Wayne Gardner demands immediate TT ban

[dipshit]

The Isle of Man doesn't really need the TT - It is actually a fairly wealthy independent country

I found this here... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isle_of_Man_TT

"From 1989 the racing has been developed by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism as the Isle of Man TT Festival."

[CHOPPA]

Why are we made to wear helmets when we race?

[Deano]

Why are we made to wear helmets when we race?

Same as the rest of the protective gear - you feel safer so push harder !!

[onearmedbandit]

I really am starting to think we have people on this forum that would rather see a TV program banned because they don't like it than change channel or turn it off...

Like I said, if it was compulsary as a motorcycle racer to actually attend the event I could understand changing things, but it's not, it's entirely up to the rider.

[Mental Trousers]

I really am starting to think we have people on this forum that would rather see a TV program banned because they don't like it than change channel or turn it off...

Come on mate, you're a Moderator. You KNOW there's people that want us to change everything because they shouldn't need to put the bad men on ignore etc.

[CHOPPA]

I couldnt care less if the event keeps running or not to be honest, I agree its the riders choice and its nice to have the choice.

I guess my point of view is that with the world the way its is today I cant understand how it has been aloud to keep running, id say its due to money that it brings in because anywhere else in the world it would be cancelled. If you look at the statistics and compare the percentage of deaths to rider participation its gotta be prob the highest percentages in all sports.

[dipshit]

Why are we made to wear helmets when we race?

Don't tell me some PC nanny is telling all these big bad motorcycle riders what they can or can't do for their own safety!

[CHOPPA]

Don't tell me some PC nanny is telling all these big bad motorcycle riders what they can or can't do for their own safety!

Exactly! We know the risks, should be our choice....

[Mental Trousers]

I guess my point of view is that with the world the way its is today I cant understand how it has been aloud to keep running, id say its due to money that it brings in because anywhere else in the world it would be cancelled. If you look at the statistics and compare the percentage of deaths to rider participation its gotta be prob the highest percentages in all sports.

The IOM is a Nation with it's own rules and laws. It's also a tax haven (tax haven's are automatically a look after yourself cos the gubbamint aren't taxing you to do it setup). Tax haven's don't attract lefties. Because it's a tax haven the government departments that would usually justify their existence by passing, monitoring and enforcing nanny state laws don't exist. They're also big on tradition, the IOM TT being the longest running and the only surviving Tourist Trophy race left ....... there's plenty of reasons.

[jonbuoy]

I was agreeing with you and saying comparing a race meeting to the UK's roads is silly.

My point was everything carries a risk, if competitors are happy to take the risk leave them alone. You all bleat on about safety nannies and the ACC trying to price motorbikes off the road - this is a similar issue but from people in the racing community. Yes F1 is probably safer than road racing just as driving a car is probably safer than riding a bike. Out of curiosity do you and quasi believe the TT should be banned or are you playing devils advocate?? Luckily no one will listen to Wayne Gardner´s "demands", if he doesn´t want to race that's fine he´s made his point.

[jonbuoy]

Quote from Wayne:

“While I never actually raced at the TT, I had a good chance to learn the circuit in the early '80s when I was riding for Moriwaki. Basically there's no room for error. On a course that long, you cannot possibly remember every corner, every braking point or every change in elevation or direction.”

“You also can't control the potential risks - houses, gutters, lampposts, trees, stone walls, cats, dogs, horses. There are so many variables."

Does that quote sound familiar to another activity we all enjoy?

[emaN]

I've been lucky enough to have made it there a couple of times, and had a bike both times.
I relished every lap I did of The Course, especially the Mountain section as it was 'one way traffic' only. It gave a glimpse of what it must be like to 'open her up' racing around there.
I love the place, and would love to be able to do the Manx GP...maybe once kids are grown & left home!!!
So what about the Irish national series then? Ever seen that? Or Olivers Mount? Thats stuff that'll give your heart a wee flutter!

[onearmedbandit]

Come on mate, you're a Moderator. You KNOW there's people that want us to change everything because they shouldn't need to put the bad men on ignore etc.

Yes, true. Situations like that can be very dangerous. Bastard thing is that they happen all too often.

[quickbuck]

Does that quote sound familiar to another activity we all enjoy?

Well yes, but truth be told that we don't AVERAGE 126 MPH!
That said, even at 100k a errant animal will ruin your day.

[Drumboy4468]

Just as choosing to ride a motorcycle is a choice. There is no doubt that the price can be very high but the courage to take the risk is in some ways a beautiful thing.
I think that it has to be a personal decision and not one made by others ( most of whom have not ridden the TT)