FHO Racing and Josh Brookes Part Ways (2024)

FHO Racing and Josh Brookes Part Ways (2024) :

Hosh Brookes at FHO Racing

FHO Racing and Josh Brookes have ended their two year partnership as of the end of this year’s BSB Season.

The split was announced on Facebook by the Team and a mere 14 minutes later confirmed by Josh Brookes on his social media. Faye Ho subsequently added her own message to the FHO Team Page and all of it was exceptionally professional and friendly. Not that you would expect anything else from the FHO Setup.


FHO Racing : 14/10/2024 :

“All good things must come to an end. That’s why they’re called good things – otherwise they’re just ordinary” (Joyce Rachelle) Josh Brookes, what can we say other than thank you! 🙏🏻 Thank you for all the memories, your hard work and dedication over the past two years. It’s been an absolute blast and a pleasure having you on the team ❤️ Good luck for your next chapter ✊🏻 It’s not goodbye, it’s a see you soon 🫶

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Isle of Man TT Course Map

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 :

Isle of Man TT Circuit Map
Isle of Man TT Circuit Map

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2022 TT Schedule

2022 TT Schedule :

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 May12:30Roads Close
13:30Newcomers (Speed Control Lap)
13:50Superbike, Superstock & Supersport Qualifying 
15:30Supersport & Supertwin Qualifying
16:30Sidecar Qualifying
18:30Roads Open
Mon 30 May18:00Roads Close
18:20Superbike, Superstock & Supersport Qualifying   
20:05Sidecar Qualifying
21:30Roads Open
Tue 31 May18:00Roads Close
18:20Superbike, Superstock & Supersport Qualifying
19:25Supersport & Supertwin Qualifying
20:05Sidecar Qualifying
21:30Roads Open
Wed 1 June18:00Roads Close
18:20Superbike, Superstock & Supersport Qualifying
20:05Sidecar Qualifying
21:30Roads Open
Thu 2 June : UK Bank Holiday18:00Roads Close
18:20Superbike, Superstock & Supersport Qualifying
19:25Supersport & Supertwin Qualifying
20:05Sidecar Qualifying
21:30Roads Open
Fri 3 June: UK Bank Holiday12:30Roads Close
13:00Superbike, Superstock & Supersport Qualifying
14:10Supersport & Supertwin Qualifying
15:05Sidecar Qualifying
16:30Roads Open
2022 TT Schedule : Practice Week

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TT Live Coverage To Begin in 2022

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.

2021 Isle of Man TT Cancelled?

2021 Isle of Man TT Cancelled?

2021 Isle of Man TT Cancelled?

2021 Isle of Man TT Cancelled?

This post will serve as a ‘Stickie’ and will remain at the top of the TBNI.Blog Homepage. It will be updated as a News Ticker with relevant news and headlines in relation to the 2021 Isle of Man TT Races.

Current Likelihood of 2021 Isle of Man TT Races

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2020 Isle of Man TT Prize Breakdown : Race Winners’ Payout

2020 Isle of Man TT Winners’ Payouts
2020 Isle of Man TT Winners’ Payouts

UPDATE : 2022 Prize Fund Now Available. This post has been updated to reflect the latest 2022 Prize Funds. Find the updated post and and a link to the 2022 Regulations Book here : https://tbni.blog/2022/01/26/2022-tt-races-prize-fund/

It’s 2020 and we are now in almost into the preseason. Chat and rumours are flying about who is moving where? Who is staying put? And who do we still not have a clue about? Then there is the reason you are here – what is the 2020 Isle of Man TT Prize Breakdown?

If you need to catch up have a read at the TBNI 2020 Road Racing Pre-Season Rumour Mill post here : https://tbni.blog/2020/01/01/2020-road-racing-pre-season-rumour-mill/ and then make sure to stay up to date with happenings moving forwards by following the TBNI Social Media Accounts and of course this website!

One of the most read posts annually since 2017 on this site is the Winners’ Payout Details (with over 45k 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 2020 book here : (may not be available after 2020) :

https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/iom-tt-races/tt_regulations_2020_v1-2.pdf

But if you are just here to see the 2020 Isle of Man TT Prize Breakdown and how much the competitors stand to win in each class then please read on.

