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    Thread: Irish road races confirmed for 2025 but no Ulster Grand Prix
Post: RE: Irish road races confirmed for 2025 but no Uls...

The UGP died for many a reason....still the best imho and I miss it hugely
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 3 563 26-11-2024, 12:13 PM
    Thread: Tandragee 2025 dates & sponsor announced
Post: RE: Tandragee 2025 dates & sponsor announced

(28-10-2024, 09:23 PM)captainsparkledotcom Wrote: Great news, a new title sponsor has been revealed for next years Tandragee 100! 27th/28th June 2025,  2025 Around-A-Pound Tandragee 100 National Mot...
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 1 569 29-10-2024, 06:10 PM
    Thread: Imatra 2024 on ITV4
Post: RE: Imatra 2024 on ITV4

https://kingoftheroads.tv/2023-schedule/
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 2 711 20-07-2024, 11:59 AM
    Thread: Southern 100 2024 TV schedule
Post: RE: Southern 100 2024 TV schedule

Excellent!! and coverage of Imatra next Thursday and Friday too
excollier Southern 100 Meetings 3 1,342 20-07-2024, 11:37 AM
    Thread: Southern 100 2024
Post: RE: Southern 100 2024

Roads stayed open, no go. Forecast looks better for tomorrow... well it could hardly be worse
excollier Southern 100 Meetings 8 2,408 10-07-2024, 09:40 PM
    Thread: Southern 100 2024
Post: RE: Southern 100 2024

(06-07-2024, 12:01 PM)H2pots Wrote: Me and her indoors used to have a yearly week long visit to the southern, two up, have a relaxed week exploring the island and drop into the races when they're on...
excollier Southern 100 Meetings 8 2,408 06-07-2024, 12:03 PM
    Thread: Southern 100 2024
Post: RE: Southern 100 2024

I have the bike loaded up waiting to head for the Belfast ferry at 2.30 am tomorrow morning, (ouch), 7th. Two hour ride across country to get to Belfast from home, taking my time. Back next Saturday ...
excollier Southern 100 Meetings 8 2,408 06-07-2024, 11:29 AM
    Thread: Imatra this weekend
Post: RE: Imatra this weekend

I was wondering how he would do it.....Erno Kostamo too
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 4 1,257 04-07-2024, 08:03 PM
    Thread: slight increase to Steam Packet prices
Post: RE: slight increase to Steam Packet prices

I decided to take the cost, I've signed up to marshal at the S100, heading over this coming Sunday morning. Last time I was at Billown was 1988 for the pre-TT Classic, hope the weather behaves now......
excollier Southern 100 Meetings 5 2,354 01-07-2024, 07:51 PM
    Thread: Radio TT
Post: RE: Radio TT

I miss the old 3 point commentary too, used to have it playing (loud) in the garage while I was busy, maybe outside, and could visualise the scene whilst doing something useful.....no more, now I find...
excollier TT Related Posts (Only) 11 12,860 12-06-2024, 04:42 PM
    Thread: New format, old problems
Post: RE: New format, old problems

(11-06-2024, 11:35 AM)Spartacus Wrote: No it wouldn't. It would have been ran on the Saturday as in 2012 when the weather was terrible. And in 1987, the weather was very, very stormy & wet.  Far...
excollier TT Related Posts (Only) 28 94,093 12-06-2024, 02:05 PM
    Thread: slight increase to Steam Packet prices
Post: RE: slight increase to Steam Packet prices

I haven't been to the Isle of Man since I marshalled at the TT in 2006. I want to join the marshals for the S100 this year, but to take a bike from Belfast is gonna cost £293, a bit steep when you con...
excollier Southern 100 Meetings 5 2,354 11-06-2024, 10:41 AM
    Thread: The GOAT...
Post: The GOAT...

.....Michael Dunlop in terms of wins. Question is, who stands a chance of surpassing this record in the future - not sure anyone is currently able, a star of the future if this sport is able to contin...
excollier TT Related Posts (Only) 2 2,466 08-06-2024, 02:00 PM
    Thread: New format, old problems
Post: RE: New format, old problems

(07-06-2024, 09:07 PM)Multirider Wrote: I've been coming since 1981 but I probably won't be going to TT any more. I have a lot of friends here now but because of the new scheme I don't have time to ...
excollier TT Related Posts (Only) 28 94,093 08-06-2024, 08:46 AM
    Thread: NW200 2024 TV times & schedule
Post: RE: NW200 2024 TV times & schedule

and Cookstown races on tv (BBC 1 NI) tonight, May 6th
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 3 1,703 06-05-2024, 02:38 PM
    Thread: IRRC start lists disclosed
Post: RE: IRRC start lists disclosed

(04-05-2024, 04:43 PM)H2pots Wrote: Be good to combine irrc into our road races. Be good to see armoy, nw200, cookstown  and Oliver's mount become part of a much bigger roads based championship I ag...
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 3 1,274 04-05-2024, 04:54 PM
    Thread: IRRC start lists disclosed
Post: RE: IRRC start lists disclosed

That series looks ever more inviting as the TT has become way too expensive Round 1 clashes with the NW200, where I am a long time marshal, and takes away some good riders.. Chimay clashes with Armoy,...
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 3 1,274 04-05-2024, 10:24 AM
    Thread: Barry Symmons has passed away, after a short illness
Post: RE: Barry Symmons has passed away, after a short i...

