRRC lap record holders 2024
Post: IRRC lap record holders 2024

Here's a list of the fastest people & racetrack stats for the IRRC series - https://roadracingnews.co.uk/stats-lap-r...ign=buffer
captainsparkledotcom Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 0 163 20-03-2024, 04:27 PM
    Thread: New generation for Team Founds Racing
Post: New generation for Team Founds Racing

Latest addition to the Team Founds Racing fold is announced for TT 2024, read more here - https://roadracingnews.co.uk/tt-2024-fou...s-link-up/
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 0 281 20-03-2024, 02:16 PM
    Thread: Davey Todd on TT Supersport Ducati
Post: RE: Davey Todd on TT Supersport Ducati

A..ermm....slightly unusual choice there!  But,it would be absolutely fantastic to see him get a result!
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 1 658 20-03-2024, 02:14 PM
    Thread: Nathan Harrison set for minor surgery after crash in testing
Post: Nathan Harrison set for minor surgery after crash ...

Manx rider Nathan Harrison is set to undergo a minor operation on his left ankle following a crash during testing at Andalucia in Spain. Read some more here - https://www.newsletter.co.uk/sport/motor....
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 0 653 15-03-2024, 08:37 AM
    Thread: 230 entries accepted for Pre-TT races
Post: 230 entries accepted for Pre-TT races

Including 6 of last years winners!, more info can be found here - https://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-ne...sic-races/
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 0 818 12-03-2024, 04:23 PM
    Thread: Hillier back with Bournemouth Kawasaki for TT2024 Supersport races
Post: Hillier back with Bournemouth Kawasaki for TT2024 ...

It's been 5 years since Bournemouth Kawasaki last raced the Mountain Course, apparently! 😲 read a little more here - https://roadracingnews.co.uk/tt-2024-hil...ort-races/
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 0 813 12-03-2024, 01:05 PM
    Thread: Red Arrows confirm TT 2024 display
Post: Red Arrows confirm TT 2024 display

It's in their list for 2024, 07/06/2024 Isle of Man TT All their 2024 displays are listed here - https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2024/03/airshow-news-raf-red-arrows-display-dates-2024/
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 0 595 08-03-2024, 03:38 PM
    Thread: Ian Lougher reveals massive team for TT 2024 & the roads!
Post: Ian Lougher reveals massive team for TT 2024 & the...

8 members in this years team! read a little more here - https://roadracingnews.co.uk/team-ilr-re...der-squad/
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 1 967 08-03-2024, 08:17 AM
    Thread: Peter Hickman says this weeks Daytona 200 took 3 years to put together
Post: Peter Hickman says this weeks Daytona 200 took 3 y...

Read some words about that very same thing here- https://bikesportnews.com/news/peter-hic...he-making/ Live timing for the event can be found here - https://livetiming.motoamerica.com/series/148/ca...
captainsparkledotcom Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 0 169 07-03-2024, 08:55 AM
    Thread: Todd aims to end Irwin domination at NW200
Post: Todd aims to end Irwin domination at NW200

Davey Todd believes he can take the top step of the Superbike podium at the NW200, read more here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/northern-ireland/68497214
captainsparkledotcom Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 0 116 07-03-2024, 08:50 AM
    Thread: Barry Symmons has passed away, after a short illness
Post: Barry Symmons has passed away, after a short illne...

The former boss of JPS Norton & Honda Britain has passed away, aged 79, R.I.P. https://www.newsletter.co.uk/sport/motor...ed-4544141
captainsparkledotcom Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 2 333 06-03-2024, 08:37 AM
    Thread: Entries now open for Manx Gp 2024
Post: Entries now open for Manx Gp 2024

Please form an orderly queue! read more here- https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-m...rand-prix/
captainsparkledotcom Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 0 1,059 05-03-2024, 04:22 PM
    Thread: Lee Johnston breaks his leg in testing!
Post: Lee Johnston breaks his leg in testing!

News to me!! happened a few weeks ago, apparently! fighting to be fit for TT 2024!!! read a bit more here- https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-m...n-testing/
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 2 1,150 05-03-2024, 12:59 PM
    Thread: "Team South Africa" at TT 2024
Post: "Team South Africa" at TT 2024

Joining A. J. Venter at this years TT will be newcomer & fellow South African Michael White, read about it here - https://roadracingnews.co.uk/tt-2024-sou...announced/
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 1 1,050 04-03-2024, 07:42 PM
    Thread: TC racing to miss TT2024
Post: TC racing to miss TT2024

