On a lighter note, I just spoke with 2 chaps this morning that had travelled from Germany over the past few days on these 2!
Unfortunately, last night, the red one was stolen from outside the hotel (my lovely home town!!!) but , due to him having fitted a GPS, it was recovered this morning, in time for them to catch the afternoon boat across (or evening boat!)
[img]thumbnail_IMG_0375 by captain sparkle, on Flickr[/img]

[img]thumbnail_IMG_0376 by captain sparkle, on Flickr[/img]

Just announced that they will be using the contingency dates, racing now on sat/Sun/Mon -
see it here -
https://manxgrandprix.co.uk/racing/page/2024-schedule/

Wednesday practice has gone the way of Monday and Tuesday. Cancelled due to bad weather.

It's gonna be rough from lunchtime onwards today.

Fingers crossed for Thursday's practice

Hi guys,

to lift your spirits a little in this bad weather, i have opened a small photo exhibition in jurby church.

The church is open from 10am to 4pm. Of course there will be coffee and cake there too

I would be delighted if you would drop by.


Greetings
Rudi

   

Interesting that CofC had little choice but to send the racers back against the racing direction following the accident at Kate's.

Steve Mercer's terrible injuries happened in similar circumstances in 2018 and riding against the flow was banned?

Apparently the riders now carrying transponders mean  that travelling in the wrong direction is much safer.

Something happened last night, approaching Heysham, 
Ben back in service, for now, 
read more here -
https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-m...overnight/

edit - some reports say 30 couldn't fit on the Ben, some say 60.

"non-negative test result for a recreational drug in a random drugs test"

https://manxgrandprix.co.uk/latest/page/...-sinclair/

A bit 'last minute', but the rains have returned, apparently.

A few shots from yesterday:

Mike Browne on the Ducati 916


DSC_5396 by Phatography Road Racing, on Flickr

Andrea Majola - 650 Paton

DSC_5435 by Phatography Road Racing, on Flickr

Michael Gahan - 650 Kawasaki

DSC_5458 by Phatography Road Racing, on Flickr

The exotically named Etienne Huon De Penanste - 250 Honda

DSC_5486 by Phatography Road Racing, on Flickr

Rob Hodson - programme says 270cc Kawasaki.  Timing says AJS 7R.  Fairing says New Zealand - I'm not sure it isn't a trick 350 Velocette.  Discuss...

DSC_5577 by Phatography Road Racing, on Flickr

Miko Sweeney - Yamaha TX500

DSC_5585 by Phatography Road Racing, on Flickr

I have to say that the standard of machine presentation throughout the entry is superb.

Weather deteriorating significantly, read about it here -
https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-m...e-session/

I am due to sail on Thursday 22nd August from Liverpool.
Any ideas what happens if cancellations occur?
What I mean is will we get a refund etc?
I am due to come back Monday evening.