Wednesday night's practice was run in near-perfect conditions but featured a bumper number of incidents, one of which proved fatal. A total of 13 riders suffered falls, with an injury to a marshal at Ballacraine also reported. Thankfully she is o.k. and will be fit to continue duties tonight. Spilt oil caused Stuart Noon to fall at Quarterbridge, but he is likely to be discharged from hospital later today. Of the other incidents, TT sidecar driver Glyn Jones fell off at the Mountain Box with no
Below is a brief summary of Monday's practice times. Most riders improved on their speeds from Saturday, with the fastest lap of the meeting so far now standing at over 117mph. Tuesday's practice was lost to the weather despite the roads being shut for over an hour.Monday's Times - Senior top 61. (4) Alan Jackson 117.5672. (7) Ian Pattinson 115.5983. (10) Seamus Greene 115.2604. (25) Johnny Bradshaw 114.5015. (1) Kenneth McCrea 1
The Practice times for last night (Saturday) have now been released:Senior Name Machine Lap Time Lap Speed1. (10) Seamus Greene 750 Suzuki 20m 28. 46s 110. 568 mph2. (29) Karl Moss 750 Suzuki 20.47.67 108.8653. (16) Philip McGurk 750 Suzuki 20m 50. 24s 108.6424. (77) Glyn Jones 1000 M. Guzzi 21m 08. 71s 10
The 2005 MGP kicked off last night with the first practice night. Unfortunately, and typically, things didn't start too well as the bikes were delayed for over an hour before eventually leaving the Grandstand 65 mins late, at 7.20.Firstly, a grain truck had spilled most of its load near to the Wildlife Park, and then a house fire in Kirk Michael delayed proceedings even further due to its proximity to the course. When it eventually Ballagarey corner in Geln Vine. The fire was only accessible by
Unfortunately I couldn't be at either the Superstock or Supersport Junior races today, so rather than just cheat and copy a report straight off another site, I'll give you a couple of URLs so you can have a look yourselves. See below.Race Results - TT Superstock1st - (3) Bruce Anstey [TAS Suzuki] 54:39.74, 2nd – (6) Ian Lougher [Honda] 55:15.73 3rd – (1) Ryan Farquhar [Kawasaki] 55:16.82Race Results - TT Supersport Junior1. (6) Ian Lougher (Team DMRR Honda Racing) 1:14:52.84 2. (10) John McGuinn
The Duke TT Superbike race finally went ahead today, Mad Sunday, 26 hours behind schedule. It was however, a race worth waiting for, with some close fought battles throughout the field.Pre-race favourite and TT lap record holder John McGuiness seemed calm and relaxed at the start. His main challenge was to come from Adrian Archibald, Ryan Farquhar, Bruce Anstey and Martin Finnegan. 41-year-old Ian Lougher should also never be discounted aboard his Honda. The riders were warned of damp patches at
The first day of racing at the TT this year turned out to be a very frustrating one for everyone concerned, as racing did not get underway until 6pm - 6 hours after schedule.The weather this morning had looked promising but mist descended over the hills and the organisers delayed racing from 12 until 1 in the hope that it would lift. These delays continued throughout the day until 3.15 when it was annouced that racing would finally take place at 5.30pm after a two lap practice for the solos. The
Both Wednesday evening and Thursday Afternoon's practice sessions had to be cancelled due to mist on the mountain. Ironically on Wednesday the mist cleared almost as soon as the organisers had made the decision!Next (and final practice before races commence) is scheduled for Friday evening.
Tuesday evening's practice session was run in near-perfect conditions over the 37.73 mile TT course, with only the dazzling sunshine likely to cause any problems for the riders.AS usual the solo machines were out first, headed by Ian 'Lucky' Lougher on his Supersport 600 Honda and local rider Chris Heath. Richard Britton, Martin Finnegan and Gary Carswell also left the pit lane early, as did Japanese rider Jun Maeda who has been improving considerably over the last couple of years and certainly
Below is a list of many events happening over the next 10 days or so. if you're stuck for something to do then maybe something from here can tickle your fancy:Wednesday 1st JuneTT Practice, Roads Close 6pm and re-open about 8.35pmGuilty' Playing live at Bushy's Beer Tent, Douglas Prom.Funfair on Promenade between War Memorial and Bushy's Beer TentTT 2005, Colours Bar (Hilton Hotel Douglas,) every day onwards - videos etcThursday 2nd JuneTT Practice (Afternoon) roads close 1.15pm, re-open 4.30 ap
Apologies for the delay in publishing this as I haven't had acccess to a computer since yesterday afternoon.Yesterday (Monday) evening's practice was run in near-perfect conditions and this was reflected in the total number of machines scrutineered - 234 (170 solos in various classes and 64 sidecars.)John Donnan, Ray Porter, Guy Martin and Irish star Ryan Farquahar were amongst the first machines on the road, all riding their Superbike (1000cc) machines. It was however 3 times TT winner Adrian A
Tonight sees the second practice session of this year's Event. As usual roads close at 6pm with the first bikes away at 6.15pmWeather on the Island today has been fine, sunny outbreaks and a light breeze which should make for ideal conditions tonight. Fortunately the rain has stayed away and Snaefell is clearly visible from my window as I write this, so I can't foresee any problems!There has been a road traffic accident involving two vehicles at Quarry Bends, just past the Wildlife Park. This sh
Practicing for TT 2005 gets underway tonight with roads closing at 6pm and the first bikes away from the Grandstand at 6.15. The practice schedule is as follows:6.15 - 19.30 All solo classes19.35 - 20.25 SidecarsHopefully later on this evening I will have some pics up here from the practice and also some news on times for individual riders.
In view of the weather conditions, the race organisers decided not to time this evening's session with strong winds all around the course, but especially on the mountain. Also apologies for no pictures, as digital camera blurred piccies far too much to be any good!First out were the solo newcomers, escorted by two travelling marshals. Amongst this group were Cameron Donald from Australia and Germany's Markus Barth, both of whom are expected to go well at this year's event. Both riders have Honda
