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    Thread: NW200 Top Team and riders withdrawn
Post: RE: NW200 Top Team and riders withdrawn

(12-05-2023, 08:00 PM)ian333 Wrote: No one said carbon wheels are unsafe. My (uneducated) guess would be a cost containment issue Ultimately it shouldn't really matter either way. They weren't allo...
civ Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 26 8,853 13-05-2023, 12:58 PM
    Thread: N Ireland road racing cancelled
Post: RE: N Ireland road racing cancelled

(12-02-2023, 12:08 PM)excollier Wrote: most meetings lose money.... Events trying to bring in more money has been demonised by a certain segment of fans, with now disastrous consequences.
civ Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 27 12,701 14-02-2023, 05:56 PM
    Thread: NEW REGULATIONS FOR TT 2023
Post: RE: NEW REGULATIONS FOR TT 2023

Good news, hopefully an end to "missing" riders and the worry that causes families, teams and organisers.
civ TT Related Posts (Only) 1 7,396 07-02-2023, 07:04 PM
    Thread: Motorsport Merchandise no longer TT suppliers
Post: RE: Motorsport Merchandise no longer TT suppliers

(13-01-2023, 07:05 PM)boon345 Wrote: sounds like the money men have struck It's event merchandise, it exists to generate money by definition. No company should have to apologise for making money, or...
civ General Discussion 7 4,890 16-01-2023, 10:08 PM
    Thread: Steam Packet Sailings for 2023 MGP online now
Post: RE: Steam Packet Sailings for 2023 MGP online now

(31-10-2022, 12:32 PM)easyasmith@yahoo.co.uk Wrote: assured by staff that the vessel will be in service for the Manx. It sounds like they're taking bookings with the possibility of swapping it out w...
civ Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 5 3,459 31-10-2022, 09:01 PM
    Thread: TT 2023 Schedule Changes
Post: RE: TT 2023 Schedule Changes

(26-10-2022, 06:56 PM)Nasher Wrote: For me, a big issue about these  changes is how poorly the rationale has been communicated (something I made clear when I participated in the consultation) In t...
civ TT Related Posts (Only) 17 25,617 31-10-2022, 06:46 PM
    Thread: TT 2023 Schedule Changes
Post: RE: TT 2023 Schedule Changes

(25-10-2022, 05:16 PM)Splashdown Wrote: If the thinking is that the visitors will stay there for longer Many visitors can't do the full fortnight - especially working people, putting more on the we...
civ TT Related Posts (Only) 17 25,617 25-10-2022, 05:35 PM
    Thread: MANX GRAND PRIX 2022
Post: RE: MANX GRAND PRIX 2022

(18-06-2022, 08:06 PM)H2pots Wrote: All this reorganization to suit the tv/online market is starting to leave a bad taste in my mouth. I haven't seen any announcement of TV/online coverage for the M...
civ Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 19 11,738 20-06-2022, 03:14 PM
    Thread: Last visit next year.
Post: RE: Last visit next year.

Things cost more than they used to, that's true everywhere. If Bushys are charging, are at a bigger site and still have a queue, they must be doing something right. No money, no racing. History is fu...
civ TT Related Posts (Only) 20 2,610 12-06-2022, 09:19 PM
    Thread: TT Radio commentary
Post: RE: TT Radio commentary

No paid subscription needed for the radio or live timing. It sounds like the main difference we'll notice is less adverts/music interrupting the commentary. And it'll still be live, there is only a de...
civ TT Related Posts (Only) 14 16,890 10-05-2022, 11:23 AM
    Thread: New venue
Post: RE: New venue

No Hooded Ram this year, but Bushys are back in the Villa Marina gardens again
civ General Discussion 3 3,431 05-05-2022, 12:18 PM
    Thread: ben-my-cree
Post: RE: ben-my-cree

Annual service in the gap between the Manannan coming out of winter hibernation and TT
civ General Discussion 5 4,358 28-04-2022, 11:47 AM
    Thread: Viewing at The Bungalow
Post: RE: Viewing at The Bungalow

