TV Show Name: MOTORSPORT: ISLE OF MAN TOURIST TROPHY: 2009 PREVIEW Broadcast Date: Sunday 28 June 2009 Channel: Free to Air / ONE (digital) Broadcast Time: 10.45 pm Classifications: Other, PG Timeslot Duration: 60 mins The world famous Isle of Man TT begins on ONE with the 2009 Preview.
Yep, that helmet cam really puts it into perspective. I would suggest that most of the competitors carry them around in a bucket.
Still the world's greatest production road races the isles glory days are gone. From 1949 to 1976 the race was part of the Motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship and was the home of the British Grand Prix. The event came under increasing scrutiny due to safety concerns despite efforts by the ACU to retain its world championship status. When Italian rider Gilberto Parlotti was killed during the 1972 TT, his close friend and the reigning world champion Giacomo Agostini, announced that he would never again race on the Isle of Man. More riders joined Agostini's boycott and by the 1976 season, only a handful of serious Grand Prix riders were among the entrants. Shortly after the 1976 TT, the FIM made the long-anticipated announcement that the TT, once the most prestigious race on the Grand Prix calendar, was stripped of its world championship status. The Grand Prix action was moved to the UK with the 1977 British Grand Prix being held at Silverstone.
Do you mean Joey Dunlop? Seen here at his best - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUTKQBnKSbQ This tribute to Joey had me sniffling. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbWevU43sCw&feature=related Watching Michael this year brought on a mixture of emotions.
Carl and I watched 'The Last King of Scotland' tonight. it was a bit gruesome at times, but we both really enjoyed it. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0455590/
Yep,shocking forgot his name. Famous for his charity work as well as the TT. Thousands attended his funeral. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
A good mate,s brother used to ride against Joey until his wife to be said ,no more,I don,t want my kids not to have a dad. On board footage is the best way to see how on the max these blokes are.
Not at all you forget my father owned 2 x MV Augusta 750S at the same time ,when new. Big fan of Ago,we even watched him race at Laverton in the mid 70s?
like this x 2. ask jeff D,he will confirm how i sold 2x 750s in one day. Image Unavailable, Please Login