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- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Learns Imola
Coming to a new circuit for the first time is difficult, but coming to a new circuit with a new team and a new bike, that is a whole different league of difficult, and that is exactly what Hudson Kennaugh is having to deal with this weekend at his World S
- Bike Show to Play Host to Prestigious British Superbike Awards
The cream of British motorcycling talent will gather at the 2005 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show in association with The Sun, when the Birmingham NEC plays host to the prestigious British Superbike Awards at 1pm on Tuesday 1st November.
- Busy Weekend For Kennaugh at Magny Cours
There is nothing like a challenge and that is what Hudson Kennaugh has on his hands this weekend at Magny Cours in France.
- Pole And Seventeenth For Kennaugh at Magny Cours
Hudson Kennaugh blew away the competition in the GSX-R European Cup qualifying to take pole position, with a superb lap time of 1min 46.590secs - his closest rival was David Salon with a 1min 47.010secs.
- Kennaugh to Test For Alstare
Hudson Kennaugh the new GSX-R European Cup title holder and current South African Superbike Champion has secured a test with the Alstare Superstock and Supersport teams, at Valencia in November.
- Kennaugh to Test For Alstare
Hudson Kennaugh the new GSX-R European Cup title holder and current South African Superbike Champion has secured a test with the Alstare Superstock and Supersport teams, at Valencia in November.
- All-New International Motorcycle and Scooter Show Kicks Off With World Launches
The all-new interactive International Motorcycle & Scooter Show in Association with The Sun hosted an array of UK and International motorcycle launches today, the highlight being those of BMW. Ducati and British manufacturers CCM and Royal Enfield.
- Hudson Ready For Alstare Test
Hudson Kennaugh is preparing for his test with the Alstare Suzuki Supersport and Superstock teams early next week at Valencia in Spain.
- Successful Alstare Test For Kennaugh
After lifting the GSX-R European Cup title and having an impressive Supersport debut at Imola and Magny Cours, Alstare gave Hudson Kennaugh the chance to test for their Supersport and Superstock team at Valencia in Spain.
- Successful Alstare Test For Kennaugh
After lifting the GSX-R European Cup title and having an impressive Supersport debut at Imola and Magny Cours, Alstare gave Hudson Kennaugh the chance to test for their Supersport and Superstock team at Valencia in Spain.
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- International MX No Fear in Pernes Les Fontaines
On February 25th and 26th the Moto Club Pernois will celebrate his 80th birthday, and a lot of GP riders will be there to contest one of the biggest MX pre-season event.
- Hudson Yet to Put Pen to Paper
Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh is yet to put pen to paper with a team for the up and coming 2006 race season.
- Hudson Yet to Put Pen to Paper
Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh is yet to put pen to paper with a team for the up and coming 2006 race season.
- TT 2006 launched.
TT 2006 has a star studded field and changes that should enhance course safety.
- Tunstall Heads to World Supersport in 2006
Tom Tunstall is delighted to confirm that he will be racing in the World Supersport Championship in 2006 onboard the Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport Honda.
- Tunstall Heads to World Supersport in 2006
Tom Tunstall is delighted to confirm that he will be racing in the World Supersport Championship in 2006 onboard the Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport Honda.
- Gobert to Make World Championship Comeback
In a surprise announcement, Australian Anthony Gobert has confirmed that he will compete in the opening two rounds of the 2006 Supersport World Championship in Qatar (February 25) and Australia (March 5).
- Gobert to Make World Championship Comeback
In a surprise announcement, Australian Anthony Gobert has confirmed that he will compete in the opening two rounds of the 2006 Supersport World Championship in Qatar (February 25) and Australia (March 5).
- Team SUZUKI MotoGP Returns to Europe For Official Tests And Team Launch
Team SUZUKI MotoGP will be in Spain for the next two weekends to take part in the traditional season-opening Official MotoGP Tests, as well as announcing its 2006 ‘XRE4’ GSV-R990 – an all-new machine for the final season of the 990cc regulations.
- Klaffi Honda - Phillip Island Preview
Only a few hours after the last heat at Losail the members of Team Klaffi Honda were on their way to Phillip Island.
