TEN times TT winner Ian Lougher has slammed former world champion Wayne Gardner for his criticism of the Isle of Man TT.
Following a backlash from the public, ex 500cc motorcycle world-champion Wayne Gardner has defended his call for an immediate ban of the TT.
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But Welshman Ian Lougher is unimpressed with the comments published on the Aussie legend's website, waynegardnerapproved.com
Lougher, into his 27th year of TT competition, believes it's personal choice, saying: 'Nobody forces you to race and it's all very well for a millionaire like Wayne Gardner to talk about start money, but he has to remember nobody at the TT crashes as much as he did on the track.
'He has to understand the mental challenge of riding within your limits is the challenge of the TT. Having said that, if you are not careful, the Isle of Man will catch you out.'
The 46-year-old, from Rhoose in the Vale of Glamorgan, continued: 'Of course it would be hard for family in the event of a fatality.
'Yes, the TT is dangerous, but so is all motorsport, including track racing.
'In the past four years there have been four fatalities at Cadwell Park, and that's at British Superbike level.'
Lougher believes the perception that short circuit racing is safer can give riders a false sense of security.
my Fav extra on a DVD Release .IOM TT REVIEW 2004
RIP Richard Britton
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HERE Ya go Wayne commentary at 3.25 - 3.38.one from Guy
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