NW200 Thurs/Sat

Jumkie said:

Speaking of parental responsibility, I too would like to continue doing whatever the hell I want, which in my case its not so much riding at 180mph next to a cinder block wall, but rather spending all night partying with the boys, drinking booze, and making my paycheck evaporate on whores; but I don't. I'd love to travel the world in search of the most beautiful whores across the earth, making stops in east Europe and the like; but I don't. Why? Because I'm a parent now.

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Funny, usually the all night partying and whore chasing ends with marriage/living together... your wife must be a special person to have let you continue with that .... until you became a parent!

Jumkie said:

Bro, I think there IS a point of limit. Sure, this point may be in some grey area, but lets look at the spectrum. Driving a car to work, dangerous? Yes. Within the grey area for a deadly activity? No. Taking an airline flight, dangerous? Yes. Within the grey area for a deadly activity? No. Driving Formula one cars, dangerous? Yes. Within the grey area for a deadly activity? Yes. Racing MotoGP/Wsbk, dangerous? Yes. Within the grey area for a deadly activity? Yes. Going to North Korea to sneak in and take pictures, dangerous? Yes. Within the grey area for a deadly activity? No, if you get caught you're likely gonna be dead. Racing on real road courses, dangerous? Yes. Within the grey area for death? No, if you crash you're likely gonna be dead.

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Your grey and black areas are purely subjective. And going to N Korea is the best analogy you can draw? Here's one I believe is more appropriate: Sir Edmund Hillary - were his expeditions appropriate for a father with children?

Mick D said:

Funny, usually the all night partying and whore chasing ends with marriage/living together... your wife must be a special person to have let you continue with that .... until you became a parent!

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We have a very open relationship.

Mick D said:

Your grey and black areas are purely subjective. And going to N Korea is the best analogy you can draw? Here's one I believe is more appropriate: Sir Edmund Hillary - were his expeditions appropriate for a father with children?

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I suppose engaging in gladiator fights to the death where you have a 50/50 chance of survival is "subjective" deadly activity according to your standard. My analogy is much better. The N. Koreans don't .... around. You get caught, you're likey gonna be dead. You go exploring, and you can wait out .... conditions. You can take all the precautions and equipment to increase your survivability. What do the road course racers get? A stack of tires at the end of 3 feet of run off?

Jumkie said:

We have a very open relationship.

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Now you tell me



Are married soldiers, firemen ect selfish?

chopperman said:

Are married soldiers, firemen ect selfish?

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No, because theyre not doing this activity for the .... of it.

but they could get other jobs for sure



what the .... boys, 3 pages for the NW200 and not a single post in the TT thread?

cliché guevara said:

but they could get other jobs for sure



what the .... boys, 3 pages for the NW200 and not a single post in the TT thread?

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Man its ..... coverage over here this year 60min program 3 lots of advertisements, too much Parish and Witham bollocks and not enough of the racing!

In a sentence!

.... all to talk about

Shame seen as its been held on relatively home soil, but its just the way it is.

Unfortunately

Jumkie said:

Out of honest curiosity, Do you think the top road course riders could compete with "road course" Wsbk and MotoGP riders? What "skill" is on exhibition in real road courses then?

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The "skill" is simply not the same at a road race as it is in GP or WSBK racing, the sports are very very different. At the TT specifically the riders have a significantly larger track to learn all of the intricacies of with mechanical sympathy, endurance and stamina both mentally and physically to worry about at a much higher intensity to "normal" bike racing. I think the speed they get from a lap is very different because instead of thrashing out tens of laps of practice until their technique and setup converges to feeling out half a tenth here and there, a TT rider is riding on more of a judgemen basis than practice, it's about composure and self control and judging things correctly, I think it is kind of analogous to wet weather riding, or racing in past eras. I doubt you would claim Agostini or Hailwood weren't particularly "skillful" because the main challenge they faced was danger.



I like the way road racing is behind the more mainstream bike racing in terms of commercialisation, the way sportsmanship seems more embeded in the culture and the way the paddock has more of a community feel.

cliché guevara said:

i always wanted to see the TT live just for once but i'm not so sure i want to be there anymore

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Trust me you do. I went to the TT in 2007 and it was truly one of the most exciting things I have ever spectated on live, it has to be seen to be believed, I just wasn't ready for how fast the bikes were going. Plus the atmosphere and the picturesque nature of the track, it was an unforgettable experience. I recommend anyone to go before it's too late

cliché guevara said:

i don't follow road racing too much and don't want to know too much about the riders.i always wanted to see the TT live just for once but i'm not so sure i want to be there anymore

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IF you get the chance GO to a Road Race its a truly different ball game

Motogp has moved on for the better safety tracks / run off etc



the likes of the TT Are true old school same track but in the 21st Century a lot faster bikes

you dont learn a Road Course in a weekend or a few visits you learn it over yrs to go fast



a true spectacle

ok you guys convinced me.

off to the TT next year!

any of you guys going?

the tt deffo needs some powersliders if it should be fun

cliché guevara said:

ok you guys convinced me.

off to the TT next year!

any of you guys going?

the tt deffo needs some powersliders if it should be fun

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Would love to but got plans to go pond hopping to Laguna, Indy, Miller or Austin if its on the cards.

It depends on when the races are, My work is a pain because I do so much work in schools while the kids are off!

So contracted NOT to take time off during school holidays.

It's the only downside to my so near perfect job.

