MC Ramblings

Final Results Manx GP

Chris Sarbora had a very credible 46th out of 59 finishers.  Good result for you first time on the roads.   I'll see if I can get any comments out of him and Travis. 

Manx GP Update

Travis McNerney brought his Suzuki home 25th out of 27 finishers in the Supertwins race at the Manx.  Good job for the first time out.

Isle of Man

I have posted a link to the right with some photos of a trip to the TT races back in 1995.  My wife and I were married in Scotland and spend the Honeymoon at the TT.  Hope you like the story.

Good Results for Americans at the Manx GP

Chris Sarbora, after qualifing 17 out of 33 in the Newcomers A Race has finished 11th out of 27 finishers and earned a Replica trophy aboard his Wylie and Holland Yamaha R6, supported by DocuSign, REV"IT Apparel and 01RaceFX.  His speed was 104.36; he continued to run faster with each outing. Congrats Chris.

Travis McNerney finihsed  5th out of 18 in the Newcomers B race aboard his SV 650 Suzuki at 97.351 MPH in the Super twins class. He also earned a Replica trophy.  Congrats Travis.

Both riders should be racing again next week.  

Anthony Bakker continues to recover from his terrible crash and I have no updates on him, hopefully he is doing well. 

Anthony Bakker Crashes

Anthony BAkker had a serious crash at Ballycraine and is in Noble Hospital.  He is concious and has send me an email so that is good news.  Other than that I do not know.  It was a very nasty crash. 

Americans at the Isle of Man Update

Rain cancelled the first practice session for the three Americans trying for the Manx GP.  Chris Sarbora, Anthony Bakker and Travis McNerney are the first Americans to race modern machines at the Manx in ten years.  They will have to wait until Monday for their first real taste of the Mountain Circuit.  They have been around with roads open and have toured the course with experienced hand Chris Palmer but riding in a bus is no substitute for real laps.

Sabora will be riding a Wylie and Holland Yamaha R6 and is supported by DocuSign, REV"IT Apparel 01RaceFX and would like to thank all who offered support. 

Good luck fellows 

 

Americans at the Isle of Man

Chris Sarbora, Anthony Bakker and Travis McNerney are entered for the Manx GP on the historic Isle of Man TT course.  The Manx is sort of a low key version of the TT races.  The sharp end of the field for the Manx is not quite as sharp as it is for the TT races but the course remains as challenging and dangerous.  

The riders may be a bit slower but they are not really slow by any means.  Many top TT stars first competed in the Manx so even qaulifying for this event will be tough.  I wish them luck and i will try to present as much news about them as I can.

 

 

NW 200 Washed Out

Alistair Seeley won the only race held, the 600 Supersport.  Seeley just edged out Cameron Donald in an exciting wet race.  The Supersports kicked off the program as the organizers did not the Superbikes out first in the rain.

No sooner was the race ended when a suspicious package caused a security alert that cleared the paddock. No bomb found.

They get that squared away and heavy rain delays things.  The Superbikes finally go out and after one lap Ryan Farquhar blew an engine.  Between the massive oil spill and the rain it proved impossible to get the road safe enough to race so, as the Irish say "the meeting was abandoned".

Very disappointing for all.

Dave

 

 

 

 

 

 

Northwest 200

Looks like the Northwest is gonna have trouble with weather.  Rain most of the day and very cold.  They won't run in any kind of real rain, they might with a light mist, as the track is very, very fast and dangerous.

Dylan Scott, tough week

Dylan has failed to qualify for the Northwest.  He ran one lap above the minimum speed needed but it takes more than that.  I think it may be three.  I am trying to find out if this kills any chance to try to qualify for the TT.

The Northwest will be streamed live on BBC Northern Ireland's web site. BBC You will have to find the button for coverage on Saturday, I think the race time is about 10 am CDT BUT rain is forecast so they may kick off early.  

Dave