TT Races & Manx


Classic Images : Isle of Man TT Races (Mortons) Features machinery, people and places from the Isle of Man TT races selected from the Classic Motorcycle Archive, softcover, £15.00
 

Manx G.P.
The History of the Manx Grand Prix 1923-98 (Bill Snelling & Peter Kneale)
race reports, full listing of every rider's performances, plus winner's stories.
...........................................................was £19.95 now £14.95

Honda The Winning Years TT Wins 1961-97 p/b, 208 pages, well illustrated
................................................................£14.95 now £5.99
 
 

Vinnies & HRD in IOM

NEW Vincents, HRDs & the Isle of Man (David Wright) racing, touring, sprinting, social,
168 page, hardback...............................................£19.95..now £9.95



TT 2002 Review DVD
What a blast! What a party! The TT is back - bigger and better than ever before. Records tumbled as road racing's finest blasted round the course in a maelstrom of high speed duels and thunderous racing. All eyes were on David Jefferies. In 2000 he broke the 125mph barrier; in this year's Duke F1 race he obliterated his own record with an incredible 126.68mph lap - then went even faster in the Senior at an astonishing 127.29mph!
TAS Suzuki team-mate Ian Lougher took two wins and three seconds and there were wins for Jim Moodie and Bruce Anstey. Rob Fisher became the most successful sidecar racer ever on the island and Manxman Richard 'Milky' Quayle recorded a tremendous win in the 400 race! Jam packed with stunning action highlights, there's plenty of apres-race high-jinks and mad antics crammed in here too.
This is one-hundred-and-ninety-miles-an-hour action, filmed from the ground (so close you can almost feel the shockwaves of the top men blasting past!) and from the air with the most fantastic pictures yet of two-wheeled missiles hurtling through the countryside. For electrifying on-board footage and awesome picture quality that you'll want to slo-mo time and again, flick into top gear for the offical story of TT 2002. It rocks!

DVD Extras! 2002 TT Preview with record-breaker David Jefferies
On-Board Lap wth DJ - the world's fastest TT racer.
TT Party Time - the only invite you need for the most fun in town! DVD 16.99 Video £14.99

TT 2000 Review DVD £19.99
TT 1999 Review DVD £16.99


TT Circuit Guide An in-depth look at the legendary Isle of Man TT circuit from racing, road riding and spectating perspectives. Learn how to ride quickly and safely around the course as we join Ray Knight for an instructional lap, hear how David Jefferies averages 125-mph and be amazed at the changes that have taken place since the glorious championship era of Geoff Duke. Indispensable viewing for TT fans.
DVD £16.99 video £12.99

The History Of The TT 1907-2000
The definitive history of the world famous Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Races 1907-2000.
It began as a test of motorcycle reliability and grew into the world's greatest road racing festival. For over 90 years the TT has attracted the best and bravest riders to challenge the various TT courses epitomised by the mighty 37.73 mile Mountain Circuit. Now you can explore the heritage and legend of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Races in this historically significant DVD.
Superb footage, interviews and narrative tell the story of the TT from its beginnings in 1907. Based on the highly-acclaimed three part Isle of Man TT Races video set (1907-1996), the DVD contains revised, updated and extended footage plus additional material featuring the years up to and including 2000 and the dawn of a new era of road racing.
Producer David Wood scoured thousands of hours of film and archive footage and recorded dozens of interviews with riders and personalities to bring you these memorable sights and sounds. We feature the very first races and there is action from every year from 1920 onwards plus every Senior Race winner. This really is the complete story - the challenge and the glory; the famous names and memorable races; the excitement and unique drama - celebrated on one magnificent DVD.
PLUS!
Sounds of the TT 1957-1968
Enjoy the glorious sounds of the TT during motorcycle racing's golden era. From the Manx Norton to the Yamaha 125/4, you'll be enthralled by over 70 sounds of legendary bikes and riders on 'full song' at the TT! £19.99

This title is also available as a three-part video box set. £29.95

North West 200 2002 DVD
The North West 200 has always been big, but in 2002 it was bigger and better than ever. 130,000 fans lined the 8.9 mile circuit to see their heroes in action.
Michael Rutter hoped to equal his father's tally of 11 race wins but a run of bad luck scuppered his chances. 'Flying Kiwi' Bruce Anstey had more luck; he achieved a dream debut and wrote his name in the history books as the first newcomer to win at the NW200. But perhaps the highlight of the day was the supremely intense battle between Adrian Archibald and Iain Duffus in the Feature Superbike Race. The pair were so close, the clocks couldn't separate them and as they crossed the line they were neck and neck!
These official highlights feature the best action from hotshots such as David Jefferies and Richard Britton, John McGuinness and Jim Moodie and of course Ian Lougher who racked up a fistful of fastest laps.
Rider interviews and background info plus a superb commentary from Keith Huewen add to this road racing spectacle. And best of all: specially filmed on-board shots put you right in the thick of the action around the 'Triangle'.
This is the big picture, the inside story, the definitive record. So sit back and enjoy a concentrated blast of road racing in its purest, scariest form!

