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    Thread: Monday 3rd June - Report Links & Results
Post: RE: Monday 3rd June

Same rubbish found -- gahhh!! Came 4000 miles, and faced with this stupid nonsense. I still cannot get into Live Timing - though I signed up for it a while since. What a botch up!
b5070 Race Week 22 9,546 03-06-2019, 12:25 PM
    Thread: Sunday 26th Contingency Programme + Report, Pics & Results
Post: RE: Sunday 26th Contingency Programme + Report, Pi...

Malcolm - all I get when I press the results button is "  sign up to our news letter to access TT live timing" -- do I really have to do that? Brid. PS - Will be there next Thursday - from Texas USA. ...
b5070 Practice Week 2 1,679 27-05-2019, 01:00 AM
    Thread: Roy Mooreisms
Post: RE: Roy Mooreisms

I'm stuck in Austin Texas, in 100F+ heat, having to get up at 4.30am to get the old coal fired computer fired up, and listen to Manx Radio TT -  turn the volume up, and go back to bed and listen in! Y...
b5070 General Discussion 48 110,684 07-06-2018, 05:27 AM
    Thread: The TT is pure, primeval ... and should be banned ???
Post: RE: The TT is pure, primeval ... and should be ban...

I remember back when "Wee Stevie" Hislop (one of his mechanics called him that) got Joeys bikes - 89 if I'm thinking correctly, and the talk was then, that if anyone was knocking on the door of lappin...
b5070 TT Related Posts (Only) 11 17,896 02-08-2017, 07:21 AM
    Thread: 4 disqualified in mondays race
Post: RE: 4 disqualified in mondays race

Nothing but a freaking shambles, that detracts greatly from the magnificent efforts put together by all teams and their riders. I love the concept in principal, but abhor the blight this has put on th...
b5070 Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 36 59,172 03-09-2016, 08:08 AM
    Thread: FOM
Post: FOM

Just a few words, saying how thrilled I am about how the Classic TT has attracted so much attention since its inception. I was definitely pro 'Keep the Manx pure' for the longest time, but finally suc...
b5070 Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 1 5,740 29-07-2016, 07:20 AM
    Thread: John McGuinness: To match Joey’s record would be icing on the cake
Post: RE: John McGuinness: To match Joey’s record would ...

I'm tired of all the old 'one lap isn't a race' rhetoric, when in actuality, one lap of the Island = several laps of most short circuits. If you watched a 14 lap 'leccy' race at Oulton Park (almost sa...
b5070 General Discussion 38 60,997 03-06-2016, 07:32 AM
    Thread: STATEMENT REGARDING FATAL INCIDENT AT 2016 VAUXHALL INTERNATIONAL NORTH WEST 200
Post: RE: STATEMENT REGARDING FATAL INCIDENT AT 2016 VAU...

What a tragedy, right on the heels of Billy Redmayne's passing. Both young guns the RR World was so aware of, and both extraordinary talents. Deepest condolences to all closely involved. RIP guys.
b5070 2016 North West Postings 10 3,709 14-05-2016, 08:07 PM
    Thread: Shaun Harris quick to find his mojo again
Post: RE: Shaun Harris quick to find his mojo again

Good to see the old fa+t out - and winning. Yeah - we used to have some neat threads on the 'old' forum that did often get a bit heated - and Shaun would be both feet in there stirring it up. I hope h...
b5070 TT Related Posts (Only) 6 11,743 22-01-2016, 05:16 AM
    Thread: Fire proof pit overalls specification
Post: RE: Fire proof pit overalls specification

This is the end! Brolly girls with overalls, balaclava's and fire retardant brollies is just too much to bear. What on earth will we have to ogle at? ;)
b5070 Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 43 86,890 28-08-2015, 05:45 AM
    Thread: Tuesday practice cancelled.
Post: RE: Tuesday practice cancelled.

Why on earth they stopped early morning practice beats me. It worked for a long few years, and I personally liked it - rain or shine. No accounting for what Mother Nature can throw at you, and the org...
b5070 Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 9 28,874 28-08-2015, 05:26 AM
    Thread: is Bruce still asleep?
Post: RE: is Bruce still asleep?

