I have officially retired as a racer

**Iggy** · 6th February 2009, 09:07

Only just read this news regarding your retirement Shaun, may I commend you on your brave but wise decision.
You are a living legend and are one of the rare breed who has survived the Isle Of Mann with your titles.

Respect and wish you all the very best in your endeavours in the future.
PS YOU ARE STILL

**Clivoris** · 6th February 2009, 09:52

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Buy a Motard you know you want to

It is a very effective way of keeping most of the deviants in one place where we can keep an eye on them. All we need is a motard sidechair class and all the "outsiders" would be in the one class. Hell, I would pay to see that.

**quallman1234** · 6th February 2009, 11:38

Respect, good decision i feel as well.

**Frenchy** · 6th February 2009, 17:28

while as a Naki lad I've always been proud of you and now more so for putting your family first. all the best for your future plans and as Nicki and I are moving back to the Naki will look forward to having a beer with ya!

**discotex** · 6th February 2009, 22:18

Originally Posted by McDuck

So what are the chances of one on one adice instruction at trackdays? Eg pay a fee and you spend 10 min following aorund the track, stop give advice then do another 10 min of riding?

Haven't managed to time a trip to aussie with the SBK school yet but would so love to.

Maybe Shaun can bring it here or grow our own? Surely with the popularity of track days it'd be viable now.

Much respect Shaun. Must have been a tough call to make.

**Boob Johnson** · 6th February 2009, 22:26

Sounds like the timing is right. All the best to you and your family Shaun

**Drew** · 7th February 2009, 08:52

Whoa, deja vu. (just kidding)

Hope future plans go well man, have fun.

**Shaun** · 7th February 2009, 10:02

Originally Posted by Drew

Whoa, deja vu. (just kidding)

Hope future plans go well man, have fun.

Haha, I here ya dude! This time is for real though

Cheers to other people's replies on here, means a lot to me to read what you have said, kinda makes the move easier

**Newblade** · 7th February 2009, 10:42

Shaun,Thanks for the memories.Road racing will be poorer for your departure.
Pleased to have been in Wanganui and seen you attack the cemetary for the last time
Best of luck for your future,and know you will be sorely missed by us fans.

**Cleve** · 7th February 2009, 16:35

Originally Posted by discotex

Haven't managed to time a trip to aussie with the SBK school yet but would so love to.

Maybe Shaun can bring it here or grow our own? Surely with the popularity of track days it'd be viable now.

Much respect Shaun. Must have been a tough call to make.

ummm I heard that Hampden Downs will have a Superbike School... true?

**Clivoris** · 7th February 2009, 18:39

Originally Posted by Cleve

ummm I heard that Hampden Downs will have a Superbike School... true?

I heard they have 25 days/weekends booked in the first year. I have no reason to think that this may be true.

**Bob** · 8th February 2009, 02:16

Double TT winner Shaun Harris has announced his retirement from racing.

Harris, 43, said on iomtt.com "The world's changed and I'm moving on. It's with a bit of regret that I'm announcing my retirement.
I've been thinking very hard about this over the last few months. I decided that if I was to race again, I probably would not even get back to my best again since my big crash,
and do not see the point in fighting for 10th place (respect to those that are still moving up)."

Harris, who won both Production 1000cc and 600cc races at the 2003 TT, was seriously injured in the 2007 Superstock race.

He was planning a dramatic return to racing the famous Mountain Circuit in 2009.

**cowpoos** · 8th February 2009, 07:57

Originally Posted by Bob

Double TT winner Shaun Harris has announced his retirement from racing.

Harris, 43, said on iomtt.com "The world's changed and I'm moving on. It's with a bit of regret that I'm announcing my retirement.
I've been thinking very hard about this over the last few months. I decided that if I was to race again, I probably would not even get back to my best again since my big crash,
and do not see the point in fighting for 10th place (respect to those that are still moving up)."

Harris, who won both Production 1000cc and 600cc races at the 2003 TT, was seriously injured in the 2007 Superstock race.

He was planning a dramatic return to racing the famous Mountain Circuit in 2009.

Ummmmm....errrr....he actually posted this info on here a few days ago himself.