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Thread: CAL & THE TT
Post: RE: CAL & THE TT
| What is the point of this post? He will never do the TT in any case.
Always find these kinds of discussions insulting to the real TT riders. |
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DBD 34 |
TT & S100 Related Posts (Only)
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15-09-2021, 01:04 PM |
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Thread: Who, What, Where, When?
Post: RE: Who, What, Where, When?
| Looking like a Bimota YB4 (Yamaha 750 motor) |
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DBD 34 |
ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc...
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14-04-2021, 05:12 PM |
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Thread: CAL AND SAM
Post: RE: CAL AND SAM
| Thought CC finished 18th.
Doing us proud, really? |
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General Discussion
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23-11-2020, 11:15 PM |
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Thread: Bud Jackson - Nobody to blame, says Coroner
Post: RE: Bud Jackson - Nobody to blame, says Coroner
| (01-02-2019, 01:52 PM)charlieb Wrote: Terrible tragedy for all concerned. Can any lessons be learned from how the brake failed that could possibly prevent another similar incident with a drum braked... |
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General Discussion
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01-02-2019, 02:09 PM |
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Thread: Foggy: "I could win the Classic TT by a mile… if I had a new right leg and left arm!"
Post: RE: Foggy: "I could win the Classic TT by a mile… ...
| Foggy didn't win the 1992 Senior as it states above. Hislop won. |
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DBD 34 |
Manx Grand Prix & Classic TT
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03-12-2018, 03:59 PM |
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Thread: Viewing spots
Post: RE: Viewing spots
| You are right, however when I searched for 1957 Senior it loaded the results for the Junior first (also won by Bob McIntyre) |
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General Discussion
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16-11-2018, 10:15 AM |
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Thread: Viewing spots
Post: RE: Viewing spots
| Hi Splashdown, hope you are well.
I always had it in my head that he finished, but prior to me posting yesterday I thought I would double check, and the result was that they have him down as a DNF, I ... |
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General Discussion
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15-11-2018, 10:16 AM |
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Thread: Viewing spots
Post: RE: Viewing spots
| If you search for Dickie Dale 1957 Senior TT there is a famous picture of him sat right opposite the greenhouses having just retired from the race, he is on the gorgeous V8 Moto Guzzi. |
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General Discussion
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14-11-2018, 05:38 PM |
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Thread: Viewing spots
Post: RE: Viewing spots
| Best guess would be opposite the Grandstand/Nobles Park, where Mountain View is now built. Back in the 50's/60's this area was a nursery full of greenhouses etc. So dare say plenty of Strawberries wou... |
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General Discussion
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14-11-2018, 12:39 PM |
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Thread: Statement regarding TT and Festival of Motorcycling Radio Broadcasting Contract
Post: RE: Statement regarding TT and Festival of Motorcy...
| Think we all agree that Manx Radio should/will get the gig, however they really do need to clear the decks and recruit quality commentators if they are awarded the contract. |
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General Discussion
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05-09-2018, 11:02 PM |
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Thread: Start Numbers
Post: Start Numbers
| I know that this has been posted previously but always falls on deaf ears.
The organisers really do need to revert to numerical start numbers rather than the new seeded and qualifying order, it is an... |
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DBD 34 |
TT & S100 Related Posts (Only)
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26-06-2018, 11:45 PM |
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Thread: Senior race L3 waved yellow flags
Post: RE: Senior race L3 waved yellow flags
| DH always looks on the ragged edge, that is just his style, spectacular, a bit like the great Phillip McCallen. PH is a totally different kettle of fish with his smother style, very Joey/McGuinness, I... |
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DBD 34 |
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26-06-2018, 11:36 PM |
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Thread: Senior race L3 waved yellow flags
Post: RE: Senior race L3 waved yellow flags
| Ehhh no.
