By * Famous faces in attendance recently have included Finn Smart Weeden, Chris Harris, ‘Wheelie’ Konni, 77 years a TT fan Ian Anthony Huntly.
* Others attending include the legend that is Bruce Anstey, Brian Reid, Ricky Carmichael and Belgian Twin Trophy front-runner Jamie Williams.
* The TT Races celebrated mid last week, it’s 117th Anniversary.
* Victor Lopez Santos is a non-starter for the Super Twin races.
* David Johnson’s Platinum Club Racing Kawasaki Superbike, sports K-Tech suspension.
* Alasdair Cowan of Team ACR is sponsoring Cornwall’s Forest Dunn.
* Amalric Blanc is unofficially France’s fastest TT exponent.
* Josh Brookes, FHO Racing team-mate Peter Hickman, are the only riders thus far to top 200 mph through the Sulby speed trap.
* Ben Birchall/Kevin Rousseau are non-starters for today’s Sidecar race, following an incident yesterday at the Mountain Box.
* Dean Harrison admitted to stability issues with the Honda Racing UK Superbike.
“We’re struggling a little bit with stability, but Chris and I have a few ideas to throw at it in tomorrow’s final qualifying session.
I think that if we can improve that then there is plenty more to come. We are only going to get stronger, and I’m looking forward to getting going tomorrow with the first race.”
Quotes courtesy of Honda Racing UK press team.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
