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I can confirm the Dave Wells Trophy is for the highest place newcomer passenger regardless of whether the driver has participated or not. I stated this when organising the trophy as Dad wanted it that way because he said the newcomer passengers didn't get the recognition they deserve.

I'm sure no ...

Me and Mark are hoping to do it next year we were stood at the top of the sloc couldn't believe what we were seeing so many people

it was originally for and i quote from the trophy.

TOURIST TROPHY RACES
ISLE OF MAN
THE PETER CHAPMAN TROPHY
FASTEST LAP SIDECAR RACE (OVER 500CC)

Pat Hamblin did explain it to me at the tt and i'm sure it was awarded for something else as well as the newcomer trophy but can't quite remember what ...

mark_d wrote:And did you know that a driver has their name on the trophy twice

The trophy hasn't always been a new comer trophy so if you mean dave Sav it was because he won it before it became the newcomer trophy.

Carl checked with officials at the tt the first year he was there after Kier's accident (before Mark agreed to ride with him) and he was told that if he entered the following year he would still need to qualify as a newcomer therefore in an orange jacket, complete 4 laps and acheive the speed ...

Excellent
My collie cross, Reckless (no he's not named after guy martins boat) needs lots of dog interaction, he's frightend of going out so the more dogs he sees behaving like dogs should behave the better.

Feel free to bring pouchies round to meet him he's a real sweetie

stormdog wrote:Perfect, I'm sure you wont miss us, storms a very friendly black gsd

excellent we've got a very soft blue staff, an agaraphobic collie cross and a jack Russell on our team this year bring storm to see us. Our love other dogs with

There's also the dog walking field at the back of the paddock. We've got dogs with us this year

What a great idea

Will speak to the boys and definatley see if Team Fenwick can come

Seriously... thanks for organising that Sarah... it will be such an honour for whichever of our amazing newcomers wins it. :notworthy:

Thanks Helen, It was the least I could do really after all the love and support the sidecar family have given me over the last few months.

I collected the ...

yes they are

Hi everyone

It gives me great pleasure to announce that the ACU and the TT organisers have very kindly agreed to have a trophy in memory of Dad.

The trophy will be awarded to the highest placed newcomer passenger in the Sidecar TT Races.

As most of you will be aware, Dad took many a newcomer ...

Helen Gibson wrote:I just want them all to have a good time and finish safely...

me too Helen

i'm afraid i'll be a nervous wreck this year.
nice to see my boys & sir uncle roy mentioned

i just want everyone safe please xx

see you all next week xxx

It was very good to watch, So I'm told
I was hiding behind Dave Lilley with my hands over my eyes. lol

Well done Carl & Mark. We are all very proud of you both.

Also much respect to Ian and Carl Bell true sportmen Thank you

Sarah

I think Mark said him and Carl were number 14