Maria Costello releases her autobiography: Maria Costello–Queen of Bikers
Northamptonshire speed queen Maria Costello lifts the lid on her amazing motorbike racing career to date in a new book out this month The former Isle of Man TT female lap recorder, who was awarded the MBE last year for services to her sport, speaks honestly and openly about her experiences over the past 15 years as a racer – and the battles... [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: Clean emissions motorcycle racing to return to the Isle of Man TT in 2010
‘TT Zero’ event scheduled as integral part of Isle of Man TT Races calendar Following the success of the inaugural clean emissions motorcycle race on the Isle of Man in 2009, the Isle of Man Government Department of Tourism and Leisure, the promoter of the TT Races, today confirmed that a clean emissions race would again take place on the... [Continue reading...]
Road Racing: Donald And Anstey Re-Sign With TAS Racing For 2010
Anstey and Donald stay with TAS Suzuki for the 2010 road racing season Northern Ireland-based TAS Racing is pleased to announce that both antipodean road racing stars, Cameron Donald and Bruce Anstey, will be retained for the 2010 international road racing season. Managed by father and son pairing, Hector and Philip Neill, Relentless Suzuki by... [Continue reading...]
DVD: Joey Dunlop – The TT Wins Released On DVD
The most complete DVD of Joey’s wins ever! William Joseph Dunlop, O.B.E, M.B.E. – Isle of Man TT legend and the undisputed King of the Mountain. The popular Ulsterman and the iconic Mountain Circuit will be forever linked, and now Duke has brought together all available surviving footage of Joey’s TT glories in one action-packed programme. Joey... [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...]