- Round Two Set to be Another Hard Battle
After an intense and entertaining first round at Losail, Qatar, on Saturday 25 February, the 2006 World Superbike championship continues its high speed round the world tour with the Australian round at Phillip Island, on Sunday 5 March.
- WSS Phillip Island Preview
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) performed another of his famous demolition jobs in the last few laps of an otherwise close Losail Supersport race, but in Australia few believe he will be able to repeat his five-second margin of victory.
- WSS Phillip Island Preview
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) performed another of his famous demolition jobs in the last few laps of an otherwise close Losail Supersport race, but in Australia few believe he will be able to repeat his five-second margin of victory.
- Yamaha WSB Phillip Island Preview
After a sensational weekend of racing in Qatar, round two of the Superbike World Championship takes place coming weekend at the Phillip Island circuit, located a little more than an hour's drive south of Melbourne.
- Big Teams Gather in Spain For Motogp Hors Doeuvre
The Catalunya Official MotoGP test session of March 3/4/5 is the first official engagement of the 2006 MotoGP World Championship, designed as a tantalising hors d'oeuvre to what is arguably the most keenly awaited season in bike racing history.
- Alstare Aim For Victory in Australia
World Superbike Champion Troy Corser and Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra team mates Yukio Kagayama and Fabien Foret head to Australia this weekend on a mission to win.
- Technical expert Barry Hibbert joins TT team
Leading motorcycle sport technical expert Barry Hibbert will be giving the technical team at the TT the benefit of his vast experience.
- MGP programme unchanged for 2006
The programme for the 2006 will follow the successful formula of recent years.
- Tourist Trophy For PlayStation 2
From the makers of Gran Turismo comes…
Tourist Trophy - the Real Riding Simulator
- Experience the true essence of motorcycle racing
- 180 licensed sports bike models, 35 courses, 12 manufacturers
- Tourist Trophy For PlayStation 2
From the makers of Gran Turismo comes…
Tourist Trophy - the Real Riding Simulator
- Experience the true essence of motorcycle racing
- 180 licensed sports bike models, 35 courses, 12 manufacturers
- 14th Classic win for Swallow
Bill Swallow took his 350cc Aremacchi to a hard earned victory in the first race of the 2008 TT Festival, the Singles Race. Roger Birkenhead took the honours in the 250cc class.
- TT 2008 is up and running.
TT 2008 began with a well supported untimed untimed practice session. Tim Reeves became the first reigning World Champion since the late great Jock Taylor to take part at the event.
- Martin and Crowe fastest in second TT practice session.
Guy Martin was the fastest man of the night in the second TT practice session. Nick Crowe/Mark Cow were best in the sidecars.
- Double for Oversby at pre-TT Classic meeting
Alan Oversby took his Norton to a victory double at the Pre-TT Classic meeting, setting lap records in each. Roy Richardson, Terry Kermode and Nick Houghton/Paul Thomas took one victory each.
- Bad weather causes practice Wednesday's practice sesion to be cancelled.
Bad weather has prompted the organisers to cancel Wednesday's practice session.
- Michael Dunlop to race at TT 2008; McBride improving in hospital.
Michael Dunlop is to race on both the TT Mountain Circuit and in the TT events at Billown. James McBride is improving in Nobles Hospital.
- Michael Dunlop to race at TT 2008; McBride improving in hospital.
Michael Dunlop is to race on both the TT Mountain Circuit and in the TT events at Billown. James McBride is improving in Nobles Hospital.
- Martin and Molyneux set blistering pace at TT 2008
Guy Martin topped the Superbike leader board at 127.08mph; Dave Molyneux/Dan Sayle topped the Sidecar charts at 115.067mph, World Champion Tim Reeves and Patrick Farrance upped their pace to 107.955mph in nearly perfect conditions.
- Martin and Molyneux set blistering pace at TT 2008
Guy Martin topped the Superbike leader board at 127.08mph; Dave Molyneux/Dan Sayle topped the Sidecar charts at 115.067mph, World Champion Tim Reeves and Patrick Farrance upped their pace to 107.955mph in nearly perfect conditions.
- McGuinness and Crowe set fastest practice laps for TT 2008
John McGuinness and Nick Crowe set the fastest practice laps of the week in a hectic final practice session for TT 2008.
