A few sample photographs taken by Trevor Burgess have been uploaded for you to view.

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Production 1000 Photographs

Back home, utterly exhausted. Fell asleep on the bike to Jim's great amusement.
Thanks to everyone for a fantastic time...David Griffths for letting us stay there, Gail and David for great company. Met so many of you....all amazing people...Barbara Wood, Michelle Duff, the La Piazza gang, too many to mention, and still not half the people I meant to see...missed Elwyn somehow........Where were you, Eric Corkish....
The racing! Wow....this witch is almost speechless......that should make you all laugh!
Next year the full week, at least.
If you were not there...get planning... see you there next year.

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Read the V&M Press Release by clicking on the link below.

V&amp;M Press Release - Junior 600 Win

Clear blue skies greeted todays early arrivals at the last outpost of the TT Empire - and we were refreshed by a pot of delicious coffee, kindly provided by Mrs Lace of Gorse Lea House.

The Antrim Men and Mick from Spennithorne reached the post whilst Reginald Robert Berrie was rescuing some spectators from the rainforests to the south of the landmark known as "Joey's Bale". In his absence I took an urgent call on the wireless telephone. Briefly, he was to enlighten "Her Indoors" as to the location within their domestic refrigerator of this morning's delivery of fresh milk. Fortunately, R.R. solved this domestic crisis by return call, and tragedy was averted in Mrs Berrie's Port St Mary establishment. Needless to say, he was the target of some light-hearted banter for a time and, when it was suggested that his stomach must be churning, he claimed that we were "milking" the situation. My submission that "he was becoming a little cheesed off" was unexpectedly unwelcome.

The Vigilante Thrush was patrolling the kerbs on both sides of the road by the time David Jefferies came through, hotly pursued by Jim Moodie in this morning's Junior TT. Richard Britton, our hot tip in our Saturday Bulletin and obviously keen to make a second appearance on the podium, caused not a little anxiety to the Gorse Lea Marshals and Vigilante Thrush when he took a too-tight line to the inside of the curve and deposited a fine line of green fairing on the kerb. We were delighted to hear that Richard carried on to take 4th place.

I can report that Zebra Man is still roaming free.

Between races The Antrim Men and Mick from Spennithorne consumed generous helpings of fresh fish at Cronk Brec. The remaining marshals took light refreshment at the Harold Leece Shelter and rescued a young jackdaw from the course.

The Sidecar B Race had many exciting moments, with groups of up to 6 machines involved in close but safe encounters. Mick was particularly disappointed that Greg Lambert retired before reaching Gorse Lea.

In the practice session that followed, your correspondent spotted a camcorder-operator lurking in undergrowth in a prohibited area 200 metres towards Ballacraine. On a solo mission through the undergrowth, R.R. Berrie tracked and challenged 3 persons, persuading them to move to a safe vantage point. Back at the post we speculated that we may have disturbed an attempt to gather film footage of the Vigilante Thrush, or The Worm of Gorse Lea.

We closed the post when Mr Mylchreest had driven past.

Dappled leaf shadows patterned the calm countenances of 6 righteous Marshals at Gorse Lea throughout today's events. We were modestly pleased when our bold prediction became reality with Richard Britton's excellent 3rd place in this morning's race - We said, " Richard Britton looks favourite to have at least 1 podium place this year".

We understand that Zebra Man evaded capture throughout the Lightweight Race.

Between races The Antrim Men and Mick from Spennithorne withdrew for a satisfying luncheon at Mrs Leece's Cronk Brec establishment. Reginald Robert Berrie and Your Correspondent picnicking at the shelter, were joined by The Vigilante Thrush, relentless in his mission to establish the Gorse Lea curtilages as a worm-free zone.

It was agreed that the Production Race was breathtaking, and that David Jefferies could have won Sunday's match for England if Sven had thought to ask him.

Tears of nostalgia were discretely wiped away during the TTRA Lap of Honour. We had the yellow flag out for Paolo Valgrande when his Guzzi Dondolino proved less than gutsy, but he kicked it a few times before pedalling it on to Ballacraine. The Anagram of the day from the letters in Gorse Lea was Lose Gear.

After the Roads Open car had glided past majestically we adjourned to Gorse Lea House for afternoon tea on the lawn.

Well done, Malcolm, Bill and everyone involved for providing such excellent coverage of the subject that this site was specifically set up for. Your dedication is appreciated.

after years of wanting to go to the isle of man races my time had come in 19.98. one man i wanted to see was joey yer man all was talking about,i was nr windy corner i rember when i see the yellow helmet commin towards me and thinkin wow he is here @last the speed he was goin was out of this world i could not wait till he come round again...not to make it to long joey was the best in my eyes and when he died i was thinkin the tt will not be the same again.have just come back now from the 2002 tt my mind was wot i had seen in 19.98 and was wishing joey was here ..my heart goes out to joeys family yer man was the best......martyn

So sorry to all regarding the late report on the race. Due to unforeseen circumstances I am afraid.

13:30 the race got underway.

First Lap at Ramsey - Fisher, Moly and Ian Bell

Moly's speed through the pits recorded at 127,

Fisher has Moly in his sights on the road and is 8+ secs in the lead. Ian Bell sits in third.

End of lap one

Lap One:

1st Rob Fisher/Rick Long 20.31.7 110.27
2nd Dave Molyneux/Colin Hardman 20.39.9 109.54
3rd Ian Bell/Neil Carpenter 20.44.3 109.16
4th Ben Dixon/Mark Lambert 21.02.5 107.58
5th Philip Dongworth/Stuart Castles 21.03.2 107.52
6th Roy Hanks/Dave Wells 21.04.9 107.38

Second time past the Grandstand and it is Fisher some 14 seconds up on Moly and with 9 secs back to Ian Bell and 39 seconds to Roy Hanks.

Andy Brown pushing the outfit in from Governors Bridge.

End of Lap Two

1st Fisher 20.17.3 111.58 40.49.0
2nd Molyneux 20.22.1 111.14 41.02.0
3rd Bell 20.29.8 110.44 41.14.1
4th Hanks 20.48.8 108.76 41.53.7
5th Horspole 20.44.7 109.12 41.58.9
6th Dongworth 20.57.3 108.03 42.00.5

Rob Fisher and Rick Long take the flag and become the most successfull sidecar team of all time with ten wins.

Dave Molyneux and Colin Hardman finish second, some 14 seconds down.

Third are Ian Bell and Neil Carpenter, who are 17 seconds down on Moly.

Full list of finishers will be posted later this afternoon.

Does anyone know if the 250's will be removed from the 2003 TT?

I'm about to send off my Manx GP entry on a TZ250, but if the class is doomed on the island, I will find another bike as I see little point in learning on a 250 if I end up having to ride a 600 in 2003.

Cheers

DOM CANN