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Manx Grand Prix Collection (#87)

Over 90 years racing on the Mountain circuit

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Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Rowland Stallard (Norton) 1996 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Rowland Stallard (Norton) 1996 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Peter Lockwood (Matchless) 1996 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Peter Lockwood (Matchless) 1996 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Bob Heath (Seeley) 1996 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Bob Heath (Seeley) 1996 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Cyril Rothwell (Seeley Triumph) 1996 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Cyril Rothwell (Seeley Triumph) 1996 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Peter Lockwood (Norton) 1995 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Peter Lockwood (Norton) 1995 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Stuart Robinson (BSA) 1996 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Stuart Robinson (BSA) 1996 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Chas Wield (Seeley Velocette) 1995 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Chas Wield (Seeley Velocette) 1995 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Rowland Stallard (Norton) 1995 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Rowland Stallard (Norton) 1995 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Tony Bingley (Seeley G50) 1995 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Tony Bingley (Seeley G50) 1995 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Full compression for a Fast Lady

Full compression for a Fast Lady
The suspension on Carolynn Sells Yamaha gets a good workout hitting the Bray Hill dip en route to winning the 2009 Ultra Lightweight Manx Grand Prix

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Fly Guy

Fly Guy
Guy Martin flies Ballaugh in practice for the Post-Classic MGP 2009. His Suzuki is reminiscent of those raced by Grameme Crosby in the early 1980s

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: The fastest pushrod single

The fastest pushrod single
Steve Linsdell at Braddan Bridge with his Seeley-framed Royal Enfield

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Crooks Suzuki TT & MGP winners

Crooks Suzuki TT & MGP winners
Frank Whiteway 1970 Poduction 500 TT Stan Woods, 1972 Production 500 TT Les Trotter, 1976 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: The Band of Brothers - and a Sister

The Band of Brothers - and a Sister
Good company, reasonable weather (for Manx GP time), the Brandywell marshals prepare for another practice session

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Manx Legend; Bill Swallow

Manx Legend; Bill Swallow
Bill Swallow started his MGP career on a Velocette, but acheived success with his nine Classic Manx wins on Seeley, Norton, Honda and Aermacchi

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: The two sides of Robin Daykin

The two sides of Robin Daykin
In 1957, aged 20, he rode this AJS 7R to 40th in the Junior Manx. Fifty four years later, aided and assisted by wife Annette, he rode and finished the 2011 Sidecar TT

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Neat parking?

Neat parking?
In practice for the 2009 Junior Manx Grand Prix, Simon Perkin managed to park his Triuph in an unusual place. He later raced (but not this machine!)

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Blackpools finest

Blackpools finest
Sporting leathers in his beloved Blackpool FC colours, Roy Richardson added to his MGP tally of 8 wins on the Linton Aermacchi in the 2010 Junior Classic Manx

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: So nearly the winner

So nearly the winner
Well off the leaderboard in a lowly 18th place at the end of the first lap. Andrew Soar stormed through the field to miss victory in the 2012 Senior Manx by just two seconds

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: The Lady in White

The Lady in White
Gwen Crellin, Patron of the Manx Grand Prix Supporters Club, A true friend to many riders and fans, Gwens funeral was a celeratin of her ife; he coffin was carried into church by TT riders

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: John McGuinness - marshal

John McGuinness - marshal
In 2007 outright T lap record-holder John McGuinness signed up for the Orange Army of marshals. Here he escorts Kevin Main to safety after a mechanical malady threw him down the road approaching

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: V. M. C. C, Jurby Day Guest of Honour

V. M. C. C, Jurby Day Guest of Honour
Guest of Honour at the V.M.C.C, Jurby Festival Day 2007 during the Manx Grand Prix will be Nick Jefferies, seen here conducting a Scott during the 2007 Re-enactment Lap of the St Johns course

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: The TT Courses oldest victor

The TT Courses oldest victor
At the tender age of 59, Chris McGahan hustled the Miles Trident to victory in the 2010 Formula Classic Manx

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: A Timing Landmark

A Timing Landmark
Whe Huw Huws finished the 2005 Senior Manx Grand Prix in, shall we say, the position furthest from that of the winner, he was the last rider on the Mountain Course to be hand-timed

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Not past their Sells date

Not past their Sells date
Son Rob (69) and daughter Carolynn (83) frame father Dave in this 2003 shot of the Racing Sells; the only fater-dauher-son dynasty to have raced the Manx

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Glyn Jones - an island all-rounder

Glyn Jones - an island all-rounder
MGP rider, TT passenger and rider, Glyn Jones has done em all! Starting with the 98 Newcomers MGP where he finished second, he passengered Dennis Proudman before taking the reins of his own outfit

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Manx Legend; Bob Heath

Manx Legend; Bob Heath
In the 1990s, Bob Heath was virtually unbeatable in the Classic Manx races, taking 11 victories. Bob is shown winning his last Classic Manx, the 1999 Junior Classic

