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    Thread: TT 2026
Post: RE: TT 2026

Not that many people at Liverpool at 8.30am, maybe 40 in front of me? Took about 90 min to process everyone. Only 2 other people came in behind me. Still no signs up from the main road, or the link ro...
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 30 15,808 19-05-2025, 04:49 PM
    Thread: TT2026 dates confirmed!!!
Post: RE: TT2026 dates confirmed!!!

Just on my way over to Liverpool now to get them booked
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 15 1,362 19-05-2025, 07:58 AM
    Thread: TT 2026
Post: RE: TT 2026

So a break with tradition, and a week early next year. I have just been over to the Liverpool terminal to have a look. There is no signage that I saw from the dock road to the terminal. I hope they so...
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 30 15,808 17-05-2025, 03:05 PM
    Thread: Who's Going When?
Post: RE: Who's Going When?

Out 30th May, back 7th June
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 16 9,416 14-05-2025, 06:32 PM
    Thread: TT 2026
Post: RE: TT 2026

(12-05-2025, 03:07 PM)Smokin Haddock Racing Wrote: Hope those are the dates as they are what I have based my marshals advanced booking form on.I spoke to a marshal yesterday, and he said the same.
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 30 15,808 12-05-2025, 03:47 PM
    Thread: TT 2026
Post: RE: TT 2026

Has anyone bought this years programme yet? It might be there?
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 30 15,808 09-05-2025, 08:32 PM
    Thread: TT 2026
Post: RE: TT 2026

(09-05-2025, 10:19 AM)JAT Wrote: https://qe2.sch.im/site/uploads/pages/67...y_2026.pdf That still infers it a week early next year with Mad Sunday on 31st May. I remember a few years back when there...
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 30 15,808 09-05-2025, 10:30 AM
    Thread: TT 2026
Post: RE: TT 2026

(08-05-2025, 04:39 PM)captainsparkledotcom Wrote: I have always thought/known that Mad Sunday is the First in June, but maybe that's about to change? I cant find any dates, but, on the IOM Governmen...
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 30 15,808 08-05-2025, 06:12 PM
    Thread: TT 2026
Post: TT 2026

I always though that Mad Sunday was the first Sunday in June, with practice week before it, and race week after. That would mean Mad Sunday is the 7th June 2026, but the Duke site is saying practice w...
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 30 15,808 08-05-2025, 03:17 PM
    Thread: TT2025 Programme on sale NOW!
Post: RE: TT2025 Programme on sale NOW!

The days of buying the program and Island Racer from WHS over here are over. I buy mine on the boat on the way over now.
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 2 2,209 06-05-2025, 01:13 PM
    Thread: British Supersport race- Oulton Park
Post: RE: British Supersport race- Oulton Park

After watching live on TV, I hoped for the best, but feared the worse. RIP lads.
c iom tt Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 1 379 06-05-2025, 01:10 PM
    Thread: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
Post: RE: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?

(27-06-2024, 01:02 PM)civ Wrote: Motorsport can be dangerous. The bottom line is that without reducing that danger to members of the public as much as possible at the most dangerous spots - which ar...
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 67 113,247 27-06-2024, 02:38 PM
    Thread: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
Post: RE: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?

(27-06-2024, 02:02 PM)captainsparkledotcom Wrote: Maybe we should agree to disagree here, after going through this on the 'New signs' thread a while back. My point then was, basically, how long was ...
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 67 113,247 27-06-2024, 02:35 PM
    Thread: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
Post: RE: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?

(27-06-2024, 12:44 PM)civ Wrote: Sure, not when they were new, but they were very much showing their age by the time they were replaced. Not sure how replacing signs like for like around the course ...
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 67 113,247 27-06-2024, 01:04 PM
    Thread: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
Post: RE: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?

(26-06-2024, 07:02 PM)Alfie Noakes Wrote: It's Insurance - not particularly the cost but getting a company to actually take the risk on board and there's not much we can do about that .... I possibl...
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 67 113,247 26-06-2024, 07:42 PM
    Thread: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
Post: RE: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?

(26-06-2024, 12:21 PM)civ Wrote: On prohibited areas - there's a very simple reason for them, answered here - https://youtu.be/n5Bi6wiRFN0?si=60yx-E6G9HIzFMM2&t=4030 (1:07:10 if the link doesn't...
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 67 113,247 26-06-2024, 05:45 PM
    Thread: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
Post: RE: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?