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2020 Isle of Man TT Schedule

The 2020 Isle of Man TT Schedule has been released and we have all the important dates and times to help you plan your trip, or if you can’t make it to the island at least you will know what time to tune into Manx Radio to ensure you don’t miss a thing.

Peter Hickman at the Isle of Man TT Races
Peter Hickman at the Isle of Man TT Races

Two things of note though.  The first may actually benefit you if you are heading over for practice week from Dublin – the first scheduled practices are now on the Sunday of Practice week. Traditionally the first day of practice was Saturday, however the first 2020  session will now be on Sunday 31st May afternoon – so if you are on that Dublin sailing think sharp – get off the boat and you will hopefully catch some Sunday qualifying.

Secondly – and sadly – there will be no TT Zero qualifying or racing in 2020 and 2021.  The class has been dropped for two years, allegedly to ‘allow development’.  TT Zero has been running for a decade and the electric machines from Mugen are responsible for a 121.824mph lap.  I get that the entry is low and also that the Mugen will win, but still, TT Zero showed innovation and look at that lap time!  I fully understand that many argue passionately that a TT Zero win shouldn’t really be counted as a TT win.  I am all for opinions, but that opinion is one I’ll just have to disagree with. It may ‘only‘ be 1 lap – but that one lap is potentially 120+mph and considering the lap size of 37 miles then it really isn’t to be sniffed at.  That one lap is still more than most full length Irish and Northern Irish National races.  Hopefully come 2022 more teams will be in the field, on the track and ready to race!

Finally – this schedule is subject to change and given the weather we have had over the last couple of years this schedule will change.  At the time make sure to follow : 

And of course don’t forget the TBNI Road Racing Calendar – that will keep you up to date with all the Irish / Northern Ireland and Manx Road Racing Schedules. 

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2019 Road Racing Season is Over

End of Season
End of Season

The 2019 Road Racing Season is now over (with the exception of Macau).

You will notice a bit of a change in the site content over the coming winter months – with more ‘tech’ content. Just go with it, you might even like it – and be safe in the knowledge that when the bikes are back on the roads all the important info will still be here.

If you have no interest in anything that else that the site has to offer I won’t hold that against you either – just bookmark or save the site to your favourites and I will see you again in April 2020!

In the meantime make sure you subscribe to the TBNI Road Racing Calendar – as always it is free, keep up to date and already is starting to get the 2020 dates added to it. If you haven’t already subscribed have a read and get that sorted.

TBNI Road Racing Calendar – Click Here for Detailed Instructions on How to Subscribe.

See you in April 2020

2019 Manx GP Results

Check out the Official Manx Grand Prix Website here : https://www.manxgrandprix.org

Just like for the 2019 TT Races the weather did its upmost to put a dampener on things for the Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix over the 2019 Festival of Motorcycling.

However through some tough days and good calls from the Clerk of the Course, Gary Thompson, we got our racing.

The 2019 MGP ran from 17th – 30 August 2019.

Check out the 2019 Classic TT Results Here : https://tbni.blog/2019/08/30/2019-classic-tt-results/

Tuesday 27th August 2019

Newcomers A

Newcomers A - Results
Newcomers A – Results

Newcomers B

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2019 Classic TT Results

2019 Classic TT Results :

Just like for the 2019 TT Races the weather did its upmost to put a dampener on things for the Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix over the 2019 Festival of Motorcycling.

However through some tough days and good calls from the Clerk of the Course, Gary Thompson, we got our racing.

And let’s make sure we get this out there straight away – Bruce Anstey is back, and straight back to the top of the podium #TeamPagetts

Check out the 2019 Manx Grand Prix Results Here : https://tbni.blog/2019/08/30/2019-manx-gp-results/

2019 Classic TT Race Schedule

Saturday 24th August 2019 :

Bennetts Senior Classic TT

Bennetts Senior Classic TT
Bennetts Senior Classic TT

Dunlop Lightweight Classic TT

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