TT NEWS
Three riders blitz past new marker as pace intensifies
The 133mph mark was broken last night as Dean Harrison led an ever-intensifying pace in the third TT qualifying session of 2023 last night (31 May).
After the 132mph mark was surpassed by Peter Hickman on Tuesday night, DAO Racing man Dean Harrison upped the ante yesterday evening to blitz past the 133mph mark on the superbike at 133.514mph to top the class.
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With not much happening, I’ve clicked onto quite a few of the video clips on You Tube - some really interesting stuff, including a video of two of the top riders out on Trials bikes with another former TT rider - hard to understand a lot of these because they talk fast and also accents, but well worth watching.
As reported in the past - many of the top Road Racers, also competed in Trials during the winter months - in fact World Champion Geoff Duke was originally signed by Norton as a Trials rider.
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Answer to the Thursday quiz - rider is Steve Troupe from Ontario - first correct response by Cam Whiffing ( who has known Steve for a very long time) - Steve Imported the JCM at the time - he now competes in vintage Trials on a variety of machines.
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MANEL JANÉ - CEO VERTIGO MOTORS
“After some consideration, we have finally agreed, by mutual consent with Matteo Grattarola, to terminate the contract between us. Both the rider, whom we consider a great professional, as well as the team, started the relationship with great enthusiasm, having the help and the resources to fight for our different goals. However, there have been many reasons that have brought the relationship to an end earlier than expected. We wish to thank Matteo for his dedication to Vertigo during this period and wish him all the best for the future, giving him all the facilities to find his place. I am aware that this decision may give rise to misunderstandings, but above all I love this sport and, if I can, I help those who practice it.”
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A lot of Factories have built a Trials model over the years, most of which never went much farther than a Prototype - here is the CZ version.
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Finally - If you go riding in the woods this weekend - PLEASE be careful and have a spark arrestor on your bike ( especially if it’s a 4 stroke) - Everything is very dry
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