tony tt Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Today’s Senior TT has been red flagged – for the first time in its history – following what early reports say is a major incident involving Guy Martin. The incident took place near Balleygary, the ultra-fast section between Union Mills and Glen Vine. A bike is reported to be on fire and a fire engine has been dispatched, Guy Martin was air lifted to hospital from the scene concious but complaining of chest pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Seems this years TT was jinxed. Hope Guy's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BazzaAlpine Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 oh dear It's a fatality but not who you thought: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/isle_of_man/10288910.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 oh dear It's a fatality but not who you thought: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/isle_of_man/10288910.stm Wow R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 oh dear It's a fatality but not who you thought: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/isle_of_man/10288910.stm No that was yesterday, Guy Martin was hurt, linky http://www.iomtt.com/en/News/2010/06/11/Guy-Martin-thanks-his-fans-following-crash-in-Senior-TT.aspx I really wonder how long this race can continue before it gets stopped on safety grounds. Its the ultimate test in my eyes and one of the oldest races in the world. RIP Dobbsy, get well soon Guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 oh dear It's a fatality but not who you thought: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/isle_of_man/10288910.stm 2 died that day http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/isle_of_man/10294167.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 No that was yesterday, Guy Martin was hurt, linky http://www.iomtt.com/en/News/2010/06/11/Guy-Martin-thanks-his-fans-following-crash-in-Senior-TT.aspx I really wonder how long this race can continue before it gets stopped on safety grounds. Its the ultimate test in my eyes and one of the oldest races in the world. RIP Dobbsy, get well soon Guy. Its only a matter of time till health & safety step in i really hope they leave it alone though as you say there swampy it is the ultimate test its just a shame the few pay the ultimate price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 2 died that day http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/isle_of_man/10294167.stm I didnt even know about the second rider RIP Martin. Tony, I know, time will come when the TT, North West 200 etc will have to stop and I dread that day. Its racing without equal, I absolutely love watching the onboard stuff, especially the sidecars. I really hope it can continue for a long time. The addition of helicopters and slo mo this year have given it a new dimension and a new level of admiration from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 I didnt even know about the second rider RIP Martin. Tony, I know, time will come when the TT, North West 200 etc will have to stop and I dread that day. Its racing without equal, I absolutely love watching the onboard stuff, especially the sidecars. I really hope it can continue for a long time. The addition of helicopters and slo mo this year have given it a new dimension and a new level of admiration from me. +1 there bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Some TT facts. Senior TT, 4 laps, total distance 150 miles. Highest average speed per lap 131.5mph Highest max speed 192mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 Some TT facts. Senior TT, 4 laps, total distance 150 miles. Highest average speed per lap 131.5mph Highest max speed 192mph Beats 26laps of a closed circuit anyday! If i could ride at half their pace i would be happy. Was the highest average speed put in by Mcguiness this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I didnt even know about the second rider RIP Martin. Tony, I know, time will come when the TT, North West 200 etc will have to stop and I dread that day. Its racing without equal, I absolutely love watching the onboard stuff, especially the sidecars. I really hope it can continue for a long time. The addition of helicopters and slo mo this year have given it a new dimension and a new level of admiration from me. +1 there bud. +2. I hope those races stay around for a long time. Unfortunately some of my first thoughts after reading about the fatalities were "This'll be stopped now" The H&S is becoming so ingrained in people now it's the first thing that comes to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest damo1 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 motorbikes+speed+ isle of man = DEATH!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 motorbikes+speed+ isle of man = DEATH!!!!! Im glad your not doing the safety report!!! Any sport that involves speed in a vehicle of some sort has the potential for fatalities formula 1, motto gp or the world rally its all the same when your numbers up its up. These guys know the risks all too well its their passion and to them its worth it for the buzz they get. Whether your on a track or closed road theres always the risk of a blow out suspension failure etc Isle of man is the only race of its kind that truely pushes the envelope of the bike and rider i hope the TT stays untouched. Even the motto gp riders have massive respect for these guys as do i. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I don't think it will be stopped ever!!!! The isle of Man has its own laws and govt and its engrained in the history of the Island, one place that hasn't gone all Big Brother yet;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 They'll never stop the TT. It's a huge part of the Island life. Every bike manufacturer who can A) Afford it and B) Want to show off their latest and greatest bikes will fall over themselves to get a bike into the TT because it is without doubt the greatest test you can put any machine through! Here's a picture below of Guys bike after they finished with it: http://www.energyfm.net/cms/guy%20martin%20bike_________________________________________________9e370fd5815ca76dd941e5696165cb3bwihe480moscalebgwhite___________.jpg I've lived on the Island for over 20 years and every year someone dies, I know it's not a nice thing to think about, but like was said above, these guys know exactly what they're signing up for and they push these machines to the absolute edge. Massive massive balls in my book! Also, local lad Conor Cummins came off on the mountain during the senior leaving Ian Hutchinson wide open to take 5 wins in a week, the first time it's ever been done so well done to him Conor had a few injuries to his arms and legs but seems to be ok. Was anyone actually here for the TT this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Pure Racing & big respect from me for even entering, would love to be half as fast around the street's as those guy's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 No, Id love to though. What happened to the rear wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 No, Id love to though. What happened to the rear wheel? Not too sure about the wheel, it looks like it totally melted or something? You should get yourself over for the TT next year! Get yourself on the course for a couple of laps, oh yeah, and bring money! lol fuel ain't cheap over here and once you get on the mountain bit you'll never want to get off since they made it one-way for TT :d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Mate, Id love to, give the Aristo a great workout The wheel lookss like its missing? Reminds me of the Britten those years ago when the carbon wheel broke up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 The wheel looks like the hubs failed, if it had melted the tyre would have exploded i'd have thought. Its an amazing test of man/machine versus 37+ miles of just about everything a circuit can have, huge respect to the guys that take it on and i hope they never stop it, its down to the individual to take it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Not too sure about the wheel, it looks like it totally melted or something? You should get yourself over for the TT next year! Get yourself on the course for a couple of laps, oh yeah, and bring money! lol fuel ain't cheap over here and once you get on the mountain bit you'll never want to get off since they made it one-way for TT :d Ill be there next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Ill be there next year Excellent Bringing the gixxer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Excellent Bringing the gixxer? It would be rude not to mate yeah It would be nice to ride through a bit of history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I'm going to pop along to this one year, just not sure which year yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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