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Dunlop and Palmer win at MGP

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27th August 2013

Dunlop was quickest on the opening lap, posting his record-breaking lap, leaving Conor Cummins over thirty seconds behind with Gary Johnson holding third and Mercer and Manxman Ryan Kneen on the DMR Yamaha, with opening laps of 19:11.930 (117.913) and 19:12.45 (117.860) respectively, completed the top five. Dunlop's second lap saw him establish a lead…
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More problems for McGuinness at Classic TT

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23rd August 2013

Other retirements on the opening lap of the session included Michael Dunlop, riding the MD Racing Norton, while Mark Parrett and James Hillier both pulled in at Crosby Village. John Barton on the wemoto.com Kawasaki was first back to the grandstand with a lap of 114.058mph, his fastest of the week in the Motorsport Merchandise…
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Michael Sweeney dominates qualifying at Isle of Man

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22nd August 2013

Bolton rider Stephen Harper, who returned to the MGP last year after an eight-year absence, was timed at 115.999 on his Triumph while Stephen McKnight, who will be looking to improve on the third places he achieved in the 2011 and 2012 Junior MGP, was fractionally behind Harper with 115.998. Czech Republic rider Kamil Holan,…
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Manx Grand Prix gets underway

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20th August 2013

Appropriately it was the Manx Grand Prix newcomers who were first on the track as the MGP celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, getting their first speed controlled 'sighting' lap. Shortly before 7pm the established riders took to the Mountain course for the first time this year for an untimed session with leading riders including…
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Clocks turned back at Classic TT Paddock Carnival

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19th August 2013

‘Ago’ will be a star guest Starting at midday on Friday August 23, the Classic TT Paddock Carnival takes place in the heart of the Classic TT paddock, with free parking available in the Nobles Park Playing fields. The Classic TT Paddock Carnival will have a 1960s theme throughout the day with 1960s fancy dress…
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Sept/Oct Classic Racer on sale!

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14th August 2013

Classic Racer on sale! CLASIC RACER REGULARS • Archive Shot A day in the life • Paddock Gossip Lots to talk about • Readers Write Another packed postbag • Subscribe Why wouldn’t you? CLASSIC RACER PEOPLE • An Hour With… Ferry Brouwer • Barry Sheene Goes Dutch • Doug Chandler The other fast American •…
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IoM recruitment drive

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12th August 2013

Gordy Moore, Vice-Chairman of IOMTTMA, pictured with Steam Packet Company Marketing Manager Renee Caley and Sales Development Manager Brian Convery IOMTTMA representatives will travel on several sailings, starting with the 19:15 Liverpool-Isle of Man service on Wednesday August 14th, to help raise awareness of the work undertaken by the Association and hopefully attract more volunteers.…
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Fast and furious action at Lydden Hill

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9th August 2013

Mike Powell slid off at Paddock whilst leading the Bantam Class in Race1. Rob Walker had a primary drive belt failure as he challenged for the lead in Race 5 and Mervyn Stratford experienced a magneto failure whilst challenging Tim Jackson for the lead in Race 11. None of this disheartened or discouraged them, however.…
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Classic TT: sensational rider line-up for 500cc race

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25th July 2013

The race will see the second round in the captivating battles between current King of the Mountain John McGuinness and Michael Dunlop, the man who dominated this year's TT races meeting with four victories. The duo are set to relive their TT battles from June as they go to head to head in the opening…
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Mallory Park: dialogue encouraged

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11th July 2013

More meetings encouraged Mallory's owners have said a huge track day reduction would make the circuit financially unviable and that they have already slimmed down operations by shutting down motocross operations and reducing the maximum number of track vehicles on circuit at any one time and track times. Mallory Park General Manager John Ward said:…
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