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Most-Extreme-Sport -- Irish-Road-Racing.

  • 11-01-2013 5:49pm
    #1
    SuSaa
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭


    Sorry, I meant to post this in motor bikes, can't seem to delete it, can only edit :(
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    Not that many Irish people are familiar with this incredible sport.



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  • #2
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,784 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    I love bikes. I have several. I ride most days.

    And even that still scares the bejaysus out of me.

    Love it !

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #3
    Plug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    Doing 208mph in the triangle and no one even knows about it:(

    Is there road racing in the republic?


  • #4
    SuSaa
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭SuSaa


    Plug wrote: »
    Doing 208mph in the triangle and no one even knows about it:(

    Is there road racing in the republic?
    Yes, 6 -7 Race meetings.
    The races are part of National Road Racing which is all Ireland.(NI+ROI)
    Irish Road Racing - 2013.
    Apr.26/27 - Cookstown 100 - Co.Tyrone
    May.3/4 - Tandragee 100 - Co.Armagh
    May.14/16/18 - North West 200 - Co.Antrim
    June.28/29 - Bush Road Race - Co.Tyrone
    July.5/6 - Skerries 100 - Co.Dublin
    July.13/14 - Walderstown - Co.Westmeath
    July.20/21 - Kells Road Race - Co.Meath
    July.26/27- Armoy Road Race - Co.Antrim
    Aug.2/3 - Mid Antrim 150 - Co.Antrim
    Aug.10/11 - Athea - Co.Limerick
    Aug.14/15/17 - Ulster Grand Prix - Co.Antrim
    Aug.24/25 Munster 100 - Co.Cork
    Sep.7/8 - Killalane - Co.Dublin


  • #5
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,031 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    Plug wrote: »
    Doing 208mph in the triangle and no one even knows about it:(

    The NW200 is one of the biggest sporting events in the country, they've got a bigger triangle than the UGP with higher top speeds on the long straights.
    Plug wrote: »
    Is there road racing in the republic?

    Yes, date are here


  • #6
    Senna
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,800 ✭✭✭Senna


    It's just like when Wile e Coyote straps himself on a rocket.


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  • #7
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,784 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Senna wrote: »
    It's just like when Wile e Coyote straps himself on a rocket.

    Tbh you're preaching to the converted here in bike's - it's the non biker's that it would impress/ frighten. ......or convert. ....

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #8
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    The sport truely is incredible....but you aint got scary until you watch the IOM TT (Isle of Man TT) That is the DADDY!


  • #9
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    SuSaa wrote: »
    .
    Not that many Irish people are familiar with this incredible sport.
    ]



    Seriously..............:confused:


  • #10
    bladespin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,364 ✭✭✭bladespin


    I'd say the vast majority of Irish people are familiar with road racing in some way or other, the majority of non-motorcyclists here would be very aware of who Joey Dunlop is for example.
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  • #11
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    There are so many people who have not got bikes or are not into bikes that love road racing and go to see it. Most people visit the Skerries races no matter what, hail or shine.


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  • #12
    Ayrtonf7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,216 ✭✭✭Ayrtonf7


    I was gonna say I went to the skerries races a few years back when I had no interest in motorbikes at all. Didnt really appreciate! By god I cant wait to get back now =D


  • #13
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    Fact is that probably 90% of the population have or know someone who has or had a bike, theres always a story be it good or bad....i know bikers who have no interest in road racing, and some have no interest in bikes at all but use one for commuting/job...
    I've never been to the IOM...............:o


  • #14
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    I too would absolutely love to get over to the IOM this year but it aint gonna happen now....I should really be booking the thing for next year! But I have been to every road race last year north and south and the year before in the south as I had no pinkie to get up north.


  • #15
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,784 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Wonda-Boy wrote: »
    I too would absolutely love to get over to the IOM this year but it aint gonna happen now....I should really be booking the thing for next year! But I have been to every road race last year north and south and the year before in the south as I had no pinkie to get up north.

    ...a friend of mine tried to book over Christmas and says it's impossible to get accom or Ferry for this year already.............