I am a massive MD fan, but I think he was beaten fair and square. I don't even know if he will be able to get near these times in the future, really hope he can though. |
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25-06-2018, 11:11 PM |
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Thread: Will Supersport survive? It sounds like companies are giving up on 600cc bikes
Post: RE: Will Supersport survive? It sounds like compa...
| I am not a fan of the current schedule of 600 and 1000 Supersport/Superbike, so I think it would be great to have Moto3, Moto 2 , Superbike and all out Senior.
The current setup makes it easier to win... |
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07-06-2018, 11:17 PM |
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Thread: Roy Mooreisms
Post: RE: Roy Mooreisms
| Had to laugh today when RM tried to pronounce the name of the guy behind the original Paton: Aparently "it was the brainchild of Gresseppi Burpeppy" whoever he was........ |
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General Discussion
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06-06-2018, 11:24 PM |
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Thread: TT 2004 question
Post: RE: TT 2004 question
| It was all to do with the sad events from the previous year when DJ sadly lost his life, a lot changed after that and there was talk of Superbikes being too powerful for 6 lap races, thankfully common... |
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21-05-2018, 09:20 PM |
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Thread: DISAPPOINTING DAY FOR CRUCTHLOW IN TEXAS
Post: RE: DISAPPOINTING DAY FOR CRUCTHLOW IN TEXAS
| Back to life, back to reality.
All the hype, you would have thought he had won the championship...... |
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Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc -
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23-04-2018, 10:50 PM |
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Thread: Roy Mooreisms
Post: RE: Roy Mooreisms
| Done my head in for years with his use of the word "distinctive" and "up towards the Water Works"
And then the other idiots start using it as well..
We were spoilt years ago with the likes of Peter Kn... |
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General Discussion
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06-06-2017, 01:14 PM |
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Thread: Roy Mooreisms
Post: RE: Roy Mooreisms
| Needs to be put out to grass along with the other amateur commentators...... |
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General Discussion
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06-06-2017, 12:03 AM |
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Thread: Ben my Chree
Post: RE: Ben my Chree
| Hope you're not getting paid overtime as from the above posts it would appear that you have spent most of this evening tracking the Ben my Chree and dissing larger ladies.
Don't get your point about l... |
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General Discussion
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22-05-2017, 11:47 PM |
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Thread: Can Guy race
Post: RE: Can Guy race
| Seems to be a grey area here with most people saying that he doesn't have enough signatures to qualify, someone in the know needs to grow a pair and stand up and be counted. It should be simple, black... |
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General Discussion
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16-05-2017, 11:04 PM |
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Thread: TT Sidecar Passenger Required
Post: TT Sidecar Passenger Required
| As the thread says, we are looking for a high end passenger for immediate start with our team.
Apply within. |
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Miscellaneous Wanted
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28-09-2016, 10:49 PM |
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Thread: Ultralightweight TT?
Post: RE: Ultralightweight TT?
| Totally agree, said it before TT Zero needs to be binned.
I will forward this suggestion to the powers that be and will probably get the same response as the last one I sent in regarding the start nu... |
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28-09-2016, 09:27 PM |
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Thread: Ultralightweight TT?
Post: RE: Ultralightweight TT?
| All for that, they already run a "300" class in America for the likes of Yamaha R3's etc.
It would just break up the monotony of big bike races i.e. 600's & 1000's, it would be as close as we can ... |
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DBD 34 |
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27-09-2016, 08:54 PM |
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Thread: T5 on ferry to IOM TT
Post: RE: T5 on ferry to IOM TT
| Try phoning the Steam Packet...... |
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DBD 34 |
General Discussion
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23-09-2016, 11:14 PM |
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Thread: Classic TT: when is a classic not a classic ?
Post: RE: Classic TT: when is a classic not a classic ?
| PISTONS...........quite easy to tell the difference. |
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DBD 34 |
Manx Grand Prix & Classic TT
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09-09-2016, 10:55 PM |
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Thread: Classic TT: when is a classic not a classic ?
