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    Thread: Future of TT Website (By Malcolm when taken ill in 2021)
Post: RE: Future of TT Website

Thank you for all your time and effort Malcolm, I wish you well with the forthcoming battle.
BrianW ADMIN Posts - Everyone Please Read 55 40,500 30-08-2021, 11:50 AM
    Thread: ARMOY RACES ON ITV
Post: RE: ARMOY RACES ON ITV

Thanks for the heads up.
BrianW General Discussion 3 4,154 25-08-2021, 04:37 PM
    Thread: Olivers Mount Meetings Cancelled
Post: RE: Olivers Mount Meetings Cancelled

I would love to know they were safe for the spring cup but condemned a few weeks later, but I guess we will never know .
BrianW Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 4 4,378 17-06-2021, 11:12 AM
    Thread: Mike The Bike - 40 Years Ago
Post: RE: Mike The Bike - 40 Years Ago

My first TT was 79, consider myself very fortunate to have seen Mike in his last TT.
BrianW General Discussion 10 8,350 25-03-2021, 05:30 PM
    Thread: Seasons Geetings 2020
Post: RE: Seasons Geetings 2020

I echo the messages, thank you for all your work, and seasons greetings to all.
BrianW General Discussion 21 18,184 23-12-2020, 02:29 PM
    Thread: Pullyman: Is this the end of the TT ?
Post: RE: Pullyman: Is this the end of the TT ?

To stick my two pennyworth in I agree with Chrisp 955 it will be the insurance and lack of marshalls that will kill my beloved TT, I am a newcomer here having only started in 1979 - but not missed sin...
BrianW General Discussion 17 14,293 16-11-2020, 09:52 PM
    Thread: British Superbike winner Andrew Irwin and Honda Racing part company
Post: RE: British Superbike winner Andrew Irwin and Hond...

Chas Davies coming home ?
BrianW Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 2 2,608 06-11-2020, 10:33 AM
    Thread: Thruxton clash with TT Superbike Saturday in 2021
Post: RE: Thruxton clash with TT Superbike Saturday in 2...

I remember when the FIM awarded the TT historic status and said that there would never be a dates clash with MGP, SBK or British championship, now look where we are !!
BrianW TT Related Posts (Only) 9 9,515 29-10-2020, 02:05 PM
    Thread: What next for Davies ?
Post: RE: What next for Davies ?

To be treated this way after years of loyal service AND launching himself up the road many times trying to stay with Rea is a slur on Ducati - but look at what they are doing with Dovy.
BrianW Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 2 2,592 24-10-2020, 04:21 PM
    Thread: Road racing set for Isle of Wight debut in 2021
Post: RE: Road racing set for Isle of Wight debut in 202...

I hope it goes ahead too, but I seriously doubt the villagers will go for it.
BrianW Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 11 10,492 30-07-2020, 09:04 AM
    Thread: KTM confirm Pol Espargaro has 2021 Repsol Honda offer
Post: RE: KTM confirm Pol Espargaro has 2021 Repsol Hond...

Very odd, so Alex Marquez could be out without having raced yet ?!!
BrianW Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 1 2,035 16-06-2020, 05:04 PM
    Thread: Classic/Manx gp
Post: RE: Classic/Manx gp

Seconded, only able to get over for a couple of days in practice week, but better than nothing.
BrianW Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 7 10,768 15-08-2019, 03:58 PM
    Thread: Michael Dunlop confirms 'multiple breaks' after Southern 100 crash
Post: RE: Michael Dunlop confirms 'multiple breaks' afte...

I am not a great fan of Michael, but I too feel sorry for him, the racing gods appear to have deserted him this year, if he comes back next year I hope he will have better luck.
BrianW General Discussion 5 6,496 15-07-2019, 09:57 AM
    Thread: Motorcycle Sport Podcast
Post: RE: Motorcycle Sport Podcast

If you haven't heard podcast 19 can I urge you all to do so, it is so funny, Alan Carter is the guest, but again, don't listen with your maiden aunt or grandkids.
BrianW General Discussion 4 8,890 30-06-2019, 08:43 PM
    Thread: Dickies British Supersport title fight heads to Scotland
Post: RE: Dickies British Supersport title fight heads t...

Don't forget the GP2 class, growing all the time and my rider Jamie Perrin #75 is in second place :)
BrianW Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 1 2,156 29-06-2019, 08:06 PM
    Thread: Ian (TT Fan) Huntly
Post: RE: Ian (TT Fan) Huntly

Very sad news, hope you make a full recovery Ian.
BrianW General Discussion 12 12,572 17-06-2019, 11:59 AM
    Thread: Is TT sustainable
Post: RE: Is TT sustainable

It's a rock in the Irish sea !! I think all the hardy annuals will still come, it's the bucket list brigade that are whining, personally I think the insurance, or lack of will kill it, till then I wil...
BrianW Information, Press Releases etc & Your Comments 45 16,707 05-06-2019, 08:21 PM
    Thread: Bottle neck carpark
Post: RE: Bottle neck carpark

