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  • Manx Grand Prix gets underway

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    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

    Clocks turned back at Classic TT Paddock Carnival

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    ‘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!

    Sept/Oct Classic Racer on sale!

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    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

    IoM recruitment drive

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    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

    Fast and furious action at Lydden Hill

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    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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    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

    Mallory Park: dialogue encouraged

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    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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  • Inaugural Classic TT television deal

    Inaugural Classic TT television deal

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    Tune in on August 28 The two-hour show will cover all of the Classic TT races from the two race days including the blue riband 500cc race, the 350 and 250cc race and the Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula classic race. A wealth of experienced riders including John McGuinness, Michael Dunlop, Conor Cummins, Bruce…

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  • Alldrive sockets

    Alldrive sockets

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    A great little socket set from Laser Tools comes with a professional quality swivel head ratchet with T-Bar facility, five Chrome Vanadium Alldrive sockets 8, 10, 11, 12, 13mm, 1⁄4in drive accessories include bit holder and 50mm extension bar, tapered profile which can be used on AF, Metric, Whitworth, BA Star and Spline fixings. Perfect…

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  • Freddie Spencer joins line up for Classic TT

    Freddie Spencer joins line up for Classic TT

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    The American will ride his 1987 500cc three cylinder Rothmans Honda that he is currently parading in Europe at the Festival of Jurby on August 25 and again in the Classic Racer magazine lap of honour on Monday August 26. He will also be a guest in the official VIP Hospitality Club and will host…

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