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Right – first things first, what do you reckon to my new ornament? Ta very much to Simon and Adelle for their fancy wood work, all done with chainsaws, no chisels, scalpels or files, just a chainsaw, proper eh?

what about this mark one escort i saw at the ulster gp, who’s is it? proper tidy eh. some more pics from the six hour down hill at fort william, i’ve only just got a license for my camera, only taken me 3 years to get the hang of it.

i never said a proper thanks for all the cards and pressies after my accident a few months ago, a massive ta, that was some amount of cards.

What about mark one transit vans ? I’m on the case i reckon, its a bit of a perk of the job for a bit I’m doing for the BBC. It’s nowt to do with motor bikes or push bikes, more to do with my fetish for spanners and machines, its not a crime is it? It’ll not get in the way of the motor bike job, its just another job to do as well as fixing trucks, racing push bikes, building engines, and race motor bikes. Reckon I’ve got an hour or two spare over the winter so I’m going to try and get a job working behind the bars again,i miss a bit of glass collecting.

Lego fetish? Is anyone still into it? I got some for Christmas and that flicked my switch again so that was it , I raided my mum and dads loft to drag out the stuff I had when I was a kid. I do need to grow up dont I?

and another thing , my mate andy has just got his new show truck, i wouldnt want the job of polishing that would you?

this weekend is end to end weekend in the isle of man, I’ve been in training so we’ll see how we get on. what do you recon to my new seat?

Danny, Cammy and Alastair have been signed up for a modeling contract – what a bunch of tarts eh?

Cadwell was my last meeting , them Harleys aren’t a bad old job, not what i was excepting, a bit more time was needed i recon , but really enjoyed it, different is the word i’d use, not wrong just different.

Ulster Grand Prix – could have been worse, could have been better, but at the end of the day I’d say I was happy enough, being my first proper race back and all, so i shouldn’t complain should I?

Show me a good loser and I’ll show you a loser; that’s the saying I’m going with.

Thanks to Hugo and the folks with the links in the comments!

RT Admin.

Guy Martin - Cadwell

Phil Wain PRESS RELEASE – Guy Martin

Guy Martin was back in short circuit action over the Bank Holiday weekend, for only the second time since his heavy crash at the Isle of Man TT Races in June, and the Kirmington rider was pleased with his progress at the British Championship meeting at Cadwell Park. The Wilson Craig Racing star put in a strong ride in Monday’s British Supersport 600cc Championship race on his Honda machine to pick up three points for finishing 13th whilst he also had a guest outing in the Harley-Davidson XR1200 Trophy series recording 6th, 7th and 8th in the three races.

Although he’d ridden superbly at the Ulster Grand Prix in mid-August, Guy admitted he was still feeling his way back into the short circuit style of racing but he steadily improved during practice and qualifying, reducing his lap times in each session. Conditions were mixed throughout with a combination of sun, wind and rain making life difficult for everyone but second qualifying for the Supersport class was held in the dry and a time of 1m32.958s meant that Guy would line up in 23rd place in the grid.

A good start in the 16-lap race saw Guy move up two places by the end of the first lap and, at quarter race distance, he was inside the top 20 in 19th. Lapping comfortably quicker than what he ahd done in qualifying, he quickly overhauled three more riders and as the riders headed into their 8th lap, Guy was knocking on the door of the top 15. Sure enough, a lap later he was up in to the points in 15th and this became 11th on lap 14 when he overtook Dan Kneen, who he’d enjoyed a number of battles with at the Ulster GP. Despite lapping 1.3s quicker than his qualifying time, it didn’t look as if Guy would be able to climb any higher but, on the 15th lap, Joe Dickinson crashed out causing the race to be stopped early and so he was awarded 13th place. Meanwhile, Guy had also been invited to be a ‘guest’ rider in the Harley-Davidson XR1200 Trophy races, the first time he’d ever been on one of the American machines. Despite his unfamiliarity with the bike, he again got quicker and quicker as the weekend progressed and, after qualifying in 8th place, he went on to finish all three of his races inside the top 8, the best finish being 6th in Monday’s opening encounter.

