Oil spill cause of death for Manx GP competitor A Manx GP competitor died after falling from his bike after hitting oil on the track during the Senior race, an inquest has heard. According to reports from the hearing by the BBC, a general warning flag was flown at the scene of the spillage from another competitor’s machine, but nothing indicated... [Continue reading...]
All Star Rider Line Up Assembled For 2009 Isle Of Man TT Races
Whilst the dust has only just settled on the 2008 road racing season, thoughts are already turning to next year, nowhere more so than the Isle of Man TT Races, which promise to better the superb show that was put on in June this year. The majority of the leading manufacturers and riders have already finalised their plans with the mighty HM Plant Honda... [Continue reading...]
Norton Motorcycles To Race The NRV 588 At 2009 Isle of Man TT
Norton Motorcycles confirm return to Isle of Man TT Races in 2009 Norton Motorcycles will make its long awaited return to the legendary Isle of Man TT races in May 2009 after an absence of 16 years! In an historic deal, the brand was recently brought back to the UK after 15 years stateside by UK businessman, Stuart Garner. Michael Dunlop, 20, son... [Continue reading...]
HM Plant Honda Announces 2009 Road Racing Team
HM Plant Honda is pleased to announce its 2009 team line-up for the North West 200 and Isle of Man TT road races, consisting of four seasoned campaigners to include 14-times TT winner John McGuinness, six-times North West 200 winner Steve Plater and five-times Sidecar TT winner Nick Crowe, with passenger Mark Cox. 2009 marks Honda’s 50th anniversary... [Continue reading...]