Chinahand Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, Fedupwithiom said: Name me all the recent deaths The wikipedia page sadly records all the statistics of death. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Isle_of_Man_TT_Mountain_Course_fatalities 67 since 2000. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 There’s a lot of absolute idiots like bandits etc commenting on matters they know nothing about. All deaths by accident are tragic & in respect of racing the only sure way to prevent it is for the riders not to race which is entirely their decision not anyone else. 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisy Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 8 minutes ago, Bandits said: As I said above. It’s just disrespectful to you. Nobody else. Just shows the level of your intellect and credibilty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Just now, daisy said: Just shows the level of your intellect and credibilty It doesn’t really. It just reveals yours. . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxchester Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, daisy said: / Why did you edit your reply? I said I thought the riders with kids or partners were selfish (particularly the kids bit), bloke on his own not so much. Not everything is black and white in this world, like I said I’m not a racing fan but I want the TT to continue just in a safer way where possible. We just don’t seem to make much effort to make it safer which with every death is more and more damning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedupwithiom Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Forgive me if I am wrong but majority of big fish here you don’t here much about for rest of year ? Maybe the adulation here too much to refuse.? Where are the big names these days? Or even the younger new blood to keep the interest going? What sport have 50 year old blokes highlighting except where no competition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Kid Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, daisy said: You do realise that racers dont just race here and they will continue to follow their dream in other locations equally dangerous? I don’t wish to get into an argument with anyone but I’m pretty certain there is no other road race as dangerous, and even if there is it is not supported and funded by IOM Government. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 1 minute ago, Fedupwithiom said: Forgive me if I am wrong but majority of big fish here you don’t here much about for rest of year ? Maybe the adulation here too much to refuse.? Where are the big names these days? Or even the younger new blood to keep the interest going? What sport have 50 year old blokes highlighting except where no competition? Errr, most of the front runners are doing pretty well in BSB... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisy Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Just now, manxchester said: Why did you edit your reply? I said I thought the riders with kids or partners were selfish (particularly the kids bit), bloke on his own not so much. Not everything is black and white in this world, like I said I’m not a racing fan but I want the TT to continue just in a safer way where possible. We just don’t seem to make much effort to make it safer which with every death is more and more damning. Computer/user error Its a family decision and whilst it may be selfish it is theirs to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedupwithiom Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Forgive me if I am wrong but majority of big fish here you don’t here much about for rest of year ? Maybe the adulation here too much to refuse.? Where are the big names these days? Or even the younger new blood to keep the interest going? What sport have 50 year old blokes highlighting except where no competition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedupwithiom Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Not that many of them? How many ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steady Eddie Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Non-Believer said: Davy Morgan was one of those radio interviewed just before the start of the race during which he expressed his concerns about what the near 3 year break had done to his TT riding and the pressures to prepare and be competitive. Davy was a professional who had done the TT course on and off for 20 years. I’m sure a 3 year break had an effect. Just like the whole covid thing has had an effect on just about everyone else. Still. Bushy’s is packed and there’s a great band on at 1886. The funeral won’t be advertised. Edited June 6, 2022 by Steady Eddie Has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinahand Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 1 minute ago, Banker said: There’s a lot of absolute idiots like bandits etc commenting on matters they know nothing about. All deaths by accident are tragic & in respect of racing the only sure way to prevent it is for the riders not to race which is entirely their decision not anyone else. The costs of insurance especially are too low and in no way support the injured and bereaved. It is totally immoral that the IOM government supports an event with such low insurance requirements. If these costs actually reflected the sums needed to support those injured fewer people would chose/could afford to race and so there would be fewer casualties. It is the racers choice, but effectively they are being subsidised to do it. Supply and demand. The cost of competing is being kept artificially low ... my view because the IOM government profits from the "games" and so wants a ready supply of gladiators to come. If they had to pay more, fewer would. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisy Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Just now, Fedupwithiom said: Forgive me if I am wrong but majority of big fish here you don’t here much about for rest of year ? Maybe the adulation here too much to refuse.? Where are the big names these days? Or even the younger new blood to keep the interest going? What sport have 50 year old blokes highlighting except where no competition? I am sure the DfE would love to hear the views of somebody called 'fedupwithiom' .... can I ask what are you doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisy Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 1 minute ago, Chinahand said: The costs of insurance especially are too low and in no way support the injured and bereaved. It is totally immoral that the IOM government supports an event with such low insurance requirements. If these costs actually reflected the sums needed to support those injured fewer people would chose/could afford to race and so there would be fewer casualties. It is the racers choice, but effectively they are being subsidised to do it. Supply and demand. The cost of competing is being kept artificially low ... my view because the IOM government profits from the "games" and so wants a ready supply of gladiators to come. If they had to pay more, fewer would. They don't just race here though .... and they know the risks .. personal responsibility must take some part. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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