Speaking later, Guy commented: “I’m still very much easing my way back into my racing and the last thing I want to do is throw the bike down the road so this weekend’s been all about building my confidence back up on the short circuits. It takes a while to get back to the mentality of pushing to the limit all the time but I’ve chipped away steadily and whilst I didn’t uproot any trees, I was getting quicker and quicker all the time and to get in the points in the Supersport race and jump up 10 places from my qualifying position was satisfying. As for the Harley-Davidson races, well, they were certainly an education. I’ve never ridden one of them before and they’re a fair old weapon to get around the track but I was learning more and more with each and every outing, lapping quicker all the time, and I really enjoyed myself out there. Mike Edwards was passing on tips to me all the time so a big thank you to him for all his advice and help whilst a big thank you to Danny and Alistair for doing a mega job with the 600 once more.”

Guy now has a three-week break before his next road race outing, the International Gold Cup at Scarborough, with the meeting taking place on September 18-19.

Pictures by Glynne Lewis

Phil Wain
Freelance PR

Guy Martin | Ulster GP

Phil Wain PRESS RELEASE – Guy Martin

Kirmington’s Guy Martin returned to racing in style at the Ulster Grand Prix Bike Week and although he was unable to add to his tally of wins around the Dundrod circuit, the Wilson Craig Honda rider was in contention in every one of his six races and finished in the top six in each, an impressive statistic given he’d only had one previous outing since his horrific TT crash back in early June.

The 28-year old was unsure if he’d have the strength to muscle around the 1000cc machines for the entire 3 days of action around the high-speed Dundrod circuit but after a solid series of practice sessions, he lined up on the grid for Thursday’s Dundrod 150 Superbike race. A strong opening lap saw him slot in to third place but when race leader Ian Hutchinson went out, he was promoted to second and, with laps in excess of 131mph, it was here where he finished after fighting off the close attentions of Michael Dunlop, Bruce Anstey and Cameron Donald, only seven tenths of a second splitting second to fifth at the chequered flag.

Ulster GP race day on Saturday saw some great weather and some of the best racing ever witnessed around the 7.4-mile course – and Guy was in the mix in every one of his five races. The opening Superstock race saw Guy line up in his worst grid position (13th) but he fought brilliantly through the pack to claim 6th place, a good start to what would be an extremely hard day’s racing, for everyone. Next up was the first Supersport race with fourth place the outcome after what was a somewhat lonely race for Guy.

His third race of the day was the feature Ulster GP Superbike race where he was involved in a terrific five-man battle for the lead along with Hutchinson, Anstey, Dunlop and Keith Amor. There was nothing between the riders but Guy was pushed back to 4th in the closing stages and this was where he finished albeit just 1.232s off the race win! The second Supersport 600cc race was again a lonely affair for Guy but he took a solid fifth place and, despite beginning to feel the effects, he was back on the grid for the second Superbike race of the day. Somehow, this was even better than the first and with a lap of 133.527mph, Guy was right on the back of the 5-rider freight train battling it out for the win. The race was nothing short of hectic with positions changing all the time, especially on the last lap but a lap of almost 134mph allowed Anstey to take the win with Guy having to accept fifth, still only 1.692s off the victory, all five riders inside the old lap record.

Speaking later, a satisfied Guy said; “Today’s been nothing short of hectic and it’s just a bit of shame I wasn’t 100% race fit as my lack of race fitness began to take its toll as the day wore on. I wasn’t intimidated or scared to be back out there racing at 190mph and I gave it my all in every race but I’m man enough to admit I just didn’t have that last little bit to give. I’m as fit as a fiddle after the TT crash but after 2 months off a bike, I’m very race rusty and the muscles you use on a bike haven’t had much of a work-out recently.”

“I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to hold on to the big bikes but I gave it my best shot and although everyone knows I want to win races, I’ve got to be pleased with a podium and top six in every race in the first meeting back. I felt fine out there but it was from the hairpin back to the start and finish where I was struggling due to the constant high-speed changes in direction and  I just didn’t quite have the strength to put the bike where I wanted. We’re getting there though and the bikes were awesome, probably the fastest things out there so a big thanks to all the team – Wilson, Danny, Cammy, Alastair and Phil from PTR – for giving me great support once more.”

Guy now has a fortnight’s break before his next outing at Cadwell Park on August 28-30, where he’ll be having a guest ride in the Harley Davidson XR1200 Trophy Championship.

