Images Dated 9th November 2019

Manx Enginnering (2)

In 1978, Mike Hailwood broke a few alloy gear levers, a dicky left ankle meant he was leaningtoo hard on it. A local aerospace company made areplacement from stainless steel Result; Mike's fabulous win in the 78 Formula One TT

1978 Formula One Tt, Ducati, Mike Hailwood

Manx Engineering (1)

In 1968, Yamaha found their 125cc machines under-carburetted when they arrived at the TT. A local engineering firm were tasked with boring the carbs out. Result; Bill Ivy set the first 100 mph lap on a 125

1968 Ultra Lightweight Tt, Bill Ivy, Yamaha

Micks first TT

After years of follwing his father's successful racing career, Mick Boddice rode his first TT in 1966, with Dave Loach in the chair. 32 years later, Mick retired from racing with a record-beaking 9 TT wins under his belt

1966 Sidecar Tt, Bsa, Mick Boddice