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    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) 0 433 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) 0 450 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) 0 421 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) 0 500 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) 1 607 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 - 0 143 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 91 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 - 2 278 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 0 993 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 1,057 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) 1 961 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) 0 555 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 11,733 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) 10 5,602 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) 0 568 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 0 166 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 0 241 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) 0 557 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 4 418 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 0 195 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 1,259 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 1,534 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 - 0 178 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 3 228 26-02-2024, 08:07 AM
    Thread: 72 today
Post: 72 today

Happy Heavenly Birthday Joey. R.I.P.
captainsparkledotcom Joey Dunlop 3 228 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) 1 579 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) 0 437 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 - 0 172 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 1,015 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 0 346 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) 0 994 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) 0 872 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) 0 777 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) 0 820 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 - 0 204 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 - 0 151 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 - 0 127 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) 0 967 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) 0 994 17-02-2024, 10:02 AM
    Thread: Michael Dunlop claims another gong!
Post: Michael Dunlop claims another gong!

Michael Dunlop scoops top award, MCN Rider of the Year, read about it here - https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/othe...d-28645945
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 0 702 16-02-2024, 02:23 PM
    Thread: Brian McCormack confident of Top 10 at TT 2024
Post: Brian McCormack confident of Top 10 at TT 2024

2nd fastest Irishman round the course is seeking his 2nd top 10 finish this year, read the story here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/68300514
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 0 1,683 15-02-2024, 03:02 PM
    Thread: Call for 125 Post Classic competitors at 2024 Pre-TT
Post: Call for 125 Post Classic competitors at 2024 Pre-...

Only 3 entries so far! read more here - https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-m...24-pre-tt/
captainsparkledotcom Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 0 195 15-02-2024, 03:00 PM
    Thread: Between The Hedges - Season 2 - starts 14th February
Post: RE: Between The Hedges - Season 2 - starts 14th Fe...

Season 2 can now be found here - (once you've signed in, but it's free to watch this!) https://ttplus.iomttraces.com/between-th...s/season:2 Alternatively, it's also on YouTube! https://www.youtube....
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 2 848 14-02-2024, 08:13 PM
    Thread: Only French MGP Newcomer of 2024 – Etienne Huon De Penanster
Post: Only French MGP Newcomer of 2024 – Etienne Huon De...

The 2 stroke specialist will be lining up on Glencrutchery Road in August, read more here - https://roadracingnews.co.uk/frances-onl...penanster/
captainsparkledotcom Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 0 997 14-02-2024, 07:16 PM
    Thread: Inaugural FIM Women's Circuit Racing World Championship entry list revealed
Post: Inaugural FIM Women's Circuit Racing World Champio...

For more details read about it here - https://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2024/In...t+revealed
captainsparkledotcom Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 0 158 13-02-2024, 02:17 PM
    Thread: Davey Todd joins Dafabet Racing for TT Supertwin Races
Post: Davey Todd joins Dafabet Racing for TT Supertwin R...

Hot off the press, read it here - https://www.crash.net/rr/news/1044204/1/...twin-races
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 0 992 13-02-2024, 02:14 PM
    Thread: Between The Hedges - Season 2 - starts 14th February
Post: Between The Hedges - Season 2 - starts 14th Februa...

Yes, the new series of "Between the Hedges" drops (I believe that's the term the youngsters use these days, when something new comes out & I'm hip to that, daddy-O!) on the TT+, tomorrow, i.e. 14t...
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 2 848 13-02-2024, 02:11 PM
    Thread: Hickman & Cooper to race Daytona 200 on factory backed Triumph 765
Post: Hickman & Cooper to race Daytona 200 on factory ba...

Peter Hickman & Richard Cooper will be racing at Daytona March 7-9th in his PHR team, with backing from Triumph, read more here -  https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/mot...ytona-200/
captainsparkledotcom Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 0 178 12-02-2024, 08:36 PM
    Thread: Road closures & contingencies for 2024
Post: RE: Road closures & contingencies for 2024

That's what I've been thinking, it's a lot of money to take the bike over, so maybe cut it down a day or 2 & leave the bike at home,  then have longer at the MGP.
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 4 1,609 10-02-2024, 11:13 AM
    Thread: Davo Johnson to race Kawasaki at TT 2024
Post: RE: Davo Johnson to race Kawasaki at TT 2024

Cheers H2pots, maybe had a senior moment there!  :confused: :icon_biggrin:
captainsparkledotcom TT Related Posts (Only) 2 9,186 10-02-2024, 11:10 AM