Sad news indeed, a real team leader
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 2 1,263 08-03-2024, 09:12 PM
    Thread: Lee Johnston doubtful for NW200
Post: Lee Johnston doubtful for NW200

Poor Lee, he has no luck https://www.bbc.com/sport/northern-ireland/68497214
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 1 950 08-03-2024, 09:11 PM
    Thread: Gary Johnson heading back to TT 2024
Post: RE: Gary Johnson heading back to TT 2024

Good news!! He's a top rider when he's on form
excollier TT Related Posts (Only) 3 11,072 28-01-2024, 01:05 PM
    Thread: Tandragee 2024 cancelled
Post: RE: Tandragee 2024 cancelled

Road racing in Ireland is dying fast now - as a marshal here I have only 3 meetings now.....
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 2 2,188 26-12-2023, 08:33 PM
    Thread: Davey Todd to TAS
Post: Davey Todd to TAS

as per the title..... https://www.bbc.com/sport/northern-ireland/66519875
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 1 1,522 16-08-2023, 04:24 PM
    Thread: Andreas racing association on TV!
Post: RE: Andreas racing association on TV!

must get a look at that on Wednesday if I can find it - I see it listed as Motorsport Mundial, 00.55 Wednesday ITV4....we'll see
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 1 1,429 06-08-2023, 04:11 PM
    Thread: Armoy Races on TV
Post: RE: Armoy Races on TV

(02-08-2023, 01:43 PM)captainsparkledotcom Wrote: Good shout, then ITV4 8pm 14th August (part 1) ITV4 8pm 15th august (part 2) (allegedly!) The race programme lists BBC One NI, ITV4 and Eurosport, b...
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 8 4,646 05-08-2023, 02:50 PM
    Thread: Armoy Races on TV
Post: RE: Armoy Races on TV

I stopped buying it in 2006 when they took a swipe at the TT marshals (which included me at the time)
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 8 4,646 05-08-2023, 02:45 PM
    Thread: Armoy Races on TV
Post: Armoy Races on TV

Tuesday 8th August, 22.40, BBC One NI https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001pn6w
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 8 4,646 02-08-2023, 11:34 AM
    Thread: Michael Dunlop returns to Armoy
Post: RE: Michael Dunlop returns to Armoy

Armoy Races on BBC One NI Tuesday 8th August, after the news around 22.40 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001pn6w
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 3 2,343 02-08-2023, 11:29 AM
    Thread: Davey Todd Moves on
Post: RE: Davey Todd Moves on

and Jonathan Rea is considering a move or retirement maybe https://www.bbc.com/sport/northern-ireland/66354733
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 1 1,427 31-07-2023, 03:18 PM
    Thread: Davey Todd Moves on
Post: Davey Todd Moves on

Davey Todd leaves padgetts https://www.bbc.com/sport/northern-ireland/66363238
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 1 1,427 31-07-2023, 03:09 PM
    Thread: Michael Dunlop returns to Armoy
Post: RE: Michael Dunlop returns to Armoy

MD, came back, cleaned up!! He pushed really hard in very wet conditions in the last race, bike looked rock steady too, others were sliding around more
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 3 2,343 31-07-2023, 10:39 AM
    Thread: Weather!
Post: RE: Weather!

Last time I went to the TT was 2006, the weather was amazing
excollier TT Related Posts (Only) 9 13,548 26-05-2023, 08:40 PM
    Thread: N Ireland road racing cancelled
Post: RE: N Ireland road racing cancelled

excellent, now I can get out my marshal's gear and look forward
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 27 18,993 15-03-2023, 10:08 PM
    Thread: N Ireland road racing cancelled
Post: RE: N Ireland road racing cancelled

(13-03-2023, 11:42 AM)milestone 11 Wrote: I can't find anything on the emergency meeting that was due to take place last Thursday, anyone have updates? Someone spilled some confidential details of t...
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 27 18,993 13-03-2023, 06:12 PM
    Thread: N Ireland road racing cancelled
Post: RE: N Ireland road racing cancelled

update: "Emergency meeting has been called for tonight by the MCUI because a new quote has been issued by the insurance company so fingers crossed"
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 27 18,993 09-03-2023, 09:50 PM
    Thread: N Ireland road racing cancelled
Post: RE: N Ireland road racing cancelled