The new cafe up there is excellent, the owners have put an incredible amount of work in to it and it'll make a great viewing spot even better. Get there early in a car, or even better park it in Laxe...
civ TT Related Posts (Only) 7 14,389 28-04-2022, 11:43 AM
    Thread: TT+ NOW LIVE TO SUBSCRIBE
Post: RE: TT+ NOW LIVE TO SUBSCRIBE

(25-04-2022, 08:25 PM)chad5471@talktalk.net Wrote: No way to pay available as of 8pm Mon 25th. (25-04-2022, 08:25 PM)chad5471@talktalk.net Wrote: Doesn't bode well for live coverage Don't panic y...
civ TT Related Posts (Only) 85 55,591 26-04-2022, 05:52 PM
    Thread: Radio TT returning with new look for TT 2022
Post: RE: Radio TT returning with new look for TT 2022

(21-02-2022, 01:24 PM)HammerHead Wrote: The radio will be in sync with the TV stream I think it's been said that any delay will be added to the TV stream separately - the feed that the radio commen...
civ TT Related Posts (Only) 4 12,612 22-03-2022, 11:55 PM
    Thread: Temperature rising on the island as TT changes are announced.
Post: RE: Temperature rising on the island as TT changes...

(28-02-2022, 11:41 PM)Smokin Haddock Racing Wrote: I've seen that article before and think it is a tawdry red top piece of journalism.  Full of supposition and un-researched statements.  Nasher has ...
civ TT Related Posts (Only) 15 16,581 22-03-2022, 11:53 PM
    Thread: SWITCHING ON A NEW ERA OF TT RACING
Post: RE: SWITCHING ON A NEW ERA OF TT RACING

Very positive sounding changes. Just weeks ago there were rumours that the "anti TT brigade" were reducing the event down to a single long weekend or even cancelling it all together - and now we get m...
civ TT Related Posts (Only) 8 7,706 14-06-2021, 12:51 PM
    Thread: Mountain Road Closure Scene
Post: RE: Mountain Road Closure Scene

(28-05-2018, 07:16 PM)lhiggins Wrote: I can't understand why for instance, there is not an open speed limit from let's say 6am to 10am and then a controlled speed limit from 11am until 3pm so that t...
civ Information, Press Releases etc & Your Comments 11 3,554 29-05-2018, 07:36 AM
    Thread: Welsh Road Racing
Post: RE: Welsh Road Racing

Cancelled for 2018 :( Quote:The directors of the Welsh Road Race regretfully announce the postponement of the 2018 Welsh Road Race. This is due to recent changes in legislation on the Road Traffic Ac...
civ Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 11 40,061 03-02-2018, 10:33 AM
    Thread: Welsh Road Racing
Post: Welsh Road Racing

Two day meeting starting August 2018 in the Brecon Beacons. https://www.welshroadrace.com Gary Thompson clerk of the course. Steve Plater rider liaison. Should be good :icon_mrgreen: [Image: ht...
civ Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 11 40,061 18-11-2017, 01:09 PM
    Thread: macau gp 2017
Post: RE: macau gp 2017

Some sad news from today's race http://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-ma...-at-macau/
civ Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 3 7,534 18-11-2017, 12:45 PM
    Thread: Cause of Hutchy's crash
Post: Cause of Hutchy's crash

From the man himself, looks like a punctured front tyre! https://twitter.com/tweethutchy/status/8...4866558976 "Thanks to @manxathlete for the footage showing punctured deformed front tyre I didn't ...
civ Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 1 1,927 12-06-2017, 09:00 AM
    Thread: Great job ITV 4 production team!
Post: RE: Great job ITV 4 production team!

