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Friday 4th September - Race 1 - Malcolm - 21-08-2015
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Roads Close at 0930 until no later than 1700 and, if required, then 1800 until 2100
Friday 4th September
0930 - Roads close
10:15 - SuperTwin/Lightweight MGP (2 classes)(4 laps)
13:00 - Full Factory Winnerswear Senior MGP (4 laps)
10:15 - SuperTwin/Lightweight MGP (2 classes)(4 laps)
13:00 - Full Factory Winnerswear Senior MGP (4 laps)
1700 - Roads reopen
In the event of postponements the following closures will apply
In the event of postponements the following closures will apply
Saturday 5 September
Roads close at 0930 until no later than 2100.
Roads close at 0930 until no later than 2100.
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07:30 - 18:00
Manx Radio TT Coverage
07:30 Bikers Breakfast
09:30 MGP Race Coverage
16:00 - Burn Out
Outlook
Dry through the day on Friday with sunny intervals, then a little rain likely later in the evening or overnight. Temperatures again on the cool side.
09:30 MGP Race Coverage
16:00 - Burn Out
Outlook
Dry through the day on Friday with sunny intervals, then a little rain likely later in the evening or overnight. Temperatures again on the cool side.
RE: Friday 4th September - Malcolm - 04-09-2015
Detailed forecast
Issued on Friday, 04 September 2015 at 7:45am by Ronaldsway Met Office
Dry this morning with some bright or sunny intervals, then cloud will thicken during the afternoon, possibly bringing a little patchy drizzle later this afternoon and evening as mist develops over the hills. Mainly moderate north or northwest winds at first, increasing fresh to strong in places later in the day. Maximum temperature a cool 15°C.
Issued on Friday, 04 September 2015 at 7:45am by Ronaldsway Met Office
Dry this morning with some bright or sunny intervals, then cloud will thicken during the afternoon, possibly bringing a little patchy drizzle later this afternoon and evening as mist develops over the hills. Mainly moderate north or northwest winds at first, increasing fresh to strong in places later in the day. Maximum temperature a cool 15°C.
10:15 - SuperTwin/Lightweight MGP (2 classes)(4 laps)
09:45
30 minute signal sounded
10:00
15 minute signal sounded
10:00
15 minute signal sounded
10:15
The Supertwin race is GO
Rob Hodson leads away down Glencrutchery, the Dave Lumsden, next is David Bell, then D Slous, then T Robinson, next is A Farrell, then R Charlton, then Nick Jefferies, the A Dudgeon & then McConnachie and then J Hodson and Rhys Hardisty (Keith Clarke - non-starter), J Markham then I Gardner (pulled up in with visor problems), Ewan Hamilton - (non starter),
Glen Helen - Lap 1
R Hodson goes through, a gap to D Bell and D Lumsden close together, the it is D Slous, next is T Robinson and A Farrell, now it is N Jefferies, then A Dudgeon and R Charlton together, next is J Hodson and McCOnnachie, next is D Osborne and Rhys Hardisty,
1: R Hodson
2: D Bell
3: A Farrell
4: N Jefferies
5: A Dudgeon
6: D Slous
7: C Rhys-Hardisty
8: B Furber
10: D Osborne
Hodson leading Bell at Ballaugh by 9+ secs
Hodson clocks a 148 at Sulby
S Connolly retires at Ballagerry
D Bell retires at Kerrowmoar
Ramsey - Lap 1
First through is R Hodson, then a gap to D Slous and D Lumsden, next is A Farrell and T Robinson and N Jefferies, next is A Dudgeon. A gap to R Charlton and J Hodson, now it is D Osborne
1 R Hodson
2 N Jefferies +24
3 A Dudgeon
4 A Farrell
5 D Slous
6 B Furber
7 J Hodson
8 D Osborne
9 T Robinson
10 D Lumsden
A Farrell slips into 2nd at the Bungalow and Nick Jefferies slips back to 4 th
Grandstand - End of Lap 1
First across the line and straight through is Rob Holden at 114.55 mph (New Lap Record)
A gap now to D Slous coming into the pits and A Farrell goes through. As does D Lumsden. Nick Jefferies gos through, N Dudgeon comes into the pits. Both Slous and Dudgeon re-fuelled and got out ok.
