2
Menu
Home
My Library
My Account
Pocketmags Plus+
Title A-Z
Category A-Z
Best Selling Magazines
Latest Offers
Gift Vouchers
Activate a Subscription
Blog
Help & Support
EU
0
Basket
My Account
My Library
Login
Plus+
BEST SELLERS
OFFERS
Hobbies & Craft
Aviation & Transport
Leisure
General Interest
Sport
SITE SETTINGS
GBP - £
USD - $
AUD - $
CAD - $
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
LIGHT MODE
DARK MODE
All Categories
Art & Photography
Art
Design
Architecture
Photography
Aviation & Transport
Motorbikes
Aviation
Automotive
Rail
Family & Home
Kids
Parenting
Animals & Pets
Food
DIY
Landscaping & Gardening
Property
Interior Design & Home
Food and Drink
Cooking & Baking
Drink
Vegetarian & Vegan
Gluten Free & Special Diets
General Interest
History & Fact
Astronomy
Education & Literary
Spiritual & Religion
Trade & Professional
National & Regional
Books
News & Current Affairs
Health & Fitness
Medical
Running
Women's Health
Men's Health
Slimming
Spirituality & Wellbeing
Hobbies & Craft
Collecting
Radio Control Modelling
Scale & Millitary Modelling
Sewing & Knitting
Woodworking
Arts & Crafts
Leisure Interest
Travel
Boating & Yachting
Poker & Gambling
Caravan & Motorhome
Camping & Outdoor
TV & Film
Tattoo
Horse Riding
Wildlife
Men's Interest
Lifestyle
Gay
TV & Film
Men's Fitness
Motorbikes
Automotive
Football
Fishing & Angling
Gaming
Gadgets
Newspapers
All
Music
Classical
Heavy Metal
Other
Rock
Pop
Practical & Playing
Hi-Fi
Sport
Football
Cycling
Rugby
Cricket & Golf
Football Programmes
Fishing & Angling
Shooting & Archery
Boxing & Martial Arts
Horse Riding
Other
Watersports & Board
Athletics & Running
Motorsport
Ski & Winter Sports
Outdoor & Adventure
Tech & Gaming
Apple
Gaming
Internet
Gadgets
PC
Mobile
Trade & Professional
Money & Investment
Building & Architecture
Military & Defense
Education
Media
Retail News
Farming & Agriculture
Catering
Business
Transport
Politics
Travel
Women's Interest
Hair
Celebrity
Weddings & Brides
Fashion & Lifestyle
Healthy Food & Slimming
Fitness
SITE SETTINGS
GBP - £
USD - $
AUD - $
CAD - $
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
LIGHT MODE
DARK MODE
Digital Subscriptions
>
Fast Bikes
>
Island Racer 2017
>
FIFTY YEARS AND ONE BLOODY SECOND!
You are currently viewing the European Union version of the site.
Would you like to switch to your local site?
Home
My Library
My Account
Pocketmags Plus+
Title A-Z
Category A-Z
Best Selling Magazines
Latest Offers
Gift Vouchers
Activate a Subscription
Blog
Help & Support
Read on any device
Safe & Secure Ordering
114 MIN READ TIME
FIFTY YEARS AND ONE BLOODY SECOND!
PHOTOS:
WHEELER ARCHIVE AND MORTONS MEDIA ARCHIVE
The maiden Manx Grand Prix Dream Team, left to right, Big Mick Parrish, Julie, Dave ‘Monster’ Spilman, and Keith ‘Kipper’ Hill. And Kipper’s not kidding with the baked beans; they formed the basis for most meals that year.
Read the complete article and many more in this issue of
Fast Bikes
Purchase options below
If you own the issue,
Login
to read the full article now.
Single Digital Issue
Island Racer 2017
 
€5,99
/ issue
BUY NOW
This special issue is not included in a new Fast Bikes subscription. Subscriptions include the latest regular issue and new issues released during your subscription.
Annual Digital Subscription
SPECIAL OFFER: Was
€40,99
Now €27,99
billed annually
Save
64%
€2,15
BUY NOW
6 Month Digital Subscription
€21,99
billed twice a year
Save
39%
€3,38
/ issue
BUY NOW
Monthly Digital Subscription
€4,99
billed monthly
Save
17%
€4,61
/ issue
BUY NOW
PRINT SUBSCRIPTION?
