IOM TT: Suzuki confirm Loris Capirossis Moto GP bike to lap the Mountain Course at this years TT
Suzuki confirm Loris Capirossi’s Moto GP bike to lap the Mountain Course at this year’s TT – Cameron Donald to ride demonstration lap following Dainese Senior TT Suzuki Motor Corporation has confirmed that Loris Capirossi’s Moto GP bike will complete a lap of the TT Course following this year’s Dainese Senior TT. The bike will be... [Continue reading...]
IOM TT: Isle of Man TT Suzuki racer honoured with special coin
The Isle of Man government has today honoured 1963 50cc TT winner and Suzuki rider Mitsuo Ito, by announcing the release of a special 50 pence coin into circulation on the Isle of Man for the forthcoming 2010 Isle of Man TT races. With Mr Ito remaining the only Japanese winner of the TT to this day, the special coin will feature the image of Ito-san... [Continue reading...]
IOM TT: Official Update On Sidecar Duo Nick Crowe And Mark Cox
Nick Crowe and Mark Cox believed to have hit a hare at Ballacob Following Nick Crowe and Mark Cox’s accident during the second TT sidecar race last Wednesday evening, 10 June, HM Plant Honda is issuing information about sidecar rider Nick, and passenger Mark, on behalf of their families. It is hoped that this will end speculation about the... [Continue reading...]
IOM TT: LeoVince Exhausts Power 14 Riders In The Best Road Race In The World
Successful 2009 Isle of Man TT races for LeoVince exhausts This years international Isle of Man TT races proved to be an overwhelming success for LeoVince exhausts, and factory appointed importers MOTO.GB Distribution. With no less than 14 riders competing in the four main race categories – Supersport, Superstock, Superbike and the Senior... [Continue reading...]
IOM TT: Double Delight For Ian Lougher At Billown TT
Lougher takes victories in both 250 and 125 Billown races Ian Lougher ended his 2009 TT on a high when he took a 125cc-250cc double down at the Billown circuit, near Castletown. The Barnes/Jackson Racing rider took a brace of wins and a pair of seconds to wrap up the overall victories and add two more TT wins to his total. Michael Dunlop and Barry... [Continue reading...]
IOM TT: Full Race Results In For Worlds First TTXGP At The 2009 Isle Of Man TT
Team Agni and Rob Barber win the first ever eGrandPrix June 12, 2009, Isle of Man – The electric bikes competing in the TTXGP, the world’s first clean emission eGrandPrix, have completed the race. In the BEST BUY PRO Class, UK/India based team Agni with rider Rob Barber secured first place with a time of 25 mins 53 secs and an average... [Continue reading...]
IOM TT: John Crellin Dies During Senior TT Mountain Circuit Incident
Experienced John Crellin in Senior TT accident The organisers of the Isle of Man TT Races, ACU Events Ltd, regret to announce that John Crellin has died following an incident at the Mountain Box during today’s (Friday) Senior TT race. John, 58, was an experienced TT competitor who has competed in a number of TT races and Manx Grand Prix... [Continue reading...]
IOM TT: Steve Plater Wins Dramatic Pokerstars Senior TT Race
McGuinness retires and hands the win to Plater HM Plant Honda’s Steve Plater roared to victory in a dramatic and extraordinary Pokerstars Senior TT to bring an end to a fabulous festival of racing on the Mountain circuit. The blue riband event of the 2009 Isle of Man TT saw incredible, record-breaking pace and heavy attrition as just 29... [Continue reading...]
IOM TT: Barber And Team Agni Win Historic First TTXGP
Barber wins TTXGP with average speed of 87.434mph History has been made at the 2009 Isle of Man TT with the inaugural TTXGP, a race for clean emission motorcycles. The Team Mission Motors entry, ridden by Thomas Montano, led the 13-strong field away from the TT Grandstand at 10.45am, and as he quietly rode his way down to Bray Hill a new chapter... [Continue reading...]
IOM TT: Honda Riders Occupy Top 4 Places In Joey Dunlop TT Championship Trophy
Ian Hutchinson in commanding lead before Senior TT race Padgetts Racing Honda rider Ian Hutchinson has built a commanding lead in the inaugural TT championship points table. Hutchinson, who has topped the table since the first Relentless Supersport, has 74 points and is guaranteed the outright 2009 solo title if he finishes in the top six in the... [Continue reading...]