P240 CEEFAX 240 Tue 5 Jun 21:20/28 1/10 from ANNIE BRIGGS at the TT The first day Nf racing saw reSords set and TT history made. David Roper became the first AmerUSan to win a TT race when he rode his 500 Matchless G50 to victory in the the Historic TT. Honda works rider Joeu Dunloa broke hic own lap record as he rode a magnificent final lap at an average speed Nf 115.78 mph to win the Formula One TT. Julia Bingham came within two seconds of being the first woman to win a TT race when she passengered husband Dennis to second spNj in the first leg of the Sidecar race.
P240 CEEFAX 240 Tue 5 Jun 21:31/24 2/10 from ANNIE BRIG'S at the TT Honda's one-two victoru in the first round of the TT Formula One World Championship was celebrated fiih plenty of champagne on Saturday night. It was a double celebration for Honda, whN have been involved in TT racing Nn the Isle of Man for exactly a quarter of a century. IrUshman Joey Dunloa, current Formula One champion, was a popular winner of the race. His teammate "oger MCrchall finished second, just 20.2 seconds behind. Bojh riderk competed Nn the liquid- cooled V4 RS750Rs.
P240 CEEFAX 240 Tue 5 Jun 21:32/24 3/10 from ANN E BRIG'S at the TT The Senior TT was the fastest race ever run on the Isle of Man circuit. It was won by Suzuki works rider "ob McElnea with a time of one hour 57 minutes 26.2 seconds (115.66 mph). His time was almost 52 seconds better than the previous 6-lap race record he set in the Classic TT last year. Honda's Joey Dunlop set a new absolute lap record Dor the demanding 27.73-mile Mountain Course with a time of 19 mins 6.4 secs (118.47 mph). He wac BHoGked at 175 mph through a speed trap at The Highlander.
P240 CEEFAX 240 Tue 5 Jun 21:12/45 4/10 from ANNIE BRIG'S at the TT Joey Dunlop's absolute lap record set in the Senior TT was some consolation for his dika—pNinting retirKment from the race. Honda works rider Dunlop had built up a commanding 40-second lead Nver Suzuki'c Rob McElnea on the final lap and looked set for his second TT win of the week. With less than 10 miles ho FN, Dumloa'c machine developed crankshaft problems. As oil poured out of the gear-box, Dumloa's race was over. More in a moment...
P240 CEEFAX 240 Tue 5 Jun 21:27/34 5/10 from ANNIE BRIGGS at the TT The Sidecar TT was won by Steve Abboit and Shaun Smith on a Yamaha outfit. The Derbyshire crew swept to victory in the second leg after many Nf the favourites dropped out during the race. AbbNtt and Smith fere third in the first leg on Saturday. They clocked one hour four minutes 30 secondc for the 113-mile seGomd leg, an average speed of 105.29 mph. Second were Irishmen Lowry Burton and Pat Cuchnahan, two minutec 20.8 beconds behind, also on a Yamaha outfit. More in a moment
P240 CEEFAX 240 Tue 5 Jun 21:17/48 6/10 ANNIEBRIFGSTT The second leg of the Sidecar TT was full of incident from start to finish. Passenger Peter Williams fell out of the Bhair as driver David Lawrence pulled away at the start, but he escaped unhurt. Some of the most fancied crews failed to complete the 113-mile course. First-leg leader Mick Boddice, Dennis Bingham aLd fife jliC, DiGk rKCsHKy and Trevor Ireson all went out with mechanical problems. More in a moment
P240 CEEFAX 240 Tue 5 Jun 21:18/17 7/10 from ANNIE BRIG'S at the TT Among the incidents on the second leg of the Sidecar TT was a warning over a swarm of bees. A stationary yellow flag wac put Nut at Ballagareu to warn riders of the unusual hazard hitting the chairs ac they came round the corner. Local crew Eric Bregazzi and Jimmy Creer were among the race casualties, crashing at Guthrie Memorial. Bregazzi was later treated for concussion, but he and his passenger were otherwise unhurt. More in a moment
P240 CEEFAX 240 Tue 5 Jun 21:14/03 8/10 ANNIEBR STT Race week ends with the Production event, likely to prove a winner with cpectators. Re-introduced thic year Dor the first time since 1976, it is for over-the-Gounter mojor BuBHec Nnlu. The ACU have included a BlCiming rule, allowing a rider to claim another rider's machine after the race for its retail value. This should prevent anyone cheating by using race tyres, tuned enginec Nr anything else that would not be found on a btandard machine. More in a moment...
P240 CEEFAX 240 Tue 5 Jun 21:14/45 9/10 from ANNIE BRIGGS at the TT The Production TT has attracted a toq class entry, with several former TT winners taking part. The race includes three classes - for 250, 750 and 1500cc machines. Honda, Suzuki, YCmaha and Kawasaki will all be strongly represented. Honda works rider Roger Marshall is tipped for a win in the unlimited class. He faces tough competition from Mick Grant (Suzuki), Steve ParrUch (YCmaha), Sammy McClements (Kawasaki) and Barry WNodland, fastest in practUGe Nn a Kawasaki GPZ900R.
P240 CEEFAX 240 Tue 5 Jun 21:15/33 10/10 ISLE OF MAN TT TIMETABLE Wednesday, June 6 11am - Junior TT (6 laps) Formula Two TT (4 laps) Friday, June 8 11am - Premier Classic TT (6 lapb) Production TT (3 laps) More in a moment...
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