Available at magazine.co.uk, the
best magazine subscription offers
online.
 
VIEW OFFERS
This article is from...
Fast Bikes
Island Racer 2017
VIEW IN STORE
Other Articles in this Issue
WELCOME
WELCOME
There are few things that are as exhilarating or exciting as the Isle of Man TT races.
FLAG DOWN
THE AFTERMATH
Post race press conferences aren’t always the most
RUBBING’S RACING
John McGuinness has won 23 TT races and garnered a
HIDDEN AWAY
Clive Padgett, the boss of Padgett’s Motorcycles, has
INCH PERFECT
When Michael Dunlop started road racing in Ireland
CELEBRATION
Between them Ian Hutchinson and Michael Dunlop carved
HUTCHINSON
HUTCHY: FOCUSED AND FIGHTING FOR THE BIG GAME
In the last two years, Ian Hutchinson has competed in 10 TT races. He’s finished on the podium in all 10 and won six – and that’s why he’s the man to beat – but it’s the Superbike and Senior race wins he wants more than anything in 2017.
WHO’S WHO
THE WHO’S WHO OF SOLO RIDERS
The TT is all about speed. Our look at the who’s who this year runs in speed order.
The Maux GP Graduates
Still only 23, Weeden made steady progress at the Manx
The Newcomers
A former race winner in the 125cc British Championship
THE WHO’S WHO OF Sidecars
The Birchalls have, arguably, established themselves
The Newcomers
The father and son duo won the 2016 British Formula
DUNLOP
MICHAEL DUNLOP: LOCKED ON
In the last 11 years Michael Dunlop has chalked up no fewer than 20 victories on the Snaefell Mountain Course, 13 of them in the TT. During that period he has had more than his share of success, hardship and sadness. Regarded as one of the most tenacious competitors in racing, only one thing matters to Michael, and that is standing on the top step of the podium.
STORY OF TT 2016
IT HAPPENED THERE: THE STORY OF TT 2016
The big names turned out to make last year’s Island event but in the end most headlines were written about two riders in particular. Here’s how the races panned out on The Island in 2016.
MOUNTAIN MOMENTS
TURN LEFT AT THE GARAGE…
Michael Rutter caught mid dash through Ramsey en route
FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE
Part of the TT skill set that John McGuinness possesses
Fast Bikes
THE ORIGINAL SUPERBIKE
25 YEARS OF THE FIREBLADE AT THE TT
NEIL TUXWORTH TT TALK
The boss of Honda’s UK racing operation gives us his exclusive thoughts on the Fireblade – past, present and future…
THE DREAM TEAM
For this year Honda has bitten the bullet and put not just one massive name on the back of the all-new Fireblade but two.
SUBSCRIBE 6 ISSUES FOR £12.90!
Image: Mortons Archive. Brands Hatch 1980 Barry Sheene
YOUR AWESOME FREE DOUBLE-SIDED TT POSTER
Well, would you look here… this is where we explain our huge double-sided TT poster in Island Racer.
MY FIRST TIME
ABSOLUTE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO THE ISLE OF MAN TT
It very nearly ended before it even began, but my first TT was every bit as magical as I had imagined.
Plus
What’s on at TT 2017
What’s happening on The Mountain Course throughout the two weeks of TT action. Plus the essential numbers for the top riders.
BOB MAC’S LAP
TODAY WE DO THE TON!
It was June 12, 1957, and Scotsman Bob McIntyre set out in The Senior race looking for the top step of the podium. En route to that win he knew he’d have to push his Italian metal past a magic marker. On that day and on that lap, the first 100mph lap of The Mountain Course was claimed.
ENCYCLOPAEDIA
RACE WINNERS
PAST WINNERS
FASTEST LAPS
LAP/RACE RECORDS
BIKE MARQUES
Basket -
0 items
Your basket is currently empty.
Continue Shopping
Basket Total:
€
0,00
 Earning
0
Loyalty Points
Each Point is worth 1 penny or unit of currency and can be redeemed against future purchases here at Pocketmags.com
Got a discount code? Add it in the next step.
Checkout Securely
Continue Shopping
Or, read for just
€1.09
with
You can enjoy:
The issue in your basket
Instant access to 600+ titles
Thousands of back issues
30 days for just 99p
TRY PLUS+ FOR €1.09
30 days access, then just €11,99 / month. Cancel anytime. New subscribers only.
Learn more