- McGuinness and Crowe set fastest practice laps for TT 2008
John McGuinness and Nick Crowe set the fastest practice laps of the week in a hectic final practice session for TT 2008.
- Farquhar tops practice leader boards for Superstock and Supersport classes.
Ryan Farquhar tops the final practice leader boards for both the Superstock and Supersport TT races. Close racing is assured as any only 16 seconds cover the first 10 Supersport riders and 21 seconds the first 10 Superstock riders.
- Farquhar tops practice leader boards for Superstock and Supersport classes.
Ryan Farquhar tops the final practice leader boards for both the Superstock and Supersport TT races. Close racing is assured as any only 16 seconds cover the first 10 Supersport riders and 21 seconds the first 10 Superstock riders.
- Farquhar tops practice leader boards for Superstock and Supersport classes.
Ryan Farquhar tops the final practice leader boards for both the Superstock and Supersport TT races. Close racing is assured as any only 16 seconds cover the first 10 Supersport riders and 21 seconds the first 10 Superstock riders.
- Double joy for Donald; illness forces Anstey out.
Australian Cameron Donald secured his second TT win in the Superstock Race; the first double by an Australian rider since Graeme McGregor in 1984. Pre-race favourite Bruce Anstey retired due to feeling unwell.
- Double joy for Donald; illness forces Anstey out.
Australian Cameron Donald secured his second TT win in the Superstock Race; the first double by an Australian rider since Graeme McGregor in 1984. Pre-race favourite Bruce Anstey retired due to feeling unwell.
- Double joy for Donald; illness forces Anstey out.
Australian Cameron Donald secured his second TT win in the Superstock Race; the first double by an Australian rider since Graeme McGregor in 1984. Pre-race favourite Bruce Anstey retired due to feeling unwell.
- Plater claims first TT win after Anstey exclusion
Steve Plater won the first Supersport TT after Bruce Anstey who had led from the start and had crossed the line first was disqualified because of a small technical irregularity.
- Plater claims first TT win after Anstey exclusion
Steve Plater won the first Supersport TT after Bruce Anstey who had led from the start and had crossed the line first was disqualified because of a small technical irregularity.
- Plater claims first TT win after Anstey exclusion
Steve Plater won the first Supersport TT after Bruce Anstey who had led from the start and had crossed the line first was disqualified because of a small technical irregularity.
- Nemesis - Anstey wins Supersport Race 2
Bruce Anstey gave a commanding performance to win the Relentless Supersport Race 2; two days after having his first race taken from him by the stewards. Ryan Farquhar won the trophy for the best aggregate performance.
- Nemesis - Anstey wins Supersport Race 2
Bruce Anstey gave a commanding performance to win the Relentless Supersport Race 2; two days after having his first race taken from him by the stewards. Ryan Farquhar won the trophy for the best aggregate performance.
- Nemesis - Anstey wins Supersport Race 2
Bruce Anstey gave a commanding performance to win the Relentless Supersport Race 2; two days after having his first race taken from him by the stewards. Ryan Farquhar won the trophy for the best aggregate performance.
- Crowe completes double in Sidecar best race for many years
Nick Crowe and Mark Cox completed a TT Sidecar double after a tremendous battle on the tack with 13 times winner Dave Molyneux and Daniel Sayle. World Champion Tim Reeves and Patrick Farrance took sixth place to complete a sparkling debut.
- Crowe completes double in Sidecar best race for many years
Nick Crowe and Mark Cox completed a TT Sidecar double after a tremendous battle on the tack with 13 times winner Dave Molyneux and Daniel Sayle. World Champion Tim Reeves and Patrick Farrance took sixth place to complete a sparkling debut.
- Crowe completes double in Sidecar best race for many years
Nick Crowe and Mark Cox completed a TT Sidecar double after a tremendous battle on the tack with 13 times winner Dave Molyneux and Daniel Sayle. World Champion Tim Reeves and Patrick Farrance took sixth place to complete a sparkling debut.
