Race reports

Tuesday 1st September

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Newcomers'
Post Classic

Wednesday 2nd September

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Junior
Classic

Friday 4th September

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Lightweight / Ultra Lightweight
Senior

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Practice reports

Practice report, times and link to photo gallery:

Saturday 22nd August
Monday 24th August
Tuesday 25th August
Wednesday 26th August
Friday 28th August
Saturday 29th August

Practice week review including leaderboards for all classes

Views from the Hedge: leave your message for a rider or share your highlights from MGP 2009 by clicking here.... Comments will be posted below:

2.10.09 Ciaran O Callaghan. Id like to thank the MGP Club for a very warm and professional welcome to the event! I'd also like to thank the Marshalls and medical staff for there time to allow a load of us looneys fly around the best road race circuit in the world! I hope to be back again next year and lets hope the weather is a bit better in 2010!
Also Id like to say get well soon to Leo fitzgerald who crashed out of the Newcomers race! Keep the chin up mate!!! Ciaran

10.9.09 Carolynn Sells. I’m sure that your achievement will inspire women riders on both sides of the Atlantic. Very well done, what a great ride and what an great example for others. Grant Dawson – Houston, Texas.

9.9.09 Ryan McCay. Get well soon Big Bro :D. We’ll get you home soon :D
You were the real winner in our eyes :D

7.9.09 Chris Foster (Post Classic Competitor) I'd like to forward a personal thanks to the Marshals, who braved dreadful conditions this year to make the MGP happen. Flagging was outstanding! Clear, visible and never left the rider in any doubt. ALWAYS followed by a green. outstanding work ladies and gents!

7.9.09 Michael Russell. Mike ,congratulations – brilliant job, star in the making. We spoke to you in practice week before we had to get the ferry back ,( Jeff & Karen , and our kids  Courtney & Lewis – we are Bill's friends ).We are over the moon for you .
WELL DONE.

7.9.09 Ryan McCay. Just want to say I am so proud of my wee bro, you nearly made it! We just thank God you are in one piece and we can't wait to get you home. I'd like to say a big thanks to all the staff at Nobles hospital and to the Air Ambulance crew and aslo to Carl, Dot and Lizzy who are looking after you and Dad and Meg too, we appreciate it greatly. Hope you are feeling better soon, lots of love, your big sis Ali xxx

6.9.09 Michael Russell. Top riding “Jack”, all the best and speak to you soon.  Symon

6.9.09 Gary Fowler. I would like to thank everyone who made my first Manx Grand Prix an enjoyable and memorable 2 weeks. The organisation, support and friendliness of the MMCC was second to none - personal thanks to Anne and Caroline in the office, and the amabassadors were always ready and willing to provide valuable advice when needed - personal thanks to Barry Wood. All of the useful advice provided by the Mike Hailwood Foundation in March this year came in handy at one time or another, thanks to Davy Morgan and Norman Gordon. Last but not least, thanks also to the marshals who braved the wind and rain in order to make it possible for us to ride - your dedication is greatly appreciated by all.
Finally, our thoughts and sympathy is with the family and friends of Richard Bartlett.
Gary Fowler.

6.9.09 Well done Ryan Kneen. Only 20 years of age,  very mature riding.   Second in the Junior  and  third in the Senior.   Well done Ryan,  from Dad and every one  else  - BRILLIANT!

6.9.09 Congratulations in the Senior Classic to Wattie Brown on coming 2nd, but winning for the classic boys. From your biggest fans. Val John and Dylan.

6.9.09 Brilliant result for Carolynn, we all knew she could do it. Well done to the organisers too, it has been a very difficult two weeks for everyone. Just the muddy paddock to sort out before next year! Hilary Musson.

6.9.09 My hearty congrats to Carolynn for a well deserved win. Well done.
Ewan Hamilton

6.9.09 Frank van de Biggealar. Hi everywone, we had a great time despite the weather. A fine Ultra Lightweight racerace. My kids are spoiled with the sweets and candies from the women from the time office the will come again ! All the volunteers etc, did a great job to organize such event .Thanks and thumbs up. Greets from the Netherlands (we are just home, travel about 24h) Frank van de Biggelaar, women and kids.

5.9.09 Just got back from the MANX. What can I say, thanks for a great race. Was only there for Friday's racing but it was worth it. Excellent racing. Next time lets hope the weather is better. Well done to all riders, even the ones who didn't make it to the start line. And a big thanks to the marshals and organisers...thank you. ANDY

.5.9.09 I'm still grinning re. Carolynn Sells. But my main congratulations go to the Manx Motor Cycle Club! You all did a hell of a job. Well done to all
Debs, Big Fish Isle of Man

5.9.09 Well that was a fortnight to remember. I've been going the Manx for 20 years and I can't believe how much has changed.   First and foremost it is good to see TT riders showing how bikes can be ridden.. but if you want to keep the bulk of your entries every year something will have to change.   Common sense needs to prevail or you will surely run the risk of loosing the bulk of your your classic field.  Surely you can run a race within a race?  Well done to Wattie Brown .Let's hope the future of the Manx is brighter than the weather! Jenny L.

