Final day of the 2016 TT races

[jellywrestler]

Yeah saw that - looked painful..

Jut watched the end of the senior... erm - not a lot of love in the post race press conference really... cough Shortest second place interview ever

yeah but the iom released a statement saying there was no protest etc as a result of that talk, the plot thickens

[Doppleganger]

Yeah quite a bit of speculation about team Dunlop cheating I hear from some of the racing circles in the UK

[Kickaha]

Yeah quite a bit of speculation about team Dunlop cheating I hear from some of the racing circles in the UK

That'll be because just like here people will talk shit about people cheating and be too fucking spineless to put in a protest

[jellywrestler]

Yeah quite a bit of speculation about team Dunlop cheating I hear from some of the racing circles in the UK

how, they strip the bikes after the race so it will all be revealed

[jellywrestler]

STATEMENT ISSUED BY ACU EVENTS LTD

The Technical Director appointed by ACU Events Ltd has apologised for any confusion caused by his query regarding a dimension on the piston on one of the machines of the podium finishers in the 2016 Supersport 2 Race at the TT Races last week.

He said:

“I made an initial comment in the heat of the moment during post race inspection but on closer examination and after reviewing the TT regulations it became clear that the piston was eligible and complied with the Technical Regulations for the Supersport Class”.

He continued:

“At no point were any of the machines formally declared illegal and no formal protest was received from any of the other competing teams or riders. I would like to apologise to anyone affected by my comment.”

[pritch]

During the press conference Hutchinson accused Dunlop of starting a rumour that his bike was oversized. The scrutineering people then apparently pulled his bike down to measure it. It was found to be OK. Hutchinson said that the matter was not over until he had received an apology from the officials concerned.

There is the apology. Hutchinson should be happier now, if not exactly BFFs with Dunlop.

Dunno who the Technical Director was this year, but last year it was long time crew chief Adrian Gorst, a Kiwi.

[Doppleganger]

That'll be because just like here people will talk shit about people cheating and be too fucking spineless to put in a protest

Yep he may be from the stock of good old Joey (Uncle) but he ain't no humble saint and is more than happy to gob off to anyone willing to listen but as you say wont own what he says in the form of a protest

[ellipsis]

Yep he may be from the stock of good old Joey (Uncle) but he ain't no humble saint and is more than happy to gob off to anyone willing to listen but as you say wont own what he says in the form of a protest

...what the fuck, are you on about?...

[Moise]

Sad that four riders were killed during the week.

There was a 5th killed at the pre TT races on the Southern circuit but he doesn't count so I've been told.

[jellywrestler]

There was a 5th killed at the pre TT races on the Southern circuit but he doesn't count so I've been told.

that's a separate meeting, why would it be counted?

[Moise]

that's a separate meeting, why would it be counted?

Because it happened on the island? The UK media are saying 5 died, for what that's worth.

The total competor deaths on the Mountain circuit is now 252, plus a few officials, spectators, etc.

[jellywrestler]

Because it happened on the island? The UK media are saying 5 died, for what that's worth.

The total competor deaths on the Mountain circuit is now 252, plus a few officials, spectators, etc.

actually the total comeptitor death rate is around 8000, some have died at the event and given that it's been going since 1907 the others have died of old age.....

[pritch]

...what the fuck, are you on about?...

Gotta say Doppelganger's impressions are similar to mine. I've only seen a few interviews with MD (3?) but in each one there are hints that he's an agro bugger.

Certainly Hutchinson was unhappy with Dunlop's carry-on - and seemingly was justified because he has now received the apology he suggested was due.

[ellipsis]

...if you have an opinion, you should test it some time...if Dunlop wasn't cheating then whatever anybody says is moot..i love Hutchy, but Joeys nephew is very hot on a bike around the Island and beat him...dynasties?...Hutchinson is up with Hailwood...not bad...Joey is three ahead of his closest 44 year old rival for the crown...

[actungbaby]

I've been in palmy Hosp so have missed all the news,4 deaths !!! Jeeesus.

Had a romantic idea I could have a go at the place around 1980,thankfully, probably,I decided not to.

5 know, i give you a lift in the white car with flashing orange light on thursday-friday mate if you still lucky enough

to be in there