- McGuinness wins 14th TT to equal Mike Hailwood
John McGuinness was victorious in one of the greatest TT races in living memory. He won the Dainese Senior TT to claim his 14th victory to equal the late great Mike Hailwood. He is the first rider to win 4 consecutive Senior titles since Giacomo Agostini.
- McGuinness wins 14th TT to equal Mike Hailwood
John McGuinness was victorious in one of the greatest TT races in living memory. He won the Dainese Senior TT to claim his 14th victory to equal the late great Mike Hailwood. He is the first rider to win 4 consecutive Senior titles since Giacomo Agostini.
- McGuinness wins 14th TT to equal Mike Hailwood
John McGuinness was victorious in one of the greatest TT races in living memory. He won the Dainese Senior TT to claim his 14th victory to equal the late great Mike Hailwood. He is the first rider to win 4 consecutive Senior titles since Giacomo Agostini.
- TT wins for Lougher and Palmer
Chris Palmer won his third TT in the 125cc race held at the Billown Circuit. Ian Lougher won his 8th in the 250cc event. Billown became the 4th circuit to stage TT racing.
- TT wins for Lougher and Palmer
Chris Palmer won his third TT in the 125cc race held at the Billown Circuit. Ian Lougher won his 8th in the 250cc event. Billown became the 4th circuit to stage TT racing.
- TT wins for Lougher and Palmer
Chris Palmer won his third TT in the 125cc race held at the Billown Circuit. Ian Lougher won his 8th in the 250cc event. Billown became the 4th circuit to stage TT racing.
- Treble for Lougher; double for William Dunlop at S100
Ian Lougher scored three wins at the Southern 100 meeting; including the Solo Championship, to surpass Joey Dunlop as the most successful rider on the Billown Circuit. William Dunlop scored a brace of 250cc wins; Guy Martin won the opening Superbike race.
- Treble for Lougher; double for William Dunlop at S100
Ian Lougher scored three wins at the Southern 100 meeting; including the Solo Championship, to surpass Joey Dunlop as the most successful rider on the Billown Circuit. William Dunlop scored a brace of 250cc wins; Guy Martin won the opening Superbike race.
- Treble for Lougher; double for William Dunlop at S100
Ian Lougher scored three wins at the Southern 100 meeting; including the Solo Championship, to surpass Joey Dunlop as the most successful rider on the Billown Circuit. William Dunlop scored a brace of 250cc wins; Guy Martin won the opening Superbike race.
- Death of John Goodall casts a pall over MGP
The tragic death of MGP stalwart John Goodall marred the first day's racing at MGP 2008. Brothers Ryan and Daniel kneen won the Newcomers' Races; Ryan Farquhar won his second consecutive Senior Classic Race.
- Death of John Goodall casts a pall over MGP
The tragic death of MGP stalwart John Goodall marred the first day's racing at MGP 2008. Brothers Ryan and Daniel kneen won the Newcomers' Races; Ryan Farquhar won his second consecutive Senior Classic Race.
- Death of John Goodall casts a pall over MGP
The tragic death of MGP stalwart John Goodall marred the first day's racing at MGP 2008. Brothers Ryan and Daniel kneen won the Newcomers' Races; Ryan Farquhar won his second consecutive Senior Classic Race.
- Wins for Richardson and Hamilton in Classic MGP Races
Roy Richardson competed a hat-trick of wins in the Classic Junior MGP; whilst Ewan Hamilton did the double in the Lightweight Classic.
- Wins for Richardson and Hamilton in Classic MGP Races
Roy Richardson competed a hat-trick of wins in the Classic Junior MGP; whilst Ewan Hamilton did the double in the Lightweight Classic.
- Wins for Richardson and Hamilton in Classic MGP Races
Roy Richardson competed a hat-trick of wins in the Classic Junior MGP; whilst Ewan Hamilton did the double in the Lightweight Classic.
- Daniel Kneen completes history making MGP double
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win a Newcomers' race and the Junior in the same year at the MGP. He won the Junior after an epic battle with Michael Weldon who slid off less than 5 miles from the finish.
- Daniel Kneen completes history making MGP double
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win a Newcomers' race and the Junior in the same year at the MGP. He won the Junior after an epic battle with Michael Weldon who slid off less than 5 miles from the finish.
