Guy heads to his local Cadwell Park circuit this weekend to celebrate its 80th anniversary. He will ride a Suzuki RG500 in a special Classic Racer Champions of Cadwell Parade and compete in three races, the Charlie’s Trophy, Tommy Wood Trophy and Count of Cadwell. Oh and someone he knows pretty well might be on the Martek… More info …
Southern 100 Road Races, Isle of Man
Riding a Tyco Suzuki GSX-R1000, Guy Martin has won the Southern 100 Manx Gas Solo Championship title in fine style at the 4.25 mile Billown Circuit. The Lincolnshire man also set a new absolute lap record in the process of 114.245 mph – smashing the existing lap record, held by Michael Dunlop, by 0.67 mph. In perfect conditions, Martin tucked …
Proper Job!
Guy Martin brought his 2012 road racing season to a close with five wins at Scarborough’s Oliver’s Mount this weekend. He “re-claimed” the coveted Steve Henshaw International Gold Cup for the eighth time and gave Moneymore based TAS Racing their first Superbike wins at the North Yorkshire circuit. Riding Tyco TAS Suzuki machinery, Guy opened his account on …
A new toolbox, engine, website and some silverware…
…as late as ever, sorry I see I’ve got a new web site, what do you reckon? A fair bit to mention since last time – a fairish amount of motor bike racing, plenty of push-biking, more than my fair share of house painting, as much work as ever, and a new tool box. So I’ve been keeping …
Glemseck 101
Right. what do you reckon to these pics? I went on a road trip with the Red Torpedo boss a week or two ago, I know it’s a bold statement but I’d reckon it was the coolest show I’ve ever been to. It was called the Glemseck 101 in Stuttgart, Germany. What about that number plate look? …
Proper Blog Update!
Reckon this the latest blog ever, sorry about the wait. I reckon there is a bit to cover since the last, brands hatch, ulster grand prix, cadwell park and the usual goings on. Right – first things first, what do you reckon to my new ornament? Ta very much to Simon and Adelle for their fancy wood …
Quarter Bridge
Thanks again to Hugo Mackenzie for the photos. Check out the Red Torpedo Blog!
Quick Update
We had a quick word with Guy this morning and he told us the 30-second penalty for speeding in the pitlane was for going less than 0.2kph over the limit. It relegated him from second to fifth. Some better news, there’s a great fun interview Guy did of John McGuinness in the latest PB on sale now. …
Jobs to do before you die
I have a big list of em I’m working my way through, and getting locked up isn’t one of them. If it was, it’d ticked off now. There I was on Wednesday, minding my own buisness at work when I got taken to the cells by Mr Policeman. Not a clever thing, I’ll tell you, but I’m out in …
Press Release: NW200 2010
Up and down North West 200 meeting for Martin Kirmington’s Guy Martin had an up and down International North West 200 meeting on Saturday when two top seven finishes were offset by three non-finishes. The Wilson Craig Honda rider scored a best finish of 4th in the feature Superbike race, where he was in contention throughout, with his …
POACHER TURNED GAMEKEEPER
Guy, currently at the NW200 preparing for tonight’s practice, has interviewed Jorge Lorenzo for the first part of what will be a regular interview slot in this month’s Performance Bikes, on sale now.
Martin on form at Thruxton
Guy Martin got his 2010 racing season underway at Thruxton on Sunday where he competed in both the British Supersport and Superstock Championship races on his Wilson Craig Honda’s. Using the meeting primarily for set up time with the two bikes, Guy nevertheless put in some spirited perfromances and although he slid off in the Superstock race, he bounced …
Sunday 18th April – Update
Now then, a fair bit’s been going on since my last post. The Tour of Flanders bicycle race was proper tough. That is a man’s sport I’ll tell you. I even got the hang of peeing myself while riding. That’s commitment for you, eh? Then we went to the first round of the Chain Reaction Cycle’s marathon night and …
Plans, Tractors and the Lords of Dogtown
Sorry that I’ve been as slack as ever on the entry front. I’ve got a plan for racing now, seeings as I didn’t get an entry for Portugal I’ve had a good think for a plan of attack.
Bit of news
Bit of news on the riding front. I’ve agreed to ride for the Wilson Craig team. I haven’t signed, because I haven’t signed a contract for three years – it’s all been handshakes, but I’ll be on Hondas again next year. I raced for Wilson Craig back in my first proper year of road racing when I was with …
Guy wins seventh Gold Cup…
…in a row. Big win at Oliver’s Mount today. More details soon.
Ulster GP Update
Now then folks, how’s it all going out your way? Getting held up with tractors every way you turn I bet? Anyway, ta very much for the info on the onion front. It’s cleared it up a bit, but there are a few different ones to choose from so I’m not sure what to do on the sticker front. …
Armoy Update & Stickers
Got back from Armoy the other day. Now that’s what I call I man’s track. Proper. I’m back to work for a couple of days then off to the Ulster GP.
Proper Southern 100 Update
Now then all, hows the job looking? Just sat in a tea hut in Northern Ireland getting brewed up before we set off down to Kells road race for this weekend. Got on the ferry at half-five this morn after the Southern 100 in the Isle of Man. I reckon we got ten tea vouchers at the start …