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Thread: New Irish road racing organisation secures insurance for 2025 events
Post: RE: New Irish road racing organisation secures ins...
Excellent news that, good for teams, riders and fans |
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31-01-2025, 08:05 PM |
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Thread: New sponsor found for Billown course
Post: RE: New sponsor found for Billown course
Are you sure it's not you under a name disguise ? Hahaha |
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Southern 100 Meetings
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31-01-2025, 08:04 PM |
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Thread: MERRY CHRISTMAS
Post: RE: MERRY CHRISTMAS
Merry Xmas all and a happy New year |
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General Discussion
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25-12-2024, 09:15 PM |
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Thread: Who, What, Where, When?
Post: RE: Who, What, Where, When?
It's Philip McAllen at the rear.
Is it the approach to Kate's cottage? |
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ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc...
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23-12-2024, 06:26 PM |
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Thread: Drop in visitors to Manx GP in 2024
Post: RE: Drop in visitors to Manx GP in 2024
I suspect there might be a couple of factors to that.
The new format wasn't popular with anybody i talked to, not popular with me neither but i still went. And, the weather of 2024 meant a lot threw ... |
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Manx Grand Prix & Classic TT
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21-12-2024, 12:19 PM |
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Thread: Shakey Byrne Court Case
Post: RE: Shakey Byrne Court Case
I would have thought so too but it were a track day, not a race event (I think). The requirements for race events are different to track days etc. Edit... I think it were a practice day, not a track d... |
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20-12-2024, 01:57 PM |
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Thread: Provisional Road Racing 2025 Calendar
Post: RE: Provisional Road Racing 2025 Calendar
That's a big season on the continent, alas, a lot of the great races from NI are (for now) consigned to the history books.
But, if anybody fancies a continental venture, there's good real roads to b... |
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02-12-2024, 09:11 PM |
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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...
I fear we'll never see the ugp again.... I hope I'm wrong though |
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23-11-2024, 08:14 PM |
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Thread: New track sponsor sought for Billown Course
Post: RE: New track sponsor sought for Billown Course
The captainsparkle southern 100..... It's got a ring to it 😁😁 |
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18-11-2024, 11:22 PM |
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Thread: Macau practice report
Post: RE: Macau practice report
Wet weather, it's been the road racing story of 2024, TT disrupted, southern 100 disrupted, manx gp nearly lost, Oliver's mount gold cup abandoned and now the macau gp.
One to forget this year |
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17-11-2024, 02:50 PM |
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Thread: Armoy 'Race of Legends' 2025 dates confirmed
Post: RE: Armoy 'Race of Legends' 2025 dates confirmed
Alas, I don't get over to NI these days, nothing nefarious, I just can't do all the things I'd like to.
But,,when me and her indoors used to tour on a 1200 bandit, we were regulars at NI races.... Ug... |
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02-11-2024, 10:44 AM |
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Thread: Glenn Irwin retires from International Road Racing
Post: RE: Glenn Irwin retires from International Road Ra...
Fair play to him, he's got genuine reasons. Best of luck to him on his bsb ventures |
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28-10-2024, 12:18 PM |
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Thread: 2025 Classic TT steam packet ferry bookings available now
Post: RE: 2025 Classic TT steam packet ferry bookings av...
Me too.... Out Wednesday the 20th... Back Sunday the 31st.... Great stuff |
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24-10-2024, 11:39 AM |
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Thread: Full schedule for Manx/Classic TT 2025
Post: RE: Full schedule for Manx/Classic TT 2025
(23-10-2024, 10:34 AM)captainsparkledotcom Wrote: It's really got me thinking!
TT 2025 is booked & I'll keep it, but , from 2026?
I'm leaning towards a few days at the TT (without bike) & 10... |
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23-10-2024, 11:41 AM |
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Thread: Full schedule for Manx/Classic TT 2025
Post: RE: Full schedule for Manx/Classic TT 2025
Yes, that's right I think.
Classic TT back, I'll be going over for both the manx and the classic. I'll be looking at 12 days over. Monday the 18th to Saturday the 30th or Sunday the 31st.
I suspect ... |
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23-10-2024, 08:06 AM |
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Thread: Possible changes to timetable for S100 2025
Post: RE: Possible changes to timetable for S100 2025
Seems a sensible request.
