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  Birchall teams up with Rosney for TT2025
Posted by: captainsparkledotcom - 6 hours ago - Forum: TT Related Posts (Only) - No Replies

Ben Birchall will team up with a new passenger, Patrick Rosney for this year's sidecar races,
read some more about it here -
https://motorsport.manxradio.com/news/is...car-races/

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  A date for your diary!
Posted by: captainsparkledotcom - Yesterday, 04:07 PM - Forum: Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - - No Replies

I shall be there, hopefully running The Famous Mr. Leds YDS7, it'll be the first time I've ridden a 2 stroke in about 45 years!! 
What could possibly go wrong?  Confused
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11th May – 50th Anniversary Hoghton Tower Motorcycle Sprint
Posted on 20th Jan 2023 | admin
Join us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Hoghton Tower Motorcycle Sprint.
One of the classic and longest standing motorcycle events in Lancashire returns on Sunday 11th May. Experience the excitement as bikes of all classes take on the challenge of the spectacular driveway at Hoghton Tower against the clock in.
Spectator Tickets On Sale Now

Timings: 9:30am – 5pm (Gates open 9:30am)

Practice runs will take place in the morning and the competitive timed runs in the afternoon

Admission price:

Online in advance £12.50 per person, under 16’s free.

On the day – online & on the gate (cash only and subject to availability) £15 per person, under 16s free.
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This is a fundraising event for the Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust (Registered Charity Number: 508357). Spectator admission income is in aid of the Trust and will help us run, maintain and restore this historic site. 
The event takes place on the main driveway, which is on a steep incline, with all parking at the bottom of the hill. Spectator viewing is from the grassy bankings at either side of the driveway which may be muddy. The trading area around the Great Barn is at the top of the driveway. Please wear appropriate footwear and dress appropriately for the weather. 
Please respect all directions given to you by the Marshals and representatives of Hoghton Tower.
STRICTLY NO DOGS: this is for their safety and the safety of the competitors and spectators.
There will be a number of catering outlets available on site in addition to the Hoghton Tower Tearoom.
Contact details for Sprint Competitors:
Email:   secretary@marshalsnw.co.uk
Website:  marshalsnorthwest.uk
Contact details for Trade Stands:
Email: mail@hoghtontower.co.uk
WARNING: MOTOR SPORT CAN BE DANGEROUS. Despite the organisers taking all reasonable precautions, unavoidable accidents can happen. Please comply with all instructions of marshals and notices and remain in permitted areas only. THEY ARE CONCERNED WITH YOUR SAFETY.
Refunds
All tickets are sold as non-refundable and non-transferrable, please check your tickets carefully and ensure that you can commit to the date and time before you complete your booking as regrettably, we are unable to accommodate any changes once your booking is finalised.
If we have to cancel the event for any reason, you will be offered a full refund.
BOOK NOW

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  Dom Herbertson launches his own team
Posted by: captainsparkledotcom - 19-04-2025, 07:24 AM - Forum: TT Related Posts (Only) - No Replies

Dom 'The Bomb' Herbertson has announced details of his own racing team HRRC (don't thinks it's affiliated to HRC!) 
more detail here -
https://roadracingnews.co.uk/tt-2025-her...rc-outfit/

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  Michael Dunlop Ready for EWC Opener
Posted by: captainsparkledotcom - 17-04-2025, 08:02 AM - Forum: Other Race Meetings - MotoGP, WSB & BSB, Irish Roads etc - - No Replies

This weekend its the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans & Michael is relishing the challenge!
Read some of his thoughts here -
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport...19630.html

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  Sidecar top 10 announced..
Posted by: captainsparkledotcom - 16-04-2025, 11:30 AM - Forum: TT Related Posts (Only) - No Replies

..but with a twist, apparently it's only the numbers that have been allocated, actual grid positions will be based on practice times!
1 Ryan and Callum Crowe


2 Pete Founds and Jevan Walmsley
3 Ben Birchall and Patrick Rosney
4 Lee Crawford and Scott Hardie
5 Lewis Blackstock and Oscar Lawrence
6 Todd Ellis and Emmanuelle Clement
7 Steve and Matty Ramsden
8 John Saunders and Vicky Cooke
9 Gary and Daryl Gibson
10 Stephen Kershaw and Rhys Gibbons

Read more about this very thing here -
https://roadracingnews.co.uk/tt-2025-see...raternity/

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  1000cc top 20 announced
Posted by: captainsparkledotcom - 16-04-2025, 11:27 AM - Forum: TT Related Posts (Only) - No Replies

Coming thick & fast now! This is for all 3 races, Superbike, Superstock & Senior
1 John McGuinness


2 David Johnson
3 Dean Harrison
4 Jamie Coward
5 James Hillier
6 Michael Dunlop
7 Josh Brookes
8 Davey Todd
9 Mike Browne
10 Peter Hickman
11 Conor Cummins
12 Ian Hutchinson
13 Dom Herbertson
14 Craig Neve
15 Rob Hodson
16 James Hind
17 Shaun Anderson
18 Phil Crowe
19 Nathan Harrison
20 Paul Jordan

Read words about this here -
https://roadracingnews.co.uk/tt-2025-fin...isclosure/

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Toungue Happy birthday
Posted by: Revvin rich - 16-04-2025, 08:49 AM - Forum: TT Related Posts (Only) - Replies (4)

Happy birthday John Mcguinness 53 yrs young today have great day and good TT

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  Double British Sidecar Champion to debut at TT2025
Posted by: captainsparkledotcom - 16-04-2025, 08:34 AM - Forum: TT Related Posts (Only) - Replies (1)

Great news!
sidecar champion Steve Kershaw will race at TT2025, with Rhys Gibbons in the chair,
read about it here -
https://www.iomttraces.com/latest/news/k...-tt-debut/

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  Ryan Farquhar's KMR Kawasaki Team in Isle of Man TT return
Posted by: captainsparkledotcom - 16-04-2025, 08:00 AM - Forum: TT Related Posts (Only) - No Replies

They're back!
read all about it here-
https://www.newsletter.co.uk/sport/motor...id-5084527

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  Supertwin top 20 announced
Posted by: captainsparkledotcom - 15-04-2025, 10:48 AM - Forum: TT Related Posts (Only) - No Replies

1 Paul Jordan


2 Pierre-Yves Bian
3 Michael Rutter
4 Jamie Coward
5 Michael Evans
6 Michael Dunlop
7 Adam McClean
8 Davey Todd
9 Mike Browne
10 Peter Hickman
11 Joe Yeardsley
12 Barry Furber
13 Dom Herbertson
14 Stefano Bonetti
15 Rob Hodson
16 AJ Venter
17 Victor Lopez
18 Andrea Majola
19 Maurizio Bottalico
20 Francesco Curinga

read more about it here -
https://www.iomttraces.com/latest/news/2...-seeded20/

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  Accommodation for TT 2025 race week
Posted by: Ted1200 - 14-04-2025, 11:04 AM - Forum: Accommodation (TT, S100 and MGP - Homestay) - Replies (1)

Looking for accommodation for 3 people, from 31st May to 8th June, preferably Douglas area and self catering. Space for 2 bikes as well would be ideal.
Cheers.

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