http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:12:24 -0500 MyBB http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7229 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:22:51 -0500 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7229
The Clerk of the Course announced that with the 'weather window' that was available, it would only be possible to allow the Newcomers to complete their one lap accompanied by the Travelling Marshals.

A small land slip in the Ballig area was also causing problems, clearing the mud off the road, in addition to diesel laying on the road surface at various parts of the course.

TM Dick Cassidy led the Newcomers away on the Speed Controlled lap, after the Cof C informed them that there was the additional hazard of lack of visibility on the Mountain Section of the course.

Steve Moody and Ryan Kneen had the honour of leading the lap away, as the remaindern of the newcomers, including the classic competitors who were making their debut on the Mountain Course brought up the rear.

All arrived safely back, having complted their first 37.73-mile Snaefell Mountain Course lap, heading the pack was Ryan Kneen.

So ended the brief opening practice session of the 2008 Manx Grand Prix.]]>
The Clerk of the Course announced that with the 'weather window' that was available, it would only be possible to allow the Newcomers to complete their one lap accompanied by the Travelling Marshals.

A small land slip in the Ballig area was also causing problems, clearing the mud off the road, in addition to diesel laying on the road surface at various parts of the course.

TM Dick Cassidy led the Newcomers away on the Speed Controlled lap, after the Cof C informed them that there was the additional hazard of lack of visibility on the Mountain Section of the course.

Steve Moody and Ryan Kneen had the honour of leading the lap away, as the remaindern of the newcomers, including the classic competitors who were making their debut on the Mountain Course brought up the rear.

All arrived safely back, having complted their first 37.73-mile Snaefell Mountain Course lap, heading the pack was Ryan Kneen.

So ended the brief opening practice session of the 2008 Manx Grand Prix.]]> http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7228 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:18:33 -0500 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7228
The Junior and Senior classes were first away at 6.30pm, having been delayed slightly by a parked car in Ramsey and having cleared the roads at Ballig after a vehicle had deposited animal feed on the road!

James McCullagh (Junior 3) and Ryan McCay (Junior 6) were first away, as Michael Weldon's Yamaha R6 went on fire in Pit Lane, was extinguished and pushed away for further investigation.

After the Junior and Senior competitors had all completed one lap, the Speed Controlled Newcomers were sent on their way for one lap.

Then followed the Classics, Lightweight and Ultra Lightweight riders.

First to complete a lap was Ryan McCay on his Junior Suzuki lapping at 110.373mph. The chequered flag was shown to all competitors at 8.10pm, bringing the first full session to a close.
Fastest lap of the evening was set by Ryan McCay on his 600cc Suzuki Junior machine at 114.785mph, a lap time of 19 minutes 43.33 seconds.
Fastest in the Senior MGP class was Adam Barclay with a lap of 19m 51.32s a speed of 114.014mph. Brian Mateer was quickest in the Lightweight on his 249cc Yamaha at 106.855mph, a time of 21m 11.15s.
In the Ultra Lightweight MGP, Kirk Farrow topped the leader board on his 400cc Honda with a speed of 99.727mph, 22m 41.99s.
The Newcomers A Class was topped by Ryan Kneen on his 600cc Suzuki with a lap of 21m 57.33s a speed of 103.109mph, whilst in the Newcomers C class, it was Ian Whitlow who headed the field at 96.282mph (23m 30.74s).

In The Classic categories, last year’s victor Ryan Farquhar led the field with a lap of 101.87mph, a time of 22m 13.26s on his Paton.
The Junior class was topped by Roy Richardson in a time of 22m 53.86s a speed of 98.866mph, whilst Ewan Hamilton, winner last year of the Lightweight Classic was quickest at 88.316mpg, his lap time 25m 37.98s.

There were fours incidents reported, Andrew Neil on his Senior machine came off at the 27th milestone and has injured his left hand.

Doug Snow on his classic machine came off at Alpine and has an ankle injury, while fellow Classic rider Dean Martin came off at Governor’s Bridge but was OK, as was Paul Walker, who also came to grief at Governor’s without injury.]]>
The Junior and Senior classes were first away at 6.30pm, having been delayed slightly by a parked car in Ramsey and having cleared the roads at Ballig after a vehicle had deposited animal feed on the road!

James McCullagh (Junior 3) and Ryan McCay (Junior 6) were first away, as Michael Weldon's Yamaha R6 went on fire in Pit Lane, was extinguished and pushed away for further investigation.

After the Junior and Senior competitors had all completed one lap, the Speed Controlled Newcomers were sent on their way for one lap.

Then followed the Classics, Lightweight and Ultra Lightweight riders.