I pedaled to the southern this year and enjoyed it so much I'm planning to do the same next year, but tag Wednesday in too, sail out Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, back on... |
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Southern 100 Meetings
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19-10-2024, 07:53 PM |
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Thread: DAO Racing switch to Honda for 2025 campaign
Post: RE: DAO Racing switch to Honda for 2025 campaign
Does that mean deano returns to DAO? |
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General Discussion
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08-10-2024, 04:59 PM |
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Thread: Things changing for the general in 2025
Post: Things changing for the general in 2025
Ashcourt racing call time on their efforts at the end of this year.
Pastures new for Lee Johnston for next year. Read it here......
https://www.newsletter.co.uk/sport/motor...ng-4797798 |
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26-09-2024, 07:58 AM |
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Thread: Oliver's mount gold cup sept 7th & 8th
Post: RE: Oliver's mount gold cup sept 7th & 8th
(22-09-2024, 01:43 PM)Spartacus Wrote: Next year I am going to pay on the gate each day. Not much is saved anyway by buying the weekend ticket.
That my usual policy. As you say, the saving is minima... |
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22-09-2024, 09:30 PM |
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Thread: Burrrows Engineering part with 'Dom 'the Bomb'
Post: RE: Burrrows Engineering part with 'Dom 'the Bomb'
Hmm, interesting. I wonder what the real story at the back of this. |
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TT Related Posts (Only)
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18-09-2024, 07:48 AM |
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Thread: Hoghton Tower sprint/hill climb 8th September 2024
Post: RE: Hoghton Tower sprint/hill climb 8th September ...
Went the same way as Oliver's mount then capt, that got canned on Sunday due to stubborn fog |
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09-09-2024, 07:14 AM |
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Thread: Oliver's mount gold cup sept 7th & 8th
Post: RE: Oliver's mount gold cup sept 7th & 8th
(08-09-2024, 11:20 PM)Sam Pato Wrote: That's a shame - some good people are putting a lot of effort into keeping it running. They need to gate money.
They're saying they've had a good 2024 and it a... |
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09-09-2024, 07:13 AM |
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Thread: Oliver's mount gold cup sept 7th & 8th
Post: RE: Oliver's mount gold cup sept 7th & 8th
If what I'm reading is correct, it looks like there was no action whatsoever at Oliver's mount today, mist and fog seems to have canned the day. |
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08-09-2024, 04:52 PM |
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Thread: Oliver's mount gold cup sept 7th & 8th
Post: RE: Oliver's mount gold cup sept 7th & 8th
Was gonna head over for Sunday's racing but weather forecast is rubbish. Bsb prices with farmyard facilities means i won't be going |
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07-09-2024, 12:11 PM |
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Thread: New: The Official Joey Dunlop web site
Post: RE: New: The Official Joey Dunlop web site
Well, the link doesn't work for me |
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Joey Dunlop
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04-09-2024, 10:37 PM |
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Thread: Monday MGP Practice
Post: RE: Monday MGP Practice
(02-09-2024, 10:55 AM)Splashdown Wrote: I would say that 93mph IS the fastest girder fork lap. Well done Rhys.
Having said that, Stanley Woods managed a 90mph lap in 1939, one of only four riders to... |
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02-09-2024, 11:49 AM |
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Thread: Oliver's mount gold cup sept 7th & 8th
Post: Oliver's mount gold cup sept 7th & 8th
Gold cup on early this year.
Anybody going for look?
I'll likely be going for a day, I'll pick the better weather day nearer the time and pay on the gate.
Not sure who's riding but I've heard Mike ... |
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29-08-2024, 10:59 AM |
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Thread: Scammers
Post: RE: Scammers
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27-08-2024, 05:39 PM |
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Thread: MGP2024.... What d'ya think of that then?
Post: MGP2024.... What d'ya think of that then?
Well, mgp2024 is done and dusted.
I'm still on the island but return Wednesday. I've enjoyed the visit but (obviously) disappointed with the weather as it's kicked the event in the goolies.
I watche... |
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Manx Grand Prix & Classic TT
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27-08-2024, 07:45 AM |
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Thread: Monday race day
Post: RE: Monday race day
Well, the day got done. Mostly one lappers and a two lap senior manx. Weather closing in fast now.
Not ideal but after the week we've all had, I'll take that. I honestly didn't expect to see any raci... |
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26-08-2024, 07:22 PM |
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Thread: Monday race day
Post: RE: Monday race day
I see the junior manx gp has been called a result from Saturday.
Maybe that's a good thing as I had concerns over some of the newcomers racing today with lack of practice.
I know there's newcomers i... |
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26-08-2024, 10:45 AM |
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Thread: Monday race day
Post: Monday race day
Should be all the races crammed into one day today but that's looking doubtful.