- Daniel Kneen completes history making MGP double
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win a Newcomers' race and the Junior in the same year at the MGP. He won the Junior after an epic battle with Michael Weldon who slid off less than 5 miles from the finish.
- Barclay banks Senior MGP win.
Adam Barclay won a much delayed and shortened Senior MGP after the first attempt to run the race was red flagged due to an oil spill.
- Barclay banks Senior MGP win.
Adam Barclay won a much delayed and shortened Senior MGP after the first attempt to run the race was red flagged due to an oil spill.
- Barclay banks Senior MGP win.
Adam Barclay won a much delayed and shortened Senior MGP after the first attempt to run the race was red flagged due to an oil spill.
- National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
National Superstock 1000 – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- Charity Ebay Auction To Own Shane Shakey Byrnes Race Helmet
Want to own an exclusive British Superbike Champion’s race helmet? Shane Byrne is giving you the chance to do just that!
- Charity Ebay Auction To Own Shane Shakey Byrnes Race Helmet
Want to own an exclusive British Superbike Champion’s race helmet? Shane Byrne is giving you the chance to do just that!
- Charity Ebay Auction To Own Shane Shakey Byrnes Race Helmet
Want to own an exclusive British Superbike Champion’s race helmet? Shane Byrne is giving you the chance to do just that!
- British 125GP – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
British 125GP – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- British 125GP – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
British 125GP – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- British 125GP – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
British 125GP – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- British 125GP – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
British 125GP – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- Byrne Takes Pole and Promises Winning Finale
Shane Byrne, already assured of the Bennetts British Superbike crown, powered in his fifth pole start of the campaign ahead of the final round at Brands Hatch, heading off the challenge of Leon Haslam, in a dramatic high-speed shoot-out for supremacy.
- Byrne Takes Pole and Promises Winning Finale
Shane Byrne, already assured of the Bennetts British Superbike crown, powered in his fifth pole start of the campaign ahead of the final round at Brands Hatch, heading off the challenge of Leon Haslam, in a dramatic high-speed shoot-out for supremacy.
- Byrne Takes Pole and Promises Winning Finale
Shane Byrne, already assured of the Bennetts British Superbike crown, powered in his fifth pole start of the campaign ahead of the final round at Brands Hatch, heading off the challenge of Leon Haslam, in a dramatic high-speed shoot-out for supremacy.
- Suzuki Committed to BSB Success With Guintoli
MotoGP star Sylvain Guintoli will be going for Championship glory with Suzuki’s official team, run by Crescent, in British Superbikes in 2009 – and the team is confident its new signing will be able to challenge at the front right from the start.
- Suzuki Committed to BSB Success With Guintoli
MotoGP star Sylvain Guintoli will be going for Championship glory with Suzuki’s official team, run by Crescent, in British Superbikes in 2009 – and the team is confident its new signing will be able to challenge at the front right from the start.
- Suzuki Committed to BSB Success With Guintoli
MotoGP star Sylvain Guintoli will be going for Championship glory with Suzuki’s official team, run by Crescent, in British Superbikes in 2009 – and the team is confident its new signing will be able to challenge at the front right from the start.
- National Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result
National Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result
- National Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result
National Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result
- National Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result
National Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result
- National Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result
National Superstock 600 - Brands Hatch Race One Result
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Brands Hatch Qualifying
Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Brands Hatch Qualifying
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Brands Hatch Qualifying
Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Brands Hatch Qualifying
- Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Brands Hatch Qualifying
Henderson Yamaha R1 Cup - Brands Hatch Qualifying
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
KTM Super Duke Battle – Brands Hatch Combined Qualifying
- Italy Dominates Qualifying Right Ahead of Bulgaria
This third edition of the FIM SuperMoto of Nations in Pleven started off with Italy dominating all three qualifying motos.
- Italy Dominates Qualifying Right Ahead of Bulgaria
This third edition of the FIM SuperMoto of Nations in Pleven started off with Italy dominating all three qualifying motos.
- Italy Dominates Qualifying Right Ahead of Bulgaria
This third edition of the FIM SuperMoto of Nations in Pleven started off with Italy dominating all three qualifying motos.
