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    Thread: NW200 Top Team and riders withdrawn
Post: RE: NW200 Top Team and riders withdrawn

Superstock TT Technical Regulations 2023 29.13. Carbon Fibre / composite wheels are permitted only when fitted as original equipment on the homologated machine and have been certified by the manufa...
Jeff Kirby Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 26 8,922 12-05-2023, 09:52 AM
    Thread: Who, What, Where, When?
Post: RE: Who, What, Where, When?

Having scrutineered both outfits on several occasions. No. 36 Francois Leblond and Marlene Couillard No. 41 Estelle Leblond and Melanie Fariner Jeff Kirby
Jeff Kirby ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 728 539,344 10-10-2021, 10:16 AM
    Thread: manx radio
Post: RE: manx radio

Radio TT Programme Schedule (aiircdn.com) Regards       Jeff Kirby
Jeff Kirby TT Related Posts (Only) 7 9,169 29-05-2021, 11:06 AM
    Thread: 2021 MGP Badge - Update
Post: 2021 MGP Badge - Update

2021 MGP Badge Now Available Although this year's event has been cancelled there was some preparatory work undertaken. As a result we ordered and received the badges. These are available at a cos...
Jeff Kirby Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 0 3,133 18-05-2021, 12:47 PM
    Thread: Mike The Bike - 40 Years Ago
Post: RE: Mike The Bike - 40 Years Ago

If you haven't seen it before, this shows just how great he was. Note the lack of "knee out" cornering. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LnNP7mw7XY
Jeff Kirby General Discussion 10 8,401 25-03-2021, 11:18 AM
    Thread: Who, What, Where, When?
Post: RE: Who, What, Where, When?

Robin and Annette Daykin.
Jeff Kirby ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 728 539,344 17-11-2020, 10:47 AM
    Thread: Scrutineering sticker
Post: RE: Scrutineering sticker

Hi Gareth, As I pointed out in my post I do not have access to TT scrutineering cards so unfortunately I am unable to help.  Jeff
Jeff Kirby TT Related Posts (Only) 10 11,813 10-11-2020, 05:08 PM
    Thread: Scrutineering sticker
Post: RE: Scrutineering sticker

There are different stickers for the TT and the MGP/Classic TT. I think that the use started in 2015 and the first few numbers will give the year. The reason they were used was so that we knew that th...
Jeff Kirby TT Related Posts (Only) 10 11,813 10-11-2020, 12:45 PM
    Thread: Manx Grand Prix website
Post: Manx Grand Prix website

The Manx Motor Cycle Club is pleased to announce that our new website is up and running at last. manxgrandprix.org is for news and information and manxgrandprix.tv has all the video that you could as...
Jeff Kirby Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 0 3,357 30-01-2019, 10:34 AM
    Thread: Extra race at 2018 MGP
Post: RE: Extra race at 2018 MGP

[Image: https://www.acu.org.uk/news-images/Norma...e12f-1.jpg] The Manx Motor Cycle Club, in conjunction with the Isle of Man Department for Enterprise is to run two races at the Manx Grand Prix for ...
Jeff Kirby Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 1 6,728 05-02-2018, 10:26 AM
    Thread: Extra race at 2018 MGP
Post: Extra race at 2018 MGP

https://www.manx.net/isle-of-man-news/84...e-for-2018
Jeff Kirby Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 1 6,728 23-11-2017, 10:45 AM
    Thread: Vision Nine venture 'ill-conceived'
Post: RE: Vision Nine venture 'ill-conceived'

Audio files for 31st March can be found at http://www.tynwald.org.im/business/liste...16-17.aspx
Jeff Kirby General Discussion 3 5,897 06-04-2017, 09:40 AM
    Thread: GRAND PRIX RACER DOCUMENTARY GETS ITS 'WORLD PREMIERE' ON THE ISLE OF MAN
Post: RE: GRAND PRIX RACER DOCUMENTARY GETS ITS 'WORLD P...