Post: RE: Classic TT: when is a classic not a classic ?
| Yep, heard that as well, McGuinness and Harrison had massively oversized tanks so really Maria Costello should be declared winner.
Unfortunately this is what happens when you give all the power to a ... |
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DBD 34 |
Manx Grand Prix & Classic TT
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09-09-2016, 09:38 PM |
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Thread: Looking for a Rem Fowler Autograph
Post: RE: Looking for a Rem Fowler Autograph
| Nah, was just winding you up. Good luck with your search. |
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General Discussion
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03-09-2016, 06:18 PM |
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Thread: 4 disqualified in mondays race
Post: RE: 4 disqualified in mondays race
| Totally agree, think they need to bin the entire organization (loose term) committee and rebuild in time for next years TT.
Obviously this won't happen because they are not going to sack themselves no... |
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Manx Grand Prix & Classic TT
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03-09-2016, 09:11 AM |
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Thread: Looking for a Rem Fowler Autograph
Post: RE: Looking for a Rem Fowler Auto
| Good luck with that.....I have been looking for Charlie Colliers original winning machine but no one has so far come forward, failing that I would settle for Mike Hailwoods 1967 Senior winning Honda 5... |
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General Discussion
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02-09-2016, 11:19 PM |
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Thread: MANX GRAND PRIX 2ND BEST
Post: RE: MANX GRAND PRIX 2ND BEST
| Think Scaramanga is missing the point on this with the quote "bikes in the old Manx were getting thin on the ground" as the weapon of choice in the MGP are modern 600 Supersport bikes (including 675 T... |
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DBD 34 |
Manx Grand Prix & Classic TT
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27-08-2016, 12:57 PM |
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Thread: MANX GRAND PRIX 2ND BEST
Post: RE: MANX GRAND PRIX 2ND BEST
| Totally agree, I have posted similarly in past but unfortunately we seem to be in the minority. |
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DBD 34 |
Manx Grand Prix & Classic TT
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25-08-2016, 07:59 AM |
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Thread: manx gp
Post: RE: manx gp
| So who are the main contenders then??? |
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DBD 34 |
Manx Grand Prix & Classic TT
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21-08-2016, 10:13 AM |
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Thread: manx gp
Post: RE: manx gp
| No, because the MGP proper is pushed so far out the back door these days that unless you're directly involved with a competitor you have no idea who is who, unlike the good old days. |
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Manx Grand Prix & Classic TT
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19-08-2016, 09:00 AM |
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Thread: What would you like to see changed for next year?
Post: RE: What would you like to see changed for next ye...
| Right, seeing there's nothing kicking on here lets get going for next year.......pretty much the same with me, bin the eleccy bikes and more variety in classes, and go back to number order.... |
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General Discussion
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16-08-2016, 09:21 PM |
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Thread: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES CONFIRMS NEW WORLD LAND SPEED RECORD ATTEMPT WITH GUY MARTIN
Post: RE: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES CONFIRMS NEW WORLD LAND SP...
| (07-08-2016, 10:12 PM)Alfie Noakes Wrote: You might be wondering all by yourself on this one, ploughing your own furrow as it were ... if you can fit said wondering in between Spelling Police duties... |
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General Discussion
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07-08-2016, 10:27 PM |
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Thread: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES CONFIRMS NEW WORLD LAND SPEED RECORD ATTEMPT WITH GUY MARTIN
Post: RE: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES CONFIRMS NEW WORLD LAND SP...
| Based only has one s by the way.
The only one of those that I watched was the boat one, when he smashed his teeth in on the deck of the boat tv gold. |
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General Discussion
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06-08-2016, 12:43 AM |
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Thread: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES CONFIRMS NEW WORLD LAND SPEED RECORD ATTEMPT WITH GUY MARTIN
Post: RE: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES CONFIRMS NEW WORLD LAND SP...
| Wonder how long his career will last now that he has given up racing as all of his previous programmes have been based around the TT. |
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General Discussion
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05-08-2016, 10:41 PM |
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Thread: TT Blues. Wednesday ITV4
Post: RE: TT Blues. Wednesday ITV4
| Haha love it...
