Grizzly Adams 3674 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=j7HlrI1COSs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulder Canyon Bob# 32052L Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 It's so dangerous it was taken off the FIM Racing series many years ago. It's not run like a regular race, but rather riders take off in staggered starts to eliminate congestion. It's on my bucket list of things to see. As a former motorcycle roadracer it has piqued my interest since I first learned of it in the 70's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Can you name the only automobile made on the Isle of Man? Came in two versions, both were coupes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Ray Hality, SASS# 37355 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 The Isle also has no speed limits. I don't know about what was manufactured there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowCatcher Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Can you name the only automobile made on the Isle of Man? Came in two versions, both were coupes. SC .. just a short five hour drive and a ferry ride from my house . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulp, SASS#28319 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I think is was the MannMobile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungannon Gunner Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 WOW! Is this televised in the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Yes. Televised in the US. Velocity on cable or satellite. Reruns later in the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Mushman Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 It is indeed unique, and the Holy Grail for motorcycle roadracers (especially us vintage ones). I had a few friends race it this year - they plan to go back, but I'm too old now and can't afford it, anyway. BTW, the racer who goes off the right hander and down the cliff at 100+ (at around the 1+30 mark) not only lived, but came back to race it again this year - after a 2 yr recovery. Incredible! If you haven't raced a motorcycle, you probably won't get it. Hey BCB, take a look at AHRMA.org. We race the old bikes on some of the best tracks - you might be interested. Had 70,000 spectators over three days at Barber this October. Fun on Old Wheels! Harvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Ray Hality, SASS# 37355 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 No "Low T" problem with them fellas, hey?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Balz, SASS#46599 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Raced Motocross for years as a kid, rode a a KZ 900 in my teens, 1100 Intercepter in my 20's (fastest I ever rode in 2 wheels, close to 150 mph). Moved to a Harley Fat Boy in my 30's and now I'm happy to putt along on my trusty Indian in my 50's, funny how 70 mph feels damn fast now, I like 50 mph on an open road with some good scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulder Canyon Bob# 32052L Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 It is indeed unique, and the Holy Grail for motorcycle roadracers (especially us vintage ones). I had a few friends race it this year - they plan to go back, but I'm too old now and can't afford it, anyway. BTW, the racer who goes off the right hander and down the cliff at 100+ (at around the 1+30 mark) not only lived, but came back to race it again this year - after a 2 yr recovery. Incredible! If you haven't raced a motorcycle, you probably won't get it. Hey BCB, take a look at AHRMA.org. We race the old bikes on some of the best tracks - you might be interested. Had 70,000 spectators over three days at Barber this October. Fun on Old Wheels! Harvey Yeah, my wife's old TA125 Yamaha competes there still. I used to race a 1000 Lemans in The AMA Battle of The Twins. Now that was an expensive hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 SC .. just a short five hour drive and a ferry ride from my house . . . That's the Peel Engineering P-50. The other one, the Peel Trident Sports, has a bubble top and is more "streamlined". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Mushman Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Yeah, my wife's old TA125 Yamaha competes there still. I used to race a 1000 Lemans in The AMA Battle of The Twins. Now that was an expensive hobby. Do you remember Will Harding on the Guzzi in AMA Superbike back in the day? Raced the same bike with us for years up until three years ago, or so. Was our referee for few yeas, also. Andrew Cowell is racing it this year, sponsored by Stan Freiduss Guzzi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Raced Motocross for years as a kid, rode a a KZ 900 in my teens, 1100 Intercepter in my 20's (fastest I ever rode in 2 wheels, close to 150 mph). Moved to a Harley Fat Boy in my 30's and now I'm happy to putt along on my trusty Indian in my 50's, funny how 70 mph feels damn fast now, I like 50 mph on an open road with some good scenery. Tops for me was 130 mph on a BMW. +1 on 50 mph, good scenery -- and a more upright seating position! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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