Pictures by Alan Armstrong Photography

Phil Wain
Freelance PR

Busy, busy this end. If it’s not been mending trucks or porting heads its been racing pushbikes. I’ve been pulling my hair out not being allowed to race, but Michael Bonney from Orange pushbikes asked if I’d fancy a go at the Fort William 6hr downhill endurance? Well I did it a couple of years ago, it was proper tough but hard core. I soon forgot how much it hurt, and wasn’t long putting my name down. Michael got me an entry and lent me an Orange 224 Evo, and that was me. I worked late Friday, then me and the farmer’s daughter headed on up to Fort William, kipped in the van, raced Saturday with the farmer’s daughter as my number one pit crew.
Now I know racing motorbikes is seen as hardcore, but we’re only playing at it compared to endurance downhill. I got inside the top ten after 3 hours then had a bit of a puncture and lost a good few mins, reckon I still finished in the top 20 though. I’ll see when the results come out. I loved it, so a big thanks to all the organisers and to Michael from Orange for seeing me right.

Martek turbo

What to mention then?

They always say bad winter good summer don’t they? Well they aren’t wrong are they? There is no winning with the English, though and I’m realising I’m not designed for the heat.

I reckon it must be over a month since I wrote something, sorry. After a bit of an accident at this years TT, it meant a week of not a lot besides film watching, turbo training on a pushbike, and making a plan of attack of stuff to do.

Ta very much to Katey for getting me this League of Gentlemen film, a quality piecethat I would put up there with Jackie Brown, Dumb and dumber and maybe even Pulp Fiction.

After a week off work and not being able to race for a few days, it got me thinking of another way to get a buzz. What do you reckon to this Martek turbo I got hold of the other week? If you want scaring this is the tool. It’s based on a 91 GSX-R1100, fitted with fuel injection, Martek frame and swing arm, suspension and brakes money can’t buy, and a turbo. It makes 320bhp and does wheelies off the throttle in top gear. She is proper, just on with getting her painted so I’ll get some better pics up when she’s 100% finished.  Oh, and my mate Yim has got me a nitrous system to put on her, so my goal now is 500 bhp. I’l keep you informed. It’ll end it tears I’m sure.

I wasn’t allowed to race at my favorite meeting of the year, the Southern 100 in the Isle of Man, but thanks to George I still got across for a look. I met up with a load of the Southern Free Riders and had a shandy or two while watching from Stadium Corner. They’re a sound set of lads, but I reckon they’ve got a load of work to do with me on the drinking front. I’m not designed for that either.
I know there isn;t a lot to mention on the racing front.Getting someone to pass me fit has been a bit of a job. While over in the Isle of Man I went to see Isla Scott, the island’s top physiotherapist. She had a good look over the job and after a bit of a wrestling match, she recons I’m now fit enough to get back on a motor bike. Phew, I’m sure racing will be a bit safer than trying to get 500bhp out of my new bike anyway. It’s looking like Brands Hatch BSB will be my next run out, just before the Ulster GP. Job will be right.

Thanks for all the support I got after the crash. It meant a lot to me.

Right, I never mentioned but I had a bit of an off while in the Isle of Man doing the TT races last week, nowt too serious, I’m nearly mended now. This bit of an accident has caused a massive load of get well cards, I mean massive, and i couldn’t be more grateful. I reckon I’ve had a 1000 odd emails all wishing me well, as well as 150 odd cards. As well as the mega emails and cards I’ve had allsorts of gifts, stuff like, books, lego, itunes vouchers, enough chocolate and fruit to feed the five thousand, meccano kit, tea bags, money, bike models, teapots, the list goes on, but thanks a million for all the effort that you all put in, it really is appreciated.

Having not been at work for a week has put a fair bit of strain on my mum , mr +mrs lancaster as well as the farmers daughter, but none of them have told me to piss off yet, so ta very much, oh and a big thanks as well to all the staff at nobles at hospital in the isle of man as well as all the marshalls at the place where I crashed for putting up with me. It’ll be right next week, I’m off back to work, I’m not sure how you can find the will to live watching day time telly, so whether it kills me or not im off back to work.

Cheers.

Oh i, southern 100 is in a few weeks, thats the goal.