(14-02-2023, 10:56 PM)scaramanga Wrote: has anyone viewed that gofundme page i looked see how it was going but it dont look right not the same as anyother ive donated too looks legit to me....mcui ...
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 27 18,993 15-02-2023, 03:13 PM
    Thread: N Ireland road racing cancelled
Post: RE: N Ireland road racing cancelled

(11-02-2023, 01:22 PM)boon345 Wrote: What i do not understand surely the overall money that all racing  makes in ireland  .must be more than the insurance, the northwest must be going to lose say a ...
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 27 18,993 12-02-2023, 12:08 PM
    Thread: N Ireland road racing cancelled
Post: RE: N Ireland road racing cancelled

A gofundme has been created to try to raise the shortfall, enabling all NI road racing to proceed...... https://www.gofundme.com/f/mcuiucinsuran...023/donate
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 27 18,993 12-02-2023, 12:07 PM
    Thread: NW 200 Gets Funding
Post: RE: NW 200 Gets Funding

(15-12-2022, 05:37 PM)Rednine Wrote: I'm delighted to hear of the funding. Most sadly I have never been to either but, from what I read and have read, the Ulster will be tempting me over in 2024. Th...
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 9 7,365 17-12-2022, 09:28 PM
    Thread: Olivers mount gold cup meeting back on
Post: RE: Olivers mount gold cup meeting back on

Last time I was at Oliver's Mount was around 1988 - would love to see it again
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 5 6,013 12-09-2022, 04:18 PM
    Thread: Mid-Antrim 150
Post: RE: Mid-Antrim 150

I suspect the whole story is not being told, some vital details missing in relation to the Queen's death and certain elements who see the running of the races at this time as disrespectful (in their v...
excollier Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 6 6,064 11-09-2022, 02:27 PM
    Thread: Last visit next year.
Post: RE: Last visit next year.

Jeepers, I remember Yates's Wine Lodge too......am I"that" old now?
excollier TT Related Posts (Only) 20 2,610 15-06-2022, 09:26 PM
    Thread: Saturday's Schedule
Post: RE: Saturday's Schedule

I haven't been to the TT since 2006 (fortnight as a marshal in perfect weather, Rhencullen) - not sure I'll ever be back either
excollier TT Related Posts (Only) 12 10,959 12-06-2022, 09:04 AM
    Thread: Saturday's Schedule
Post: RE: Saturday's Schedule

that's all folks!! Next year?
excollier TT Related Posts (Only) 12 10,959 11-06-2022, 12:49 PM
    Thread: Rider communication
Post: RE: Rider communication

(11-06-2022, 10:29 AM)billybookcase Wrote: Is there a reason why the riders rely on boards around the course rather than direct links to their pits? The simpler the tech, the more reliable. Can you ...
excollier TT Related Posts (Only) 2 4,374 11-06-2022, 10:38 AM
    Thread: Saturday's Schedule
Post: RE: Saturday's Schedule

(11-06-2022, 10:20 AM)Chris_Sav Wrote: We always stay for a couple of days after the racing and I always find it amazing how quickly the island empties of bikes. Yes, the Island feels strange just p...
excollier TT Related Posts (Only) 12 10,959 11-06-2022, 10:29 AM
    Thread: Saturday's Schedule
Post: RE: Saturday's Schedule

(11-06-2022, 09:56 AM)Chrisp955 Wrote: Cold wind hear today excollier. Lot less people sat round the corse this morning. Not so many bikes on the road I guess many have gone home or are going today
excollier TT Related Posts (Only) 12 10,959 11-06-2022, 10:01 AM
    Thread: Saturday's Schedule
Post: RE: Saturday's Schedule

(11-06-2022, 07:46 AM)Chrisp955 Wrote: Fingers crossed it all goes off OK. I'm heading back to Sarah's to watch Lucky you - I'll be at my computer in Ireland.....
excollier TT Related Posts (Only) 12 10,959 11-06-2022, 07:55 AM
    Thread: Saturday's Schedule
Post: RE: Saturday's Schedule

Manx Weather Weather Issued on Saturday, 11 June 2022 at 4:45am by Ronaldsway Met Office Detailed forecast Dry and bright with some sunny spells this morning, just a few isolated showers possible late...
excollier TT Related Posts (Only) 12 10,959 11-06-2022, 07:19 AM
    Thread: Saturday's Schedule
Post: Saturday's Schedule

and for the final time..... Sat 11 June 10:00 Roads Close 11:00 Milwaukee Senior TT [6-laps] Start List 19:00* Roads Open
excollier TT Related Posts (Only) 12 10,959 11-06-2022, 07:18 AM
    Thread: Sadly another statement, the Stocktons this time
Post: RE: Sadly another statement, the Stocktons this ti...

how very sad - condolences to their family.
excollier TT Related Posts (Only) 10 9,141 10-06-2022, 08:50 PM