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Images Dated 2nd July 2011

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Background imageImages Dated 2nd July 2011: Bob McIntyre (Gilera) setting the first Ton lap of the TT

Bob McIntyre (Gilera) setting the first Ton lap of the TT
With Geoff Duke out injured, it was down to Bob McIntyre to set the first ton lap on the Mountain Course. Bob gives it full concentration round Cronk ny Mona

Background imageImages Dated 2nd July 2011: Joeys last TT win: 2000 Ultra Lightweight TT

Joeys last TT win: 2000 Ultra Lightweight TT
At the time, no one knew this was the last victory for The King of the Mountain as Joey Dunlop (Honda) won the 2000 Ultra Lightweight TT, beating brother Robert

Background imageImages Dated 2nd July 2011: Hillberry action from the 1938 TT

Hillberry action from the 1938 TT
10-times TT winner sweeps past a packed crowd at Hillberry. At this very spot, in 1922, he was watching the TT action and said to a friend " I could do that"

Background imageImages Dated 2nd July 2011: Geoff Dukes first TT victory

Geoff Dukes first TT victory
Geoff Duke was employed by Norton as a trials rider, but it was his prowess on tarmac that made Geoff a motorcycling legend. Seen here after winning the 1949 Senior Clubman TT

Background imageImages Dated 2nd July 2011: Moto Guzzi V-8 action on Bray Hill

Moto Guzzi V-8 action on Bray Hill
Moto Guzzi made their name with single cylinder racers. In 1957 they bought out this fantastic V-8 racer. It progress in the 1957 Senior TT was hampered by a piston seizure

Background imageImages Dated 2nd July 2011: 1920 Senior TT startline

1920 Senior TT startline
Riders prepare to start the 1920 Senior TT. This was the first year the startline was in its current place. The No. 78 ABC was the first TT machine to use a megaphone exhaust system

Background imageImages Dated 2nd July 2011: Bob McIntyre at Cruickshanks, 1955 Junior TT

Bob McIntyre at Cruickshanks, 1955 Junior TT
Riding Joe Potts fully-faired Norton, Bob McIntyre split the works Italian machines to finish a fine second place in the 1955 Junior TT

Background imageImages Dated 2nd July 2011: James Lansdowne Pa Norton

James Lansdowne Pa Norton
James Lansdowne Pa" Norton, founder of the mighty Norton company, rode his own machinery in the TT for two years, but without success. He is seen here with his 1909 TT mount

Background imageImages Dated 2nd July 2011: Geof Duke (BMW) 1958 Senior TT

Geof Duke (BMW) 1958 Senior TT
Geoff Duke at Cronk ny Mona in the 1958 Senior TT. Never really at home with the German twin, Geoff retired with brake trouble

Background imageImages Dated 2nd July 2011: Wal Handley (AJS) 1929 Junior TT

Wal Handley (AJS) 1929 Junior TT
Wal Handley looks well pleased with his second place in the 1929 Junior TT. He won TTs on Rex Acme and Rudge. Note the interesting leading-link front fork on his cammy AJS

Background imageImages Dated 2nd July 2011: So nearly a Ton 250 lap. Bob McIntyre (Honda) 1961 Lightweight TT

So nearly a Ton 250 lap. Bob McIntyre (Honda) 1961 Lightweight TT
Four years after setting the first ton lap of the TT course, Bob McIntyre was scant seconds way on the 250 Honda four, lapping at 99.58 mph

Background imageImages Dated 2nd July 2011: The first Japanese TT rider

The first Japanese TT rider
Kenzo Tada worked for the Japanese Velocette importer; he was invited to take part in the 1930 Junior TT. Following an eventful practice session when he suffered many tumbles

Background imageImages Dated 2nd July 2011: Len Parker (Douglass / c) at Quarter Bridge

Len Parker (Douglass / c) at Quarter Bridge
A wonderful period shot as Len Parker and passenger Ken Horstman swing their 1925 TT-winning Douglas outfit through Quarter Bridge

Background imageImages Dated 2nd July 2011: Joey Dunlop 2000 Lightweight TT

Joey Dunlop 2000 Lightweight TT
There may have been just one spectator up the bank at Ramsey Hairpin, but thousands round the Mountain circuit cheered Joey home to win TT number 25


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