1 D Hodson
2 A Farrell
3 N Jefferies
4 A Dudgeon
5 D Slous
6: B Furber
7 D Osborne
8 J Hodson
9 T Robinson
10 D Lumsden
Tom Robinson retires at Braddan
Glen Helen - Lap 2
Rob Hodson is first through on the road. A long gap now back to A Farrell and D Lumsden. Next is N Jefferies and then D Slous. A gap to A Dudgeon then it is J Hodson behind him, a gap to D Osborne and R Charlton, then it is McConnachie and Furber
1 R Hodson
2 A Farrell
3 N Jefferies
4 N Furber
5 J Hodson
6 D Osborne
7 A Dudgeon
8 T Gottschalk
9 D Lumsden
10 D Slous
Ramsey - Lap 2
And R Hodson goes through looking smooth and comfortable, a long gap now to A Farrell, another gap to N Jefferies and then it is D Lumsden, D Slous goes through, then A Dudgeon goes through, next is J Hodson,
1 R Hodson
2 A Farrell + 43
3 N Jefferies +5
4 B Furber
5: J Hodson
6 A Dudgeon
7 T Gottschalk
8 D Slous
9 D Lumsden
10 M McConnachie
Grandstand - End of Lap 2
Rob Hodson is into the pits to refuel and he fires up and is out again before the next man appears. Next it is A Farrell who comes in, then it is Nick Jefferies, D Slous goes straight through, D Lumsden comes into the pits, A Dudgeon goes through, Lumsden is away, J Hodson is in. B Furber is in,
1 R Hodson
2: A Farrell +42
3 N Jefferies +14
4 A Dudgeon
5 B Furber
6 D Osborne
6 J Hodson
7 D Slous
8 T Gottshalk
9
10
A Farrell retires at Quarter Bridge
Glen Helen - Lap 3
Rob Hodson runs through, A Dudgeon goes through, then it is Nick Jefferies, D Slous goes through, next is D Lumsden, next is J Hodson, next is B Furber and then it is T GOttschalk
1 R Hodsen
2 A Dudgeon +36
3 N Jefferies +30
4 D Slous +0.8
5 B Furber
6 J Hodson
7 T Gottshalk
8 D Lumsden
9 M McConnachie
10 R Charlton
Ramsey - Lap 3
Rob Hodson runs through, then a long gap to D Slous, next it is A Dudgeon, now comes Nick Jefferies, D Lumsden goes through, a gap to J Hodson, then B Furber, then it is T Gottshalk
1 R Hodson
2 A Dudgeon +43
3 N Jefferies +30
4 D Slous +5
5 B Furber
6 J Hodson
7 T Gottshalk
8 D Lumsden
9 J Markham
10 M McConnachie
Grandstand -End of Lap 3 - Last Lap
Rob Hodson goes straight through onto his last lap, a long gap now to D Slous, A Dudgeon and then N Jefferies, next through is D Lumsden and next is J Hodson and B Furbe and then T Gottschelk
1 R Hodson
2 A Dudgeon + 41
3 N Jefferies +38
4 D Slous +11
5 B Furber
6 J Hodson
7 T Gottschalk
8 D Lumsden
9 J Markham
10 M McConnachie
Glen Helen - Last Lap
Rob Hodson runs through well out in front. Next is D Slous and then A Dudgeon and then it is Nick Jefferies, next is D Lumsden and then J Hodson and B Furber. T GOttschalk gos through
1 R Hodson
2 A Dudgeon +45
3 N Jefferies +43
4 D Slous +11
5 B Furber
6 J Hodson
7 T Gottschalk
8 D Lumsden
9 J Markham
10 M McConnachie
D Osborne retires at Cronk -y-Voddie
D Slous stopped at Ballaugh (making an adjustment)
Ramsey - Last Lap
Rob Hodson goes through for the last time in this race.
A very long gap now to A Dudgeon and then it is Nick Jefferies looking good for a podium at this point.
Then a gap to D Lumsden. J Hodson and B Furber
1 R Hodson
2 A Dudgeon +51
3 N Jefferies +44
4 B Furber +47
5 J Hodson
6 D Lumsden
7 T Gottschalk
8 D Slous
9
10
Grandstand - Finish Line
Rob Hodson crosses the line and takes 1st place by a long distance. (Lap and Race Record)
Next across the line is A Dudgeon and in 3rd is Nick "Splashdown" Jefferies
1 R Hodson
2 A Dudgeon
3 N Jefferies
4 B Furber
5 J Hodson
6 D Lumsden
7 T Gottschalk
8 M McConnachie
9 R Charlton
10 D Slous
Congratulations to all riders and especially to Forum regular Nick "Splashdown" Jefferies who takes a podium place, 40 years on since his first MGP race.
Lightweight - Results - Lap-by-lap
SuperTwin - Results - Lap-by-lap
Race Report - HERE
RE: Friday 4th September - Alfie Noakes - 04-09-2015
Come on Nick, keep it pinned ..........................
RE: Friday 4th September - tatuus - 04-09-2015
My thoughts exactly, come on nick (splashdown)