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Thread: Well, how good was that then!
Post: RE: Well, how good was that then!
| Fantastic TT, brilliant racing, brilliant weather, the only gripes I've had are - the pathetic turnout for the 100 years sidecar lap, 3 outfits? I couldn't believe it, I mean I'm not the biggest fan o... |
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12-06-2023, 09:11 AM |
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Thread: Josh Brookes is back
Post: RE: Josh Brookes is back
| Good news, problem for Josh is he's had no continuity with the TT, newcomer year on a Suzuki, then 2nd year on a Yamaha which never seemed to worked around there, then he missed a couple of years to d... |
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22-03-2023, 07:09 AM |
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Thread: N Ireland road racing cancelled
Post: RE: N Ireland road racing cancelled
| I don't get why short circuit racing and trials are being affected by this issue when it's clearly the roads side of the sport which are upping the insurance premiums.
How has motocross escaped this? |
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10-02-2023, 08:50 PM |
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Thread: Last visit next year.
Post: RE: Last visit next year.
| I've actually started paying a bit more to pre-book a seat in the Niarbyl lounge on Manannan as it was getting beyond a joke to find a seat due to the amount of selfish people on board, a lot quieter ... |
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16-06-2022, 08:39 PM |
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Thread: Sidecars
Post: RE: Sidecars
| I have a lot of respect for the competitors and I'll applaud their achievements on the course but if I'm being honest I've never really been a fan of the chairs and the field seems to get thinner ever... |
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14-06-2022, 07:11 PM |
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Thread: CAL & THE TT
Post: RE: CAL & THE TT
| If you have a look at the Chris Grose interview in the interviews section of the main website he has some interesting views on what would happen if GP riders did the TT. I'm assuming the interview was... |
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22-09-2021, 10:01 PM |
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Thread: CAL & THE TT
Post: RE: CAL & THE TT
| That's an interesting read, I've heard a few people say that the top MotoGP guys would walk it at the TT and I've also heard a few say they'd be no good at it, I personally think the answer lies somew... |
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14-09-2021, 10:18 AM |
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Thread: Seasons Geetings 2020
Post: RE: Seasons Geetings 2020
| Have a merry christmas everyone, hopefully we all have a much more positive new year. |
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General Discussion
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23-12-2020, 04:09 PM |
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Thread: tt races
Post: RE: tt races
| Personally I still think it's the right call as it's going to take some time to vaccinate people, however I am more optimistic for the Manx GP. |
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02-12-2020, 05:44 PM |
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Thread: Isle of Man government updates
Post: RE: Isle of Man government updates
| Not surprised, still no vaccine available yet and unlikely to be widely available before the summer. A real shame for teams, riders and businesses. |
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General Discussion
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30-11-2020, 01:07 PM |
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Thread: Pullyman: Is this the end of the TT ?
Post: RE: Pullyman: Is this the end of the TT ?
| Also I notice in the original article he asks "did the world come to an end?"
Well the answer to that is for some people yes it did come to an end, just because some people weren't affected by the ca... |
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17-11-2020, 10:26 AM |
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Thread: Pullyman: Is this the end of the TT ?
Post: RE: Pullyman: Is this the end of the TT ?
| I think as long as riders want to compete it will still be around and let's face it, even if the IOM doesn't NEED the TT no sane person turns down the chance to make extra money so I think as long as ... |
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General Discussion
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16-11-2020, 09:25 AM |
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Thread: Thruxton clash with TT Superbike Saturday in 2021
Post: RE: Thruxton clash with TT Superbike Saturday in 2...
| The BSB calendar at the moment is only provisional so it could change but I severely doubt there's going to be a TT next year especially with Covid-19 cases shooting up again, even if by some miracle ... |
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02-11-2020, 10:56 AM |
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Thread: TT decision 'in next couple of months'
Post: RE: TT decision 'in next couple of months'
| I'd be extremely surprised if it went ahead next year especially if they're making the decision before Christmas because the signs at the moment aren't very good as most countries seem to be recording... |
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07-10-2020, 11:09 PM |
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Thread: Road racing set for Isle of Wight debut in 2021
Post: RE: Road racing set for Isle of Wight debut in 202...
