Author: Steve English

MARIA COSTELLO MBE WITHDRAWN FROM 2023 ISLE OF MAN TT RACES

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From Mario Costello Racing

 

Following an incident in the first qualifying session at the 2023 Isle of Man TT Races, Maria Costello MBE has been withdrawn from competing at this year’s event under the instruction of the Chief Medical Officer.
 
Maria, who was scheduled to compete in the Supertwin and Sidecar Races on her Galgorm/FHO Racing machines, has been diagnosed with concussion by the event’s medical team after being struck by a fellow competitor during Supertwin practice at Ballaugh Bridge, when she was slowing down on the course with a possible issue with her Kawasaki machine on Monday afternoon (29 May).

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Statement from Alan Founds racing ( Weds Evening )

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***OFFICIAL STATEMENT***
Alan will be making an appearance in practice tonight with passenger Colin Smyth. Its the first time out for the pairing so it will be steady away to give the boys time to settle in.
We are devastated and upset by this week’s events and we do not condon any of the actions that have lead to this situation. We respect the clerk of the course’s decisions and fully support the testing of all riders and passengers at the TT.
We will not be making any further comment on this and as a team we wish to move on and concentrate on achieving 2 finishes at TT 2023.
#teamfounds #sidecars #TT2023 #iomtt #chasingdreams

Passenger wanted for round 4 of the Northern Sidecar Cup at the Nurburgring 10 & 11 June

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From Renzo van der Donckt:

Passenger wanted for round 4 of the Northern Sidecar Cup at the Nurburgring 10 & 11 June, as my regular passenger is in the middle of his exams.


Outfit is a LCR f2 Suzuki, regular podium finisher at NSC, some f2 experience would be nice ! please contact by pm

Contact also by email to mailto:sidecar.racing.international@gmail.com

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF SIDECARS AT THE TT

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From the TT press office

This year marks a milestone in history for the Sidecar class at the Isle of Man TT Races as it celebrates its centenary. To commemorate the occasion, a special demonstration lap will take place on Saturday 10th June featuring the three most successful drivers of all time and their respective passengers representing 39 TT victories across almost four decades of competition.

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Ireson F2 For Sale, from Rob Cookson

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For sale is our 2009 Ireson Honda
Built and Immaculately prepared for Phil Dongworth going on to claim 3rd at that years tt and owned by myself since 2011.

3x Honda Cbr600rr Engine – 1, Chris Mayhew, 1, Keith Whiting and 1 Braddan Performance tuned engine.
Full Motec, 9 Wheels, 2 Full fairings, and lots of spares that will all be sold in the package.

The bike is fully prepared and ready to race.. click continue reading for Youtube (Thanks to 3 Wheelin Media), photos and contact details..

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BEMSEE BULLETIN 24-04-23

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This is an important Bulletin for all competitors who intend to race with BMCRC now or in the future. Please ensure you read and understand it.

From Round 3 of the 2023 BMCRC/MRO Championships at Snetterton 300, we will be introducing a new flag protocol to further improve safety after an incident occurs. Marshals may now display 2 yellow flags, simultaneously waved at a flag post.

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