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Here we go, practice kicks off tonight at 6.45 with newcomers practice. Sadly this year we'll be minus three of TT's greatest stars in John McGuinness, still recovering from injuries sustained at the 2017NW200, Bruce Anstey, currently undergoing chemotherapy and Guy Martin who has retired.

The circuit, 37and 3/4 miles



Current lap record Michael Dunlop, 133.962mph (215.951 kph) 16.53.929 minutes riding a BMW S1000 RR.
Michael's 2nd fastest lap,
 

OK everyone the greatest show on earth's fantastic live timing should go LIVE this afternoon, just sign in and you're off. There are links there where you can follow your favourite rider, interactive maps, photos, YouTube, Downloads, The TT shop, Twitter and the brilliant Radio TT, beware though, you have to become  an outright rocker for two weeks to enjoy the experience fully. Get down by the Bushy's tent if you get the lust after a few days and watch topless guys and gals doing strange things on motorbikes, get into Sam Webb's in the evening and watch live bands with a fairly good chance of seeing one of the local police inspectors giving it loads on stage in uniform. Not to be missed.

If you want to keep up minute by minute, the first-class Radio TT will broadcast excellent full commentary live and keep you musically entertained. Great station. Just be sure to click on the AM link not FM, that's where all the fuddy duddies hang out, you'll find nothing there that even indicates that it's TT, starts today for this evenings practice and fully live from Monday at 7.30 am until conclusion of TT '18.

Here, you can find the excellent IOMTT where all the news, results, starting lists, and a fantastic TT database etc. can be found.

If, unlike me, you're capable of restraining yourself in your posting manner, you have to be very, very good, there's a TT forum here. The old one unfortunately got closed down 'cos all the glasses got smashed when the joint was wrecked one night.   And for the first time!!!  Autosport TT 

Schedule practice week,

Saturday 26th May,



18:20 - 18:45 Solo Newcomers’ speed controlled lap
18:35 - 19:00 Sidecar Newcomers’ speed controlled lap
18:45 - 20:50 Lightweight TT / Supersport / Newcomers (all solo classes)

Monday 28th May,



18:20 - 19:50 Superbike / Superstock / Supersport / Newcomers (except Lightweight)
19:55 - 20:50 Sidecars

Tuesday 29th May,



18:20 - 19:25 Superbike / Superstock / Supersport / Newcomers (except Lightweight)
19:25 - 19:55 Supersport / Lightweight / Newcomers (all Solo classes)
20:00 - 20:50 Sidecars

Wednesday 30th May.



18:20 - 19:40 Superbike / Superstock / Supersport / Newcomers (except Lightweight)
19:45 - 20:35 Sidecars
20:35 - 20:50 TT Zero

Thursday 31st May,



18:20 - 19:15 Superbike / Superstock / Supersport / Newcomers (except Lightweight)
19:20 - 19:45 Supersport / Lightweight / Newcomers (all Solo classes)
19:50 - 20:35 Sidecars
20:35 - 20:50 TT Zero

Friday 1st June,


18:20 - 19:35 Superbike / Superstock / Supersport / Newcomers (except Lightweight)
19:35 - 19:45 TT Zero
19:55 - 20:50 Sidecars

And the Race Schedule,

Saturday 2nd June,



12:00 RST Superbike TT Race (6 Laps)
15:00 Locate.im Sidecar TT Race 1 (3 Laps)
16:35 Superstock / Supersport / Lightweight Qualifying
17:10 TT Zero Qualifying (1 Lap)

Monday 4th June,



10:45 Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 1 (4 Laps)
12:25 - 13:05 Sidecar Qualifying (2 Laps)
14:15 RL360 Quantum Superstock Race (4 Laps)
15:55 TT Lightweight Qualifying (1 Lap)
16:15 TT Zero Qualifying (1 Lap)

Wednesday 6th June,



10:45 Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 2 (4 Laps)
12:45 SES TT Zero Race (1 Lap)
14:10 Bennetts Lightweight TT Race (4 Laps)
15:55 Sidecar TT Qualifying (1 Lap)
16:10 Senior TT Qualifying (1 Lap)

Friday 8th June, Senior race day,



10:15 Locate.im Sidecar TT Race 2 (3 Laps)
12:45 PokerStars Senior TT Race (6 Laps)

You can download a programme here.

