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Second Sidecar TT cancelled

11 June 2009 by Gary Pinchin

The second Sidecar TT race was red-flagged and subsequently cancelled after TT lap record holder Nick Crowe and Mark Cox crashed on the first lap of the three-lap race. Crowe, from Jurby in the Isle...

Rossi and Agostini approaching Whitegates

10 June 2009 by Caroline Smith

Rossi following Agostini on the approach to Whitegates.

Race to sign Marco Simoncelli intensifies

10 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Marco Simoncelli looks certain to be able take his pick of lucrative offers from every manufacturer in MotoGP as the race to sign the reigning 250GP champion intensifies. The 22-year-old is arguably...

Isle of Man TT: Michael Dunlop scores first TT victory

10 June 2009 by Phil Wain

Michael Dunlop has won today’s heavily delayed second Relentless Supersport race on his privately entered Yamaha, leading from start to finish, following in the footsteps of father Robert and Uncle...

Isle of Man TT: Jenny Tinmouth is fastest woman round TT

10 June 2009 by Frankie Lister

TT rookie and Supersport racer Jenny Tinmouth has lapped the circuit – yellow bib and all – at a blistering 116.483 mph average speed. She rode a Sorrymate.com Racing Honda Fireblade in yesterday’s...

Catalunya MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa to ride through pain barrier

10 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Home favourite Dani Pedrosa will ride with the aid of regular pain-killing injections in this weekend’s Catalunya MotoGP clash in Spain. The 23-year-old has declared himself fit to start practice on...

Your thoughts on ITV4s coverage of the TT

10 June 2009 by Liam Marsden

This year, ITV4 has spent more money on its coverage of the Isle of Man TT to make it as good as possible, but how do you think they did? Whether you think the coverage was spot on, or lacked...

Nicky Hayden anxious for testing time

10 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Nicky Hayden is hoping a post race test after this weekend’s Catalunya MotoGP clash will help him rediscover some lost confidence in Ducati’s factory GP9 machine. The American has struggled during...

Bradley Smith eager for more success

10 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Bradley Smith eager for more success World 125GP championship leader Bradley Smith is looking for more success in Spain this weekend at the Catalunya GP. Smith broke his long-running victory duck in...

TTXGP: Story behind the first crash - NEW PICS

10 June 2009 by Guy Procter

David Madsen-Mygdal, 53, became the first person to crash a TTXGP entry on the TT course in Tuesday’s practice session, when he slid off the German eRockit Pro-class entry at Braddan. The...

Isle of Man marshalling must be improved

10 June 2009 by Mick Williams

Having been a rider in TT and Manx GP in the past when the 2007 MGP Senior was unable to run due to lack of marshals I decided that I would do my bit to help out, put a bit back in! I attended the training course in the Isle of Man, and began at TT 2008, also marshaling for MGP 2008. I was hoping that eventually there would be another parade lap, as this is the main reason for me being here...

Video: Hear the Norton NRV at the TT

10 June 2009 by MCN

Hear the Norton NRV run while Michael Dunlop tests it on the Isle of Man. Latest TT news The British team is planning to debut in the senior TT on Friday.

TTXGP: Team Agni blitzes field in first practice

10 June 2009 by Guy Proctor

Electric motor manufacturer Agni has blitzed the field in the first TTXGP practice on Tuesday, posting a lap time approaching 20mph faster than its nearest Pro-class rival. Rider Rob Barber steered...

TTXGP: Why the ‘Lotus’ bike missed the first practice

10 June 2009 by Guy Procter

The ‘Lotus’ bike failed to make it to the first TTXGP practice session on Tuesday because it was still being built, chassis designer Peter Williams has revealed. “The team arrived in the Island on...

Isle of Man TT: Double podium for Amor

10 June 2009 by Phil Wain

Keith Amor enjoyed a fantastic day of racing at the Isle of Man TT Races on Tuesday when he finished third in both the Supersport 600cc and Superstock races on his Wilson Craig Hondas and lapped...

Isle of Man TT: Two fifths but McGuinness was hoping for more

10 June 2009 by Phil Wain

John McGuinness took a fifth place in both the Supersport and Superstock races on Tuesday. The HM Plant Honda rider’s first outing came in the four-lap Supersport race and an opening lap of 124.135mph...

Isle of Man TT: Hutchinson wins sensational Superstock race

10 June 2009 by Phil Wain

Ian Hutchinson made it two wins in the day when he won a sensational TT Superstock race on his Padgetts Honda. But his 8.77s winning margin over Guy Martin doesn’t tell the whole story. Get all the...

Steve Plater - TT supersport race

10 June 2009 by cliff gouldthorp

Steve Plater on the last lap of the Supersport race at the TT. new underpants perhaps!

