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    Thread: Road racing memorabilia
Post: RE: Road racing memorabilia

Try http://www.extreme-ag.com. They have some nice autographed pics tho not exactly unique (I am not a relative of theirs btw!). If you're on the Island nip down as they sometimes have bits of autogr...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 5 8,735 31-03-2009, 12:20 PM
    Thread: Honda,........ Rumour or Rubbish.......TT 09
Post: RE: Honda,........ Rumour or Rubbish.......TT 09

From memory this was on an island that has previously been wrecked by an earthquake or something so maybe it's the island rather than the circuit that's considered dangerous?????
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 11 14,160 25-06-2008, 12:42 PM
    Thread: Honda and the 2009 TT
Post: RE: Honda and the 2009 TT

An education as always :b3 I look forward to getting back to the Crown Protectorate next year. The new pavilion in Nobles Park where they had the Ducati exhibition would hopefully satisfy the insur...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 29 37,361 25-06-2008, 12:40 PM
    Thread: Clean emissions races.....
Post: RE: Clean emissions races.....

It needed 6000 apples! http://www.visordown.com/motorcyclenews/.../4536.html Why not have a Bushy's vs Okell's race? Can't help feel someone has already got something sorted for this. A year is wa...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 56 91,639 24-06-2008, 11:38 AM
    Thread: Clerk of the Course
Post: RE: Clerk of the Course

They certainly made a ballsy decision to start the Stock race on time on monday am. I was at 33rd and was definitely expecting the dreaded message due to mist. The chopper was flying over every few mi...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 9 12,230 11-06-2008, 11:58 AM
    Thread: Historic Scoreboards to go?
Post: RE: Historic Scoreboards to go?

No less a person than Murray Walker has previously pleaded with the organisers never to change the scoreboard system.
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 14 20,007 11-06-2008, 11:53 AM
    Thread: Laxey Photo Exhibition still on
Post: RE: Laxey Photo Exhibition still on

Really enjoyed the exhibition Bill. Thanks for all the work you put in.
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 5 7,984 10-06-2008, 09:58 AM
    Thread: James McBride update
Post: RE: James McBride update

Would have been pushing the big boys this year. Nice to hear he was at Billown. Best wishes for a quick recovery and certainly looking forward to see him at Dundrod
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 2 4,662 09-06-2008, 02:35 PM
    Thread: Jimmy Moore
Post: RE: Jimmy Moore

thewitch Wrote:Seemed to be a few riders not happy with their teams... is it going to be a winter of football style transfers?:think Heard a rumour that Ronaldo is actually riding for AIM Yamaha next ...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 4 6,292 09-06-2008, 02:33 PM
    Thread: prohibited area thoughts
Post: prohibited area thoughts

I was glad to hear there will be a review of prohibited areas. In my opinion many of the areas targeted this year were popular viewing sites which had the effect of squashing more people into other po...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 5 7,733 09-06-2008, 02:31 PM
    Thread: Billown... the "wee TT"
Post: RE: Billown... the "wee TT"

Really enjoyable day. Great racing esp in the 250 race and brilliant weather. Was a great chance to spingboard the 2 strokes into the limelight but cant really see them going back to the mountain cour...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 9 11,986 09-06-2008, 02:28 PM
    Thread: Jimmy Moore
Post: RE: Jimmy Moore

Great news. Missed him this year and I'm sure he was fed up just sitting around the paddock.
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 4 6,292 09-06-2008, 02:22 PM
    Thread: Marshalls Bikes
Post: RE: Marshalls Bikes

In the ferry terminal there were feedback forms which only related to the entertainment aspect of things along the prom etc. I didn't see one relating to the actual races themselves. That is the main ...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 21 26,587 09-06-2008, 01:07 PM
    Thread: Splat or Guy??
Post: RE: Splat or Guy??

If it was a two man race Guy would cream it, I'm sure a few other blokes will have a say?
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 20 24,010 29-05-2008, 05:54 PM
    Thread: Rutter again again again...
Post: RE: Rutter again again again...

oggy Wrote:I was looking at a thread a couple of weeks ago I think by Paul Phillips and it said he could ride as long as it was a team who where willing to drop a rider or for some reason one of the t...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 5 7,846 28-05-2008, 11:30 PM
    Thread: Rutter again again again...
Post: Rutter again again again...