At the time of writing, there's the first delay of one hour. Further announcement at 9:30, I'm fully expecting a furthe... |
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26-08-2024, 08:18 AM |
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Thread: Anyone else cancel their trip to the island?
Post: RE: Anyone else cancel their trip to the island?
I couldn't say but it would not surprise me, I've heard there's been people at heysham stuck for days waiting for re scheduled ferries etc. |
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25-08-2024, 05:40 PM |
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Thread: A bit of an expensive do
Post: RE: A bit of an expensive do
I think after the weather, the ferry problems and the cancellations / delays / postponements.... There might be a few none returners.
I'll be back come what may, weather's played havoc with the mgp t... |
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25-08-2024, 05:38 PM |
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Thread: Race Day 1 Saturday
Post: RE: Race Day 1 Saturday
Saturday's racing went the same way as the rest of the week, after the red flag it never got going again. Weather moving in, some showers in parts.
They're gonna try to run 6 races on Monday..... I'm... |
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24-08-2024, 06:26 PM |
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Thread: Friday practice delayed
Post: RE: Friday practice delayed
Evening cancelled before it got going, rain showers coming in |
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23-08-2024, 06:58 PM |
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Thread: Friday practice delayed
Post: RE: Friday practice delayed
Was a decent afternoon eventually. Running tonight but it's looking iffy.
Sunday been cancelled now, Saturday and Monday are very full days |
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23-08-2024, 06:24 PM |
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Thread: Friday practice delayed
Post: RE: Friday practice delayed
Another one hour, roads close at 12:30.... For now |
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23-08-2024, 10:26 AM |
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Thread: Friday practice delayed
Post: Friday practice delayed
Not long since announced, two hour delay to roads closing.
Well, two hours for now |
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Manx Grand Prix & Classic TT
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23-08-2024, 09:01 AM |
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Thread: Thursday practice on and off
Post: Thursday practice on and off
Afternoon session went well but evening cancelled. The rain has started.
Rain radar i were watching this morning proved disappointingly accurate.
Friday is a big practice day with roads supposed to ... |
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22-08-2024, 06:58 PM |
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Thread: More boat cancellations!
Post: RE: More boat cancellations!
Have a good journey capt.... The sun is shining on the island.... For now |
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22-08-2024, 11:31 AM |
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Thread: More boat cancellations!
Post: RE: More boat cancellations!
You sailing out today capt? |
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22-08-2024, 08:49 AM |
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Thread: More boat cancellations!
Post: RE: More boat cancellations!
That makes sorry reading.
Take heart those who are on the mainland, I've been here since Monday morning at 6am and not seen any action.
I did get a good run out and a lap on Tuesday though.
Fingers... |
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22-08-2024, 07:44 AM |
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Thread: Wednesday practice cancelled
Post: Wednesday practice cancelled
Wednesday practice has gone the way of Monday and Tuesday. Cancelled due to bad weather.
It's gonna be rough from lunchtime onwards today.
Fingers crossed for Thursday's practice |
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21-08-2024, 11:07 AM |
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Thread: Tuesday practice cancelled
Post: RE: Tuesday practice cancelled
Wednesday has a weather warning.
I'm hopeful we see something this week but I'm not optimistic. Wednesday and Thursday looking poor.
Maybe the new strategy should include afternoon practice daily wi... |
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20-08-2024, 08:07 PM |
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Thread: Monday practice cancelled
Post: RE: Monday practice cancelled
You're not kidding..... It's blowing and honking it down |
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Manx Grand Prix & Classic TT
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19-08-2024, 04:25 PM |
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Thread: Weather worries
Post: RE: Weather worries
(19-08-2024, 01:30 PM)taxman Wrote: It's a stage. I was up on Sat and there was a sound check being done.
There was a bar type thing there today and big screen running on the adjacent stage |
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19-08-2024, 04:20 PM |
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Thread: Weather
Post: RE: Weather
They will text you warning of potential cancellations or delays.
It's the cancellation that's the problem, you would then roll onto the next ferry. A delay just means hang about time.
Don't quote me... |
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19-08-2024, 11:25 AM |
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Thread: Weather worries
Post: RE: Weather worries
I'm going up this afternoon cap, I'll let you know |
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19-08-2024, 11:18 AM |
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Thread: Weather worries
Post: RE: Weather worries
Well, I'm on the island. It's grey and not looking too promising for today.
Main thing was to get across. Better to be this side of the Irish sea rather than dealing with potential cancellations / d... |
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19-08-2024, 09:02 AM |