I was unsure about Cam Donald at first but he definitely took to it more as the days went on. Great coverage from the whole team.
civ Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 3 2,297 10-06-2017, 07:03 PM
    Thread: Hutchy V Dunlop Media Rubbish
Post: RE: Hutchy V Dunlop Media Rubbish

Since they both posed for a cover, and filmed parts of the promo videos, I assume the guys themselves were both fine with it - isn't that what matters?
civ Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 16 5,501 10-06-2017, 06:58 PM
    Thread: Zero interest, Zero bikes
Post: RE: Zero interest, Zero bikes

For those who don't like the Zeros because the favourite bikes are so far out ahead of other competitors and the racing isn't as close as other classes, the third place sidecar just finished two and a...
civ General Discussion 33 47,587 09-06-2017, 02:21 PM
    Thread: Guy looked a bit shook up in that interview...
Post: RE: Guy looked a bit shook up in that interview...

Guy Martin's words after the Zero race were interesting, commenting on Honda's senior withdrawal statement "what's the word for when you can't tell the truth?"!
civ Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 41 15,834 09-06-2017, 02:14 PM
    Thread: Zero interest, Zero bikes
Post: RE: Zero interest, Zero bikes

If they ran the supersport race, riders would have to race 10 laps tomorrow if competing in both. Running the zero may be more practical.
civ General Discussion 33 47,587 08-06-2017, 12:25 PM
    Thread: Zero interest, Zero bikes
Post: RE: Zero interest, Zero bikes

Given the limited time left to run races and weather forecast, I can imagine it not being run this year.
civ General Discussion 33 47,587 08-06-2017, 09:11 AM
    Thread: I can't be the only one thinking it about the Norton...
Post: RE: I can't be the only one thinking it about the ...

(04-06-2017, 04:11 PM)KypDurron Wrote: As for them being in the top ten, let's recall how many retirements and pit lane speed penalties there were.   And they entered a bike that made it to the fini...
civ Information, Press Releases etc and your comments 10 3,385 04-06-2017, 04:57 PM
    Thread: Road Racer: It's in My Blood by Michael Dunlop
Post: RE: Road Racer: It's in My Blood by Michael Dunlop

Really interesting book, but the MD character in it seems to spend a lot more time looking in the mirrors or at the speedo on his race bike than I imagine he did in reality  :icon_lol:
civ Miscellaneous For Sale 10 20,348 17-05-2017, 01:48 PM
    Thread: MANX GRAND PRIX 2ND BEST
Post: RE: MANX GRAND PRIX 2ND BEST

The radio coverage all through practice week always included the MGP when they mentioned the event as a whole. e.g "The Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling, Classic TT & Manx Grand Prix". If "the...
civ Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 10 27,484 29-08-2016, 11:41 PM
    Thread: TT Blues. Wednesday ITV4
Post: RE: TT Blues. Wednesday ITV4

(04-08-2016, 10:19 PM)DBD 34 Wrote: Thought the police presence this year was totally over bearing and throttled the life out of the event. We do not need patrol cars at every junction for gawds sak...
civ TT Related Posts (Only) 11 20,211 19-08-2016, 10:12 AM
    Thread: Ulster GP Wristbands
Post: RE: Ulster GP Wristbands

(08-07-2016, 02:10 PM)Malcolm Wrote: The information on the UGP Website is not definitive, however here is a link to the relevant section for your information. http://ulstergrandprix.net/visitors/e...
civ Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 2 5,542 16-08-2016, 11:07 AM
    Thread: Ulster GP Wristbands
Post: Ulster GP Wristbands

Going to the Ulster GP for the first time this year. Can anyone tell me what the arrangement with the wristbands is? Do you need them to get anywhere near the side of the road to watch? Or just to go...
civ Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 2 5,542 08-07-2016, 12:52 PM
    Thread: Senior TT to lose Friday slot?
Post: RE: Senior TT to lose Friday slot?

Unfortunately in this world, "money talks" and it will be the suits in the boardrooms fighting for the event to continue on our behalf against the health and safety brigade who would have the event ba...
civ TT Related Posts (Only) 17 45,925 21-06-2016, 02:32 PM
    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...

