WhackyWill Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) Just one word "MAD"..!! (all rider survived) http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=FOuh6D5Q_4I Edited June 2, 2014 by WhackyWill 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbeddowscbr Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 watching it on itv4 now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 watching it on itv4 now! watching it on itv4 now! My ITV4 got Moto GP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMLNJ Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 It is mad!! I always say the same thing every year. 170 in a 30 with people watching in their front garden 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 It is mad!! I always say the same thing every year. 170 in a 30 with people watching in their front garden That sums it up.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMLNJ Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 There's a documentary on itv4 10pm Thursday about the TT, looks amazing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtB Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Need to go watch it in the flesh one year. Anstey's lap record on the 1000 was committed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Been a few times, went with a team that ran a 400 there The speeds really are breath taking when you're a few feet away 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtB Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) Have to say I'm loving the motor sport coverage on ITV4 this year - BTCC, TT, Moto GP I imagine they probably have BSB too but I seemed to have missed it so far this year! Edited June 2, 2014 by KurtB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMLNJ Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I'm going to moto go, f1 and a btcc race this year....not dropping names or anything lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMLNJ Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Moto gp I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Few photos from the Isle of Man TT today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Yep they've got balls or they're just mental! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Yep they've got balls or they're just mental! Believe there's been another bad accident today, hope all are OK. Guy Martin retired with bike problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtB Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Yep they've got balls or they're just mental! Believe there's been another bad accident today, hope all are OK. Guy Martin retired with bike problems. Are you there at the minute, or are they photos off a web site? If you are there, how do those 675s sound in the flesh? They sound great on TV They are good photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 It's difficult to get pics of something travelling at 160-180 mph, I had lots of pics of walls and hedges ! ... The bike had gone ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 mental with big wrecking balls I'd say. truly amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) Very sad to say Karl Harris was killed there today, So sad such a talented rider. RIP Karl. Also Bob Price got killed yesterday in the Supersports Race.. RIP Bob. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-27684730 Edited June 3, 2014 by WhackyWill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) Seen Karl race many times in Bsb ... Very sad news When we took the 400 a Swiss guy who was staying in a camper next us went out on a practice and didn't come back Edited June 3, 2014 by GIXXERUK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Seen Karl race many times in Bsb ... Very sad news When we took the 400 a Swiss guy who was staying in a camper next us went out on a practice and didn't come back I know that the TT is a very dangerous circuit, and every year there are fatalities, also there are at least a couple of riders from the public who get killed every year and only gets local coverage. I now think that the big bikes have now got to quick for the TT.Circuit. I did many years ago a Class 4 Superkart race on a street circuit, I thought I was going to die every lap...! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Seen Karl race many times in Bsb ... Very sad news When we took the 400 a Swiss guy who was staying in a camper next us went out on a practice and didn't come back I know that the TT is a very dangerous circuit, and every year there are fatalities, also there are at least a couple of riders from the public who get killed every year and only gets local coverage. I now think that the big bikes have now got to quick for the TT.Circuit. I did many years ago a Class 4 Superkart race on a street circuit, I thought I was going to die every lap...! Very valid point will, maybe they are at the point where they need to cap the bhp ? I know there have been advances in the active suspension, traction control and abs but there must be limits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtB Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Seen Karl race many times in Bsb ... Very sad news When we took the 400 a Swiss guy who was staying in a camper next us went out on a practice and didn't come back I know that the TT is a very dangerous circuit, and every year there are fatalities, also there are at least a couple of riders from the public who get killed every year and only gets local coverage. I now think that the big bikes have now got to quick for the TT.Circuit. I did many years ago a Class 4 Superkart race on a street circuit, I thought I was going to die every lap...! Very valid point will, maybe they are at the point where they need to cap the bhp ? I know there have been advances in the active suspension, traction control and abs but there must be limits y Makes you wonder if it would make any difference though. I'd imagine most fatalities occur at "lower" speeds due to cornering, so would a bhp cap help prevent more casualties? Didn't Moto GP try a similar thing a few years ago with the 800's? A year later they were nearly as powerful again, but could corner even quicker! I suppose it depends on how the riders feel. If they feel they have to race the big bikes to remain competitive during the week then perhaps change could be good. If they absolutely love the big bikes, then let them be as it's a personal choice. As awful as the casualties are, I think it's a good thing that the event hasn't been interfered with in a negative way due to H+S. As mind blowing to me the speeds are, I bet the fastest riders would be very upset if you tried to take some of their bhp away! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Agreed KurtB, it's been discussed many times before, speed isn't always the main factor in a fatality 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtB Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 (edited) A little bit off topic, but just stumbled across this video. Involves a rally car a few years ago. No injuries or anything. :scare: What a save! That's some fantastic car control / luck there! Edited June 4, 2014 by KurtB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 ^^^ class driving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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