Olivier Lavorel & César Chanal : UPDATED Statement Issued from the Isle of Man TT Races – 08/06/2022

June 8, 2022June 5, 2022 by TomBoyNI

The original Press Release has been removed due to inaccuracies.

Rest in Peace César Chanal.

Prayers for a full and speedy recovery to Olivier Lavorel.

Isle of Man TT : Olivier Lavorel & César Chanal

STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE ISLE OF MAN TT RACES

On Saturday 4th June during the opening lap of the first Sidecar Race of the 2022 Isle of Man TT Races, an accident at Ago’s Leap involving outfit number 21 of César Chanal and Olivier Lavorel resulted in the death of one of the competitors.

The race was stopped with the deployment of full-course red flags, and medical personnel, a Travelling Marshal, and the emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene.

One of the competitors sustained injuries that would not support life and was sadly declared dead at the scene. The second competitor was unconscious with severe injuries.

The injured competitor was treated at the roadside before being transferred to Noble’s Hospital, and then airlifted to a specialist hospital in Liverpool to receive treatment.

An initial identification procedure was conducted using established procedures and would appear to have resulted in a mistaken identification.

We now believe it was César Chanal who died at the scene of the accident on Saturday 4th June. Olivier remains in a critical condition and continues to receive treatment.

Both competitors’ families have been informed.

A thorough review of the processes relating to the identification of competitors will take place in due course.

Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of both Olivier and César at this truly devastating time.

We ask that people do not speculate on social media.

Official Statement from Isle of Man TT

2022 TT Results

June 17, 2022June 4, 2022 by TomBoyNI

2022 TT Results :

The 2022 Isle of Man TT Races ran from Sunday 29th May 2022 until Friday 10th June 2022.

The two week festival encompasses six days of practice prior to the commencement of Race Week on Saturday 4th June 2022.

The results from the 2022 Isle of Man TT Races are below.

Saturday 4th June 2022 :

RST Superbike TT :

[RED FLAGGED] 3wheeling.media Sidecar TT Race 1 [3-laps] [RED FLAGGED]

Race Red Flagged. Race ran on Monday 6th June 2022.

Further Information available from Official Press Release.

Monday 6th June 2022 :

Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 1 :

3wheeling.media Sidecar TT Race 1 :

RL360 Superstock TT Race :

Wednesday 8th June 2022 :

Bennetts Supertwin TT Race :

Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 2 [4-laps]

Postponed until Thursday 9th June 2022 due to adverse weather conditions.

Mark Purslow : Statement Issued from the Isle of Man TT Races – 01/06/2022

June 11, 2022June 2, 2022 by TomBoyNI

Rest in Peace Mark Purslow.

The Isle of Man TT Races are deeply saddened by the passing of Mark Purslow following an incident in this evening’s qualifying session for the 2022 Isle of Man TT Races.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to Mark’s family, loved ones, and friends.

2022 was Mark’s second appearance at the Isle of Man TT Races, having previously contested the Supersport and Lightweight races in 2017. He had graduated from the Manx Grand Prix where he had won the 2015 Lightweight Race on his debut, and he had also competed at the Classic TT securing a best finish of 14th in the 2019 Junior Classic TT.

Mark grew up around racing and was inspired by his father’s love of the sport. He typified the spirit of the privateer TT racer, preparing his own machinery with the support of friends and family.

Road racing was his passion – competing in Northern Ireland and Europe in the International Road Racing Championship – but becoming a TT racer was a life’s ambition that represented the ultimate personal challenge.

The TT Races will continue – but always with Mark in mind.

STATEMENT ISSUED AT 22:30 ON 1 JUNE 2022
1ST JUNE 2022
STATEMENT ISSUED FROM THE ISLE OF MAN TT RACES

The Isle of Man TT Races regrets to confirm that Mark Purslow, 29, from Llanon, Ceredigion was killed in an incident during the fourth qualifying session of the 2022 Isle of Man TT Races. The accident occurred at Ballagarey, before the fourth mile marker, on his third lap of the session.

Mark made his first appearance on the TT Mountain Course at the 2015 Manx Grand Prix where he won the Lightweight Race on his debut. He graduated to the Isle of Man TT Races in 2017, competing in the Supersport and Lightweight classes – 2022 was his second TT.

Mark was also an experienced classic racer, competing at the Classic TT in 2016, 2018, and 2019, with a best result of 14th in the 2019 Junior Classic TT.

Mark had set his fastest ever lap of the TT Mountain Course at 120.86mph earlier in the session, his first lap in excess of 120mph.

The Isle of Man TT Races pass on their deepest sympathy to Mark’s family, friends, and loved ones.

ENDS

Official Statement from Isle of Man TT

Road Racing Flags

May 18, 2022 by TomBoyNI

Road Racing Flags :

If you are new to road racing/ motorsports then you may wonder how the Flags work and what they mean.

Flags are controlled by Flag Marshals.

Flag Marshals undergo official training, and must pass that training.

Each Course will have numerous Flag Marshals and at least a Chief Flag Marshal.

