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Sadly, with all his other media enterprises, I suspect retirement from racing beckons.

Here's wishing Guy a speedy recovery .................. KEN
 

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So everyone not familiar with Road Racing in Ulster can understand the risks a rider faces at Dundrod it so happens that Guy made a video tour of the 'Fastest Circuit in the World' for MCN, in his Team Manager's X5, not long before his highside incident.

See it here <http://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/tt-road-races/2015/august/guy-martins-guide-to-the-ulster-grand-prix/>

I love the Irish version of a safety run off area - scrape a muddy patch at the side of the road.

Then there is Guy's insistance that forward momentum allows him to take to the grass - not sure he convinced even himself!

These riders need tungsten balls ...................... KEN ::008::
 

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Dang that was a hard hit !! Hes gonna feel that one !!


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Nothing a cup of tea won't fix ;)
 

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Squibb said:
So everyone not familiar with Road Racing in Ulster can understand the risks a rider faces at Dundrod it so happens that Guy made a video tour of the 'Fastest Circuit in the World' for MCN, in his Team Manager's X5, not long before his highside incident.

See it here <http://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/tt-road-races/2015/august/guy-martins-guide-to-the-ulster-grand-prix/>

I love the Irish version of a safety run off area - scrape a muddy patch at the side of the road.

Then there is Guy's insistance that forward momentum allows him to take to the grass - not sure he convinced even himself!

These riders need tungsten balls ...................... KEN ::008::
I have followed Irish Road Racing for years, and I have to honestly say it is time to make real run offs and protect their "Heros' from needless tragedy as much as possible.
As fans, we should be pushing for this.

Martin is a legend and I loved his pikes peak run on a poorly running bike and still kicking ass ::012:: Lets hope he recovers and follows Milky's path.
 

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shrekonwheels said:
I have followed Irish Road Racing for years, and I have to honestly say it is time to make real run offs and protect their "Heros' from needless tragedy as much as possible.
As fans, we should be pushing for this.

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That is the real dilemma with "road" racers, and they will all tell you, nobody makes them do it. That is what separates them from track racers. Ultimately, the protection you speak of, is more for us, and their friends and family, for our pain when they lose their life.

Interestingly, if that barrier had not been there, he may have gotten away unscathed.
 

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Must feel bad for the guy who was fighting neck and neck with him.
You want to win, but not because your rival loses more than a race.

I hope he gets well soon.
I feel bad if it's a mechanical problem or a lapper in the way affecting the outcome, but if it's rider error, no matter what the reason, that's racing.
 

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scott123007 said:
That is the real dilemma with "road" racers, and they will all tell you, nobody makes them do it. That is what separates them from track racers. Ultimately, the protection you speak of, is more for us, and their friends and family, for our pain when they lose their life.

Interestingly, if that barrier had not been there, he may have gotten away unscathed.
And speeds have increased dramatically thus increasing the velocity and danger.

The safety is for the riders, not the people, that is why people watch Irish Road racing for hte most part, kind of like Nascar, they want to see the carnage.
 

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Not so for me shrek, I love watching Irish road racing for the purity of the racing itself.

Living within fairly easy distance of travelling to Northern Ireland means I have actually been many times to spectate, it's a 'must do' experience for me :)
 

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Tyke said:
Not so for me shrek, I love watching Irish road racing for the purity of the racing itself.

Living within fairly easy distance of travelling to Northern Ireland means I have actually been many times to spectate, it's a 'must do' experience for me :)
Cool, now I have someone to go with. ::001::
 

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Tyke said:
Not so for me shrek, I love watching Irish road racing for the purity of the racing itself.
Like the IOM TT to me, a fascinating thing to watch and I gawp in awe of what these people do, but I am always terrified for the crazy bastards, I am like a kid watching a scary film, cowering behind the sofa, hand half covering eyes.

But in this world of nanny state interference, especially Europe it is great to see some people can still make their own choices about their own safety.
 

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Cool, now I have someone to go with. ::001::
You would be most welcome to join the fun ::008::

Here's a taster of the North West 200 annual races which are our favourite, there's some older footage here showing Joey Dunlop too,

These guys require great skill, determination and a pair of huge kahoonas ::012:: :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnYoGHjrXIM
 

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That video is a great little race sweetener but a rather more lengthy watch (and for me absolutely more fascinating) is the recording of a medical presentation by Doctor John Hinds … when you start watching the 40 minutes just disappears and you'll be rewarded with an amazing insight into the man himself and the world of motor cycle racing ::26::

amazing stuff ….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsZBXlTHPCg

and finally the sad bit :(

Doctor John Hinds has died (Published: 04 July 2015)

Tributes have poured in from both the racing and medical communities for Doctor John Hinds, one of the world-famous Irish road racing medical team known as the ‘flying doctors’, who tragically lost his life as a result of a crash on Friday night at the Skerries 100 meeting.

Doctor Hinds was participating his usual role, following the opening of a practice session on his BMW S1000RR, when he crashed at Dukes Bends. His colleagues treated him on the scene before being transferred to Dublin’s Beaumont Hospital, where he tragically succumbed to his injuries on Saturday morning.

Sometimes life just doesn't seem fair
 

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Good shout platty, I've watched the clip you posted previously and it is indeed an excellent insight into the road racing world, my clip was just a 'taster'

I saw Dr John Hinds over a number of years and his loss is tragic
 
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