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #16
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Yep, you really wanna be booking now for next year. Its a shame only steamRACKET ferries are the sole carrier they ramp the prices up for the TT event BIG TIME!


  • #17
    Plug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    Heres another from the same guy.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU-ynRoqDEs


  • #18
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Just ****in EPIC!


  • #19
    minidazzler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,739 ✭✭✭✭minidazzler


    I can't believe how cheap camping is at IOM.... I wanna go now...


  • #20
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    minidazzler wrote: »
    I can't believe how cheap camping is at IOM.... I wanna go now...

    Yeah its the getting there thats the problem.....


  • #21
    bladespin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,364 ✭✭✭bladespin


    minidazzler wrote: »
    I can't believe how cheap camping is at IOM.... I wanna go now...

    It's the getting there that costs ;)
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  • #22
    minidazzler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,739 ✭✭✭✭minidazzler


    bladespin wrote: »
    It's the getting there that costs ;)

    Steal a boat out of Liverpool harbour :pac: Easily done I'm sure :D The problem would really be getting the bike over for Mad Sunday....


  • #23
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Savage. I'd love to do a road race, but I'll have to do a few years of short circuits first.


  • #24
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,784 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    minidazzler wrote: »
    Steal a boat out of Liverpool harbour :pac: Easily done I'm sure :D The problem would really be getting the bike over for Mad Sunday....

    ...the last lad that sequestered a fishing boat to do just that..........lost his bike over the side iirc......and nealy himself as well !!

    don't believe me ? Better see this then !!

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #25
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,031 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    Reading this weeks MCN it looks like national road racing is on its last legs. Insurance costs are sky rocketing, which will hugely increase admission therefore reducing spectators, and with 2 of the best retiring its going to be a bigger struggle to make ends meet.


  • #26
    Thinkingaboutit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,211 ✭✭✭Thinkingaboutit


    I think there are moves in the opposite direction, which would make it far easier in Britain. I vaguely recall something on that. Anyhow MCN always take the most sensationalist line on anything.


  • #27
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,031 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    Thinkingaboutit wrote: »
    I think there are moves in the opposite direction, which would make it far easier in Britain. I vaguely recall something on that.

    The are trying to pass a law that allows racing on the roads in the England, seeing as they all come over here to watch the road racing. But they'll have the same insurance problems as the Irish are having.
    Thinkingaboutit wrote: »
    Anyhow MCN always take the most sensationalist line on anything.

    I've been going road racing for years. The cost of entrance to the races has gone for zero to €10 a while ago to €20+ now, similar in £s, then you have to pay extra to get the good viewing spots. The riders are still getting sod all for winning so the cost of entrance is going to insurance. If the insurance costs are going up the admission price will increase, which creates the vicious circle of less people going so the cost of admission has to go up again.


  • #28
    bladespin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,364 ✭✭✭bladespin


    Del2005 wrote: »
    Reading this weeks MCN

    Why on earth would you do such a thing? :confused:
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  • #29
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,031 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    bladespin wrote: »

    Why on earth would you do such a thing? :confused:

    It used to have decent reviews, despite the UK bike always winning it was easy to know what bike was the best, and sport coverage,, but I'm finding less interesting stuff in it now. What other weekly is any good though?


  • #30
    bladespin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,364 ✭✭✭bladespin


    Del2005 wrote: »
    It used to have decent reviews, despite the UK bike always winning it was easy to know what bike was the best, and sport coverage,, but I'm finding less interesting stuff in it now. What other weekly is any good though?

    I don't recall it ever having a credible review and always found it to be revenue biast, sport coverage is generally good though again they have their obvious faves there too. TBH their sensationalist BS just put me right off and the more I read it the more I realised they hadn't a clue what they were commenting on. I prefer the mags or the net.
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  • #31
    Richard tea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    Plug wrote: »
    Heres another from the same guy.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU-ynRoqDEs


    @ the 3 minute mark:eek: Im sitting at home watching that and just shat meself:o

    Gonna try and get to a road race this year:)


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