If the prom is still dug up at TT time the carpark will be very much needed - as a car or even better bike park
BrianW Information, Press Releases etc & Your Comments 5 3,546 13-05-2019, 10:03 AM
    Thread: Motorcycle Sport Podcast
Post: RE: Motorcycle Sport Podcast

It is a good listen, 2 north east lads chewing the fat, all aspects are covered in an ad hoc style, but it can be a bit sweary so best not put it on for a family meal. issue 12 is the current one and ...
BrianW General Discussion 4 8,890 12-04-2019, 03:52 PM
    Thread: Sponsorship
Post: RE: Sponsorship

Could I suggest Cowton Racing, they are running Dom Herbertson on a supertwin in honour of James. see their FB page.
BrianW Events, Fundraising, Sponsorship 13 21,469 14-03-2019, 03:06 PM
    Thread: RIP Keith flint
Post: RE: RIP Keith flint

R.I.P Keith, gone too young. We need more friends of the sport like him.
BrianW General Discussion 6 8,302 04-03-2019, 03:01 PM
    Thread: OMG RACING AND GINO REA PART WAYS
Post: RE: OMG RACING AND GINO REA PART WAYS

I wonder where he is going ? not many good seats left.
BrianW Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 1 3,823 26-11-2018, 10:43 AM
    Thread: House required TT19
Post: House required TT19

Hi, we are looking to rent a house for the full TT fortnight, prefer Grandstand/ Onchan/ Onchan end of the prom, 2 or 3 beds, any thing out there ? Thanks, Brian.
BrianW Accommodation (TT, S100 and MGP - Homestay) 0 2,429 18-10-2018, 10:48 AM
    Thread: Trailer and Van Festival
Post: RE: Trailer and Van Festival

I understand the sentiment, but I think it is stages of life, single person on a bike no problem, family, tent, kids bikes etc on an RC30, bit more difficult. Also a friend of mine gets 3 bikes into h...
BrianW Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 11 17,729 22-08-2018, 09:37 AM
    Thread: Mechanic posts Lintin update
Post: RE: Mechanic posts Lintin update

Great pictures to see.
BrianW General Discussion 1 3,452 16-08-2018, 10:08 AM
    Thread: NEW LEASE OF LIFE FOR AUTO66
Post: RE: NEW LEASE OF LIFE FOR AUTO66

I genuinely wish them well, Olivers mount was the first bike races I ever attended, and I was there last September on that terrible Sunday. I hope this release is backed up by more information ie who ...
BrianW General Discussion 3 5,336 26-06-2018, 04:32 PM
    Thread: car crash
Post: RE: car crash

I agree, I think there is little option but to return the riders the reverse way, the main bit is UNDER TRAVELLING MARSHALS and that, tragically, didn't happen this time, I fear it is just a terrible ...
BrianW General Discussion 16 19,325 19-06-2018, 12:19 PM
    Thread: Jodie Kidd and Matt Roberts lead new presenter line up for Isle of Man TT Races
Post: RE: Jodie Kidd and Matt Roberts lead new presenter...

I have nothing to add other than I am pleased it is on who ever presents it.
BrianW Information, Press Releases etc & Your Comments 25 11,076 11-06-2018, 03:29 PM
    Thread: C of C Announcement on Red Flag Conditions
Post: RE: C of C Announcement on Red Flag Conditions

I understand that the recent incident has concentrated the C of C's mind, but holding riders up on the mountain for several hours on a wet day is surely not a good idea ? the course naturally has sect...
BrianW Information, Press Releases etc & Your Comments 8 2,960 01-06-2018, 09:20 AM
    Thread: STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF OF ACU EVENTS LTD
Post: RE: STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF OF ACU EVENTS LTD

This is terrible, I too cannot see how it has happened, but it has. I thought I read at the end of last year that Steve had retired from the roads as his child had asked if he ( Steve) could get hurt ...
BrianW Information, Press Releases etc & Your Comments 20 7,074 31-05-2018, 01:09 PM
    Thread: Huge range of local food and drink on offer at the Paddock at TT 2018
Post: RE: Huge range of local food and drink on offer at...

Agreed, we went to the pop ups in practice week, 2 were shut, and it was £6 for a nice but small pie and a teaspoon of mash.
BrianW Information, Press Releases etc & Your Comments 7 2,420 25-05-2018, 09:55 AM
    Thread: TT website Forum meet?
Post: RE: TT website Forum meet?

Please accept my apologies in advance, don't get there till Monday.
BrianW Information, Press Releases etc & Your Comments 10 4,188 25-05-2018, 09:49 AM
    Thread: Viewing points - Advice please
Post: RE: Viewing points - Advice please

I agree with Nasher, the Bungalow is great - but pick your day.
BrianW Information, Press Releases etc & Your Comments 26 8,265 17-05-2018, 09:07 AM
    Thread: Viewing points - Advice please
Post: RE: Viewing points - Advice please

I agree about Ballegarrow, and you can get out on the back road, what about Sulby crossroads, on the inside ? watch them fly past the pub then drive up to the bungalow and watch there, return back tow...
BrianW Information, Press Releases etc & Your Comments 26 8,265 16-05-2018, 11:17 AM
    Thread: I'll come back again!
Post: RE: I'll come back again!

