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The rumors start up every year around the time of the TT of it not continuing after the 100 year mark.
The rumors say it may move to somewhere off of Canada.
The rumors say it may move to somewhere off of Canada.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CaptainSnow @ Dec 19 2006, 03:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>The rumors start up every year around the time of the TT of it not continuing after the 100 year mark.
The rumors say it may move to somewhere off of Canada.
Doubt that would EVER happen, moving to Canada that is.
Isn't the TT a big money-puller for the IOM?
The rumors say it may move to somewhere off of Canada.
Doubt that would EVER happen, moving to Canada that is.
Isn't the TT a big money-puller for the IOM?
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CaptainSnow @ Dec 19 2006, 03:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>The rumors start up every year around the time of the TT of it not continuing after the 100 year mark.
The rumors say it may move to somewhere off of Canada.
ive never heard a rumor of it going to canada.
i remember quite a few years ago some do-gooders wanted it banned because of the amount of riders killed,but i think most deaths happen on mad sunday when people ride there own bikes around the island,not sure if they still do this but if they do i can see that part getting banned.
The rumors say it may move to somewhere off of Canada.
i remember quite a few years ago some do-gooders wanted it banned because of the amount of riders killed,but i think most deaths happen on mad sunday when people ride there own bikes around the island,not sure if they still do this but if they do i can see that part getting banned.
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Something about insurance for the event or something along those lines.
Anyways, the rumors start up every year. Lets see where the rumors say it will go next time lol
Anyways, the rumors start up every year. Lets see where the rumors say it will go next time lol
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Dec 20 2006, 08:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>It should get binned, or the IOM should fork out and build a safe circuit. Remember Kato in MotoGP. One death is one too many.
I strongly agree. I've never watched it and I don't intend to. For a start it's boring compared to track racing and it isn't too funny when people fall off and lose an arm or a leg and even sometimes their life. Okay so it's up to the riders if they would like to enter it or not but it's all too late once they're dead and their families are all in dispare!
I strongly agree. I've never watched it and I don't intend to. For a start it's boring compared to track racing and it isn't too funny when people fall off and lose an arm or a leg and even sometimes their life. Okay so it's up to the riders if they would like to enter it or not but it's all too late once they're dead and their families are all in dispare!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Dec 20 2006, 08:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>It should get binned, or the IOM should fork out and build a safe circuit. Remember Kato in MotoGP. One death is one too many.
I don't see why it should be binned...it's a racing tradition, why don't we ban all street racing starting with Macau?
These guys choose to do this, no one forces them to, Kato payed the price for living the dream.
I don't see why it should be binned...it's a racing tradition, why don't we ban all street racing starting with Macau?
These guys choose to do this, no one forces them to, Kato payed the price for living the dream.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Alex @ Dec 20 2006, 08:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I strongly agree. I've never watched it and I don't intend to. For a start it's boring compared to track racing.................
yeah - it's dead boring
ARE YOU FOR REAL ?
yes it's dangerous but it sure as hell isn't boring - Watch the North West or the TT footage on you tube - or whatever - and then come back here and tell me it's boring.
yeah - it's dead boring
ARE YOU FOR REAL ?
yes it's dangerous but it sure as hell isn't boring - Watch the North West or the TT footage on you tube - or whatever - and then come back here and tell me it's boring.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Alex @ Dec 20 2006, 08:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>For a start it's boring compared to track racing and it isn't too funny when people fall off and lose an arm or a leg and even sometimes their life.
bit of a contratiction there mate.
you are joking tho ..right
as locks said watch some ,i .... my pants just watching it.
check this out.
clean pants required
bit of a contratiction there mate.
you are joking tho ..right
as locks said watch some ,i .... my pants just watching it.
check this out.
clean pants required
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no one forces these riders to compete in the TT - they do it for their love of the sport.
it's the same at Maccau - the North West etc etc
Racing between the hedges is inherantly dangerous but the guys reportedly ride at only 9/10ths to compensate.
There are lots of deaths every year at tracks all over the UK and we rarely hear about them just like this poor guy.......
it's the same at Maccau - the North West etc etc
Racing between the hedges is inherantly dangerous but the guys reportedly ride at only 9/10ths to compensate.
There are lots of deaths every year at tracks all over the UK and we rarely hear about them just like this poor guy.......
