2011 - Isle of Man TT

[Bob Pearson]

It's hard to see that the red flag shown in error had no effect on the results as claimed on the TV coverage last night. The on board shots showed Guy Martin cruising for what seemed a long time and the official result showed him only 13 seconds adrift of McGuiness. Not sure how long Keith Amor was off the throttle for as a result of the same thing. That sort of thing is sufficient to rub anyone up the wrong way.

[Andy77]

Originally Posted by Bob Pearson

It's hard to see that the red flag shown in error had no effect on the results as claimed on the TV coverage last night. The on board shots showed Guy Martin cruising for what seemed a long time and the official result showed him only 13 seconds adrift of McGuiness. Not sure how long Keith Amor was off the throttle for as a result of the same thing. That sort of thing is sufficient to rub anyone up the wrong way.

It had an effect on the result although non of the top riders were affected. Quite some riders from the end of the table have been stopped at Ramsey and were awarded with time boni later. At least thats what TT Radio told. Anyway, this particular situation ruined the race for some, I am dead sure.

Has someone looked at the Link to Stephen English's sidecar sites I posted above already?
It contains a 1970s TT sidecar roadbook with photographs and a nice guide to passengering at the TT

[Andy77]

Senior TT delayed to 1530 BST due to heavy rain at Ramsey and hail at Gooseneck. Centenary parade due to get underway from 1400 BST

[Bob Pearson]

Originally Posted by Andy77

It had an effect on the result although non of the top riders were affected. Quite some riders from the end of the table have been stopped at Ramsey and were awarded with time boni later. At least thats what TT Radio told. Anyway, this particular situation ruined the race for some, I am dead sure.

Has someone looked at the Link to Stephen English's sidecar sites I posted above already?
It contains a 1970s TT sidecar roadbook with photographs and a nice guide to passengering at the TT

I loved the pictures in the guide book, real period stuff.

[Andy77]

Originally Posted by ghinzani

Great answers as always Andy!

Is this good or bad?
I ask, because it seems to me that my wording is misunderstandable these days

[Andy77]

Originally Posted by Bob Pearson

I loved the pictures in the guide book, real period stuff.

Nice to know that someone actually took the time to look

[ghinzani]

Originally Posted by Andy77

Is this good or bad?
I ask, because it seems to me that my wording is misunderstandable these days

Yes indeed!

[ghinzani]

Originally Posted by Andy77

Nice to know that someone actually took the time to look

Download said it was corrupt, will try again later

[Andy77]

Senior TT further delayed to 1715 BST

[Andy77]

John McGuinness takes the chequered flag to his 17th TT victory. Guy Martin got the gap to second down to 7 secs but supposedly the morecambe Missile backed off a little. In 3rd follows the flyin kiwi Bruce Anstey , 15.7 secs down from the winner. McPint also set a new race record with 131 dot something mph (couldnt hear exact speed as phone rang)

Happy Congrats John McGuinness

For me it has been an eventful TT 2011 even though I only have the timing and radio down here. If there is request I might open a thread for the "Friendly" Southern 100 road races in July again

Thanks to everyone here who kept the race thread going

[GolddustMini]

cheers Andy, you;ve kept everyone informed.

pleased for john with his two superbike wins and pleased guy is doing well, hes only been racing at the TT for 7 years so im sure we can expect a win soon enough!

[ghinzani]

Echo those thanks to Andy, its been an exciting couple of weeks. JM showed his class, but will he retire now?

And yes the bit in itv4s coverage wetted my appetite for the southern 100.

[Andy77]

Originally Posted by ghinzani

Echo those thanks to Andy, its been an exciting couple of weeks. JM showed his class, but will he retire now?

And yes the bit in itv4s coverage wetted my appetite for the southern 100.

You can wet your mouth over the weekend as the Post TT races taking place at the Billown circuit today and tomorrow. Manxradio 1368 AM should broadcast , at least they told something in this direction yesterday during the seniors winner ceremony.

I am distracted with the Le Mans 24h now but if you are interested in the Post TT simply go to the Southern 100 club link I posted earlier in this thread. There should be some info as well as timetables

Cheers,
Andy

[chunder]

Lol TT and Le Mans, Good Lord thank the maker when this month is over!!

[Asp]

Well, I'm now back from the island and what a fantastic week it was.

It's a different style of racing over there - the riders are completely laid back and let's hope they don't get media training because that would stop quotes like John McGuiness's!!

Unfortunately there was quite a bit of tragedy both on and off the track - but that is just the nature of the event and I don't think anything can really be done to stop it.

Also popped down to the Post-TT races at Billown on Saturday - Michael Dunlop proving he was in a class of his own absolutely dominating the 600 race and setting a lap record in the process. Hopefully now a regular fixture on my calendar.

[Andy77]

Hi Asp,
glad you enjoyed your time on the island.
If you want to go back try out the so called Friendly Races at the Billown circuit in July. The Southern 100 is one hell of a great race meeting

[Asp]

Yeah, I was at the Post TT run by the Southern 100 club and it was well run annd definitely friendly...

Don't know if anyone's linked to this yet - but (short of John McGuinness' interview that has been linked to) this had to be my moment of the week:
Murray Walker's Milestones of the Mountain Commentary
Having Murray commentate on the parade was a stroke of genius, and added so much to the event. The passion is so clear, and you know that Murray was introducing all the bikes not from notes but from memory. We often forget that Murray is a bike man first and foremost, with a great TT history on his own - this reminded everyone around the circuit (or listening online) of the case.

[Andy77]

Originally Posted by Asp

Yeah, I was at the Post TT run by the Southern 100 club and it was well run annd definitely friendly...

Don't know if anyone's linked to this yet - but (short of John McGuinness' interview that has been linked to) this had to be my moment of the week:
Murray Walker's Milestones of the Mountain Commentary
Having Murray commentate on the parade was a stroke of genius, and added so much to the event. The passion is so clear, and you know that Murray was introducing all the bikes not from notes but from memory. We often forget that Murray is a bike man first and foremost, with a great TT history on his own - this reminded everyone around the circuit (or listening online) of the case.

I listened to Murrays Milestone of the Mountain Parade comentary and alone the enthusiasm he put into makes it worth to be listened to
I have taped Murray Walkers TT Memories during practice week which was as great as the parade comentary.
Wish I could have listened just using my world receiver radio though. Too bad that the longest days also mean no medium wave reception from the Isle of Man for me until it is dark.

[gossie]

Just listened to Murray. What a man. The best of the best commentator ever on motor racing be it bikes or cars.
Thanks for posting the link.