First to complete a lap was Ryan McCay on his Junior Suzuki lapping at 110.373mph. The chequered flag was shown to all competitors at 8.10pm, bringing the first full session to a close.
Fastest lap of the evening was set by Ryan McCay on his 600cc Suzuki Junior machine at 114.785mph, a lap time of 19 minutes 43.33 seconds.
Fastest in the Senior MGP class was Adam Barclay with a lap of 19m 51.32s a speed of 114.014mph. Brian Mateer was quickest in the Lightweight on his 249cc Yamaha at 106.855mph, a time of 21m 11.15s.
In the Ultra Lightweight MGP, Kirk Farrow topped the leader board on his 400cc Honda with a speed of 99.727mph, 22m 41.99s.
The Newcomers A Class was topped by Ryan Kneen on his 600cc Suzuki with a lap of 21m 57.33s a speed of 103.109mph, whilst in the Newcomers C class, it was Ian Whitlow who headed the field at 96.282mph (23m 30.74s).

In The Classic categories, last year’s victor Ryan Farquhar led the field with a lap of 101.87mph, a time of 22m 13.26s on his Paton.
The Junior class was topped by Roy Richardson in a time of 22m 53.86s a speed of 98.866mph, whilst Ewan Hamilton, winner last year of the Lightweight Classic was quickest at 88.316mpg, his lap time 25m 37.98s.

There were fours incidents reported, Andrew Neil on his Senior machine came off at the 27th milestone and has injured his left hand.

Doug Snow on his classic machine came off at Alpine and has an ankle injury, while fellow Classic rider Dean Martin came off at Governor’s Bridge but was OK, as was Paul Walker, who also came to grief at Governor’s without injury.]]> http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7227 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:41:56 -0500 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7227 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7226 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:49:46 -0500 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7226
This should hopefully ensure that the weather holds for the rest of the meeting and that the Scrutineers hunger pangs have now been sated.



The MGPSC Stealth and Safety Officer, shown presenting the much awaited delivery of the FFSP Scones to Mr. Jeff Kirby, Head Technical Officer.



The MGPSC Stealth and Safety Officer, shown presenting Helen of TTwebsite her 2008 FFSP Scones, in the Scone Palace]]>
This should hopefully ensure that the weather holds for the rest of the meeting and that the Scrutineers hunger pangs have now been sated.



The MGPSC Stealth and Safety Officer, shown presenting the much awaited delivery of the FFSP Scones to Mr. Jeff Kirby, Head Technical Officer.



The MGPSC Stealth and Safety Officer, shown presenting Helen of TTwebsite her 2008 FFSP Scones, in the Scone Palace]]> http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7225 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:16:55 -0500 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7225
The Clerk of the Course announced that with the 'weather window' that was available, it would only be possible to allow the Newcomers to complete their one lap accompanied by the Travelling Marshals.

A small land slip in the Ballig area was also causing problems, clearing the mud off the road, in addition to diesel laying on the road surface at various parts of the course.

TM Dick Cassidy led the Newcomers away on the Speed Controlled lap, after the Cof C informed them that there was the additional hazard of lack of visibility on the Mountain Section of the course.

Steve Moody and Ryan Kneen had the honour of leading the lap away, as the remaindern of the newcomers, including the classic competitors who were making their debut on the Mountain Course brought up the rear.

All arrived safely back, having complted their first 37.73-mile Snaefell Mountain Course lap, heading the pack was Ryan Kneen.

So ended the brief opening practice session of the 2008 Manx Grand Prix.]]>
The Clerk of the Course announced that with the 'weather window' that was available, it would only be possible to allow the Newcomers to complete their one lap accompanied by the Travelling Marshals.

A small land slip in the Ballig area was also causing problems, clearing the mud off the road, in addition to diesel laying on the road surface at various parts of the course.

TM Dick Cassidy led the Newcomers away on the Speed Controlled lap, after the Cof C informed them that there was the additional hazard of lack of visibility on the Mountain Section of the course.

Steve Moody and Ryan Kneen had the honour of leading the lap away, as the remaindern of the newcomers, including the classic competitors who were making their debut on the Mountain Course brought up the rear.

All arrived safely back, having complted their first 37.73-mile Snaefell Mountain Course lap, heading the pack was Ryan Kneen.

So ended the brief opening practice session of the 2008 Manx Grand Prix.]]> http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7224 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:34:46 -0500 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7224
Well, at least my bike passed it's first Srutineering...

Oh yes, and Cargo's bike looks the part.... I think everyone is more than ready... and getting a tad tense too....

Pray for sun..!!!!!!

Cheers..!!