Previous sponsors of Cameron Donald, Davo Johnson, A J Venter etc. etc,. take sabbatical from this years TT,  read more here - https://roadracingnews.co.uk/tc-racing-t...-tt-races/
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 0 839 04-03-2024, 07:39 PM
    Thread: Gorse lea this year
Post: RE: Gorse lea this year

& welcome to the forum!
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 10 12,467 04-03-2024, 09:02 AM
    Thread: I of M newbie
Post: RE: I of M newbie

Yes, welcome, there is so much to tell you! Silja has a thread at the start of this section, about the TT course, with an idea of different places, but, I agree that bottom of Bray Hill is a must-do f...
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 19 10,695 04-03-2024, 09:01 AM
    Thread: Jackson Racing deal is biggest opportunity of my career so far, says Paul Jordan
Post: Jackson Racing deal is biggest opportunity of my c...

Jordan, who parted company from PreZ Racing last year, believes he now has the tools at his disposal to reach his potential in the Superbike class as he bids to shake off his tag as a Supertwin and Su...
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 0 714 02-03-2024, 12:38 PM
    Thread: Joey wins Sport NI top moment over past 50 years
Post: Joey wins Sport NI top moment over past 50 years

Go on Yer maun! Never forgotten! read more here- https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/othe...s-28738513
captainsparkledotcom Joey Dunlop 0 233 02-03-2024, 12:35 PM
    Thread: MICHAEL DUNLOP PASSES HIS BIKE TEST!
Post: MICHAEL DUNLOP PASSES HIS BIKE TEST!

Read about it here- https://www.visordown.com/news/racing/ro...-bike-test
captainsparkledotcom General Discussion 0 310 29-02-2024, 04:43 PM
    Thread: 2024 Road Racing & IOM TT Line-ups so far
Post: 2024 Road Racing & IOM TT Line-ups so far

According to Bikesport News- https://bikesportnews.com/features/2024-...still-tbc/ [b]2024 Road Racing, Isle of Man TT, NW200 | Confirmed leading solo classes rider line-ups [as of March][/b] - Rider...
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 0 710 29-02-2024, 04:42 PM
    Thread: 'Hairy Biker' Dave Myers passes away, age 66
Post: 'Hairy Biker' Dave Myers passes away, age 66

Sad news, never really watched their shows a lot, but literally bumped into the pair of them on the prom during TT a few years back, they seemed right enough. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-...
captainsparkledotcom General Discussion 4 524 29-02-2024, 11:31 AM
    Thread: Norton suing...Norton!
Post: Norton suing...Norton!

Just received this email this morning, all quite confusing! Press Release   On Monday 26 February Andover Norton International Limited issued court proceedings against The Norton Motorcycle Co. Limite...
captainsparkledotcom General Discussion 0 260 29-02-2024, 10:08 AM
    Thread: Steam Packet balance to be paid buy Thursday
Post: RE: Steam Packet balance to be paid buy Thursday

Good post Nasher! I'm always scared that I'll forget!! Did it last week, then went to the Harbour to split the  tickets up,  then back home & online to adjust return times etc, we have to do this ...
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 2 1,315 28-02-2024, 09:20 AM
    Thread: Proposal by IOM Funfairs to transform Loch Promenade into a carnival realm during TT
Post: Proposal by IOM Funfairs to transform Loch Promena...

I didn't write that! I wish I had, it sounds great! 😂 Anyway, the funfair wants to come back to the Prom,  read more about it here, complete with prose of unbridled joyfulness! -  https://bnnbreaking....
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 3 1,619 27-02-2024, 02:45 PM
    Thread: WSBK Phillip Island analysis
Post: WSBK Phillip Island analysis

An analysis of the first round of 2024 can be found here (spoiler alert!) - https://www.the-race.com/motorcycle-raci...e-learned/
captainsparkledotcom Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 0 197 26-02-2024, 08:29 AM
    Thread: 72 today
Post: RE: 72 today

(25-02-2024, 08:55 PM)sticky Wrote: Still miss Joey.  I was going through the old forum the other day and found the old pictures thread with the pics we both took when he got 'knighted'... Me too! W...
captainsparkledotcom Joey Dunlop 3 264 26-02-2024, 08:07 AM
    Thread: 72 today
Post: 72 today

Happy Heavenly Birthday Joey. R.I.P.
captainsparkledotcom Joey Dunlop 3 264 25-02-2024, 01:11 PM
    Thread: "Dean Harrison: From Bradford's Streets to Isle of Man TT Glory and Beyond"
Post: "Dean Harrison: From Bradford's Streets to Isle of...

