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1 posted on 04/14/2012 6:09:18 AM PDT by navysealdad
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2 posted on 04/14/2012 6:37:39 AM PDT by Chode (American Hedonist - *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: navysealdad
I know a Scots Lad, who, while a good Lad is pretty much a drunken twit, whose singular claim to fame is that he has completed several laps on the Isle of Man TT.

Tough course indeed.
3 posted on 04/14/2012 6:44:47 AM PDT by Tainan (Cogito, ergo conservatus sum)
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To: navysealdad

Cool video. I’ve done 130 on a bike over the Courtney Campbell from Clearwater to Tampa. My helmet lifted off my head.. that’s hauling ass..


4 posted on 04/14/2012 6:48:31 AM PDT by goseminoles
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To: navysealdad

I’ve watched the TT on television a couple times. Competing in that is a special breed of crazy.

That and working a couple AMA events at Sears Point have cured me of any desire to ride a motorcycle.


10 posted on 04/14/2012 7:24:28 AM PDT by ZirconEncrustedTweezers (The only thing a straight white man gets in this country is the blame for everything.)
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To: navysealdad

I use to do TT racing, Tavern to Tavern.


12 posted on 04/14/2012 7:43:15 AM PDT by MCF
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To: navysealdad

TT racing is still wildly popular in Europe, though the major factory team riders are banned from it, simply because it’s too dangerous.

The Mountain course in the Isle of Mann is about 37 3/4 miles, with around 200 corners. The “race” is based on 3 timed laps where riders are sent out individually at set intervals, which is why you don’t see groups of riders racing against each other. The “track” isn’t wide enough for that in many places. There are curbs, fences, and stone walls that border the course.

I do have to say that my personal hero, the late Joey Dunlop (OBE, awarded for his charitable work) was probably the most successful TT rider ever (though I believe his record is being eclipsed by John McGiunness). Something really interesting to watch is a movie called “V-Four Victory” (it used to be on You Tube - it may still be there) where they strapped a camera on Joey’s bike, and he does a lap of the course. The movie features Joey’s commentary on the course, and in many cases I find myself wondering what language he’s speaking! Unfortunately he was killed in a TT race in Estonia, and there were 10s of thousands of mourners at his funeral in Northern Ireland, attended by Catholics and Protestants alike.

Mark


13 posted on 04/14/2012 7:43:21 AM PDT by MarkL (Do I really look like a guy with a plan?)
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To: navysealdad

Why do all the bikes wobble when the front wheel comes off the ground? I never noticed a dirt bike do that in their races.


14 posted on 04/14/2012 7:49:40 AM PDT by eartrumpet
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To: navysealdad

Is there any form of motor racing where no one has been killed.

You buys your ticket, you takes your chance’s.

Those who don’t wish to race can find a safe place to stand and watch.

Banning this race is like banning parachuting or bungy racing. You pick your special way to get your adrenalin rush and they pick theirs. Let it all hang out.


17 posted on 04/14/2012 7:58:16 AM PDT by Venturer
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To: navysealdad

been following it for over 25 years...*smiles*


23 posted on 04/14/2012 8:59:29 AM PDT by Doogle (((USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated)))
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To: navysealdad

One of the HD channels runs that race and some of the Rally courses.

I think it’s HDTV.


30 posted on 04/14/2012 12:41:50 PM PDT by moehoward
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