I remember a couple of winters ago when there were a load of burglaries on the island, virtually every night fow about six weeks, still nobody has ever been caught and brought to justi... |
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05-08-2016, 10:24 PM |
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Thread: TT Blues. Wednesday ITV4
Post: RE: TT Blues. Wednesday ITV4
| Watched last night, my god, what a bunch of egotistical morons.
Thought it funny when the Chief Constable told his minions to just go out and enjoy themselves, they must have edited out where he said ... |
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04-08-2016, 10:19 PM |
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Thread: TT bosses allay fears over 'misleading' headline
Post: RE: TT bosses allay fears over 'misleading' headli...
| Or to put into Manx speak, "someone's in trouble cos they have let the cat out the bag Yessir" |
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21-06-2016, 11:46 AM |
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Thread: What would you like to see changed for next year?
Post: RE: What would you like to see changed for next ye...
| (16-06-2016, 10:23 PM)DBD 34 Wrote: I have approached the organizers today and will advise the outcome shortly.
Definitely needs changing back to the old tradional numbering system.
I am still awa... |
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General Discussion
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21-06-2016, 08:43 AM |
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Thread: Senior TT to lose Friday slot?
Post: RE: Senior TT to lose Friday slot?
| Yes, there certainly is.
They push push push the classic part of MGP and once that is over by Monday of race week the coverage and hype switches off like a light bulb, and the MGP proper gets little ... |
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20-06-2016, 09:20 PM |
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Thread: 2016 TV Coverage
Post: RE: 2016 TV Coverage
| Not bothered looking at yer link as I know what a standard er6 puts out and 60bhp is about 20% short, so in my view that is miles out. |
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19-06-2016, 11:20 PM |
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Thread: 2016 TV Coverage
Post: RE: 2016 TV Coverage
| Just watched the Lightweight (Supertwins) coverage, both Parrish and Whithams comments were laughable, Whitham saying "these bikes only put out about 60bhp from standard" think he needs to do some hom... |
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19-06-2016, 09:35 PM |
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Thread: 2016 TV Coverage
Post: RE: 2016 TV Coverage
| Nah, don't think it needs live big screen coverage as that would result in a lot of people watching the top six go past and then turning a blind eye to the lower numbers while you watch the top six on... |
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19-06-2016, 07:53 PM |
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Thread: What would you like to see changed for next year?
Post: RE: What would you like to see changed for next ye...
| I remember the weeks before practice week, it used to take me a few days of going in to my local newsagent to psyche up with parting with £15 for a programme, but always ended up going for it.
Coul... |
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General Discussion
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19-06-2016, 07:48 PM |
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Thread: 2016 TV Coverage
Post: 2016 TV Coverage
| Just catching up on the tv coverage and watched Sidecar B, couldn't believe how little coverage local boys Karl Bennett and Lee Cain received despite finishing fourth, absolutely shameful. Parrish was... |
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17-06-2016, 09:52 PM |
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Thread: Is it time to start talking about Hutchy as one of the greatest of all time?
Post: RE: Is it time to start talking about Hutchy as on...
| Oh behave, a bit of needle adds to the excitement.
I think they should have boxing gloves hanging up at the door for all press conferences from now on, now that would be worth watching. |
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16-06-2016, 11:14 PM |
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Thread: What would you like to see changed for next year?
Post: RE: What would you like to see changed for next ye...
| (15-06-2016, 10:48 PM)DBD 34 Wrote: Definitely the biggest gripe seems to be the numbering system that they have used recently, it just doesn't work, I am gonna take this up with the organizers and ... |
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General Discussion
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