Isle of Man TT: First pictures of TTXGP competitors

09 June 2009 by Liam Marsden

The practice session for the TTXGP has just ended, with Rob Barber setting the outright lap record for an alternative-fuelled bike around the TT course. Here, we see pictures of the TTXGP competitors...

Isle of Man TT: Alternative-fuelled lap record broken

09 June 2009 by Frankie Lister

Rob Barber has just set the outright lap record for an alternative-fuelled bike round the Isle of Man with an average speed of 84.819mph. On a battery-powered GSX-R750-framed bike he recorded a top speed down the Sulby Straight of 103mph. Rob is an experienced TT rider, finishing 27th in the Supersport race a few hours earlier on a Cross Lane GSX-R600. After jumping off the bike Rob exclusively...

Isle of Man TT: Ian Hutchinson wins Supersport race

09 June 2009 by Phil Wain

Ian Hutchinson has won a dramatic Relentless Supersport race today after long-time race leader Bruce Anstey was forced to retire towards the end of the final lap after he was suspected to have run out...

Michael Rutter TT blog: "It didn't go quite as planned"

09 June 2009 by Michael Rutter

Saying yesterday didn’t quite go to plan for us in the Superbike TT race on the Bathams Suzuki or in practice on the JMF Millsport supersport bike is a bit of an understatement. We finally got our...

Rossi and Agostini on their parade lap

09 June 2009 by Phil Sharratt

A couple of pictures of Giacomo Agostini and Valentino Rossi during their parade lap round the TT Course yesterday.

The sublime and the ridiculous bikes at the TT

09 June 2009 by Laura Kennerley

The Isle of Man is the perfect place to go bike spotting during TT fortnight. This year the island is being invaded by more than 9000 bikes ranging from standard Blades and R1’s to one-of-a-kind...

Valentino Rossi hoping to reign in Spain again

09 June 2009 by Matthew Birt

Fresh from his first taste of the world famous Isle of Man TT, Valentino Rossi has turned his attentions back to MotoGP as he aims to claim a second victory on Spanish soil in Catalunya this...

Isle of Man TT: Dave Molyneux takes Sidecar TT win

09 June 2009 by Phil Wain

In a record-breaking day, Dave Molyneux took his 14th TT race win when he clinched victory in Monday afternoon’s three-lap Sure Sidecar race, the first three-wheel win for Suzuki. Partnered by Daniel...

Rossi riding past our house

08 June 2009 by Ant Rogan

Rossi going past our house at Rhencullen, Isle of Man.

Rossi and Agostini at Quarterbridge

08 June 2009 by ron strathdee

MCN’s Marc Potter tries to go round the outside of Rossi at Quarterbridge while Agostini nonchalantly waves to the fans while pulling away from the pursuing pack. (larger resolution version available)

Isle of Man TT: Your Rossi pictures wanted

08 June 2009 by Liam Marsden

If you’ve got any pictures of MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi and Giacomo Agostini on their lap of the Isle of Man TT course then MCN would like to see them. Upload your pictures here Simply upload...

Rossi and Agostini around the Isle of Man

08 June 2009 by ron strathdee

2009 TT Parade lap with Rossi and Agostini. Photo of Rossi at Quarterbridge. Photo of Ago and Rossi turning into Signpost Corner.

MCN laps TT with racing legends Rossi and Agostini

08 June 2009 by MCN

MCN Editor Marc Potter has just called in his first brain-frazzled thoughts following his lap of the Isle of Man TT course with MotoGP legends Valentino Rossi and Giacomo Agostini. Potter, riding a...

Rossi & Ago

08 June 2009 by Alan Brook

Marc, these are from Alan who gave you your TT Live subscription last week. I hope you like these (ref: Daniel Brook MCN Road Test Idol)

Valentino at Whitegates

08 June 2009 by Caroline Smith

Valentino Rossi’s historic lap of the TT Course on his approach to Whitegates on his way to the Ramsey Hairpin.

Isle of Man TT: John McGuinness wins Superbike race

08 June 2009 by Phil Wain

John McGuinness won a record-breaking Superbike TT race today, coming home over 18 seconds clear of HM Plant Honda team-mate Steve Plater. McGuinness also set a new outright lap record of 130.442mph...

Rossi rides at the TT!

08 June 2009 by MCN

Valentino Rossi has just pulled down pitlane on this-specially branded R1 to start his historic lap of the Isle of Man TT, and MCN editor Marc Potter is riding with him to bring you the exclusive...

McGuinness wins TT Superbike race

08 June 2009 by MCN

John McGuinness has just won the TT Superbike race on the Isle of Man. He beat his HM Plant Honda team-mate Steve Plater into second, with Guy Martin third on his Hydrex Honda. Ian Hutchinson was...

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