- National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result
- National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result
National Superstock 1000 - Brands Hatch Race Result
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Sure Mobile Sidecar Race A
After a dramatic Superbike Race we did not have to wait long for more drama in the Sidecar Race A. The race was expected to be a duel in the sun between Dave Molyneux / Daniel Sayle and fellow Manx driver Nick Crowe / Mark Cox. It was not to be Moly’s day as the outfit struggled to leave the line and went no further than the end of pit lane; clutch problems were suspected to be the cause. This was a bitter disappointment as Dave had spent most of the night working on the machine following a problem in Friday’s practice. Hopefully the machine will be in perfect order for the second leg.
As the field reached Glen Helen the expected script was being ignored by John Holden / Andy Winkle who had the lead on corrected time from Crowe / Cox. Crowe had a moment early in the lap so was easing himself into the race. At Ballaugh Crowe’s Honda powered outfit led on the road, but it was the Relentless livery of Holden that had the lead by 7 seconds on our vintage stopwatch. Next on the road and corrected time was the Padgett’s Manx Gas outfit of former World Champion Klaus Klaffenbock / Christian Parzer; sadly Klaafi’s run of bad luck continued; he was forced out at Ramsey. The action was fast and furious as the outfits skipped over the bridge, Steve Norbury / Rick Long 4th on our watch just a couple of seconds ahead of Simon Neary / Jamie Winn. Reigning World Champion Tim Reeves and Patrick Farrance were going well and had closed significantly their starting interval on Andy Laidlow / Tim Dixon who like Klaffi failed to complete the first lap.
At Ramsey Nick Crowe had cut the deficit by a second and as he found his rhythm he cut that in half by the time that he crossed the line to charge down Bray Hill for the second time. John Holden /Andy Winkle lapped at 113.507mph, Crowe/Cox at 113.213mph and third crew Norbury/Long at 111.914mph. The top six was completed by Simon Neary / Jamie Winn; Phil Dongworth / Stuart Castles and Tim Reeves / Patrick Farrance who lapped at over 110mph; truly wonderful for a newcomer to the event.
At Ballaugh on lap 2 our very unofficial timing had Crowe in front by just one second; but Norbury/Long were missing; putting Neary/Winn into third place. We could not separate Dongworth and Reeves for fourth place; they were 14s behind Neary. Then we received the announcement that Norbury/Long had retired from the race at Handley’s. At Ramsey, Crowe/Cox had increased their lead to 4 seconds; but the battle for fourth had a gap of just 0.24s at Ramsey. Meanwhile at Ballaugh Jean-Claude Huet / Jonathan Huet were lucky to get away with clipping the low wall alongside the bridge; after coming in rather too quickly.
Over the mountain Crowe upped the pace and with the aid of the fastest lap of the race at 115.066mph increased his lead to 9.39s. Neary was a further 41s behind; he in turn had 16s advantage over Reeves who had Dongworth just 0.67s behind him. Nigel Connole / Dipash Chauhan completed our top six.
Having had a moment at the Black Dub on lap 2 Holden had decided to settle for a safe second. Nick Crowe rode to his boards and duly recorded his fourth TT victory; passenger Mark Cox tasting victory for the first time; by a margin of 21.44s seconds from John Holden / Andy Winkle. A final twist saw Neary/Winn retire from the race, costing then a podium finish. The main interest was on the battle between Reeves and Dongworth; we had the former in front by just under 2s at Ballaugh. A final lap at 111.296mph gave Reeves a podium finish at his first TT; a feat last achieved by the late great Jock Taylor 30 years ago! Doug Wright was another notable performer; in only his second year he lapped at over 110mph to claim 6th, just behind his former passenger Dipash Chauhan. The second race promises to be absolutely superb.
Only one incident was reported; French crew Jean-Louis Hergott and Christophe Darras crashed at Waterworks, Darras suffering an ankle injury.
1. Nick Crowe/Mark Cox 114.372mph
2. John Holden/Andy Winkle 113.751mph
3. Tim Reeves/Patrick Farrance 111.096mph
4. Phil Dongworth/Stu Castles 111.011mph
5. Nigel Connole/Dipash Chauhan 109.926mph
6. Doug Wright/Stuart Bond 109.817mph
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