(26-06-2024, 12:12 PM)civ Wrote: Isn't that just part of the road/course?  :huh: Right on the corner is prohibited for obvious reasons, further up towards the bridge it's just "motorsport is dang...
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 67 113,247 26-06-2024, 05:18 PM
    Thread: Back in the day
Post: RE: Back in the day

(25-06-2024, 07:27 PM)Chrisp955 Wrote: I probably posted my last message on the wrong thread . I remember the lido in the 80s. There was a green Kawasaki  11R in the foyer. To win it you had to bal...
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 11 13,548 25-06-2024, 09:15 PM
    Thread: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
Post: RE: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?

Some interesting points. For me, the new format is a disaster, but it depends what you attend for. If its just to watch the racing and nothing else, then it does not mater if there is racing scheduled...
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 67 113,247 22-06-2024, 03:45 PM
    Thread: TT weather
Post: RE: TT weather

https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-m...randstand/
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 18 16,938 23-05-2024, 04:46 PM
    Thread: BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!
Post: RE: BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!

Just checked the website out of curiosity, and it is showing a 3hr 13min wait
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 11 4,943 20-05-2024, 11:09 AM
    Thread: BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!
Post: RE: BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!

So... Normally its a bank holiday the day they release the bookings. I gave up a few years back trying to get through on the phone or on line and started to go down to the Pier Head Liverpool to book ...
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 11 4,943 20-05-2024, 11:03 AM
    Thread: Merchandise deal announced for TT2024
Post: RE: Merchandise deal announced for TT2024

So, the JD story is they use to own tens of small company's. The new CEO came in, evaluated revenue streams, and off loaded loads of them in Feb 2023, Source Lab being one of them. Nothing sinister, j...
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 20 18,326 19-05-2024, 10:05 AM
    Thread: Merchandise deal announced for TT2024
Post: RE: Merchandise deal announced for TT2024

Maybe I should have put was!
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 20 18,326 18-05-2024, 04:33 PM
    Thread: Lee Johnston out of TT2024
Post: RE: Lee Johnston out of TT2024

His You Tube channel is excellent. Feel for him.
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 5 3,457 18-05-2024, 02:25 PM
    Thread: New course signs for TT 2024
Post: RE: New course signs for TT 2024

Old man opinion, but I just think they are not as vibrant as the old ones and look a bit washed out
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 14 14,500 18-05-2024, 02:24 PM
    Thread: TT 2024... What's ya plans
Post: RE: TT 2024... What's ya plans

11th Milestone, Sulby, Quarry bends if there is a space, if not, on to the Conker Fields. Sarah's if there is a space. Cronk Y Voddy. And I always try to watch at least one race from somewhere I have ...
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 22 23,171 18-05-2024, 02:17 PM
    Thread: Merchandise deal announced for TT2024
Post: RE: Merchandise deal announced for TT2024

New merchandising company is owned by JD Sports apparently!
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 20 18,326 18-05-2024, 02:12 PM
    Thread: Italian bike night in port erin
Post: RE: Italian bike night in port erin

Thats good news. I will be there on the Italian Stallion!
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 8 12,899 18-05-2024, 02:10 PM
    Thread: Paul bird
Post: RE: Paul bird

Shocking news. Like him or not, he put his money where his mouth was. A huge loss to motorcycle racing.
c iom tt General Discussion 3 2,406 02-09-2023, 10:15 AM
    Thread: Sad news of "Kipper" Killip
Post: RE: Sad news of "Kipper" Killip

Very sad. He always had a flag flying at his house in Crosby.
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 4 3,418 02-09-2023, 10:12 AM
    Thread: Red Flag Incident - Official Statement
Post: RE: Red Flag Incident - Official Statement

There was a report on the incident in this weeks MCN ( if they are to be believed)
c iom tt Southern 100 Meetings 25 17,826 20-07-2023, 02:15 PM
    Thread: Red Flag Incident - Official Statement
Post: RE: Red Flag Incident - Official Statement

Best not to speculate on such a serious situation. The Irish Independent on line section reported who the rider was before it was announced.
c iom tt Southern 100 Meetings 25 17,826 16-07-2023, 12:20 PM
    Thread: Tony East Collection To Be Auctioned
Post: RE: Tony East Collection To Be Auctioned

I use to love having a look around there. It was odd seeing the gates closed. I always lusted after the Silk 700.
c iom tt General Discussion 2 2,783 16-07-2023, 12:18 PM
    Thread: In the hedges.
Post: RE: In the hedges.