According to reports, he did a 'casual' lap, then stopped at Sulby next lap. Probably at the Glen, so he could get a pint from Rosie - LOL! I don't think the bike is much different from last year, and...
b5070 Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 14 33,637 28-08-2015, 01:17 AM
    Thread: Just like old days
Post: RE: Just like old days

(18-08-2015, 11:10 PM)DBD 34 Wrote: Personally I don't approve of the new format of the MGP, in my opinion they have ripped the heart out of "The Amateur TT" which launched the careers of dozens of ...
b5070 Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 12 30,924 28-08-2015, 01:07 AM
    Thread: Roy Richardson Update - 31 July
Post: RE: Roy Richardson Update - 31 July

Sad news that Roy probably won't be back - but, he has some incredible results/memories to draw on. Get well Roy, and roll on your next challenge
b5070 General Discussion 6 11,866 23-08-2015, 06:16 AM
    Thread: Hutchy
Post: RE: Hutchy

He is living his dream. after an amazing recovery that many thought he wouldn't be up to. Unless he is downright crazy, I'd just back off on the talk of his riding skills. Sure - gnarly pics - BUT - h...
b5070 General Discussion 4 9,366 23-08-2015, 06:04 AM
    Thread: Mum's joy as injured bike ace Jamie Hamilton returns home 10 weeks after TT crash
Post: RE: Mum's joy as injured bike ace Jamie Hamilton r...

Jamie, you are a inspiration to many, lucky your Mum is there for you, AND will be back ;)
b5070 General Discussion 2 5,085 23-08-2015, 05:55 AM
    Thread: Could this be JM130's last TT?
Post: RE: Could this be JM130's last TT?

Winning a Senior, the race that has always been dubbed "The Blue Riband" is clearly on most TT racers 'bucket list'. It's pretty much always been held on the last race day - Friday, by which time most...
b5070 TT Related Posts (Only) 55 99,241 13-06-2015, 05:43 AM
    Thread: Yamaha
Post: RE: Yamaha

If the factory were serious about winning TT's, they'd build a bike capable of doing so. Josh Brookes isn't doing too bad in BSB, last I saw, so -- it''s not a complete lemon. Catalunya GP on Sunday, ...
b5070 TT Related Posts (Only) 20 32,635 13-06-2015, 04:32 AM
    Thread: Could this be JM130's last TT?
Post: RE: Could this be JM130's last TT?

TOLD YA!! So -- he has a couple of carrots dangled now. 27 wins - and the first sub 17 lap - both of them possible in one more TT. He should be renamed "Dig Deep McPint", as - what I mentioned in an e...
b5070 TT Related Posts (Only) 55 99,241 12-06-2015, 04:20 PM
    Thread: Moto 3 bikes at the TT
Post: RE: Moto 3 bikes at the TT

After the horror of 1989, big proddie bikes were ruled out, but -- it's cool how they evolved so rapidly and found their way back. I very much doubt you'll ever see anything smaller than 600 racing, u...
b5070 TT Related Posts (Only) 25 41,583 12-06-2015, 06:23 AM
    Thread: Waved Yellows
Post: RE: Waved Yellows

Being the first on the scene of a waving yellow, sitting up and raising an arm to warn following riders is the 'respected' way of acting. Clearly, slowing down is the correct thing to do -- but exactl...
b5070 TT Related Posts (Only) 33 90,751 12-06-2015, 06:01 AM
    Thread: Hutchy smokes 'em in the Superstock!
Post: RE: Hutchy smokes 'em in the Superstock!

(09-06-2015, 08:30 PM)bsa499 Wrote: [Image: http://i.imgur.com/xiusCMn.jpg] WOW!!! This photo is exciting and frightening at the same time. I assume it's Bedstead, how on earth did he stay on?Just ...
b5070 TT Related Posts (Only) 9 13,693 10-06-2015, 05:03 AM
  Cool Thread: Could this be JM130's last TT?
Post: RE: Could this be JM130's last TT?

I think he's just 'saving himself' for Friday :icon_biggrin:  The point about Bruce being older may be poignant, so - it's not just 'the new generation coming through' to consider. Maybe bettering the...
b5070 TT Related Posts (Only) 55 99,241 09-06-2015, 07:27 PM
    Thread: Hutchy's Back
Post: RE: Hutchy's Back

Could it be that just because Hutchy is so quiet, but gets the job done - he's thought of as an underachiever? He rode bloody well at the NW, in iffy conditions - for everyone, but - kept his head dow...
b5070 TT Related Posts (Only) 51 100,754 29-05-2015, 04:56 PM
    Thread: Splashdown returns
Post: RE: Splashdown returns

Glad to see you back as Splashdown Nick. You are definitely an inspiration for us old farts to get out again. I'm a long way from getting back on the Island, but just recently did a track day on a 300...
b5070 TT Related Posts (Only) 20 29,815 25-11-2014, 07:23 AM
    Thread: IOMTT Forum Closure
Post: RE: IOMTT Forum Closure

I'm here! Thought I may be the last to post on the 'old' forum, but the Gestapo got to it & canned it - sheesh. Thanks for doing this Malcolm - looking forward to all the lively chat continuing :i...
b5070 TT Related Posts (Only) 244 485,900 21-11-2014, 05:25 PM