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IOM TT 2018: Peter Hickman takes his first TT win with Superstock race setting NEW LAP and RACE records. One of the BEST races of ALL TIME
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Peter Hickman, Michael Dunlop and Dean Harrison have just finished one of the most incredible flying lap shoot-outs in TT history with all three lapping the Island at near lap record place in an incredible Superstock race finale. Hickman led Dunlop who in turn led early leader Harrison by a matter of just over…
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IOM TT 2018: Hickman is FLYING. Sets fastest EVER lap on Superstock machine.
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Peter Hickman is absolutely flying around the Mountain course during the Superstock TT – setting the fastest ever lap on a Superstock machine. From Bungalow to Bungalow Hickman averaged a rapid 134.476 mph – and on his second lap averaged 134.077 mph, turning in an impressive 16:53.059 – which is just 0.4 seconds off the…
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IOM TT 2018: Martin Jessop talks LS2 lids and the Lightweight TT
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Martin Jessop is a man on a mission. The 33-year old from Yeovil has been racing on track since 1999, but more recently he’s been making a name for himself on the roads circuit. And this week his sights are set on the top step of the podium at the Isle of Man TT… Jessop…
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The UK’s MCIA condemns European Commission move to end motorcycle sport
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We’ve posted this last week – but we’ve had such a big response, we thought we better share it again. It’s a release from the UK Motorcycle Industry Association – what do you think to the EU proposals and the MCIA’s response? “The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) is today calling on EU member governments and MEPs to reject European…
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IOM TT 2018: Newcomer Adam Lyon has died during the Supersport race
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The ACU has issued a statement about Adam Lyon – who has died during this morning’s Supersport Race. Here it is in full; “ACU Events Ltd regrets to confirm that Adam Lyon, 26, from Helensburgh in Scotland was killed in an incident during the Supersport 1 Race today at the Isle of Man TT Races.…
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IOM TT 2018: Island Racer magazine talks training, time on the bike and top quality gear with Dean Harrison
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Dean Harrison has been right on the pace at this year’s Isle of Man TT – and we sat down with the Bradford-based road racer before he headed out to the Island, to talk talk training, time on the bike and top quality gear. If you’re into road racing, you’ve probably heard of Dean Harrison.…
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TT 2018: On board with Dean Harrison during qualifying
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Dean Harrison has been lightning quick out on the Isle of Man for this year’s TT – and here’s a short video showing the Bradford-based road racer flying around the Mountain course during qualifying.
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IOM TT 2018: Today’s race schedule
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Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson has confirmed that conditions are good all round the TT Course so today’s schedule is going to run like this: SCHEDULE – MONDAY 4TH JUNE 2018 09.15 Barrule Park, Ramsey to Bungalow road closed 09.30 Bungalow to Creg Ny Baa road closed 10.00 All of TT course closed 10.45 MONSTER…
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MotoGP: Lorenzo’s land: Mugello hosts the return of a king
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A first imperious win for Ducati in a 1-2 for the team sees the five-time World Champion reign in Italy, with Rossi completing the rostrum Jorge Lorenzo (Ducati Team) has taken his first win in red as he led a 1-2 for the Ducati Team at Mugello, uncatchable and untouchable to cross the line over…
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IOM TT: Harrison SMASHES records on lap 1 of the RST Superbike TT race
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Silicone Engineering Kawasaki mounted Dean Harrison shattered the record books in the delayed RST Superbike TT Race on Saturday. From a standing start the Bradford rider lapped in a seemingly incredible 16:50.384, to give an average lap speed of 134.432mph, the first 134+mph lap in TT history and a new absolute lap record. In response…