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Dec 20 2006, 01:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Its jaw dropping stuff, but is it really worth so many lives and spinal cords, Rog?
i no what your saying mate, but once you start banning events you start the ball rolling and may find all racing banned.
is it worth it you ask.,
well you wouldn't catch me racing a bike at 129mph average speed around the island but many people do "choose" to race the event and who are we to say "no you cant"
think a few safety improvments here and there wouldn't go a miss tho.
but one thing is for sure,it aint in no way "boring"
i no what your saying mate, but once you start banning events you start the ball rolling and may find all racing banned.
is it worth it you ask.,
well you wouldn't catch me racing a bike at 129mph average speed around the island but many people do "choose" to race the event and who are we to say "no you cant"
think a few safety improvments here and there wouldn't go a miss tho.
but one thing is for sure,it aint in no way "boring"
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (roger-m @ Dec 20 2006, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>i no what your saying mate, but once you start banning events you start the ball rolling and may find all racing banned.
i don't know WHO could or would ban it to be fair - the IOM relies heavily on the TT for tourism - it keeps the place on the map if you like so the IOM 'Powers that be' sure as hell aren't going to do anything to discourage it.
i don't know WHO could or would ban it to be fair - the IOM relies heavily on the TT for tourism - it keeps the place on the map if you like so the IOM 'Powers that be' sure as hell aren't going to do anything to discourage it.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (baldylocks @ Dec 21 2006, 11:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>i don't know WHO could or would ban it to be fair - the IOM relies heavily on the TT for tourism - it keeps the place on the map if you like so the IOM 'Powers that be' sure as hell aren't going to do anything to discourage it.
Thats why it's still running IMO. I can understand that there heritage to protect and Rog made a good point about getting the ball rolling, but somthing has to be done to improve safety there.
I know the riders arent forced to do the TT, and they should be aware of the risks, but they shouldn't have to accept them. Somthing has to be done to make that race safer, I don't belive it's worth the damage it does.
But it's bike racing, so it sure as hell ain't boring.
Thats why it's still running IMO. I can understand that there heritage to protect and Rog made a good point about getting the ball rolling, but somthing has to be done to improve safety there.
I know the riders arent forced to do the TT, and they should be aware of the risks, but they shouldn't have to accept them. Somthing has to be done to make that race safer, I don't belive it's worth the damage it does.
But it's bike racing, so it sure as hell ain't boring.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Dec 21 2006, 05:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>but somthing has to be done to improve safety there.
I know the riders arent forced to do the TT, and they should be aware of the risks, but they shouldn't have to accept them. Somthing has to be done to make that race safer, I don't belive it's worth the damage it does.
Yeah and it's too late once they are killed or paralysed for life etc and their families are in dispare. Something really does need to be done because every year people are killed in the Isle of Man TT and nothing is happening to stop it. Like richo said earlier - a death is 1 too many.
I know the riders arent forced to do the TT, and they should be aware of the risks, but they shouldn't have to accept them. Somthing has to be done to make that race safer, I don't belive it's worth the damage it does.
Yeah and it's too late once they are killed or paralysed for life etc and their families are in dispare. Something really does need to be done because every year people are killed in the Isle of Man TT and nothing is happening to stop it. Like richo said earlier - a death is 1 too many.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Alex @ Dec 21 2006, 08:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Yeah and it's too late once they are killed or paralysed for life etc and their families are in dispare. Something really does need to be done because every year people are killed in the Isle of Man TT and nothing is happening to stop it. Like richo said earlier - a death is 1 too many.
so are we going to propose a ban for track racing too ?
so are we going to propose a ban for track racing too ?
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (baldylocks @ Dec 21 2006, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>so are we going to propose a ban for track racing too ?
Not as dangerous and has much more safety precautions. How many people did you see killed this year in moto gp? 0. The Isle of Man had 1 person killed this year i I remember correctly AT LEAST.
Not as dangerous and has much more safety precautions. How many people did you see killed this year in moto gp? 0. The Isle of Man had 1 person killed this year i I remember correctly AT LEAST.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Alex @ Dec 21 2006, 10:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Not as dangerous and has much more safety precautions. How many people did you see killed this year in moto gp? 0. The Isle of Man had 1 person killed this year i I remember correctly AT LEAST.
moto gp - none - but i rekon they came close
BSB & club racing - 3 if i recall correctly
motorsport is dangerous - riding a motorbike is dangerous - people do get hurt - and people do die.
but if the TT ever gets banned - it'll be a sad day for me
moto gp - none - but i rekon they came close
BSB & club racing - 3 if i recall correctly
motorsport is dangerous - riding a motorbike is dangerous - people do get hurt - and people do die.
but if the TT ever gets banned - it'll be a sad day for me
Alex my young friend it's all about personal choice. If the powers that be start banning events like this it'll be a sad day for your freedom to choose what you want to do. That's the reason people say 'the riders know the risks and decide for themselves whether to compete or not'.
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