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: The 1982 MGP Newcomers winners

The 1982 MGP Newcomers winners
The class winners in the 1982 Newcomers Manx line up. Junior winner Gary Hislop is flanked by Brian Lund (Lightweight, 82) and Senior winner Ian Ogden

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Martin Bullock Racing

Martin Bullock Racing
he Martin Bullock Race Team

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: The girls that broke the mould

The girls that broke the mould
After 66 years of male-only riders, the Manx Motorcycle Club allowed ladies to join in the fun! The first three to take up the challenge in 1989 were Gloria Clark, Hilary Muson and Liz Skinner

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: V4 Victory filming

V4 Victory filming
No mini-cameras for Joey Dunlop when he was filming V4 Victory during practice for the 1983 Manx Grand Prix

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Manx Legend; John McBride

Manx Legend; John McBride
I think it would be fair to say that we may have lost the Manx Grand Prix, but for the petition raised by former rider and travelling marshal John McBride

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Hizzy

Hizzy
Steve Hislop may have only finished second to Robert Dunlop in the 1983 Lightweight Newcomers on this Tom Oiver-sponsored Yamaha but he proved his mattle with 11 TT wins

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Roberts first island win

Roberts first island win
Robert Dunlop makes for a swift exit from the pits on his way towinning the 1983 Manx Grand Prix Newcomers race

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: The Minister of Fun - and Ton

The Minister of Fun - and Ton
Member of the Manx Parliament David Cretney speeds down Bray Hill in the 1983 Classic Manx. David rode nine MGPs, and acheived a ton lap in the 1988 Senior Manx

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Manx Legend; Mike Seward (Fowler Yamaha) 1986 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Manx Legend; Mike Seward (Fowler Yamaha) 1986 Senior Manx Grand Prix
A slow first lap in the 1986 Senior Manx left Mike Seward (Fowler Yamaha) playing catch up to Grant Goodings (Suzuki). Mike failed to take victory by just 3.4 seconds

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: The Keen Kneen Boys

The Keen Kneen Boys
Broke it Bruv?" Winner of the 1980 Junior Manx and later tracelling marshal Mike Kneen chats to is younger brother Phil, a retiree from the 1983 Juniro Manx

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Jeff Clew

Jeff Clew, V.M.C.C. member, author amd BEMSEE travelling marshal Jeff Clew takes Signpost Corner

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Manx Legend; Phil Haslam

Manx Legend; Phil Haslam
Phil Haslam (Pharaoh Yamaha) becae the first MGP rider to lap the Mountain course at oer 100 mph. His lap rcord of 103.45 was a full 48 seconds faster than the Senior lap record

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Eric Thompson

Eric Thompson
FormerV.M.C.C. President Eric Thompson was on-Island to ride the 50th anniversary of the MGP run

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Oxford Section V. M. C. C, members, 1981 Manx Grand Prix rally

Oxford Section V. M. C. C, members, 1981 Manx Grand Prix rally
Oxford Section V.M.C.C, members, pose for a group photo, 1981 Manx Grand Prix rally

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: George & Jackie Maple

George & Jackie Maple
George and Jackie Maple (Rudge) 1981 Manx Grand Prix V.M.C.C. Rally

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Irish ace on the airfield

Irish ace on the airfield
Although he never rode the TT or Manx Grand Prix, Ray McCullough competed in the Southern 100 for many years. In 1979 he rode for the Irish team in the Millenium Match Races at Jurby on the QUB Yamaha

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Bob Simmons (Suzuki) The one and only Suzuki X7

Bob Simmons (Suzuki) The one and only Suzuki X7
Looking positive neolithic amongst the faired NS250, LC 250 and RG 250 models of the big three, Bob Simmons took his X7 to its only TT finish

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Manx Legend; Danny Shimmin

Manx Legend; Danny Shimmin
Manx Legend and local hero. Danny Shimmin first rode the Manx in 1965, before finally winning the 1976 Lightweight Manx. He was in the running for the 1976 Senior Manx

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Mike the Bikes return - 1977

Mike the Bikes return - 1977
Mike Hailwood rode Manx Grand Prix practice in 1977; it was explained that he was filming in fact he was testing himself in preparation for a comeback in the 1978 TT

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: A reluctant winner

A reluctant winner
After winning the 1975 Junior Manx Grand Prix, Wayne Dinham wanted toretur to the September races, but tradition decreed that winners moved on to the TT, Wayne did ride the Manx once more

Background imageManx Grand Prix Collection: Mike Hailwood filming - 1977 Manx Grand Prix

Mike Hailwood filming - 1977 Manx Grand Prix
Mike Hailwod ponders on the wisdom of firing this 700 Yamaha down Bray Hill for his first lap in many years. He was filming for Take it to the Limit



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