| After the Welsh Road Race fiasco of a couple of years ago I'm skeptical but hopefully I'm wrong. |
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31-07-2020, 10:29 AM |
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Thread: Doubts about TT2021
Post: RE: Doubts about TT2021
| It's the economic situation which is most concerning, we're going into a recession far worse than what we saw 10 years or so ago. I also think most of the world is going to end up going back into full... |
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31-07-2020, 10:25 AM |
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Thread: Host Saiger Critical - Positive Update
Post: RE: Host Saiger Critical
| Met him at the marshals supper at TT 2019, really friendly guy who lives and breathes racing, the sort of guy who makes racing the great sport that it is. I wish him all the best for a speedy recovery... |
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General Discussion
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28-07-2020, 12:07 PM |
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Thread: Well Done Manx Radio
Post: RE: Well Done Manx Radio
| I thought it was fantastic, especially the Hailwood comeback one! |
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14-06-2020, 10:46 PM |
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Thread: Council funding package in excess of £60,000 has rescued 2021 North West 200
Post: RE: Council funding package in excess of £60,000 h...
| The Ulster got a £250,000 grant just 3 years ago. |
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05-06-2020, 09:23 AM |
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Thread: DJ - 17 years ago
Post: RE: DJ - 17 years ago
| One of my all time favourites, great rider and an all round good bloke with a personality as big as his talent. |
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30-05-2020, 09:55 AM |
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Thread: Not happy...
Post: RE: Not happy...
| Not down about it as much as I thought I'd be, I think it helps that everybody else's year has been ruined so we're all in the same situation. In fact if anything lockdown has been a positive for me, ... |
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General Discussion
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29-05-2020, 09:16 AM |
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Thread: Not good!
Post: RE: Not good!
| Sadly we've developed an American style compensation culture over the last 15 years with all the "where there's blame, there's a claim" nonsense. It's why it's become so expensive to get insurance for... |
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26-05-2020, 12:23 PM |
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Thread: Scarborough Gold Cup
Post: RE: Scarborough Gold Cup
| Thanks for that, I've been looking for ages for a list, I'm surprised I couldn't find one anywhere! |
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General Discussion
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13-05-2020, 06:27 PM |
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Thread: Scarborough Gold Cup
Post: Scarborough Gold Cup
| Hi guys does anybody have a list of the Scarborough Gold Cup winners by year?
Many thanks in advance. |
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General Discussion
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13-05-2020, 01:13 PM |
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Thread: SYNETIQ BMW REVEAL HUTCHINSON'S RETURN
Post: RE: SYNETIQ BMW REVEAL HUTCHINSON'S RETURN
| I always had a bit of an inkling that this would be the case as Hutchy was available and it wouldn't be like TAS to not have a road racer, in fact I think it would have been their first time. Good to ... |
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29-04-2020, 10:15 AM |
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Thread: Steam Packet options for TT 2020 bookings
Post: RE: Steam Packet options for TT 2020 bookings
| I've just changed it to 2021 though I hate to be the party pooper but I wouldn't be surprised if we're still in this situation next year, this isn't going away over a couple of months, experts are alr... |
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General Discussion
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29-04-2020, 10:08 AM |
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Thread: Irish road racing: 'Difficult for some clubs to come back from this' - Kennedy
Post: RE: Irish road racing: 'Difficult for some clubs t...
| As somebody who has no idea of running a racing club what are the insurance costs everyone talks about and what is the insurance for? I thought competitors had their own insurance and spectators were ... |
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29-04-2020, 10:06 AM |
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Thread: Motorsport legend Sir Stirling Moss passes away at 90
Post: RE: Motorsport legend Sir Stirling Moss passes awa...
| Rest in Peace Sir Stirling Moss, proof that you don't have to win a championship to be a champion. |
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General Discussion
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12-04-2020, 04:45 PM |
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Thread: Best TT Memories.