Spirit of the TT winner right there.
BrianW TT Related Posts (Only) 10 22,426 16-05-2018, 11:10 AM
    Thread: TT Superbike Start Numbers revealed
Post: RE: TT Superbike Start Numbers revealed

I thought Steve Mercer had retired ??
BrianW Information, Press Releases etc & Your Comments 2 1,233 08-05-2018, 03:05 PM
    Thread: Last year for Manx Radio TT?
Post: RE: Last year for Manx Radio TT?

Surely as a public broadcast organisation the TT is just what Manx radio should be covering, why the confusion ? it ain't broke so don't fix, everyone will have their preferred presenters but I think ...
BrianW Information, Press Releases etc & Your Comments 23 7,478 08-05-2018, 10:13 AM
    Thread: Where's the fun and excitement?
Post: RE: Where's the fun and excitement?

Did the windy corner to Laxey road on an XS750 in 1981, a bloke told us about it but omitted the bit about it suiting a trials bike not a 320lb tourer !!
BrianW Information, Press Releases etc & Your Comments 33 18,973 01-05-2018, 03:49 PM
    Thread: 5 in a week
Post: RE: 5 in a week

Well it is a distinct possibility, he certainly has the talent, and quite possibly the bikes to do it, but there are some good riders who will be pushing him hard, and of course the TT itself usually ...
BrianW Information, Press Releases etc & Your Comments 1 2,027 25-04-2018, 02:40 PM
    Thread: Points for Bridewell at Donington Season-Opener
Post: RE: Points for Bridewell at Donington Season-Opene...

I'm looking forward to watching Tom Ward on the stocker, he's a nice lad who did well in the 600 class so hopefully can get to grips with the Suzuki quickly.
BrianW Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 1 2,603 05-04-2018, 11:59 AM
    Thread: Public's help sought in quest to name greatest ever TT rider
Post: RE: Public's help sought in quest to name greatest...

It's a pointless debate, but can I throw Dave Savile into the mix.
BrianW TT Related Posts (Only) 8 11,914 04-04-2018, 10:37 AM
    Thread: Michael Dunlop announces split from Hawk Racing team
Post: RE: Michael Dunlop announces split from Hawk Racin...

Well, that's my tenner gone !!
BrianW General Discussion 14 17,820 01-04-2018, 01:31 AM
    Thread: Michael Dunlop announces split from Hawk Racing team
Post: RE: Michael Dunlop announces split from Hawk Racin...

Sorry, can I change my mind ! I think the Woodhouse tenner should go on Norton now, If anyone can wrestle it onto the podium it's MD.
BrianW General Discussion 14 17,820 19-03-2018, 01:00 PM
    Thread: Michael Dunlop announces split from Hawk Racing team
Post: RE: Michael Dunlop announces split from Hawk Racin...

My money is on Tyco BMW
BrianW General Discussion 14 17,820 19-03-2018, 12:04 PM
    Thread: Quiz time !
Post: RE: Quiz time !

Yes super6, Richard Crossley did race a solo in the senior, I was there as his "goffer".
BrianW TT Related Posts (Only) 11 19,622 18-01-2018, 10:50 AM
    Thread: Tony Scott R.I.P.
Post: RE: Tony Scott R.I.P.

A great engine tuner, you are right about his abilities with the RC30 engines, he will be sadly missed.
BrianW General Discussion 2 5,759 17-10-2017, 12:39 PM
    Thread: Forum Updates
Post: RE: Forum Updates

Just grateful you do it at all Malcolm, hope you are soon sorted.
BrianW General Discussion 10 30,119 09-10-2017, 02:04 PM
    Thread: The TT is pure, primeval ... and should be banned ???
Post: RE: The TT is pure, primeval ... and should be ban...

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, perhaps Mark should check TT miles per fatality over short circuit miles ( remember where Norman Brown met his untimely end), and the number of deaths from mount...
BrianW TT Related Posts (Only) 11 18,116 31-07-2017, 03:00 PM
    Thread: TT practice week with kids
Post: RE: TT practice week with kids

Lesq beat me too it, we went to Ramsey when mine were young, shops, toilets etc all available, plus swimming and the park for golf, boating etc. watch from the square ( take some small steps to get e ...
BrianW General Discussion 12 14,928 19-06-2017, 10:28 AM
    Thread: TT Supporters Club hold talks over TT logo use
Post: RE: TT Supporters Club hold talks over TT logo use

Whilst I realise that branding is all in this corporate world it leaves a bad taste in my mouth that after using that logo for over 40 years ( I've been a proud TTSC member for 38 ) the authorities ch...
BrianW TT Related Posts (Only) 5 8,583 15-06-2017, 03:35 PM