TT 2018
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IOM TT 2018: Holden/Cain well ahead in single lap qualifying session
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In the final lap of preparation for tomorrow’s Sidecar TT race, Holden and Cain clocked a best time of 19.33.466 for their lap, a speed of 115.749mph. Second quickest was the duo of Peter Founds/Jevan Walmsley who crossed the line in 19m 59.896s (113.200mph) whilst Lewis Blackstock/Patrick Rosney secured third spot with a best of…
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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: 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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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: Steve Mercer has had surgery after Wednesday’s course car collision
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Steve Mercer has undergone surgery for pelvic and leg injuries following a collision with an official course vehicle at the Isle of Man TT on Wednesday evening. The accident happened in the aftermath of the incident which claimed Dan Kneen’s life in the same session. Mercer’s wife Caroline provided an update on social media this…
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TT 2018: Four weeks in jail and a five year ban from the Island for TT course invader
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James William Ford will spend the rest of the TT in prison after rowing with marshals and delaying Monday’s practice session at the Isle of Man TT. 67-year-old pensioner James William Ford from Bingley appeared before Deputy High Bailliff Jayne Hughes earlier today, admitting to obstructing racing and failing to comply with marshals – making…
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TT 2018: William Dunlop withdraws ‘for personal reasons’
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William Dunlop has withdrawn from the remainder of this year’s Isle of Man TT ‘for personal reasons’. It’s not necessarily a surprise considering the Ballymoney-based road racer withdrew from racing at the North West 200 a few weeks ago, following a crash during the Superstock race in which he injured his back. In an official…
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TT 2018: Schedule for practice week, race week and the ITV4 coverage. Keep on top of all the action out on the Island.
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The 2018 Isle of Man TT kicked off over the weekend – and to help you keep on top of all the action, here’s the full schedule for practice week and race week. Of course, it’s subject to change – because if the weather takes a turn, all bets are off on when the racing…
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TT 2018: Dunlop tests tyres ahead of the road race season kicking off
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Dunlop has been hard at work testing its tyres with Honda Racing and Padgett’s Racing at Castle Combe circuit – ahead of the roads season kicking off in earnest. The testing gave Dunlop the chance to dial in the tyre options it’ll have available, allowing the most successful tyre manufacturer in the history of the…
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VIDEO: TT 2018 – ‘Time waits for no Mann’ Trailer
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Greenlight has just released its second trailer, ahead of the 2018 Isle of Man TT – and it’s one of the best we’ve ever seen. It may still be months away, but the excitement is already building for the 2018 Isle of Man TT, which will run from May 26 through to June 8. And…