According to BBC website Rutter was offered James McBride's Phase 1 Superbike but couldn't race due to "other commitments" Now being riden by Michael D.
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 5 7,846 28-05-2008, 11:04 PM
    Thread: Injured riders
Post: RE: Injured riders

Fair enough, I heard wrong then!
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 25 31,477 28-05-2008, 11:00 PM
    Thread: Injured riders
Post: RE: Injured riders

FC Wrote:Phill click on the Audio Clip link. I see my initial post may have been perceived as criticism of Noble's Hospital and their communication. This was not my point and I apologise for not maki...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 25 31,477 28-05-2008, 10:41 PM
    Thread: Diesel latest!
Post: RE: Diesel latest!

With the price of diesel now I think I might carry a bucket around after a load of lorries next week to make a bit of extra cash:P
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 12 14,327 28-05-2008, 04:20 PM
    Thread: Injured riders
Post: RE: Injured riders

FC, I'm only reporting what I heard with my own ears. Perhaps the link doesn't contain the whole interview? He wasn't referring to communication from the hospital by the way.
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 25 31,477 28-05-2008, 11:59 AM
    Thread: Injured riders
Post: RE: Injured riders

Also heard his team boss mention that they were worried sick about James for hours and because they got no info at all they were fearing the worst. Communication issues????
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 25 31,477 27-05-2008, 11:15 PM
    Thread: Ducati Parade
Post: RE: Ducati Parade

A 7 lap parade could go on for a while!
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 1 3,488 27-05-2008, 11:11 PM
    Thread: Paul Ducket
Post: RE: Paul Ducket

Heard him interviewed on Radio TT. Went out last night and spent most of the lap thinking about his baby daughter. Woke up this am and felt the same. You can only applaud his honesty and bravery in ma...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 4 7,191 27-05-2008, 11:06 PM
    Thread: StevePlater
Post: RE: StevePlater

Ian, if he was sandbagging and had any sense he could have "made adjustments and proceded"! I remember seeing a pic of Joey in 2000 "making adjustments" on the SP1 at Ballacraine and thinking "you old...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 2 4,829 27-05-2008, 03:34 PM
    Thread: TT special offers
Post: RE: TT special offers

Cargo, the £3 extra for the pizzas was probably because they had to change their menu so that a Ham and Mushroom became a John McGuinness !
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 7 10,064 26-05-2008, 11:00 AM
    Thread: where is this
Post: RE: where is this

I've already done a virtual lap of the whole course while bored at work one day! Name of Harold's farm is Cronk Breck.
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 8 11,578 23-05-2008, 12:58 PM
    Thread: Saturday practice
Post: Saturday practice

From Manx Radio site: Saturday evening's first T.T. practice session could be under threat. Another thirty marshals are required to reach minimum manning levels. Traditionally, this session is prob...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 4 7,055 21-05-2008, 12:45 PM
    Thread: No TT for Dunlops
Post: No TT for Dunlops

On front of Belfast Newsletter this am: William Dunlop is considering his future in road racing and has confirmed neither he nor his brother will be going to the IOM.
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 8 10,304 20-05-2008, 12:36 PM
    Thread: UTV Poll
Post: RE: UTV Poll

At the risk of sounding cynical didn't the BBC cover the NW200 this year?
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 1 4,412 18-05-2008, 10:42 AM
    Thread: Don't forget the live NW200 coverage from tonight
Post: RE: Don't forget the live NW200 coverage from toni...

Full PDF list of times at http://www.northwest200.org/permalink/41...page_id=45
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 39 55,012 14-05-2008, 11:14 AM
    Thread: TT Co-Ordinating Committee Releases Details of Prohibited and Restricted Areas
Post: RE: TT Co-Ordinating Committee Releases Details of...

Totally agree, it's really difficult to say reading this just what it means on the ground unless you know all the house names etc. Will definitely need a sighting lap! Will there be a map produced? Se...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 29 40,567 13-05-2008, 10:34 PM
    Thread: Veteran/Vintage/Classic - yes or no?
Post: RE: Veteran/Vintage/Classic - yes or no?

Thanks for the info Pat.
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 30 36,817 08-05-2008, 07:26 PM
    Thread: Martin Finnegan
Post: RE: Martin Finnegan

Terrible terrible news. RIP Martin.
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 38 55,592 03-05-2008, 10:02 PM
    Thread: racers refused again
Post: RE: racers refused again

It is unfortunate that this has occurred but it is difficult to see an easy way round it. A definitive answer cannot be given to competitors until after the closing date. If the organisers had rejecte...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 23 32,188 03-05-2008, 10:00 PM
    Thread: racers refused again
Post: RE: racers refused again

It certainly seemed as though the guys from "exotic" places went straight into the TT in the past and skipped the Manx. Maybe this will encourage a lot more to do the MGP?
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 23 32,188 02-05-2008, 12:23 PM
    Thread: Veteran/Vintage/Classic - yes or no?
Post: RE: Veteran/Vintage/Classic - yes or no?

