Itsmeee Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 This is how you qualify Nothing to do with Southern 100 etc https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/iom-tt-races/tt_mountain_course_licence_application_form_2020_v1-2.pdf 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub3 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 On 11/6/2021 at 7:04 PM, Omobono said: I rode my motorcycle on the TT course as far as Ballacraine on Friday the Ralumac surface is dangerous, and the ridges cauused by the overlap of the edges tends to make front tyre weave and try to follow the raised overlap , what it will be like at 140MPH is anybodies guess , trying to cut corners by basically covering the road surface with a slurry is not the way forward , even the old tar and small granite chippings were a better solution than this , the roads are a disgrace , and everywhere drains and gullies blocked , I am just waiting for the wall to collapse into the road by the Union Mills pub , the water has been running over the stone wall for over a week and its on the way to Ellerslie depot so all the highway workers and boss's must see it , Can't see it if you are not looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTucker Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Ralumac surface has been applied from just after hairpin to waterworks now, its again very poor and in no way fitting for a race track. White lines will be painted soon and then its off to ellerslie for tea and medals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Its not a race track, its a road. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 39 minutes ago, TheTeapot said: Its not a race track, its a road. and after 2 years of large sections having little or no attention anyone thinking of certifying it as fit to race on must be mad, i wouldn't want it on my conscience. i wonder if the mountain road will take as long as the prom to surface, somehow i think not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramseyboi Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Lots of the course between Ballacraine and Ramsey has been surfaced with bagocrap and it’s awful. Take a run from Kirk Michael towards peel for a couple of miles on the new surface there to remember what a proper road actually feels like. They can do it, it is just a shame they don’t do it every time and then keep on top of the basic maintenance to give the surface a chance to stay in good condition. There is a huge amount of work required to get the roads up to standard for the TT to run next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 "Road racing capital of the world" Ride to the conditions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 (edited) Ralumac has its advantages. It's also relatively cheap, it would appear? Interesting that it's specified for "residential" and "less busy roads"? Like the Mountain Road and Glen Helen? Edited November 8, 2021 by Non-Believer extra bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Fear not people! Rob Callister is still Mr TT. This means all will be well. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Johnson Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Non-Believer said: Ralumac has its advantages. It's also relatively cheap, it would appear? Interesting that it's specified for "residential" and "less busy roads"? Like the Mountain Road and Glen Helen? So a bit like fixing a leaking roof with some of that paint on bitumen.......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub3 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, Boris Johnson said: So a bit like fixing a leaking roof with some of that paint on bitumen.......................... Another more suitable quote is "you can put lipstick on a pig, it is still a pig" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Johnson Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 38 minutes ago, Beelzebub3 said: Another more suitable quote is "you can put lipstick on a pig, it is still a pig" But a sexy one? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTucker Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 4 hours ago, TheTeapot said: "Road racing capital of the world" Ride to the conditions. Ride to the conditions generally means the weather not the track conditions. I noticed the high profile newcomer doing laps of the TT course in his fancy transit van yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub3 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 43 minutes ago, TomTucker said: Ride to the conditions generally means the weather not the track conditions. I noticed the high profile newcomer doing laps of the TT course in his fancy transit van yesterday By the time TT2022 comes round he will need a tractor to get around the course in one piece. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Blonde Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 It would be easier if IOM Government would just come clean and admit there is next to no chance of TT 2022 going ahead due to safety issues and road conditions. We can all move on then. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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