Manx GP: Olie Lindsells Mum Carole provides update on his condition
Carole Linsdell has asked the Manx Grand Prix Press office to pass on details of Olie’s condition in hospital in Liverpool following his accident at Bishop’s Court in the Post Classic Manx Grand Prix race on Monday 30th August. “After a fairly tough few days Olie is now awake and off the ventilator, breathing for himself and aware of us. Friday... [Continue reading...]
Manx GP: Fulton takes Senior race win to make up for disappointment in the Junior race
The final race of the 2010 Manx Grand Prix – the Senior Race – sponsored by visitisleofman.com, got at 2.15pm, an hour after the scheduled start, following the delay at the beginning of the day caused by mist on the mountain. The race was dominated by local rider Simon Fulton, riding a Yamaha. He led from virtually the first checkpoint to... [Continue reading...]
Manx GP: Hutchinson enjoys parade lap at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix
Padgetts rider Ian Hutchinson, guest of honour at the Manx Grand Prix, was given the chance to do a lap of honour between the two races at today’s Manx Grand Prix, sponsored by visitisleofman.com. The lap was to celebrate his historic 5 wins in a week that he achieved at the 2010 TT races, beating Irishman Phillip McCallen’s four in a week. ‘Hutchy’... [Continue reading...]
Manx GP: McGurk takes the honours in the Ultra-Lightweight race with new lap and race record
Neil Kent takes Lightweight Manx Grand Prix title The final day’s racing at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix, sponsored by visitisleofman.com, was subject to an hour’s delay with mist reported on the mountain section of the course. Clerk of the Course Phil Taubman reported that the roads were dry and that conditions were good although riders were advised... [Continue reading...]
Manx GP: Statement by Manx Motorcycle Club concerning the death of 2 riders
Statement issued on behalf of the Manx Motorcycle Club The Manx Motorcycle Club, organisers of the Manx Grand Prix, regret to announce the death of a second rider at today’s Manx Grand Prix. Both riders were involved in a racing accident at Alpine Cottage on the second lap of the Junior race shortly before 11am. The race was later abandoned. Chris... [Continue reading...]
Manx GP: Fulton awarded Junior Race win after red flag incident
Phil Taubman, Clerk of the Course, described conditions as perfect for the second race day at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix, sponsored by visitisleofman.com, although a diesel spill meant that riders were warned about lack of adhesion from the Gooseneck to the 26th Milestone on the mountain. Wayne Kirwan and David Lumsden were scheduled away first but misfortune... [Continue reading...]
Manx GP: Roy Richardson takes the honours in the Junior Classic Race
Tom Jackson runs out of petrol on last lap to gift victory to Peter Wakefield in the Lightweight Classic race Alan Oversby on the 1970MV got the second race of the day away on time at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix, sponsored by visitisleofman.com shortly after 1.15pm with the Junior Classic machines starting ahead of the Lightweight Classic Race. Roy Richardson... [Continue reading...]
Manx GP: Manx riders take the honours in the Newcomer A and B races
Manx riders took the honours in both the Newcomers A and B Races at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix, sponsored by visitisleofman.com with Tim Venables and Jonny Heginbotham both standing on the top step of the podium Shaun Anderson and Jon Kennaugh led the newcomers A race away but it was Tim Venables who quickly established a lead by Glen Helen, followed... [Continue reading...]
Manx GP: Dunlop shatters lap and race record in Post Classic Senior race
Chris Palmer takes the Honours in the Post Classic Junior with new record as well Post Classic records tumbled on the opening day of the 2010 Manx Grand Prix sponsored by visitisleofman.com, with both Michael Dunlop in the Senior Post Classic and Chris Palmer in the Junior Post Classic races posting lap and race records. Perfect conditions all around... [Continue reading...]
Manx GP: Perfect conditions on the Isle of Man see Lindsell post fastest time in practice
The fourth practice session for the 2010 Manx Grand Prix, sponsored by visitisleofman.com, started as scheduled at 6.20pm with the Senior, Junior, Lightweight and Newcomers A classes getting first use of the mountain circuit Clerk of the Course Phi Taubman issued a sunlight warning to the paddock with excessive glare reported from Ballagarey to Ballacraine. First... [Continue reading...]
Manx GP: Riders begin to settle in during 3rd practice session
Simon Felton posts the fastest time of the week at the 2010 Manx Grand Prix practice sessions The Classic, Post Classic, Ultra-Lightweight and Newcomer B Groups opened up Tuesday’s practice session at the Manx Grand Prix, sponsored by visitisleofman.com. Conditions were generally dry and favourable although heavy winds were reported across the mountain... [Continue reading...]
Manx GP: Fans of nostalgia set for a treat as Classic Race Collection confirmed for Manx Grand Prix Festival Exhibition
The Department of Economic Development has arranged for a collection of rarely displayed classic race bikes to be on show in the Manx Grand Prix paddock, sponsored by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, as part of the 2010 Manx Grand Prix Festival The collection, owned by Steve Wheatman, includes some of the ‘Team Classic Suzuki’ Race bikes that... [Continue reading...]