Isle of Man TT 2014

[El Loco]

Well, after a washout for first practice on Saturday, they all managed to get out last night. Anstey led the way in the Superbike and Michael Dunlop was fastest on the Superstock ahead of his brother. Good to see John McGuinness up there as well and it looks like he might be over the wrist injury that plagued him during the NW200.

Early days of course and the lap times will keep getting quicker as the week progresses (as long as the rain stays away of course....) all being well.

All last night's lap times for all the classes can be found HERE

M.

[El Loco]

Another successful night's practice for the guys on the solos with Bruce Anstey surprising a few people with the first 130mph lap so far. Michael Dunlop was on track for a 131mph but ran out of fuel at Governor's!? Strange thing to happen but they're clearly still dialling in/getting used to the Beemer Superbike which is looking bloody quick.

Even stranger though is Michael's performance on the Supersport - it didn't go that brilliantly at the North West and it seems to be the same at the TT. Lee Johnston on the other hand topped the time sheets.........and he's on Michael's bike from last year. If it ain't broke......

Unfortunately Nev Jones had a crash last night during the sidecars. He's the guy we sponsored in 2007 and, although he was ok, his passenger had to be airlifted to Nobles. Hopefully he'll make a full and speedy recovery.

All last night's lap times for all the classes can be found HERE

M.

[El Loco]

Not much in the way of practice for the guys last night when Laurent Hoffman crashed out at Barregarrow on his opening lap. He was airlifted to Nobles with suspected leg injuries but, by the time they had cleared the scene, rain began falling heavily and the Clerk of the Course abandoned the session.

Quite few of the riders did manage a single timed lap though and details are HERE

M.

[El Loco]

Another disrupted practice session due to the weather last night with the solos restricted to Supersport and Lightweight only. Once again Michael Dunlop showed he is the master in the damp with the fastest time in the Supersport. KMR had a clean sweep of the top three times with Keith Amor edging out Ryan and young Hamilton.

Full details HERE

M.

[El Loco]

The opening Superbike race at the TT doesn't come any better than that. Michael Dunlop broke the lap record from a standing start and then broke it again on the second lap! He carved his way through the field on the Beemer ending up with the win a good 20 seconds ahead of Guy Martin.

Hat off to Bruce Anstey though who managed to go one better in the fastest lap category clocking up an unbelievable 132mph average on the 6th and final lap!

Full details HERE

M.

[Phil]

Micheal rode the wheels off that BMW, it was some race.


Are you able to see the races on the internet, if not I'll record all the races and put them on a card for when your home again.

[El Loco]

Hi mate,

Can't stream anything over here and, although I have the TT Live dashboard thingy loaded, it's intermittent at best. If you could put the races on a card that would be greatly appreciated.

M.

[El Loco]

Didn't get to see or hear anything of the Supersport 1 Race yesterday but, by all accounts, it was bit of a belter? Nice to see Gary Johnson take the win as he's always the unsung hero at the TT. Blindingly fast but never has much luck so nice to see him on the top step.

Bruce Anstey is clearly on form and I think it's only a matter of time before he bags a win this week (I have him as joint favourite with Michael for the Senior). Michael wasn't happy with third (well, when is he ever?) but I thought that was one hell of a performance given that the bike doesn't look to be in the same league as Gary's Triumph?

Full race results HERE

M.

[El Loco]

Well that man Dunlop did it again and this time on the Superstock Beemer - unstoppable! Cracking ride by Dean Harrison in second with the dark horse, Anstey in third. Managed to stream a bit of the radio coverage at the end and thought Michael seemed somewhat subdued and it all became clear when the sad news was announced that Karl 'Bomber' Harris had died at the 26th on Lap 2. Thoughts are with his family and friends.

Full write-up on the race can be found HERE

M.

[El Loco]

I think there's no doubt that Michael Dunlop is the TT at the moment? I thought he would struggle to get a podium on the 600 this year but, what the hell do I know?!? He led yesterday's race from start to finish comfortably ahead of Anstey and brother William.

That's ten wins now but I've been most impressed at how mature his racing mind is developing. That's two races in a row where he has caught up with his main rival (Anstey) then tucked in behind him to see the race out - class act.

Full story HERE and a complete list of results HERE

M.

[El Loco]

Another four in a week for Michael Dunlop but this time he got the big one - the Senior! After a sluggish start (well, for him anyway) on lap 1 he hit the front and never looked back. I thought William was going to spring a big surprise but he couldn't maintain his early pace and crashed out suffering a suspected broken leg as a result - bugger.

Connor Cummins kept things decent with a superb ride on the Honda finishing 14 seconds behind MD with Guy Martin in third.

Michael's post race interviews were also interesting and, with William's condition clearly the main thought in his mind, he was pretty scathing of the media and their attempts to make out there was a rift between them.....

Still, he's reached 11 wins now and sits alongside McCallen and Hislop - outstanding!

The race report is HERE with the finisher placings HERE

M.

[El Loco]

Jun 1, 2014 21:23:21 GMT Phil said:

Micheal rode the wheels off that BMW, it was some race.


Are you able to see the races on the internet, if not I'll record all the races and put them on a card for when your home again.

Phil,

You have a PM fella...

M.