I'll deffo keep it in mind though, got some contacts on the island and a friends mums bungalow is on the circuit so a place to view is sorted

NW200 - 2013


NW200 TV Coverage on BBCNI (Sky 953) Preview – Friday 17th 22.35, Highlights 1 – Sunday 19th 22.25, Highlights 2 Monday 20th 22.35

also extensive coverage on BBC Radio Ulster 92-95FM 1341MW Sky 0118, Virgin 932


NW200 TV Cov BBCNI Sky 953 Preview – Friday 17th 22.35, Highlights 1 Sunday 19th 22.25, Highlights 2 Monday 20th 22.35

North West 200 coverage on BBC NI



BBC Sport NI will provide extensive coverage of the North West 200 international road races on television, online and radio.


The event will be covered in High Definition (HD) for the first time this year.


Live coverage will begin with the first practice session on Tuesday, followed by the practices and races on Thursday, and further races on Saturday, with television highlights following.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/northern-ireland/22466202


 


Saturday 11th May


9am-5pm "Ulster’s TT Heroes" Ballymoney Museum - Exhibition celebrating local motorcycle road racing heritage, including leathers & helmets, memorabilia trophies and photographs. Admission free.


10am-5pm Mini Moto Racing. East Strand, Portrush.

Sunday 12th May


11am "Get on Track" - annual sponsored walk of the NW200 circuit. Registration at 10am at Hospitality Marquee, walk commences at 11am


2.30pm Britannia Concert Band at Hospitality Marquee


3.30pm Pre-Race Chaplain Service at Hospitality Marquee. All welcome

Monday 13th


9am-5pm "Ulster’s TT Heroes" Ballymoney Museum (see Saturday 11th for details)


3pm-7pm Car Boot Sale beside Inn on the Coast


Evening DJ Party Night with host and compere Brian Moore at the hospitality marquee

Tuesday 14th


9am-5pm "Ulster’s TT Heroes" Ballymoney Museum (see Saturday 11th for details)


9am-9pm BikeSafe NI at the start area


9.30am-2.30pm ROADS CLOSE FOR OFFICIAL PRACTICE


10am-10pm Vintage & Classic Bike Display, Portstewart Town Hall. Admission £3, OAP £1.50, no charge for children accompanied by adult.


8pm Miss NW 200 Contest Hospitality Marquee, Hosted by Adrian Logan and Brian Moore. Followed by live music from Peach

Wednesday 15th May


9am-5pm "Ulster’s TT Heroes" Ballymoney Museum (see Saturday 11th for details)


9am-5pm BikeSafe NI at the start area


10am-10pm Vintage & Classic Bike Display see Tuesday


9am-4pm Celebrity Golf Fourball, Royal Portrush Golf Club


Download Celebrity Golf PDF


4.30pm-7pm Veteran, Vintage & Classic Vehicle Display plus Cavalcade at the Start area


6.30pm-8pm Family Motor Fest, a free spectacular at Lansdowne Crescent, Portrush


    Monster Truck Show – Big Pete & Grim Reaper

    Trialstar Display Team

    Mini Moto Racing

    Mattie Griffin Stunt Rider


7.30pm “Givin’it Gas Chat Show” with Carl Fogarty, Jamie Whitham at the Hospitality Marquee,including Dominic Graham School of dance and live music from Wayne Rodgers and the AllStars

Thursday 16th May


9am-5pm "Ulster’s TT Heroes" Ballymoney Museum (see Saturday 11th for details)


9.30am-2.30pm ROADS CLOSE FOR OFFICIAL PRACTICE


10am-8pm BikeSafe NI at the start area


10am-10pm Vintage & Classic Bike Display see Tuesday


5.15pm-9pm ROADS CLOSE FOR RACING (Supersport, Supertwin, Superstock)


9pm-late Brian Giffen & The Untouchables live at Hospitality Marquee. Brian Moore provides the DJ set before and after.

Friday 17th May


9am-4.30pm "Ulster’s TT Heroes" Ballymoney Museum (see Saturday 11th for details)


9am-6pm BikeSafe NI at the start area


10.30am-12noon Stunt Show at the start area


10am-3pm Vintage & Classic Bike Display see Tuesday


1pm-3pm Meet the Riders, Coleraine. Interviews, autographs and photos


4pm NW Vintage Motorcycle Club Display at Paddock (Cavalcade leaving at 7pm)


8pm-late Partners in Crime live at the Hospitality Marquee


8.30pm Free outdoor concert with Con Jovi, at the Portstewart Promenade,


10.30pm Huge fireworks display at the Crescent, Portstewart

Saturday 18th May


9am-5pm "Ulster’s TT Heroes" Ballymoney Museum (see Saturday 11th for details)


9am-6pm BikeSafe NI at the start area


10am-6.30pm Roads closed (Racing from 11am Superbike, Supersport, Supertwin, Superstock, Superbike)


6.30pm-late NW200 Wrap Party with Marty Fay and the Bandidos

Sunday 19th May


1pm-5pm "Ulster’s TT Heroes" Ballymoney Museum (see Saturday 11th for details)

Dunlop Memorial Gardens - Castle Street, Ballymoney


The beautiful Dunlop Memorial Gardens commemorate the achievements of the late road racing legends, Joey Dunlop ‘The King of the Roads’ and his brother Robert Dunlop ‘The Mighty Micro’. Open every day; admission free

Live feed and it even works on my phone!


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/northern-ireland/13455884