Does anyone have any info on whether there actually is a Ducati parade before the Senior or not?
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 30 36,817 02-05-2008, 12:19 PM
    Thread: Veteran/Vintage/Classic - yes or no?
Post: RE: Veteran/Vintage/Classic - yes or no?

MV, I wasn't slagging off the parade, I was actually sticking up for it. I was merely pointing out that I think quality is more important than quantity. I'd rather see 10 guys like Rosner out and abou...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 30 36,817 02-05-2008, 09:42 AM
    Thread: Schumacher
Post: RE: Schumacher

thewitch Wrote:Now, now, that small person once leapt to my defence (needlessly)...*W2 Tell us more
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 4 6,871 02-05-2008, 09:33 AM
    Thread: Schumacher
Post: RE: Schumacher

Bernie Ecclestone's wife (is she really going out with him? what attracted you to billionaire Bernie Ecclestone? etc) could clearly do with getting her leg over a proper sport bike rather than a wee 1...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 4 6,871 01-05-2008, 04:43 PM
    Thread: Veteran/Vintage/Classic - yes or no?
Post: RE: Veteran/Vintage/Classic - yes or no?

I know it's probably not quite the same but did I hear there would be a Ducati parade before the Senior? The TT has got to tap into nostalgia. 2007 was bang on but not sure they could sustain it every...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 30 36,817 01-05-2008, 03:55 PM
    Thread: Course inspection cars
Post: RE: Coarse inspection cars

I'm sure Audi might take exception to their cars being referred to as "coarse" !!! :-)
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 9 11,973 30-04-2008, 06:26 PM
    Thread: new chief marshal
Post: RE: new chief marshal

Another box ticked. Good to see some of the uncertainty ended. Also nice to see a high profile appointment with some authority. Should be good at building bridges between the organisers and the police...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 22 29,689 29-04-2008, 05:19 PM
    Thread: MGP course changes
Post: RE: MGP course changes

Heard a few people who have been round the new bits and say it wont change any racing lines. Anyone who thinks the Millenium Oak is bad should go to the Killalane and see Kearney's tree!
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 8 10,072 28-04-2008, 04:34 PM
    Thread: Manx Radio - today
Post: RE: Manx Radio - today

Was there a deputy chief marshall? Surely that would be who would be expected to take over?
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 8 10,963 28-04-2008, 01:43 PM
    Thread: tt spectating
Post: RE: tt spectating

Interesting, thanks Gary. Having the list out by the end of this week is great and will give loads of time for spectators to plan. If there's only "one or two extra" areas then there should be plenty ...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 2 4,899 14-04-2008, 02:51 PM
    Thread: TT roads open driver quits over car switch
Post: TT roads open driver quits over car switch

Saw this on iomtoday.com: THE boss of a Manx family firm that has supplied TT course cars for generations has resigned as an official roads open driver after the contract was awarded to Audi this yea...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 60 95,615 07-04-2008, 03:10 PM
    Thread: Inquest today?
Post: RE: Inquest today?

I believe 2 people named specifically in the report had resigned even before the inquest was heard and another has resigned since. Not sure if anyone mentioned from the Government has done so.
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 194 339,610 07-04-2008, 03:07 PM
    Thread: Inquest today?
Post: RE: Inquest today?

Fair enough Peter, I got the wrong end of the stick with the Sulby/ Cronk-y-Voddy thing, but surely the principle still holds as it was also a lot bumpier than it is now? Really let meself down with t...
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 194 339,610 03-04-2008, 12:31 AM
    Thread: April First but REAL
Post: RE: April First but REAL

Quality! Not only is it huge but it's moving so quick it's just a blur. That has brightened up my otherwise crappy day.
Phil Windrum ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 3 8,527 02-04-2008, 10:57 PM
    Thread: Inquest today?
Post: RE: Inquest today?

Maybe I should have said I can't believe I went to the bother of getting Neil Tuxworth's autograph, or would that be too harsh! Cheers guys.
Phil Windrum TT Related Posts (Only) 194 339,610 01-04-2008, 10:40 PM