5.9.09 Gary Fowler. Gary,  Congratulations on your 6th place replica finish. We have been following your progress daily here in Montreal. Good luck for your last race.
Bring it home safely. Best wishes, Robert & Susan

5.9.09 That Lightweight race was the best race I've seen on the Mountain Circuit for years. Congratulations to Dan and Neil - can't believe the lap times considering the conditions. I reckon it would have been 116 / 117 without the gale force winds and a third of the circuit wet. Jim

5.9.09 Carolynn Sells. Brilliant girl you show them how its done, win by over a minute!! Pauline (Union Mills marshal)

5.9.09 Michael Russell. Congratulations Mike, brilliant performance. Now for the TT!! Andrew, Laura, Debs, Stephen and Andie

5.9.09 Frank van den Biggelaar, Well done, bringing the Honda to the finish. Henri van Casteren

3.9.09 Eddie Crooks. Just a few lines to congratulate Eddie Crooks, the MGP Guest of Honour for 2009. Eddie was my sponsor and mentor in the 60's when I rode in the Manx - even managed to get a win in the 1968 Lightwieght on one of his 250cc Crooks Suzuki's - oh happy days!
I'm sure that Eddie has enjoyed his role as G-o-H and I'm very pleased and proud to see that the MMCC have chosen such a really great guy for this year.
I am looking forward to meeting up with Eddie aagain at next years TT when it will be Suzuki's 50th year at the TT. Good luck to all at tha MGP.
Regards
Frank Whiteway

3.9.09 Best of Luck in Lightweight/Ultra Lightweight on Friday to: Neil Kent, Rab Davie, Dean Martin & best wishes to Brian Spooner for a quick recovery. Wish I was heading down Bray Hill with you again !!    Mick Presland

2.9.09 Leo Fitzgerald. Get well soon Leo and hope you're back out on a bike soon, Stephen Magee

2.9.09 Gary Chalkley. Hi Gary. All the best and have some good rides, Steve

2.9.09. Wattie Brown. Well done Wattie! Love best wishes, Andy & Emma.

2.9.09. Good luck to all the W100 and Aintree Classic riders. Best wishes.
Barry Edwards & Family

2.9.09. Richard Bartlett. Sincere condolances to Richards family  Barry Edwards and family

2.9.09 Good luck everyone about to set off down Bray Hill in the Junior.  Especially my good friends:
Jules Croft
Carolynn Sells
Maz Hodgson
Mike Russell
Andy Kirk
Gutted I am not there racing with ya, maybe next year.  Good luck, No Pressure...... .Enjoy!!!!!!!!!
Bill Callister

2.9.09 Wayne Kirwan. Good luck Dad, you can win & ride safe
From Arron & Louise

2.9.09 Chris McGahan. Hi Chris, hope the injury holds up, have a good safe race,your a winner, be there Alan H

2.09.09 Leo Fitzgerald. I really really hope you are feeling better soon, your crash was awful, will be so glad to have you back home next week, Love Pamela

2.9.09 Very Condolences to the family of Richard Bartlett. Erica Disegni, Italy.

1.9.09 Rab Davie. C’mon mate 0.76 of a second between you and Joe. I know you can do 107’s all day and so do you. Looks like it’s going to be a bit wet on race day but your still one the smoothest wet weather riders I’ve seen. Keep the heed doon and get on that top step.
Good luck to all the Scottish boys racing this year. Keep it shiny side up boys.
Paddy Hutchison

1.9.09 Simon Mara. Sorry we couldn’t be there for this week of racing. Seen your practice times and not bad for an old timer. (The bike not you) Bob is dusting of the GS for a potential run out next year. Ha.
I aint gona say good luck because you don’t need it. Just have a good ride on the Yam and Suzi. Dodge the rain, and get Val to give ya a big hug from us. Take care mate. John n Tracy

1.9.09 Mark Herbertson. Best of luck Mark, well done in practice times, let’s hope lady luck smiles on both classes this year for you. Alan Goy.

31.8.09 Andy Cowin. Hi Andy, sorry i'm not on the Island to watch. Well done on getting such a good time in practice. I'll be watching the website to see how your getting on. Hope weather dries up and hope you do well. I know ya can do it ;-) ;-)
Natalie xxx

31.8.09 Antony Redmond. Hi Tony, we're all back here in the rain rooting for you!
Hi To Uncle Alan and your dad! Are they fed up of brewing up for you yet? :-) Ade, Helen, Rob, Sarah, Our Kid, Keetch and Ang

31.8.09 Chris Moore. Go Team Ra33it! Keep it pinned and see you when you're back! Ade, Helen, Rob and Sarah :-)))

31.08.09 Wattie Brown. Hi Buddy, Good luck for the Classic Junior and Classic Senior races. You deserve a good finish. Will be listening at home with fingers crossed.
Luv Mrs Wattie xx

31.08.09 Leo Fitzgerald. Hi Leo, just want to say good luck to you , you deserve to be up on that podium, love Pamela and all your family in Bray x.