A few highlights from last year.
 

For those that can access ITV4 in the UK or even with Nigerian help,

2018 Isle of Man TT TV coverage

TV coverage is provided by ITV4 with a new-look line-up this year of long time BSB presenter Matt Roberts and former supermodel (and petrol-head) Jodie Kidd.

Also confirmed are Australian racer and two-time TT race winner Cameron Donald and 2009 Senior TT winner, Steve Plater who will offer their expert advice from the rider’s eye view,

while Cameron Donald alongside Dave Moore, will provide TV commentary.

2018 Isle of Man TT TV Timetable

Monday 28th May - 21:00 - Top 20 Greatest Riders Ever

Tuesday 29th May - 21:00 - John McGuinness TT Winner

Wednesday 30th May - 21:00 - Race Ready

Thursday 31st May - 21:00 - Preview Show

Friday 1st June - 21:00 - Qualifying Highlights

Saturday 2nd June - 21:00 - Superbike TT Race

Sunday 3rd June - 21:00 - Sidecar TT Race 1

Monday 4th June - 21:00 - Supersport TT Race 1

Tuesday 5th June - 21:00 - Superstock TT Race

Wednesday 6th June - 21:00 - Supersport TT Race 2

Thursday 7th June - 22:00 - Lightweight TT Race

Friday 8th June - 21:00 - Senior TT Race

Saturday 9th June - 21:00 - Sidecar TT Race 2

Wednesday 13th June - 19:00 - Review Show 1

Thursday 14th June - 19:00 - Review Show 2

Enjoy everyone, looking forward to a great, safe TT.

Edited by milestone 11, 30 May 2018 - 16:25.

[OO7]

The Nordschleife has nothing on the TT course.

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All results from last night's practice can be found here, many +125mph laps on the Supersports with Dean Harrison and Michael Dunlop topping the list.

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Dean Harrison with a 131.376mph 17:13:886 on first night of superbike pratice. Staggering.

Making up the numbers currently,

Conor Cummins

Michael Dunlop

Peter Hickman

Dan Kneen

David Johnson

James Hillier

Gary Johnson

Josh Brookes

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[kapow]

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Edited by kapow, 28 May 2018 - 18:59.

[messy]

I didn't know about Bruce Anstey. That's such a shame, all the best to him and his family.

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First session top times for Superbike,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Superstock,

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Supersport,

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First lap in the Chairs,

 

 

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Wow, this event has never made Autosport before, apart from our annual thread, let alone the front page. Lewis Duncan must be a fan or something.

[sopa]

The Nordschleife has nothing on the TT course.

 

True that. These guys are insane to ride there. This race feels like going back by at least 50 years with a time machine, lol.

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You can view this mornings TT chat show on Manx Radio Youtube Channel, always worth a listen but you can also now watch. Alternatively, just switch on and listen to continual TT chatter and great music. 

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Hicky's superbike engine when unpacked from BMW.

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William Dunlop has withdrawn.

[messy]

I'm honestly more excited about the TT than pretty much any other racing event this year. It's crept up on me over the years from not really paying it much attention, to bloody loving everything about it. The Snaefell course for me is probably the best in the world. It's a proper old fashioned adventure. It's dangerous, it's thrilling. I read Michael Dunlop's book recently and it gave me an entirely new appreciation of the riders not to mention Michael himself. I'd always thought he was a surly, grumpy sod who'd slap yer soon as look at yer. And he is. But I like him. And 'That Near Death Thing' by Rick Broadbent is quite possibly the best sports book I've ever read.