Each Flag Marshal will be able to see the next Flag Marshal on the Course – and will be able to feed information of them.

Flag Marshals watch the bikes pass them and then to the next Flag Marshal – not the approach of the bikes.

Flag Marshals are responsible for warning approaching riders of anything of note on the Course between them and the next Flag Marshal on the Course – in the Course Direction.

Flag Marshals will only give a red flag on the direction of the Clerk of the Course. The red flag will then travel backwards round the Course – because as outlined above the Flag Marshal watches the Marshal in front of him, on seeing a red flag will the put out their own red flag, the process repeats and the flag will be put up reversing around the Course – this means approaching riders get the notification.

Flag Marshals will generally be wearing a white coat.

Isle of Man Flags and Their Meaning :

Isle of Man TT Course Map

May 17, 2022 by TomBoyNI

Isle of Man TT Course Map :

No doubt you will have heard of the TT, and no doubt you will have heard of some of the Milestones and way markers throughout the Course, but where are they?

Bray Hill, Quarterbridge, Joey’s, Glen Helen, Greg-Ny-Baa, Gooseneck, Windy Corner and the Mountain Mile will all sound familiar to most TT followers, but if you haven’t made it over to the Island then it may all seem a little hard to follow, especially when you consider there is over 37 miles of track to learn and maybe 6 laps of that that Circuit to follow.

So where is where?

Hopefully these next series of maps and images will help you understand the Course and help in your understanding when listening to the commentary on Manx Radio, watching the Live Coverage on TT+, or catching up with the highlight shows on ITV4.

The Isle of Man TT Course Map :

2022 Post-TT Races Schedule

May 17, 2022 by TomBoyNI

2022 Post-TT Races Schedule :

1991 saw a new event added to the Billown Course. The “Isle of Man Steam Packet Company National Road Races’ were introduced to provide entertainment for enthusiasts who were staying on the Island after the end of the TT Races, as it was at the time proving impossible to ‘evacuate the many thousands of bikers in a day or two’, as once was the case.

The Steam Packet Company requested Southern ‘100’ Racing to organise a three-race programme catering for machines ranging from 125cc to 750cc, with practicing taking place in the afternoon and racing, early evening. The calibre of the entry was first class, for the three classes, 125cc and 400cc Supersport; 250cc and 350cc, followed by the 750s, competing for a prize fund which stood at over £5,000. In all ninety-nine entries were received.

The discussions resulting in the inaugural event being run on Saturday 8th June 1991, with the ‘Island’s Lifeline’ remaining title sponsors to 2007.

2008 and 2009 saw the Lightweight (250cc) and Ultra-Lightweight (125cc) races being elevated to TT Status, reverting to the Post TT Road Races in 2010, headline sponsors have included, Manx Telecom, Metzeler Tyres; Radcliffe Butchers; Colas (IOM) Ltd and DAO Holdings Ltd.

The three-race format has continued since, adjusting the classes to suit changes in rules and regulations, with 600cc, 650cc and 1100cc machines being catered for at the present time.

Keep up with all the latest News on the Southern 100 Facebook Page, the Official Southern 100 Twitter Feed and the Official Southern 100 Website.

The TBNI Road Racing Calendar will be updated as soon as new information comes to light so make sure you are subscribed to that : https://tbni.blog/road-racing-calendar/

You will also find new information as soon as it is available through the TBNI Facebook Page and TBNI Twitter Feed.

So Follow those also.

2022 TT Schedule

June 11, 2022May 16, 2022 by TomBoyNI

2022 TT Schedule :

The 2022 TT Schedule has been confirmed.

It looks a little different from previous years with the initial Qualifying Practice Sessions starting at lunch time on Sunday 29th May 2022.

The entire schedule has also been added to the TBNI.Blog Road Racing Calendar so with one simple click all these details will be added to your phone’s / device’s calendar for easy reference throughout the Festival.

For full details on how to subscribe to the TBNI.Blog Road Racing Calendar Click Here. It is completely free, requires no personal data and has all the info for every Irish, Northern Irish and Manx Road Race (BSB is now also covered).

QUALIFYING WEEK
Sun 29 May	12:30	Roads Close
13:30	Newcomers (Speed Control Lap)
13:50	Superbike, Superstock & Supersport Qualifying
15:30	Supersport & Supertwin Qualifying
16:30	Sidecar Qualifying
18:30	Roads Open
Mon 30 May	18:00	Roads Close
18:20	Superbike, Superstock & Supersport Qualifying
20:05	Sidecar Qualifying
21:30	Roads Open
Tue 31 May	18:00	Roads Close
18:20	Superbike, Superstock & Supersport Qualifying
19:25	Supersport & Supertwin Qualifying
20:05	Sidecar Qualifying
21:30	Roads Open
Wed 1 June	18:00	Roads Close
18:20	Superbike, Superstock & Supersport Qualifying
20:05	Sidecar Qualifying
21:30	Roads Open
Thu 2 June : UK Bank Holiday	18:00	Roads Close
18:20	Superbike, Superstock & Supersport Qualifying
19:25	Supersport & Supertwin Qualifying
20:05	Sidecar Qualifying
21:30	Roads Open
Fri 3 June: UK Bank Holiday	12:30	Roads Close
13:00	Superbike, Superstock & Supersport Qualifying
14:10	Supersport & Supertwin Qualifying
15:05	Sidecar Qualifying
16:30	Roads Open