(15-06-2016, 05:28 PM)scaramanga Wrote: dont know why fans cant accept both are good without having to argue 1 is better than someone else Because they're competitive racers - their purpose is liter...
civ TT Related Posts (Only) 36 62,493 16-06-2016, 09:49 AM
    Thread: Possible dangerous email ???
Post: RE: Possible dangerous email ???

Is the forum up to date with patches? Malcolm, I suggest you send out another mass email asking people to IGNORE the previous one as not everybody will check here before opening it - and once they ha...
civ General Discussion 11 19,163 14-06-2016, 10:15 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 ...

(03-06-2016, 06:25 PM)cregnybaa Wrote: Do you not think its possible to engineer the winner of this race. well the mugen is by far the better machine in this class nothing comes close, then there ar...
civ General Discussion 38 61,568 05-06-2016, 06:27 PM
    Thread: Hutchy smokes 'em in the Superstock!
Post: RE: Hutchy smokes 'em in the Superstock!

[Image: http://i.imgur.com/xiusCMn.jpg] 1 mile from the flag 17 second lead and out of fuel 😁😁 not ideal trying to coast back 🙈 #stillwon 👍🏻 @PBM_Team
civ TT Related Posts (Only) 9 13,853 09-06-2015, 06:37 PM
    Thread: GM Speeding on Pit Row
Post: RE: GM Speeding on Pit Row

(09-06-2015, 09:33 AM)Douglas Bay Wrote: There must be a ± tolerance. Maybe there is an agreed tolerance, but if not it makes a total farce of the whole procedure. Quite the opposite. It makes a far...
civ TT Related Posts (Only) 23 43,105 09-06-2015, 10:18 AM
    Thread: GM Speeding on Pit Row
Post: RE: GM Speeding on Pit Row

Yes, it's that accurate, even when used on a popular rider. The limiters on the bikes may not be, but they can set them lower than 60 (and test them in practice week against the official speed) to ac...
civ TT Related Posts (Only) 23 43,105 09-06-2015, 08:56 AM
    Thread: TT spectator arrested after disturbance
Post: RE: TT spectator arrested after disturbance

[Image: http://i.imgur.com/dgzvPFa.jpg] Derek Leighton More prats at the Crag this morning,while roads were closed. Catch yourself on lads
civ TT Related Posts (Only) 38 93,442 08-06-2015, 12:27 PM
    Thread: Michael Dunlop
Post: RE: Michael Dunlop

(07-06-2015, 05:24 PM)Sam Pato Wrote: What a sickener for both riders.  They've said MD is ok - any news on the other rider involved? Hopefully OK. Sam Scott Wilson thought to be the other rider i...
civ TT Related Posts (Only) 95 250,631 07-06-2015, 05:44 PM
    Thread: Take your helmet off in Ramsey petrol station
Post: RE: Take your helmet off in Ramsey petrol station

I think I've always been quite lucky with the helmets I've worn as it's never seemed like much hassle to take a few seconds to remove it before going in to somebody's shop and show them a little respe...
civ General Discussion 9 15,271 05-06-2015, 11:03 PM
    Thread: Michael Dunlop
Post: RE: Michael Dunlop

[Image: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGp7XptUIAEzHIH.jpg] As you can see we’re all gutted, taken the news badly. ☀️🍦
civ TT Related Posts (Only) 95 250,631 04-06-2015, 05:10 PM
    Thread: bikes on ferry - what to take
Post: RE: bikes on ferry - what to take

(28-05-2015, 12:57 PM)BcakWeleher Wrote: (28-05-2015, 12:36 PM)c iom tt Wrote: DO NOT START YOUR ENGINE UNTIL THE PERSON IN FRONT OF YOU IS READY TO MOVE!! Oh if only everyone would follow that ad...
civ General Discussion 14 102,508 30-05-2015, 11:43 AM