Wayne Gardner demands immediate TT ban

[oldbelly]

He put an entry in for Scarborough once , he didnt turn up. Youve got to realise that a near neighbour of his ( Graham Crosby) was making a good job of the roads around the same time. A bit of jealousy?

[Kickaha]

While we are at it why not therefore ban boxing, mountain climbing, pizza eating competitions, etc. I'm not even acquainted with any of these but I think they ought to be banned because they are dangerous too Why? Because I say so

You forgot Lawn Bowls
http://www.sportingo.com/all-sports/a10 ... orts-world
1. LAWN BOWLS: Forget those UFC pussies, lawn bowls is for REAL men (and women!). Going off the number of deaths per player, it is the world's most dangerous sport, killing literally thousands worldwide every year. Its hardcore competitors will stop at nothing in pursuit of victory. If you're one of the lucky ones that escapes death, there are thousands more who end up with dislocated ankles, broken hips, torn knees or who simply keel over with a heart attack or a stroke due to the incredibly stressful nature of the game. Either that or it's down to most of the competitors being over 85 and lugging great big balls around

Motorcycling and the TT only get a mention at "7" and it's on the internet so it must be true

[Jo Warriner]

Idiot.

I can remember big accidents in his era of carpark racing too.

I fully defend anyone's rights to race the TT course if they so wish to. I've yet to see a gun to someone's head on Glencrutchery Road!

And Helen, fully agree with your sentiments. Neither Paul nor Martin should be seen in the light that Gardner is trying to portray.

GRRRR

[Eddy Wright]

Wayne who ?

[Bob B]

Kerr, Eddy.

[666]

Eddy its WAYNE KERR

[Helen Gibson]

Sure is! Said in an Ozzie accent!

[realroadracer]

Everybody is entitled to an opinion but the world would be a better place if people's opinions were based on knowledge not ignorance. In his opinion Wayne Gardner clearly displays his ignorance of the TT prize money system. His comments also strike me as illogical as he does not appear to have considered the consequences of a TT ban.
To ban the TT would deprive thousands of people of a chance to take part in, or witness, an event that remains unique in its challenge. Life without the TT would, for many people, be a step closer to a more comfortable, controlled, nannied society. A society where freedom of choice is further restricted and subject to the controlling whims of regulators and law-makers whose main motivation in life is to control the lives of countless others;in other words, you.
Having banned the TT, these same people would not be satisfied and would then move onto other targets. Next would be Scarborough, the Southern 100 and Irish Road racing, quickly followed by a comprehensive review of all dangerous activities. It would be difficult to see Cadwell Park surviving.
One thing that always ocurrs to me when this subject is raised is the irony of young men (and women) being placed in peril. On one hand we see people engaged in dangerous activities such as climbing, racing motorcycles, pot-holing etc of their own free will. On the other hand, we see young people sent to lose their limbs and lives in pointless wars to satisfy the vanity of politicians.
It strikes me as highly ironic that we send these people to fight wars ostensibly 'to protect our long history of freedom' and then ban them from exercising that freedom!
I doubt very much whether any of the members of our Armed Forces would want these activities banned.
If you want to see the results of this type of thinking, go to Switzerland (where racing is banned). It is a very tidy, ordered, clean, neat country. But it is sooooo BORING!!!!!
Wayne Gardner's comments do seem strangely at odds with the usual Aussie attitude of pioneering, get-stuck-in, can-do, give-it-a-go, derring-do. I can't help wondering if Wayne Gardner would even have a platform to air his views if it hadn't been for a dangerous activity, i.e motorcycle racing.

[Bob B]

Perhaps he might like to join forces with David Icke, seem well suited IMHO

[Richard Rollings]

I broke my hand on Friday by tripping UP the stairs in my house (sober I may add) So I say ban houses, from now on everyone has to live in bungalows eh Mr Gardner

[Fanch]

Thank you Mr Gardner.

I just learnt plenty full new British words, including "£$%$^&*()*&^*%$^$"£"

[petercaughlin]

The Yanks have a word for people like Wayne its called a "vertical smile" and refers to a part of the anatomy which when viewed looks like a "vertical smile"

[Helen Gibson]

I demand an immediate ban on Waynetta, and his outrageous statements, because they are likely to cause a breach of the peace.... if I catch up with him!
Oh... and... I agree to his request for an immediate TT ban... You're banned, mate!

[orange]

Kerr, Eddy.

he's not from newark by any chance(anag)

[petercaughlin]

I`ve heard he used to be a merchant banker, Allegedly!!!!