Island Racer Magazine Island Racer 2009 Vorige editie

• WHO’S WHO The runners and riders to watch out for at this year’s spectacular Isle of Man TT.
• A look back at who did what, and where, in last year’s memorable, record-breaking event.
• Michael Dunlop is taking on the Mountain Course with a Norton racebike underneath him. Both names evoke strong emotions in TT fans.o
• Guy Martin had the speed in 2008 but was plagued by mechanical problems that robbed him of his TT winning dream.
• Steve Plater took one year to learn the course, then won his first race there 12 months ago.
• Tim Reeves has beaten the world on the short circuits, during this his second year competing on the Island he’s going to be a serious threat to the likes of Mark Cox and Dave Molyneux.
• How the world’s greatest road race went from limping pensioner to vibrant, brilliant event.
• SCREAMING LORD MUCH Ian Lougher on the small bikes, the Ultra and Lightweight TT’s move to Billown and why the 250cc bikes are just so special.
• A complete guide to the Ultra-Lightweight and Lightweight TT races. At the impossibly gorgeous Billown circuit.
• Jenny Tinmouth has made the jump from fast short circuit scrapper to flying Island racer. Many are predicting great things from the lass.
• The world’s first zero-emission TT is taking part this year. Here’s the lowdown on the best taking part.
• MARSHAL LAW The single most important people for the lifeblood of the TT. How to join, what they do and why they do it.
• Michael Rutter is back at the TT on a Yamaha for ‘09 and ready to race.
• WHAT’S ON A guide to the best things to know about at this year’s Isle of Man TT.
• FACT FILE Your comprehensive record of race winners, past winners, fastest laps, lap and race records.