bluemonday Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I like Guy Martin, loves his cuppa. True, but 99% of the replies on here are from people who haven't or don't race, I don't race. I have however picked up the pieces on hundreds of RTAS , a couple of plane crashes, a few explosions, bout a dozen suicides and various other jobs where people have been crippled, smashed, crushed, dismembered, beheaded and so on. No great call there, there's not a few ex servicemen on here who have probably seen the same sort of mess humans can be turned into. Also a Marshall and one of my companys supports the TT by free services. I've also ridden a bike since the mid 70s. Care to tell me why I shouldn't have an opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMC Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I like Guy Martin, loves his cuppa. True, but 99% of the replies on here are from people who haven't or don't race, I don't race. I have however picked up the pieces on hundreds of RTAS , a couple of plane crashes, a few explosions, bout a dozen suicides and various other jobs where people have been crippled, smashed, crushed, dismembered, beheaded and so on. No great call there, there's not a few ex servicemen on here who have probably seen the same sort of mess humans can be turned into. Also a Marshall and one of my companys supports the TT by free services. I've also ridden a bike since the mid 70s. Care to tell me why I shouldn't have an opinion? I haven’t implied anything of the sort with my previous posts. I was merely pointing out that most if not all of the replies were not from those that race or take part actively in the racing. I wasn't suggesting that as you/I or anyone else didn't race, that we couldn't have an opinion, but that we should welcome and accept the opinions of those that do race. After all, it's these individuals and their safety that we are openly discussing is it not!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I don't race. I have however picked up the pieces on hundreds of RTAS , a couple of plane crashes, a few explosions, bout a dozen suicides and various other jobs where people have been crippled, smashed, crushed, dismembered, beheaded and so on. Care to tell me why I shouldn't have an opinion? Yeah. You're clearly a f**kin jinx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmower Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Interesting debate - I would be more swayed to Johnny Rotten's views if just ONE competitor or ex competitor, or a wife or widow came on and spoke against the TT or MGP. Hasn't happened yet. As for speeds - return to the traditional 500cc maximum. The new lap records have become meaningless - It could lead to a pure racing bike again, and probably reduce lap speeds by 8-10 mph, maybe save a few lives. Formula 1 cars bear little to relation to garage bought vehicles - they are developed purely for racing at its acme/peak Racing bikes however are being developed with more than half an eye on producing a production road version for profit. That's the wrong way round for improving technology. (Return of two strokes would be nice as well.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyrotten Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 Simply because it has a bearing on this, I'd like to say hello to the two tw*ts on race bikes who buzzed me and all the rest of the traffic on the way out to Foxdale this morning. Not a mile outside of Douglas and they're testing bikes in Saturday morning traffic. We all KNOW they weren't insured, never mind road legal in any other sense. I suppose they think because what they do when they go racing here is so dangerous that a little bit more risk won't matter. And why should we mind? They know the risks, after all... And plod let Dunlop get away with it at the TT (after penalising a car driver who crashed alone in the same vicinity but on a different day). HE MUST have been driving dangerously, was the reasoning, or he wouldn't have crashed, but obviously TT racers know better. Anyway, the message was clear and this is the result. T*ssers making life dangerous for the rest of us, because they know it doesn't matter - because the Isle of Man doesn't object as long as the cash keeps rolling in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xpert Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Having listened to the buzz of helicopters flying overhead it's reminded me about the role of our Hospital during the four weeks of the year we have practicing and racing, I've heard but don't know if it's true that for this period all operations etc are suspended so the medical services can provide facilities for not only the racers who injure themselves but also visiting bikers who fall off and require treatment as well? If this is the case then is it not putting an additional four weeks onto waiting lists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubar Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Having listened to the buzz of helicopters flying overhead it's reminded me about the role of our Hospital during the four weeks of the year we have practicing and racing, I've heard but don't know if it's true that for this period all operations etc are suspended so the medical services can provide facilities for not only the racers who injure themselves but also visiting bikers who fall off and require treatment as well? If this is the case then is it not putting an additional four weeks onto waiting lists? I would suggest that you have been talking to the man in the pub, the one who also claims Des Lynham has a moustache because he has F*** off tattooed on his upper lip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith brief Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Having listened to the buzz of helicopters flying overhead it's reminded me about the role of our Hospital during the four weeks of the year we have practicing and racing, I've heard but don't know if it's true that for this period all operations etc are suspended so the medical services can provide facilities for not only the racers who injure themselves but also visiting bikers who fall off and require treatment as well? If this is the case then is it not putting an additional four weeks onto waiting lists? Oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBloodyNine Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Its true, at least for orthopedics, I was sue to have a femoral nail removed 4 weeks back, but due to a cock up it was put back. They would have done it in the last week of August but and I quote Mr. Wrights secretary "we don't schedule operations during Grand Prix" My dad also had his hip replacement postponed 2 weeks to accommodate TT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMC Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 As a matter of interest, the Helicopter/s used for the MGP is/are funded by the MGP Supporters Club with donations from fund raising etc. I don't believe it is funded by the government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xpert Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Well fubar ....we're waiting ....are you going to inform everyone or are you going to leave your quote as a 'man in the pub' statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 As a matter of interest, the Helicopter/s used for the MGP is/are funded by the MGP Supporters Club with donations from fund raising etc. I don't believe it is funded by the government. but it is scandalous the whole case. i knew there was a helicopter fund, but i always assumed this was just used as a top up for items above and beyond the 'necessary'. but relying on charity to fund a vital part of getting the racing going is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xpert Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 As a matter of interest, the Helicopter/s used for the MGP is/are funded by the MGP Supporters Club with donations from fund raising etc. I don't believe it is funded by the government. but it is scandalous the whole case. i knew there was a helicopter fund, but i always assumed this was just used as a top up for items above and beyond the 'necessary'. but relying on charity to fund a vital part of getting the racing going is wrong. That's right. The TT and MGP should be paying for this. In fact, why have we not got a medical helicopter on call all year round. Or is it just people who choose to race who should get preferrential treatment as opposed to taxpayers who fund the Island's NHS scheme all year round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Skies Are Grey Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 In fact, why have we not got a medical helicopter on call all year round. Or is it just people who choose to race who should get preferrential treatment as opposed to taxpayers who fund the Island's NHS scheme all year round You really think that's jsutified given the size and population of the Island...dude...chillax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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