Ron]]>
Well, at least my bike passed it's first Srutineering...

Oh yes, and Cargo's bike looks the part.... I think everyone is more than ready... and getting a tad tense too....

Pray for sun..!!!!!!

Cheers..!!

Ron]]> http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7223 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:05:10 -0500 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7223 he is perfectly ok but unless you keep them all bunched up the back guys are on their own to do what speed they want
and bunching them up is a bad idea as we saw with the american sidcar crew with James still in hospital 2 years later
it does not work so have another look at it before someone else gets hurt bad]]> he is perfectly ok but unless you keep them all bunched up the back guys are on their own to do what speed they want
and bunching them up is a bad idea as we saw with the american sidcar crew with James still in hospital 2 years later
it does not work so have another look at it before someone else gets hurt bad]]> http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7221 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:08:16 -0500 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7221
Will be holding a Fund Raising Get Together for:

THE MANX GRAND PRIX RESCUE HELICOPTER FUND

on
Monday 25th August 2008

From 7.30 till 11.30 (ish)We hope to present the cheque for the Sky Dive and have Racing Celebrities to open the collection bottles. There will be a small Auction, Raffle and some other SUPRISES. There is no charge and a light supper will be provided for donations.

M.C. for the Evening will be:
David Cretney M.H.K

See you all there
Hayleyxxxxxxxxxxxxx]]>
Will be holding a Fund Raising Get Together for:

THE MANX GRAND PRIX RESCUE HELICOPTER FUND

on
Monday 25th August 2008

From 7.30 till 11.30 (ish)We hope to present the cheque for the Sky Dive and have Racing Celebrities to open the collection bottles. There will be a small Auction, Raffle and some other SUPRISES. There is no charge and a light supper will be provided for donations.

M.C. for the Evening will be:
David Cretney M.H.K

See you all there
Hayleyxxxxxxxxxxxxx]]> http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7222 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:08:16 -0500 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7222
Will be holding a Fund Raising Get Together for:

THE MANX GRAND PRIX RESCUE HELICOPTER FUND

on
Monday 25th August 2008

From 7.30 till 11.30 (ish)We hope to present the cheque for the Sky Dive and have Racing Celebrities to open the collection bottles. There will be a small Auction, Raffle and some other SUPRISES. There is no charge and a light supper will be provided for donations.

M.C. for the Evening will be:
David Cretney M.H.K

See you all there
Hayleyxxxxxxxxxxxxx]]>
Will be holding a Fund Raising Get Together for:

THE MANX GRAND PRIX RESCUE HELICOPTER FUND

on
Monday 25th August 2008

From 7.30 till 11.30 (ish)We hope to present the cheque for the Sky Dive and have Racing Celebrities to open the collection bottles. There will be a small Auction, Raffle and some other SUPRISES. There is no charge and a light supper will be provided for donations.

M.C. for the Evening will be:
David Cretney M.H.K

See you all there
Hayleyxxxxxxxxxxxxx]]> http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7220 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:25:29 -0500 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7220 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7219 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:19:59 -0500 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7219 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7218 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:53:21 -0500 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7218
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/north...565893.stm]]>
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/north...565893.stm]]> http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7217 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:18:01 -0500 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7217
We are all signed in, got numbers etc.... fired up the bike this afternoon.... ready to go..!!

FYI, I heard but not confirmed that Gary Johnson is NOT coming, as is shoulder is not healed..?? Can someone confirm or deny..? Sad, I was hoping to see and hear that MV... Or is someone else going to ride it..???

Look for the Yank Flag in the pits.... although I may not be there depending on weather....

Cheers..!! (and to good / safe racing)...

Ron]]>
We are all signed in, got numbers etc.... fired up the bike this afternoon.... ready to go..!!

FYI, I heard but not confirmed that Gary Johnson is NOT coming, as is shoulder is not healed..?? Can someone confirm or deny..? Sad, I was hoping to see and hear that MV... Or is someone else going to ride it..???

Look for the Yank Flag in the pits.... although I may not be there depending on weather....

Cheers..!! (and to good / safe racing)...

Ron]]> http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7216 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:27:07 -0500 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7216
2nd year in a row, but what else can they do-they were unable to re-schedule as no roads closing order for tomorrow, and many teams would be booked to return tonight or tomorrow anyway.]]>
2nd year in a row, but what else can they do-they were unable to re-schedule as no roads closing order for tomorrow, and many teams would be booked to return tonight or tomorrow anyway.]]> http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7215 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:05:34 -0500 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7215
I can't thank Malcolm enough for the opportunity he has given me and I'll be trying my very best to do well.
I did my last session in the gym yesterday I've never been fitter than I am right now............ time to see if it was worth it.


