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TT 2017: Birchall Brothers win second Sidecar TT to take the Championship
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Ben and Tom Birchall have continued their domination of the Sidecar TT – winning their second Sidecar TT race of the week, and taking the Championship in the process. Throughout the first lap of the race, it remained tight at the top, with John Holden and Lee Cain taking an initial lead, ahead of Ben…
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TT 2017: Bruce Anstey blasts to Zero TT win
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Bruce Anstey has stormed the Isle of Man Zero TT race, finishing 41 seconds faster than his Mugen teammate Guy Martin – while Daley Mathison finished in third. Bruce Anstey set off quickly, and by Glen Helen had put 10.7 seconds between himself and his second place teammate, Guy Martin – and by Bungalow, Anstey…
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TT 2017: Championship still up for grabs on final day of racing
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With the Sidecar, Privateer and overall Joey Dunlop Championships coming to conclusion with today’s races, there is still all to play for at this year’s Isle of Man TT. Kicking off today’s TT race schedule is the TT Zero Race, followed by second Sidecar TT Race, with the Senior TT finishing the day’s action –…
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TT 2017: Guy Martin will not race today’s Senior TT
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Guy Martin and Honda Racing will not participate in today’s six-lap Senior TT, after a tumultuous forthnight on the Isle of Man, in which poor weather has limited on-track action. In a statement released by Honda Racing, Guy Martin said: ‘I came back to the TT this year to race and try to win with…
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John McGuinness’s 2013 Superstock TT HM Plant Honda CBR1000RR for sale
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Four years ago, John McGuinness came in third in the Superstock TT race aboard his Padgett’s HM Plant Honda CBR1000RR, at an average speed of 126.7mph. And you could get your hands on your own piece of TT history, as McGuinness’s race bike is up for sale. McGuinness, who has sadly had to sit out…
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TT 2017: On board BMW HP4 with Peter Hickman
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Peter Hickman has had a brilliant week on the island, making it onto the podium a total of four times. He’s looked strong on the mountain course, and seems to be getting more confident with each ride. Here’s a bit of footage from BMW, showing the Louth-based rider flying through Sulby. https://www.facebook.com/BMW.Motorrad.UK/videos/1347771038670485/ With a camera…
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TT 2017: Updated schedule announced for TT 2017 Championship Day
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Following yesterday’s race and qualifying cancellations due to bad weather, TT organisers are looking to take advantage of today’s positive forecast – scheduling back-to-back races to decide the Championship. Bad weather has plagued this year’s Isle of Man TT, causing numerous headaches for the organisers over the last few days. And with time running out…
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TT 2017: Today’s action cancelled
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Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson has confirmed that today’s scheduled racing and qualifying will no longer take place, due to continued bad weather. Following further consulation with the Met Office, the decision was taken to cancel today’s action. Infact, the weather has been so bad throughout the morning, that parts of the course are…
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Test ride KTM’s 2018 SX machines at a KTM Off Road Day
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KTM is offering riders across the UK the chance to test ride their latest range of SX motocross machinery at a range of leading UK race tracks. Running from the end of June through to August 2018, KTM Off Road Days provide the opportunity to test a 2018 adult SX machine – from 125 to…
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TT 2017: Three hour delay to Thursday’s schedule
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Due to the current weather conditions on the island, Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson has revealed that today’s schedule will been delayed by three hours – after consultation with the Met Office. The forecast isn’t looking great for the rest of the day – but the organisers are sitting tight for the morning,…