The TT for me always confirms the start of the summer, too. The sky is blue, the trees are lush and green, it's a thing of beauty.

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One of the great films of TT, Closer To The Edge. If you have a spare hour and a half, I guarantee you'll be mesmerised,

[motorhead]

I already booked ferries for next year, addictive race indeed

[milestone 11]

I'm honestly more excited about the TT than pretty much any other racing event this year. It's crept up on me over the years from not really paying it much attention, to bloody loving everything about it. The Snaefell course for me is probably the best in the world. It's a proper old fashioned adventure. It's dangerous, it's thrilling. I read Michael Dunlop's book recently and it gave me an entirely new appreciation of the riders not to mention Michael himself. I'd always thought he was a surly, grumpy sod who'd slap yer soon as look at yer. And he is. But I like him. And 'That Near Death Thing' by Rick Broadbent is quite possibly the best sports book I've ever read.

The TT for me always confirms the start of the summer, too. The sky is blue, the trees are lush and green, it's a thing of beauty.

Michael's dedication to his father was more than a little moving. If you like Rick Broadbent's style, also try Ring Of Fire. Great Book.

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From Manx Radio,
 

Sixty-seven-year-old delayed Monday's practice session

A Yorkshire pensioner will spend the rest of the TT in prison after rowing with marshals and delaying yesterday’s practice session (Monday).

67 year old James William Ford of Rangepark Road in Bingley appeared before Deputy High Bailliff Jayne Hughes this afternoon.

He admitted obstructing racing and failing to comply with marshals, becoming the first person prosecuted under the Road Races Act 2016.

The court heard the session was delayed by 20 minutes after Ford refused to move from his position in Crosby.

Prosecution advocate Mike Jelski said Ford became aggressive and belligerent towards marshals just before 6pm when they asked him to move from a gateway.

They rang the clerk of the course, who spoke to Ford only to be told “I’m not moving. If you send police you’d better make sure they’re big lads”.

Ford did eventually move, crossing the course before police arrived and arrested him.

Mrs Hughes said a message needed to be sent that marshals don’t deserve to be abused when they’re doing their jobs.

She sentenced Ford to a total of four weeks in custody, meaning he’ll be released after the end of the race festival – after which he’ll be deported and banned from the Island for five years.

 

[BuddyHolly]

I love this but I quite hate myself for not watching it until a couple of years ago.

It's breathtaking watching these daredevils flying through the streets, truly something to behold.  They must have huge balls, just like F1 drivers used to have long long ago.

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Gary Thompson‏ @acugary 12m12 minutes ago

 

 

Tuesday evening Qualifying - TT 2018. 6.20pm - Sbk/SSK/SSP & Newcomers (All Classes). 7.20pm - SSP/Lwt & Newcomers (All Classes). 7.55pm - Sidecars. 8.50pm - Flag All.

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Quite unbelievable 1st lap on just the second night of practice.

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 Deano's 2nd lap breaks the Superbike Race lap record, 2nd fastest lap ever, just the third time that 17 minutes has been broken. Only Michael has previously gone sub 17 mins and  has gone that little faster on Senior Race day which is traditionally faster, more practice and more rubber down. Staggering. When interviewed he said, "I wasn't really trying to be honest"

Edited by milestone 11, 29 May 2018 - 18:15.

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Top times of the night, red markers are Superstock. 600's and lightweight, chairs just starting through to conclusion.

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Superstocks, Hickman's lap was a flyer whilst Harrison was a standing start.

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Supersport,

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Supertwins, the Paton is seriously fast as evidenced at the NW200.

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[Requiem84]

Why is Hutchinson so slow on the Fireblade?

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Why is Hutchinson so slow on the Fireblade?

