Forum whore
I totally agree. Nothing against the dude at all and he is entertaining as hell, just seems to drop the ball (or get unlucky in a few cases) at some of the bigger events from what I've seen.Originally Posted by husaberg
For all the IOM 'hype' around him I believe he's never really done all that well there when it comes to podiums?
Anorak
Like I said he has years on his side most of the other greats are well into their 40's.
Bruce Ant took what 7 years to achieve a race win but has 10 since then.
I think it will happen, course knowledge seems to count for a lot.
The IOM does not seem to reward brashness for long.
There are exceptions of course.
But this is what I just googled about Guy in his IOM debut
His best lap was 122.10 mph which, at the time, was the fastest ever lap set by a newcomer and almost 6 mph quicker than the previous best.
Staying with the team for 2005, Martin made further strides forward and at the TT was the only rider to finish all five of his races inside the top six. A debut podium in the Senior TT.
Kinky is using a feather. Perverted is using the whole chicken
Forum whore
Fo sho, although to be fair the ages of dudes finishing in front of and around him this year aren't all on the older side, and some of those guys are more consistent on the wins/high placings too.
I mean you don't race to only ever always finish near the top eh. From some of the quotes I've seen about he himself isn't even all that enthusiastic about his actual racing career. On TT3D doesn't he rate it second to being a mechanic?
Got to make the bucks while people are willing to throw them at you though.
Anorak
Yeah I don't know but everything I have seen about the TT greats is they do not ever try to ride at 100% there like they would at a short circuit.
I think he really wants to win. But has at least one lucky escape all ready, so I don't think he will take to many chances he is not comfortable with achieve it.
Kinky is using a feather. Perverted is using the whole chicken
Geriatric hoon
He sees himself primarily as a truck mechanic and says so. Some of the other riders choose to be offended by this as they feel he is putting down road racing as a profession. However busy he may be on other things: road racing, making TV programs, writing a book, mountain bike racing, or whatever else, he still likes to spend some time working on trucks.
When he bought a new limited edition V12 Aston Martin he upset other people who considered him a traitor to his class. That might resonate more in Britain than it does here. He subsequently sold the Aston and last I read was driving a Volvo (a very special Volvo but still a Volvo) but I don't know if that redeems him in the eyes of his detractors.
His book "Guy Martin My Autobiography" is a bloody entertaining read and goes a long way to explain a complicated character.
There is a grey blur, and a green blur. I try to stay on the grey one. - Joey Dunlop
KB Chief Cat Herder
Doesn't matter what he does someone will be offended by it. Fuck the haters, full steam ahead I say.He sees himself primarily as a truck mechanic and says so. Some of the other riders choose to be offended by this as they feel he is putting down road racing as a profession. However busy he may be on other things: road racing, making TV programs, writing a book, mountain bike racing, or whatever else, he still likes to spend some time working on trucks.
When he bought a new limited edition V12 Aston Martin he upset other people who considered him a traitor to his class. That might resonate more in Britain than it does here. He subsequently sold the Aston and last I read was driving a Volvo (a very special Volvo but still a Volvo) but I don't know if that redeems him in the eyes of his detractors.
His book "Guy Martin My Autobiography" is a bloody entertaining read and goes a long way to explain a complicated character.
Zen wisdom: No matter what happens, somebody will find a way to take it too seriously. - obviously had KB in mind when he came up with that gem
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity
Weekend cruiser
Think he also owns a V12, 27 litre Merlin (WWII Spitfire) engine that he starts up at home. Brilliant.
Low personal B.M.E.P.
part 2 of Our Guy in India on Choice tonight - guide says 7.30 but it started earlier last week...Repeated at noon tomorrow.
Seems to feature Enfield racing for the truly twisted...
Two Wheels or Three = FUN
A mate of mine in Queensland took us for a ride to see a friend of his in Dalby on our way back from a Velocette rally in Lenox Head about 3 years ago, who had a great selection of "stuff". He had a chain block over a wooden box in his workshop which he hoisted up to reveal....a V12 Merlin...."do you want to hear it go?". Yeah Right. He hooked up a battery and fired it up. Fricking awesome and no wonder he's deaf. Short exhaust stubs breathing flames and music
Just one of the bits of old 'junk' in his multiple sheds on five acres of land
I am therefore I do
Guy's fanging around in India tonight @ 7:30 on Choice.
Choice seems to be the only freeview channel with anything worth watching....they must be going to go off air soon or something.
Cuzzy bro channel used to be pretty good too but its pretty shit now eh au...
Hardcore Biker
Guy has just shy of 20 podiums at the TT, I believe that would count as better than, 'all that well'.
He's got the pace, just never seems to get that tiny bit of good luck you need to actually pull a win off. The tiny bit of luck being as well as talent, awesome bike, set up, team etc. etc.
Joey won the F1 (Superbike) at 48 years old in 2000 (along with two other wins). So Guy still has at least 17 years, if he chooses, to keep trying. Was interesting to hear him say that he isn't officially quitting the TT yet. He did make mention that this could well be his last one. I guess we'll see next year if he has or hasn't?
Do us all a favour, by bringing yourself up to speed, before pulling onto the motorway.
Forum whore
Always a bridesmaid aye.
Fingers crossed for him all the way. He's an easily likable dude.
Forum whore
Regardless of his results, he is one of the very best things that happened to bike racing in the uk with his media hat on
Geriatric hoon
A rider has died overnight our time at this years Pike's Peak event. Don't know if Martin went back? Nothing about it that I can see on his site.
There is a grey blur, and a green blur. I try to stay on the grey one. - Joey Dunlop
Moped rider
you must be joking or blind these guys are increadable more talented than i could imagine, bit of a throw away comment really
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