Onboard with McGuiness
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Re: Onboard with McGuiness
If you didn't know of him and you met McGuiness down the pub you wouldn't think he had it in him would you. Those guys are a breed apart. I'd like to have a 1/10 of their skill.
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Re: Onboard with McGuiness
He was very happy with the Bike said it had more power and torque than last years , he doubts that a new bike next year will help a great deal , he has said ( not in public ) that there were two lunatics in front who were prepared to do anything in order to win and he was more than happy with his third place .
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Re: Onboard with McGuiness
You can see why the above statement is true.
There was nothing extra in the BMW over the Honda in Superbike spec. HUTCHY doesn't pull away anywhere from what I can see in that video
I really like John McGuiness and think he has done a huge amount for Road Racing and help bring the TT back to its current peak popularity levels.
There was nothing extra in the BMW over the Honda in Superbike spec. HUTCHY doesn't pull away anywhere from what I can see in that video
I really like John McGuiness and think he has done a huge amount for Road Racing and help bring the TT back to its current peak popularity levels.
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I am quite concerned over the future of the TT , I don't believe that the group that have gained control of the event fully understand it , I have read some of the corporate shite they are spouting and its all about creating new revenue streams and maximising returns , they want the racing over 2 consecutive weekends so they can put it on live TV , with the Senior TT having a sunday afternoon slot on the second weekend , nothing in their documentation even mentions safety or maintaining tradition .
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Re: Onboard with McGuiness
I see they've be asking for ideas on how to get more people there. Is there room for more spectators?
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there is space for more camping but all the Hotels and B&B's are full the whole period , as for actual spectating this worries me that all the good spots will be designated "Fan Zones" or some such and they will charge to view from there , there were fan zones this year 3 or 4 I think but you only had to pay if you sat in the grandstands they had erected there , I fear they will charge for parking , admission to the "fan zone" and admission to the grandstand and also start to impose further restrictions on where you can actually watch from . They will also need to improve the access to the Island by laying on more ferry crossings and flights , currently if you want to go to the TT you need to start planning at least 6 months prior imo .
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Re: Onboard with McGuiness
6 months ... more like 12 monthswe are struggling at the moment we have decided to camp for next year as we can not find a b&b
My neighbor is even booking evening meals at restaurants for next year
My neighbor is even booking evening meals at restaurants for next year
"80mph" sorry officer I possibly could not have done that I'm no Valentino Rossi.
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Re: Onboard with McGuiness
I have tried a few times to get accommodation and it's been booked up for 3 or 4 years ahead.
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Re: Onboard with McGuiness
Wow, it's just believable. He's a middle aged bloke who rides like a bat out of hell!! Absolutely superb
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