Post: RE: Best TT Memories.
| Another great memory was also my first TT visit in 2014, I was utterly blown away when the superbikes came flying through St Ninians at the start of laps 2,4 and 6, literally flying as well when they ... |
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General Discussion
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31-03-2020, 10:52 AM |
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Thread: Best TT Memories.
Post: RE: Best TT Memories.
| Being there in 2015 for Ivan Lintins debut win, I remember Ivan from his first year of racing on the short circuits on a Honda Hornet of all things and had seen his name keep popping up over the next ... |
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General Discussion
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30-03-2020, 10:26 PM |
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Thread: Peter Hickman Garage Tour
Post: RE: Peter Hickman Garage Tour
| Nice video, there's some money in that unit for sure!
I've a lot of time for Peter Hickman, he reminds me of DJ, super fast wherever he races and a nice guy too. |
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General Discussion
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30-03-2020, 10:51 AM |
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Thread: TT Isle of Man Ride on the Edge 2.(Releasing tomorrow morning)
Post: RE: TT Isle of Man Ride on the Edge 2.(Releasing t...
| I hope so, I've had another go on the first game and just turned it off in a huff, the game doesn't allow you to make corrections either, way too skittish.
Another thing as well, in real life isn't t... |
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28-03-2020, 05:27 PM |
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Thread: TT Isle of Man Ride on the Edge 2.(Releasing tomorrow morning)
Post: RE: TT Isle of Man Ride on the Edge 2.(Releasing t...
| I've recently bought a PS4 and got the first ROTE game for a tenner but I'm not impressed, sure it looks great but the bike dynamics are horrible, I can't even do a lap less than 20 minutes and haven'... |
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28-03-2020, 12:24 PM |
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Thread: TT 2020 CANCELLED
Post: RE: TT 2020 CANCELLED
| Sad but I feel it's the right decision. |
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Information, Press Releases etc & Your Comments
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16-03-2020, 06:17 PM |
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Thread: No decision on TT yet but petition calls for event to be cancelled
Post: RE: No decision on TT yet but petition calls for e...
| The thing also to consider is if other motorcycle racing activity is called off in the run up to the TT then if the TT goes ahead the riders wouldn't have had adequate time on their bikes ahead of the... |
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Information, Press Releases etc & Your Comments
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15-03-2020, 12:08 PM |
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Thread: No decision on TT yet but petition calls for event to be cancelled
Post: RE: No decision on TT yet but petition calls for e...
| Just remember there's always next year. |
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14-03-2020, 02:00 PM |
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Thread: Coronavirus affects on TT - Government Statement & Comments
Post: RE: The Corona virus.
| As long as the virus keeps spreading they should consider calling off the TT, maybe give it another month and if the virus is continuing to spread then call it off IMO anyway, I'm no medical professio... |
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General Discussion
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26-02-2020, 01:37 PM |
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Thread: CONFIRMATION AND CONSISTENCY THE KEY ON QATAR TEST DAY 2
Post: RE: CONFIRMATION AND CONSISTENCY THE KEY ON QATAR ...
| Don't the MotoGP guys actually test less now compared to the past? I seem to remember them having 3 tests before the season, a couple after the season as well as 3 or 4 tests during the season, usuall... |
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24-02-2020, 07:34 PM |
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Thread: Michael Dunlop: Ballymoney rider still to agree Superbike deal for 2020
Post: RE: Michael Dunlop: Ballymoney rider still to agre...
