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Former TT Chief Marshal dies, aged 73
By Visordown News on 08/04/2010 09:50:04
TT icon Roger Hurst passes away after a short illness
THE FORMER head of the Isle of Man TT Marshals' Association (IoMTTMA), Roger Hurst, died at the weekend, aged 73.Mr Hurst passed away on Sunday after a short illness. In a statement, the IoMTTMA said he would be "sadly missed".Mr Hurst was a TT
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Cummins determined to make TT return in 2011
By Visordown News on 27/09/2010 11:37:23
Popular racer aims to silence critics after near-fatal crash in 2010 TT
CONOR CUMMINS has said he is determined to be back at the 2011 Isle of Man TT races following the rider's near-fatal crash in the 2010 event.Cummins, 24, suffered serious life-threatening injuries after crashing at high-speed at one of the fastest
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North One TV steps up TT coverage
By Visordown News on 29/11/2010 11:27:38
New deal sees Isle of Man races covered until 2013
NORTH ONE television has negotiated a new three-year deal to broadcast the Isle of Man TT Races from 2011.The new agreement will increase the hours of coverage that the broadcaster dedicates to the event.Fourteen hours of daily highlights
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Isle of Man TT 'world series' under consideration
By Visordown News on 16/03/2011 17:06:09
Feasibility study launched into whether TT-branded events could be held possibly as early as 2014.
The Isle of Man TT could become part of a ‘world series’ it has been confirmed by the event’s commercial rights holders. A consultation exercise is due to start soon as the Isle of Man Government’s Department of Economic Development considers
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Hutchinson suffers broken leg in first lap drama at Silverstone BSS
By Visordown News on 27/09/2010 11:45:59
2010 TT legend out for rest of season
TT LEGEND Ian Hutchinson - winner of a record five races at the 2010 TT - is out of the remainder of this year's British Supersport Championship after a first lap crash at Silverstone.Hutchinson came off worst in an opening lap melee, which saw a
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MotoCzysz confirms 2010 Zero TT
By Visordown News on 22/02/2010 13:03:06
The TT shows the commitment of the Isle of Man Government in providing the low emission pioneers with a world stage to demonstrate their solutions
course. In a press release that contains little indication of the current uproar surrounding zero emission motorcycle racing, company CEO, Michael Czysz, said:“We are very excited to be returning to the Isle of Man to compete in the 2010 TT Zero. The fact
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At least ten teams to enter zero emission TT
By Visordown News on 27/01/2009 23:56:10
Worldwide interest in first emission free motorsports event
AT LEAST TEN teams have confirmed they will enter this year's first-ever 'green' TT, say race organisers.Organiser Azhar Hussain told Isle of Man Today: 'We already have more than 10 confirmed participating teams, including teams from the USA
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IOM TT: Ian Lougher: Spitting Flames
By Visordown News on 04/06/2009 15:12:07
Check out this awesome shot from TT photographer, Dave Gilbert
Spitting flame ... Ian LougherPhoto by Dave Gilbert roadracephotography.com CHECK out this awesome picture of Ian Lougher as he threads his R1 around Sulby Bridge. Lougher was 6th fastest in last night's practice with an average speed of 126.8mph. John McGuinness was also on a ch...
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Onboard lap of Assen TT on the Aprilia RSV4
By Visordown News on 08/07/2009 10:53:14
Alex Hoffman takes you for a lap of the Assen TT circuit onboard the mighty new Aprilia RSV4
ALEX HOFFMAN Aprilia's test rider for the RSV4 Superbike takes you for a lap around the Assen TT circuit. It never looks so fast when you're watching it on TV. So if you've ever wanted to see what a rocket-hot pace around the circuit on a road bike
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'Bigger and better' TV coverage for 2010 TT
By Visordown News on 15/12/2009 12:15:23
Island Tourism Minister promises comprehensive TV coverage for 2010 TT
of the 2009 TT Races had led to much international interest in the Island. The Minister went on to promise 'bigger and better' television coverage in 2010."We will continue to promote the Isle of Man as a tourist destination but we won't lose sight
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