He's known as the 'Wall Dodger" , never heard that before! read the article here - https://bnnbreaking.com/sports/dean-harr...and-beyond
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 1 746 24-02-2024, 11:43 AM
    Thread: FHO Racing Maintain Factory BMW Motorrad Backing
Post: FHO Racing Maintain Factory BMW Motorrad Backing

 TT 2024 will see FHO remain BMW Motorrad’s official racing representatives, having sealed factory support again, read more here - https://roadracingnews.co.uk/tt-2024-fho...d-backing/
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 0 533 24-02-2024, 09:44 AM
    Thread: FHO Racing explains North West 200 snub
Post: FHO Racing explains North West 200 snub

'Team Principal, Faye Ho, says following discussion with riders Peter Hickman and Josh Brookes, the team will not be present 'simply due to the logistics and the event being between BSB rounds, then s...
captainsparkledotcom Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 0 207 23-02-2024, 08:58 AM
    Thread: Day trips to the TT from Anglesey
Post: Day trips to the TT from Anglesey

A Welsh company says it'll run day trips to the Isle of Man from Holyhead for racing fans, read more here - https://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-ne...-anglesey/
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 4 1,068 23-02-2024, 08:56 AM
    Thread: Michael Dunlop partners with Roadside Garages for 9th year.
Post: Michael Dunlop partners with Roadside Garages for ...

Once again Michael Dunlop is being sponsored by Roadside Garages Kia in Coleraine, for this years road racing season, it will be the 9th consecutive year, read about it here - https://superbike-news.c...
captainsparkledotcom General Discussion 0 413 22-02-2024, 09:20 AM
    Thread: Dokoupil & Weeden will 'Go Big' at TT 2024!
Post: Dokoupil & Weeden will 'Go Big' at TT 2024!

'Indi' Dokoupil & Tom Weeden will both be having a crack at the big bikes this year, both on 1000cc bikes, read more here - https://roadracingnews.co.uk/tt-2024-wee...0cc-rides/ I remember Indi h...
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 0 1,024 20-02-2024, 05:11 PM
    Thread: Croatian star to debut at TT2024
Post: Croatian star to debut at TT2024

Loris Majcan, 3 time Croatian Supersport champion, will contest the Supersport TT races on his own machine,  read more here- https://roadracingnews.co.uk/croatian-de...h-tt-itch/
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 0 1,008 20-02-2024, 02:26 PM
    Thread: Jackson Racing return to TT2024 with new signings
Post: Jackson Racing return to TT2024 with new signings

Preston based Jackson racing have announced Paul Jordan & Julian Trummer for this years assault on the TT, read about it here - https://iomttraces.com/latest/news/jorda...ign=buffer
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 0 992 20-02-2024, 02:22 PM
    Thread: John Holden out of retirement for TT 2024 comeback!
Post: John Holden out of retirement for TT 2024 comeback...

Unconfirmed reports suggest John is coming out of retirement for TT2024! Fiona Baker Holden posted this earlier- @DeanRyde joins forces with @holdensidecar for TT2024! Following his announcement at...
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 0 994 20-02-2024, 09:31 AM
    Thread: A complete guide to the 2024 Daytona 200
Post: A complete guide to the 2024 Daytona 200

All about this years Daytona 200, with Lee Johnston, Peter Hickman & others, read it here - A complete guide to the 2024 Daytona 200
captainsparkledotcom Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 0 222 19-02-2024, 01:50 PM
    Thread: North West 200 should change rules, says Peter Hickman.
Post: North West 200 should change rules, says Peter Hic...

Peter Hickman will be at this years NW200, but FHO won't, read Mr. Hickmans thoughts here - https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport...17650.html
captainsparkledotcom Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 0 172 19-02-2024, 01:16 PM
    Thread: Changes to WSS at Phillip Island this weekend
Post: Changes to WSS at Phillip Island this weekend

Yes, the nights are getting lighter, the TT is less than 100 days away, & the season is about to start! Changes to the Grid positions for race 2, World Supersport are coming in this week, read abo...
captainsparkledotcom Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 0 148 19-02-2024, 01:09 PM
    Thread: Dean Harrison & Honda 'Like putting an old pair of slippers on'!
Post: Dean Harrison & Honda 'Like putting an old pair of...

Read more about Deanos thoughts here - https://www.visordown.com/news/racing/ro...-%E2%80%9D
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 0 1,010 18-02-2024, 10:38 AM
    Thread: Josh Brookes & Mike Brown join forces
Post: Josh Brookes & Mike Brown join forces

Both are now signed to The Boyce Precision Engineering by Russell Racing team for the TT Monster Energy Supersport races, read more here - https://iomttraces.com/latest/news/brook...ll-racing/
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 0 1,016 17-02-2024, 10:02 AM