2022 TT Schedule : Practice Week

TT Live Coverage To Begin in 2022

February 18, 2022 by TomBoyNI

TT Races Live Coverage — PACEMAKER, BELFAST, 6/6/2019: Michael Dunlop (MD Racing Paton) at Milntown during the Lightweight TT Race at TT2019. PICTURE BY TONY GOLDSMITH

The TT Races have announced today that live coverage will begin for the 2022 event.

Every session, every race and loads of past content will be available for what looks like an absolute bargain at £14.99 for the Video Pass.

GET SET FOR LIVE COVERAGE :

The TT returns in 2022 and, for the first time in its 115-year history, it does so while boasting full and uninterrupted live coverage, delivering all the action, reaction and insight from around the world-famous TT Course straight to your smart TV or device. That means a near-two weeks of bliss for all of you TT and motorcycling fans – wherever you are!

Live coverage is set to transform the way thousands of fans follow the TT – whether that be from home, the workplace, or even on the train. In fact, wherever you have a suitable device and an internet connection, you’ll be able to access the races via the TT+ Live Pass.

Speaking of access, the Live Pass will also gift viewers a more immersive and authentic view of the TT paddock. With live broadcast naturally conveying more of the emotion, tension and raw energy found at the TT, we’ll be revealing more of the highs and lows of TT racing – as well as what motivates this elite band of racers as they risk everything in the ultimate test of speed and endurance.

HOW TO GET YOUR TT+ LIVE PASS :

The TT+ Live Pass will be available for a one-off payment of £14.99 and this will gift you live coverage of not only every qualifying session and every race at TT 2022, but also all of the insight and analysis that goes with it.

With over 40 hours of TT on offer, the Live Pass represents tremendous value for money for fans both close to home and around the globe. In fact, with up to ten days of Mountain Course action in 2022 (six qualifying sessions and four race days) that’s as little as £1.50 a day!

The Live Pass will be available to buy on the TT’s own digital channel (TT+) which launches in spring. You’ll be able to subscribe to the platform in April, gaining instant access to the first phase of free content – up to 80 fabulous races from the TT archive – as well as the upcoming TT 2022 Preview Show, filmed live in the Isle of Man.

Read the full details and all exciting news about the upcoming Live Pass on the website.

Keep up with all the latest News on the Isle of Man TT Races Facebook Page, the Official Isle of Man TT Races Twitter Feed and the Official Isle of Man TT Races Website.

The TBNI Road Racing Calendar will be updated as soon as new information comes to light so make sure you are subscribed to that : https://tbni.blog/road-racing-calendar/

You will also find new information as soon as it is available through the TBNI Facebook Page and TBNI Twitter Feed.

So Follow those also.

2022 TT Races Prize Fund

March 15, 2023January 26, 2022 by TomBoyNI

2022 TT Races Prize Fund :

2023 UPDATE : Changes have been made to the prize structure and overall prize pools for 2023. Full details are available which can be found in the 2023 post which can be found here : https://tbni.blog/2023/03/15/2023-tt-races-prize-fund/

One of the most read posts annually since 2017 on this site is the Winners’ Payout Details (with over 78,000 unique hits at the time of writing) and since 2017 I have updated annually it with the latest information from the current Regulations Booklet. You can read the entire 2022 book here : (may not be available after 2022) :

https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/iom-tt-races-2022/tt_regulations_2022_v2.pdf

If the official link above is not working then an archived copy is available here : https://tbni.blog/downloads/tt_regulations_2022_v2.pdf

But if you are just here to see the 2022 Isle of Man TT Prize Breakdown and how much the competitors stand to win in each class then please read on.

John McGuinness Returns to Honda for 2022 Roads Campaign

December 1, 2021 by TomBoyNI

Honda UK Motorcycles have just announced (maybe the worst kept secret) their line up for the 2022 Road Racing Season and John McGuinness is back in the saddle of a Fireblade.

The full Press Release is available here : https://www.honda.co.uk/engineroom/bikes/john-mcguinness-back-on-the-blade/

McPint will be partnered up with Northern Irishman Glenn Irwin who plans on making his TT Debut in 2022. Glen has shown some real talent on the roads already with some cracking results at the North West 200, including taking the big one on a Ducati, Covid has since limited him to the track, but It is safe to say he will have the best mentor currently on the roads, and with only three TT wins being the difference between McGuinness and Road Racing Royalty Joey Dunlop I think It is fairly safe to say this is a massive year for both McGuinness and Honda Racing.

Only yesterday did we get confirmation of the TT 2022 Schedule, but with two years racing having escaped the Island I’m sure there will be loads more breaking news this side of the new year!