I use to sit on the grass bank at the bus stop by Ginger Hall, Last year it was restricted, and I have no idea why. I have never heard or seen any issues there. Same at Balaspur Farm.
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 25 109,562 30-05-2023, 10:29 AM
    Thread: Remembering DJ, 29th May 2003
Post: RE: Remembering DJ, 29th May 2003

Never forget that Thursday. I had a text message just saying 'DJ gone' from a friend on the Island before it had been announced. I still say hello as I go past Crosby.
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 9 5,812 29-05-2023, 08:21 PM
    Thread: In the hedges.
Post: RE: In the hedges.

The 11th is a good spot, and you are really in the hedge. You can park in the field behind, but you need to bring everything with you food and drinks wise.
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 25 109,562 28-05-2023, 09:38 AM
    Thread: In the hedges.
Post: RE: In the hedges.

(26-05-2023, 01:26 PM)Spartacus Wrote: I think everybody has seen the videos on You Tube etc of spectators in the hedges. Can anybody tell me where it is? I can get around on the Island this year so...
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 25 109,562 26-05-2023, 06:04 PM
    Thread: Genuine TT clothing on sale now
Post: RE: Genuine TT clothing on sale now

The monster ones are showing sold out, but I suspect they haven't turned up yet!
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 6 6,795 25-05-2023, 01:58 PM
    Thread: Gary Johnson out of TT 2023
Post: RE: Gary Johnson out of TT 2023

Came off with a lot of other riders on antifreeze that had been dropped by a previous competitor?
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 3 3,889 25-05-2023, 08:10 AM
    Thread: Genuine TT clothing on sale now
Post: RE: Genuine TT clothing on sale now

I have not bought an official T shirt for a while now, but I don't suppose it will put off the Event crowd who are use to paying those prices. Promenade T Shirts for me.
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 6 6,795 25-05-2023, 08:08 AM
    Thread: Just booked for 2024
Post: RE: Just booked for 2024

I didnt bother trying to phone this year. I went to the terminal at the Pier Head, not that many there but it still took 2 hours to bee seen. When I arrived at 8.35am, I checked the website, 7hr+ wait...
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 14 17,553 22-05-2023, 12:56 PM
    Thread: Lee Johnston Injury Update
Post: RE: Lee Johnston Injury Update

Hope he has a Speedy recovery.
c iom tt Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 3 3,594 17-05-2023, 10:24 AM
    Thread: NW200 Top Team and riders withdrawn
Post: RE: NW200 Top Team and riders withdrawn

(12-05-2023, 04:27 PM)ian333 Wrote: Not sure what answer you are looking for here. What always seems to be lost when situations like these arise is this - we are all in this together. We all want ro...
c iom tt Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 26 17,419 12-05-2023, 07:05 PM
    Thread: NW200 Top Team and riders withdrawn
Post: RE: NW200 Top Team and riders withdrawn

(12-05-2023, 02:45 PM)ian333 Wrote: Some people have pointed to scrutinering but the primary reason for scrutinerring is safety, not to 100% validate the compliance of a bike - that will always be t...
c iom tt Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 26 17,419 12-05-2023, 03:00 PM
    Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm

I am happy to contribute to the plaque
c iom tt General Discussion 60 34,546 12-05-2023, 01:14 PM
    Thread: NW200 Top Team and riders withdrawn
Post: RE: NW200 Top Team and riders withdrawn

Should have been brought to a halt at scrutineering. Total shambles.
c iom tt Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - 26 17,419 12-05-2023, 01:00 PM
    Thread: Island Racer 2023 magazine
Post: RE: Island Racer 2023 magazine

Bought mine last week.
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 3 12,424 30-04-2023, 01:14 PM
    Thread: Last visit next year.
Post: RE: Last visit next year.

And I would rather have paid £15.00 for a decent Programme that the £10.00 they charged this year for a rubbish one.
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 20 2,610 14-06-2022, 03:44 PM
    Thread: Last visit next year.
Post: RE: Last visit next year.

On a positive note, the petrol was cheaper on the Island this years that it was over here!
c iom tt TT Related Posts (Only) 20 2,610 14-06-2022, 03:42 PM