Fit and ready to go :yahoo:]]>
I can't thank Malcolm enough for the opportunity he has given me and I'll be trying my very best to do well.
I did my last session in the gym yesterday I've never been fitter than I am right now............ time to see if it was worth it.


Fit and ready to go :yahoo:]]> http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7214 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:09:53 -0500 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7214 He also hopes to have a Gilera, MV and Paton on display as well.
Last years exhibition was a great sucsess so get along and take a look.
Opening hours will be 10 to 4 this weekend
2 to 4 throuhout practice week
Sunday 24th 10 to 4
Race days will be open 7pm to 9pm non race days 2 to 4
A lot of work has gone in to this some of the photos are from the late Geoff Cannell's colection so go and have a look.
Copies of the TT MGP Memorial book will be on sale aswell]]> He also hopes to have a Gilera, MV and Paton on display as well.
Last years exhibition was a great sucsess so get along and take a look.
Opening hours will be 10 to 4 this weekend
2 to 4 throuhout practice week
Sunday 24th 10 to 4
Race days will be open 7pm to 9pm non race days 2 to 4
A lot of work has gone in to this some of the photos are from the late Geoff Cannell's colection so go and have a look.
Copies of the TT MGP Memorial book will be on sale aswell]]> http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7213 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:33:10 -0500 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7213
Can someone who has my number pass it on to her and ask her to text me and then finally I'll have her number.

Helen............can you send me the Manx number that Jan will be using

Oh and yes I will be picking her up at Ronaldsway as planned at 14.15

Off to work now and then .......................]]>
Can someone who has my number pass it on to her and ask her to text me and then finally I'll have her number.

Helen............can you send me the Manx number that Jan will be using

Oh and yes I will be picking her up at Ronaldsway as planned at 14.15

Off to work now and then .......................]]> http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7212 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:13:51 -0500 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7212
A well laid out 110 page massive missive.............]]>
A well laid out 110 page massive missive.............]]> http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7211 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:04:32 -0500 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7211
Dundrod and District Motorcycle Club are pleased to announce, following a meeting with residents of the Dundrod circuit, tomorrows Ulster Grand Prix will carry on as it has in previous years. The club would like to make it clear that we have always had an excellent relationship with Dundrod residents, and the breakdown was caused by totally unacceptable behaviour of a very small number of marshalls on duty during our first practice session on Wednesday. The club will not stand for any such behaviour and have since removed the marshalls in question, and will not let them officiate at any more of our race meetings, as is already the case with these marshalls in the Southern Centre of the Motorcycle Union of Ireland. The club wish to apologise to the residents for any upset caused.

We now look forward to tomorrows Ulster Grand prix, with the expectation of a safe and exciting days racing, coupled with continued harmonious relationships with all the local residents who are a key component to the Ulster Grand Prix and all the road races. Lastly, we appeal to all race fans to respect the property of landowners around the circuit and to obey our hardworking band of marshalls who voluntarily do a very difficult job very well.]]>
Dundrod and District Motorcycle Club are pleased to announce, following a meeting with residents of the Dundrod circuit, tomorrows Ulster Grand Prix will carry on as it has in previous years. The club would like to make it clear that we have always had an excellent relationship with Dundrod residents, and the breakdown was caused by totally unacceptable behaviour of a very small number of marshalls on duty during our first practice session on Wednesday. The club will not stand for any such behaviour and have since removed the marshalls in question, and will not let them officiate at any more of our race meetings, as is already the case with these marshalls in the Southern Centre of the Motorcycle Union of Ireland. The club wish to apologise to the residents for any upset caused.

We now look forward to tomorrows Ulster Grand prix, with the expectation of a safe and exciting days racing, coupled with continued harmonious relationships with all the local residents who are a key component to the Ulster Grand Prix and all the road races. Lastly, we appeal to all race fans to respect the property of landowners around the circuit and to obey our hardworking band of marshalls who voluntarily do a very difficult job very well.]]> http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7210 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:59:11 -0500 http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7210
In the meantime Best Wishes to all participants.

Also will someone give my best wishes to the members of the BSA Owners Club who are arriving on the Island tonight....FROM AMERICA. Should be one big party.

Tell me is Bill Snelling re-enacting his first attempt 30 years ago... ??]]>
In the meantime Best Wishes to all participants.

Also will someone give my best wishes to the members of the BSA Owners Club who are arriving on the Island tonight....FROM AMERICA. Should be one big party.

Tell me is Bill Snelling re-enacting his first attempt 30 years ago... ??]]>