31.8.09 Andy Lawson. Great work Andy on your solid practice week, very impressive - looking forward to hearing you have had a safe and satisfying race week to follow it.  Best of luck to you guys from the New Zealand branch of your supporters club! from Graeme and Karen - shiny side up :-)

30.8.09 Good luck to all racing in the MGP. Wanted to do it when I was racing but never managed it - bu**er!! Not been to a GP since 1991 but ill health is now keeping me away. Once again good luck!! D W Card

30.8.09 Frank van den Biggelaar. Good luck on Friday's race from Henri van casteren

30.8.09 Adam Oliver. Best of luck Moof in all your classes:
Newcomers B ZXR 400 (45)
Ultralightwight ZXR 400 (45?)
Junior Classic 350 BSA Goldstar (52)
Senior Classic 500 BSA Goldstar (44)
 I know how much it means to you to be there and be a part of all the excitement.
I'm only gutted that I'm not there this year of all years after all the times we've been there together.
 Rubberside down mate.
 Ian (Dadthespanners)

29.8.09 Gary Chalkley. Hi Gary, Good Luck for Wednesday. Paul & Ali Routledge

28.8.09 Ian Whitlow. Great to see you are going well my old mate..Best of luck for race week. Steve B

27.8.09 Andy Lawson. Good luck for Monday all the best from all at Splinty Racing

27.8.09 Good luck to everyone taking part in the Manx Grand Prix... you are all heroes. Keep it shiny side up. Helen

27.8.09 Alan Oversby. Hope you are enjoying it mate, just wish I was there to hear the MV scream..good luck and go for it. Alan & Kate Foster

27.8.09 Ryan McCay. Good Luck Ryan, from all of us at home,
Megan J. Be safe ;)

27.8.09 Andy Lawson. Going well lad! See you Saturday!

26.6.09 Andy Lovett Hope it's not too stressful with 3 bikes this year, your Dad would have been so proud!  Good luck and stay safe Andy all my love Ceris xxx.  See you tomorrow Daddy miss you lots from Megan and Connie xxxx

26.8.09 Joe Phillips. I would just like to congratulate Joe on winning the Spirit of the Manx award this year. I am very much looking forward to seeing you all when I arrive on Thursday. Ian Hickey.

26.8.09. Best thing about last nights practice was seeing Guy Martin go past on his 1980's Suzuki - even if he did only make it as far as Kirk Michael.
Stuart.

26.8.09. Dave Smith.Good luck Dave - lets hope those Manx fairies are going to work hard for you this year.
From the boys from Cornwall & Neil in Australia

26.8.09. Jules Croft. Good results Jules - your times are getting better - well done. Keep it up. All the best for the remaining practices and main event.
Mum & Dad

25.8.09 Best of luck to Ryan McCay - tech problems getting you off to bad start but looking good now!!
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25.8.089 Good luck and to all Andreas Racing Assoc (ARA) members racing, boys and girl, keep it safe and show 'em how it's done!  To all our officials and marshals, enjoy and have a good one. 
Sarah x

25.8.09 Hello Jochen Trockel. We got the info on your Oops in the first training including all the photos on the website - hope you are well and can restart training soon.
Watching this year's MGP from home,
Tilmann and Renate

25.8.09 Wattie Brown. Awe the best Wattie. You deserve a podium finish. We will be over rooting for you. Val John and Dylan

25.8.09 Good luck Richard Stott. Last year we traveled over from the USA to see practice and the races. This year we will be "viewing" the races and practice through
this great website. We wish Richard Stott, his wife Kathy and his team members all the luck this year. I see he has already completed 2 quick laps on his trusty Matchless Metisse. We pray the weather will be better than last year!
Mick and Peggy, Tennessee, USA

25.8.09. Last Night's Practice. Three highlights for me. The sound of Alan Oversby's MV Augusta through Douglas Road corner (especially on his second lap), the speed of Ryan Farquhar on the Paton and the style of Roy Richardson on that immaculate reverse cyclinder Yamaha. Roll on tonight! Jim Hunter

25.8.09. Jamie Adam. Good luck in the Newcomers' Race. We met when you called around for lunch on the Newcomers' visit in March. Hope practice is going well for you and you raise a lot of money for "Help for Heroes" Where can people leave their donations? Karen

25.8.09. Good luck Carl Fox. Hi Karl, Sorry to say I can't get there, Junior MGP 1988 has come back to bite me again and I am currently in a b****y cast again!! Just to wish you good luck and to tell you that the black round things belong on the road! Lost your mobile number so I can't ring but I will be listening to the race on my computer. Tell Roy I could do with one of his cuppas!! Have a great race and bring it home safely!! Barry Clay