| I've a hunch he's going to Smiths, they tweeted over the weekend they have some news but we have to wait 4 weeks to get it, isn't the TT launch in about 4 weeks? Hmmm... |
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General Discussion
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17-02-2020, 07:48 PM |
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Thread: Michael Dunlop: Ballymoney rider still to agree Superbike deal for 2020
Post: RE: Michael Dunlop: Ballymoney rider still to agre...
| I think the way Michael has jumped from team to team, manufacturer to manufacturer is a testament to his natural ability but I think the days were you can just rock up to the TT with a couple of race ... |
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General Discussion
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07-02-2020, 04:55 PM |
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Thread: Norton Motorcycles crashes into administration
Post: RE: Norton Motorcycles crashes into administration
| Not surprising when you consider the respected people who have left the company over the years, I remember Brian Crighton being particularly scathing of Norton's ownership. |
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General Discussion
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30-01-2020, 05:12 PM |
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Thread: Does motorcycle road racing on public roads in Ireland have a future?
Post: RE: Does motorcycle road racing on public roads in...
| As long as they continue with the funding by selling programs and local sponsors no. Irish road racing needs a shake up with all the races run under one organisation with major sponsorship, somebody l... |
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27-01-2020, 08:38 PM |
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Thread: MCGUINNESS JOINS QUATTRO PLANT BOURNEMOUTH KAWASAKI
Post: RE: MCGUINNESS JOINS QUATTRO PLANT BOURNEMOUTH KAW...
| No reason at all why he shouldn't be top 5 or even on the podium providing he gels with the Kawasaki, he's still one of the top 5 fastest riders at the TT. |
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12-01-2020, 04:04 PM |
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Thread: COWARD ANGLING FOR YAMAHA SUPPORT
Post: RE: COWARD ANGLING FOR YAMAHA SUPPORT
| This would be good to see, Jamie has really come on strong over the last 3 years and he definitely deserves some support to take him to that next level now. |
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12-12-2019, 04:16 PM |
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Thread: Norton confirms Peter Hickman for Lightweight race at 2020 Isle of Man TT
Post: RE: Norton confirms Peter Hickman for Lightweight ...
| As far as I'm aware John McGuinness is still contracted to Norton and until we hear different he'll be riding their bike next year though John has recently said he still needs to sit down with Stuart ... |
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Information, Press Releases etc & Your Comments
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12-12-2019, 04:10 PM |
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Thread: Sports Personality 2019: Rea left out of final list of six contenders
Post: RE: Sports Personality 2019: Rea left out of final...
| I was talking to a friend about this over the weekend and the way he put it was that if Rea was a multiple MotoGP champion rather than Superbikes then he may have won it already because and these are ... |
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General Discussion
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09-12-2019, 02:29 PM |
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Thread: Sports Personality 2019: Rea left out of final list of six contenders
Post: RE: Sports Personality 2019: Rea left out of final...
| Not even, it's £18,000 assuming you lead every lap. |
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General Discussion
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04-12-2019, 07:28 PM |
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Thread: Sports Personality 2019: Rea left out of final list of six contenders
Post: RE: Sports Personality 2019: Rea left out of final...
| Rednine hit the nail on the head, motorcycle racing isn't a big sport compared to things like football, F1, cricket, rugby, tennis and athletics. It's not necessarily an elitist thing either since whe... |
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General Discussion
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27-11-2019, 01:21 PM |
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Thread: TT 2020 Ferry invoice received
Post: RE: TT 2020 Ferry invoice received
| Foot passenger price has risen by a couple of quid. |
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General Discussion
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23-11-2019, 05:23 PM |
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Thread: HONDA RACING SIGN GLENN IRWIN & DAVEY TODD FOR TT 2020
Post: RE: HONDA RACING SIGN GLENN IRWIN & DAVEY TODD FOR...
| I've got no issue with the lad wanting to do the TT but I don't like seeing newcomers in factory outfits, Davey Todd has had a couple of very impressive years in non-factory outfits and I think deserv... |
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Information, Press Releases etc & Your Comments
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