IOM TT 2007 ... the Centenary

Die Weynand kan nog flink rondtetteren daar als ie een 117mph lap op zn naam heeft staan!

Ziekelijke line-up

Plater, Rutter & McGuiness samen, geweldig

@Ice , inderdaad, heb nu een paar weken de dvd thuis liggen en ik zat al naar die ene demper te kijken...

Begin nu stiekem fan te worden van Guy Martin, lijkt me een sympathieke kerel

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Persmap ziet er volledig en mooi vormgegeven uit, toch proberen ze wel een wat andere uitstraling te verkrijgen daar. Wat een sterk deelnemersveld komt er dit jaar!! Je ziet dat de Japanners/Engelse importeurs toch veel waarde hechten aan een 100e TT overwinning.

Het wordt moeilijk bepalen wie er een kans gaat maken vooraf, van mij mag Lougher wel weer een keer winnen, Guy Martin gaat hopelijk ook zijn belofte waarmaken op de TT en ik ben ook benieuwd hoe Connor Cummins zich gaat onwikkelen. Cummins, 20 jaar oud, was vorig jaar een van de snelste nieuwkomewrs als ik het goed begrepen heb. Ian Lougher is meer dan twee maal zo oud als Connor Cummins .

Linsdell set to race exotic GP machine in Senior TT

Bedfordshire’s Steve Linsdell will ride an exotic 500cc GP machine in this year’s Senior TT, lining up on one of the last 500cc two-stroke machines ever built for Grand Prix competition.

The TT stalwart, who has stepped on to the podium on no less than seven occasions, has acquired one of the unique Paton machines that scored points in the 2000 500cc GP season and his decision to race the machine will give the prestigious Centenary event a distinct, and unique, Italian flavour. Two stroke enthusiasts will also take delight in hearing the shrill sound of the four-cylinder machine around the Mountain Course.

The Paton marque is no stranger to TT competition and after Pepe Pattoni built his very first machine in 1958, numerous riders competed on his bikes including the one and only Mike Hailwood whilst Fred Stevens also enjoyed success during the 1960’s on his 500cc version. What Pattoni lacked in money he more than made up with passion and he single handedly designed, built and developed his machines, which included 125cc, 250cc, 350cc and 500cc four strokes, before moving into two-stroke design in the late 70’s. Linsdell’ s 500cc version is similar in design to that of the all-conquering NSR500 Honda and, indeed, Mr Honda himself always took interest in the work of his fellow enthusiast and engineer.

Speaking about his decision to race the machine Linsdell said:

“This is a fantastic project to be involved in and, having enjoyed the support of owner Giovanni Cabbassi during the last three Manx Grand Prix’s, I am delighted to have the opportunity to race the 500cc machine at this year’s event. Roberto Pattoni, son of Mr Pattoni is also fully committed to the project and I am confident we will give a very good account of ourselves with a bike of great interest. I know that I’m not going to win the race, and have no thoughts in doing so, but we will not get in the way and I am firmly aiming at achieving my first 120mph lap. I would not be happy with anything less and delighted with more!”

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'n heuse 500cc tweetakt aan de start dit jaar!!!
(dat moet ergens van eind jaren '90 geleden zijn ....)

wat 'n verwennerij dit jaar

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khoop dat nr 101 ook zo bijzonder wordt

"At long last I've managed to secure the necessary support and machinery that will enable me to challenge at this year's TT races and, having been
forced to miss out these last couple of years, I can't wait to get back out there! Stewart Black from Black's Bikeshop is supporting me with a brand new K7 GSXR1000 Suzuki for the Superbike, Senior and Superstock races and although we will be using the same bike in all three races we will makes changes for the Superbike races fitting a Superbike-spec engine and
electrics as well as Brembo brakes etc."

"The bike will be built by my regular crew chief and friend Kevin Stephens and Kevin will also be supplying me with a K6 GSXR600 Suzuki. We are currently in discussions with companies regarding sponsorship for this bike but it is a full World Supersport spec machine and there are no better parts to be put into or onto this machine - it really is that good."

"At this stage we have not finalised any tyre deals or other product support as the main focus is on securing a sponsor for the 600cc machine. We desperately need a backer to help us maintain it and it's absolutely vital
that we get someone on board to help not only cover our costs but also to make use of the bikes potential. If we get the necessary funding then I'll be able to do it justice. I'm confident in both the bikes and my ability and
will be giving it 100% to secure the best result possible."