For those that missed it https://www.itv.com/itvplayer/grand-prix-racer
Jeff Kirby Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 2 6,380 06-02-2013, 01:41 PM
    Thread: Grand Prix Racer
Post: Grand Prix Racer

Grand Prix Racer to be Debuted on Television The Manx Motor Cycle Club, organisers of the Manx Grand Prix and the Classic TT are pleased to confirm that the documentary Grand Prix Racer is to be bro...
Jeff Kirby Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 1 5,167 18-12-2012, 10:38 PM
    Thread: Bob Mac 1962
Post: RE: Bob Mac 1962

There already is a memorial wall http://www.ttsupportersclub.com/memorialwall.htm but I believe that permission must be obtained from the relatives of the competitor before a plaque can be attached J...
Jeff Kirby TT Related Posts (Only) 12 19,983 04-01-2012, 02:03 PM
    Thread: MGP too many classes
Post: RE: MGP too many classes

George Once again, I have to justify myself to you. Not only that, you are implying that I am not doing my job properly by allowing four stroke machines out on to the course without oil containment, ...
Jeff Kirby TT Related Posts (Only) 22 34,720 16-09-2011, 11:15 AM
    Thread: Should bikes race in the wet ?
Post: RE: Should bikes race in the wet ?

I don't see why I should have to justify my position but if it stops misguided assumptions and inaccurate conclusions, I will. 1) Our role is to check for compliance to the regulations. If a machine ...
Jeff Kirby TT Related Posts (Only) 68 130,024 06-09-2011, 10:20 PM
    Thread: Should bikes race in the wet ?
Post: RE: Should bikes race in the wet ?

George I don't get involved with arguments about regulations but you owe Larry an apology! APPENDIX I - APPLICABLE TO ALL MACHINES 1 TYRES Owing to variations in weather conditions which can occu...
Jeff Kirby TT Related Posts (Only) 68 130,024 05-09-2011, 10:08 PM
    Thread: MGP Start Numbers
Post: RE: MGP Start Numbers

A cable tie would probably be best but we have to take into account the refuelling. We didn't lose any in TT week as the R clip seems to be a tight fit but the number used was relatively small. The Gr...
Jeff Kirby Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 31 50,538 05-07-2010, 10:31 PM
    Thread: MGP Start Numbers
Post: RE: MGP Start Numbers

This is correct and refers to the Monza type filler caps. A "R" clip must be fitted around the hook of the spring catch to prevent accidental opening during racing. This does not involve drilling the ...
Jeff Kirby Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 31 50,538 05-07-2010, 03:31 PM
    Thread: A Quiz from TTfan
Post: RE: A Quiz from TTfan

15 Arnold Buggins won the Senior TT on Victor the Velocette on a BBC childrens TV programme in 1983 or thereabouts. Based on Treasure Hunt with Aneka Rice. I've still got a copy of it on video somewhe...
Jeff Kirby Quiz Questions 5 15,945 23-06-2009, 10:06 PM
    Thread: TTXGP eligibility
Post: RE: TTXGP eligibility

It has now been clarified to me and Steve is correct, only competitors who have the necessary qualifying laps for the TT proper, will compete in the TTXGP. My apologies if my earlier post has caused ...
Jeff Kirby Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 7 11,796 05-12-2008, 04:58 PM
    Thread: TTXGP eligibility
Post: RE: TTXGP eligibility

The question was asked of the organisers at the presentation at the Hilton. I don't know if anyone is hoping to be involved, I am only passing on the information that it will not affect eligibility fo...
Jeff Kirby Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 7 11,796 03-12-2008, 12:00 AM
    Thread: TTXGP eligibility
Post: TTXGP eligibility

It was decided at the MMCC committee meeting last night that any rider wanting to ride in the TTXGP in 2009, can do so without affecting their eligibility to ride in the Manx Grand Prix. Regards ...
Jeff Kirby Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 7 11,796 02-12-2008, 04:08 PM
    Thread: Scone facts
Post: RE: Scone facts

The scones were delicious and much appreciated by all. Thanks to all residents of the Scone Palace. Jeff Kirby
Jeff Kirby Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 18 36,612 19-08-2008, 11:33 PM
    Thread: Nissin radial calipers
Post: RE: Nissin radial calipers

Quote:Or indeed anywhere?? Larry I would agree but as Chief scrut for the Grand Prix, my main concern is for the well-being of the competitors in that event. I haven't heard of any recall of road b...
Jeff Kirby Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 7 12,756 02-08-2008, 12:19 AM
    Thread: Nissin radial calipers
Post: Nissin radial calipers

Last Sunday, at Jurby, we had a worrying incident concerning the radial calipers fitted to ZX6RR and GSXR600s. Each of these calipers has four separate brake pads and each pair is held in by one pin t...
Jeff Kirby Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 7 12,756 01-08-2008, 05:10 PM