First the championship solo race was stopped after only three laps after major vandalism of the wall at Ballakeighan, by Victor Gilmore. Thankfully his injuries are relatively minor... certainly in comparison with the damage to his bike. I haven't seen one that bad in a long time.
Then... the race I have been anticipating for a whole year, and excited about for the last week.. the sidecar final... ended abruptly, on the first lap, when three outfits collided, attempting to use the same space at Cross Four Ways. First reports indicate all are ok there too, thankfully.
The weather, while not as bad as yesterday, was awful. Wet, cold, miserable, even for November.
Results later.

However, good news for Ian Lougher (Happy Birthday, Ian)...

http://www.manxradio.com/readNEwsItem.aspx?id=22846

Just left the Hospital after seeing Victor, as per usual Victor in good form but in a bit of pain. He has done a lot a damage to his ankle, broke his heel bone, cracked hip and is to have further scans in the morning as he has a lot of pain right side kidney area. He may be flown away for an op during the next day or two,.
But as we all know Victors a bit of an Arny, he, be back.

Very sorry to hear about Victor,looks like he won't be celebrating tonightCan't blame me for the rotten luck--I wasn't there!
Very disappointing for the sidecars though,not to get a race in.I am sorry for the S100 organisers as they do such a good job and seem to have drawn the short straw with the weather.

First of all, can I wish a very speedy recovery to all the injured .

i also hope the weather is better on Saturday up at Jurby, so the slideys can get a race as well as the solos.

Hilary M Wrote:Very sorry to hear about Victor,looks like he won't be celebrating tonightCan't blame me for the rotten luck--I wasn't there!
Very disappointing for the sidecars though,not to get a race in.I am sorry for the S100 organisers as they do such a good job and seem to have drawn the short straw with the weather.

As per usual Gail was at the Hospital too, has she got a job there now

No news on Gregg yet

Oh and before the rumours start, yes I was asked by the nurse to load Victors chopper in the sample flask but I said no and left it to ? to do the honors

FC Wrote:Just left the Hospital after seeing Victor, as per usual Victor in good form but in a bit of pain. He has done a lot a damage to his ankle, broke his heel bone, cracked hip and is to have further scans in the morning as he has a lot of pain right side kidney area. He may be flown away for an op during the next day or two,.
But as we all know Victors a bit of an Arny, he, be back.

Get well soon Victor and thanks for the updates folks.

Poor Victor and he had been going so well this year, wishing him a full and speedy recovery.

Greg and John Holden both staying overnight for checks, but nothing drastic.

My Buddy and I flew in Wednesday morning just to watch that nights racing.
Mooched round the paddock early on before doing the obligatory couple of laps of the Mountain circuit. Had lunch and set off to get a good spot to spectate. Then it started to rain...............
After racing was abandond went back to Douglas, spent the evening drying out and having a few Lemonades.
Caught the early morning flight back home Thursday and listened to the commentary on Manx Radio on line at work.

Now thats what I call a bummer..