He only had the external fixator removed two weeks ago so that he could compete in the NW200. Last years crash on the mountain left his previously shattered leg shattered again. He's had to grow the fibia 2.5 inches 65mm since last June, (when the tyre exploded at 180 mph) to enable him to walk and his ankle has been fused. It's going to take some time to get back to what he was, there'll be no heroics this year sadly. He's almost having to re-learn riding a bike, his left leg, shattered in 2010 and again in '17 has created a situation whereby he has to have a right hand foot gear lever as the Brit bikes of the sixties are. Not easy when you only know that left foot being the gear shifter. Emergency situations, the mind just goes into auto mode, that's what caused Robert's crash at the NW, because the front brake was under the clutch on the left. 

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Chairs,

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[Dr. Austin]

If this doesn't give you chills I can't help you. I get a little teary eyed every time I see it.

 

 

Edited by Dr. Austin, 30 May 2018 - 02:08.

[PayasYouRace]

For those who would like to discuss the racing the posts about the danger of the event have been moved to the other thread. http://forums.autosp...-banned-merged/

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As Tony Goldsmith says, check out Hicky's back tyre,

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Holy cow! We've even got our own page!!!!! Autosport TT

Edited by milestone 11, 30 May 2018 - 16:23.

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Chance of a shower at 8.00, hope not! current scedule,

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Tonight's session was red flagged. ACU statement,

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[Risil]

As Tony Goldsmith says, check out Hicky's back tyre,

 

That is an amazing picture. Just look at that dry stone walling!

[motorhead]

Sad day

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Sad day

Very sad indeed. https://www.autospor...-practice-crash

[balmybaldwin]

Very Sad.

 

Fingers crossed for the Rider in hospital

 

The Course car incident is worrying also for other reasons - were flags ignored? not visible? not there? did the car hit the bike or the bike hit the car? was the vehicle authorised etc?  If the powers that be are going to allow dangerous events they have to be sure marshalling is top notch and events like this threaten the long term running of the sport

[messy]

Seems the rider in hospital is Steve Mercer.

[loki]

No TV in the US until Sat race day.  A somber way to start the event but here's to hoping it's safe as can be for the rest of it.  The race is a favorite in our household.

[Branislav]

Monday 4th June,
10:45 Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 1 (4 Laps)

 

Wednesday 6th June,
10:45 Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 2 (4 Laps)

 

Is there a TV broadcast?

 

I'm sorry but is this actually the main race?

 

Saturday 2nd June,
12:00 RST Superbike TT Race (6 Laps)

Edited by Branislav, 31 May 2018 - 11:55.

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Is there a TV broadcast?

 

I'm sorry but is this actually the main race?

 

Saturday 2nd June,
12:00 RST Superbike TT Race (6 Laps)

That is the superbike race. The Senior next Friday is considered the main race. All the Superbikes that run this Saturday will be entered in the Senior along with a few superstocks and maybe a GP machine etc. The bikes don't have to of a given class to enter but have to qualify for it.

There is no TV broadcast live, highlights of each day are shown that given evening on ITV4.

Edited by milestone 11, 31 May 2018 - 12:07.

[Branislav]

That is the superbike race. The Senior next Friday is considered the main race. All the Superbikes that run this Saturday will be entered in the Senior along with a few superstocks and maybe a GP machine etc. The bikes don't have to of a given class to enter but have to qualify for it.

There is no TV broadcast live, highlights of each day are shown that given evening on ITV4.

This?

 

Friday 8th June, Senior race day,

12:45 PokerStars Senior TT Race (6 Laps)

[Risil]

Zackly.

[milestone 11]

Very Sad.

 

Fingers crossed for the Rider in hospital

 

The Course car incident is worrying also for other reasons - were flags ignored? not visible? not there? did the car hit the bike or the bike hit the car? was the vehicle authorised etc?  If the powers that be are going to allow dangerous events they have to be sure marshalling is top notch and events like this threaten the long term running of the sport

It is. Competitors were clearly instructed to ride back against the flow of the circuit. I believe there's going to be serious repercussions. I'm amazed that the guys were prepared to do this frankly, I wouldn't have.

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Statement from Dan Kneen's father.