EXTRA DVD FEATURE!
On-board and uncut footage with Ryan Farquhar and Richard Britton. dvd £14.99, Video £12.99
 


Joey 1952-2000 DVD
This is a story of dedication, determination, humility and humanity... It charts the rise from humble beginnings of William Joseph Dunlop, from the fabled Armoy Armada to the dizzy heights of F1 world titles, record-breaking exploits at the Isle of Man TT, and countless race wins which inspired fans to crown him their ‘King of the Roads’.
Alongside superb footage of Joey in action throughout his career (including on-bike footage at the TT), there are illuminating interviews with ‘Yer Maun’ himself and specially recorded tributes and insights from Carl Fogarty, Barry Sheene, brother Robert, Jim Redman and Phillip McCallen.
Special features include a Photo Gallery where you can view memorable and
poignant images of Joey, and the Career Highlights are a wonderful reminder
of the success Joey enjoyed. This is truly a unique insight into the greatest road racer of all time...

Proceeds from the sale of this DVD will benefit the Joey Dunlop Benevolent Fund
Dvd £19.99,  video £14.99

The Road Racers & V Four Victory DVD Two All-Time Classic Road Racing Films
THE ROAD RACERS
From the crackle of racing engines at full power during ‘unofficial practice’, to the spectacular riders- eye-view of racing on roads barely wide-enough to take a car - this is the real thing! Academy award-winning producer David Wallace skilfully documents a hectic Irish season and takes you behind the scenes and into the lives of road racers Frank Kennedy, Mervyn Robinson and Joey Dunlop.
V FOUR VICTORY
In 1983 Joey Dunlop and the Honda V4 were F1 World Champions and almost untouchable on closed public road circuits. This film is a wonderful tribute to the fearless skill of Joey and the cameras capture him in action at the TT and on the mighty Dundrod circuit at the Ulster GP. Unmissable race action is followed by some of the most stunning on-bike footage ever recorded as ‘Himself’ takes you on a blast round the TT course - an experience you'll want to relive again and again.
Extras exclusive to this DVD:
Producer David Wallace Video Interview - (The Road Racers)
David Wallace Profile
Producer David Wood Video Interview - (V Four Victory)
David Wood Profile
Photo Gallery
DVD £19.99, videos - each £14.99

On-Bike Road Race Experience DVD
The hottest compilation of on-bike road racing footage ever seen! Experience the thrill of riding with the world's best racers in this dizzying full-on, action blast collection of the best on-bike footage ever recorded. Trees, hedges, houses and stone walls flash past at astonishing speeds. These guys don't flinch. You will!
Get your leathers and racing helmet on for complete laps of:
THE NORTHWEST 200 - The fastest road racing circuit in Europe, nine miles of winding coast roads. Features Michael Rutter (Ducati 996) and Iain Duffus (Honda Fireblade).
THE ISLE OF MAN TT - World famous mountain circuit, 37.73 miles of endurance, speed, skill and total commitment, Starring David Jefferies (Yamaha R1), Blair Degerholm (Kawasaki ZX7RR), Nigel Davies (Yamaha R145), Iain Duffus (Honda Fireblade) and Steve Hislop (HOnda RC45).
THE ULSTER GRAND PRIX - Steeped in history the Dundrod circuit, set high in the hills above Belfast, is seven and a half miles of pure adrenalin! With the legendary Joey Dunlop (Honda RC45) and John Donnan (Yamaha R6).
THE SOUTHERN 100 - Mass starts on a pure road circuit, 4.25 miles long and fantastic speeds! On- board with Tim Leech (Kawasaki 750), Roy Hanks/Dave Wells (Yamaha 600 Outfit) and Blair Degerholm (Kawasaki 750).
This is the ultimate road racing experience - it'll blow you away!

Extras exclusive to DVD include more on-bike with Mick Grant and Mad Sunday with David Jefferies.

120 mins £16.99,  92 min video £12.99

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