Following a successful practice session at the Bonneville Salt Flats, achieving a speed of 274.2 mph to become the world’s fastest ever Triumph , Triumph Motorcycles has confirmed the attempt to set a new outright motorcycle Land Speed World Record will take place mid-September, 2016, weather permitting. Piloted by TT star Guy Martin the Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner will return …
Guy: “That’s the testing week for the Triumph streamliner over and like I said earlier in the week, it’s gone according to plan. I got the hang of steering the thing pretty quickly, then it was a case of building up speed. Wind is the big thing out here, so it’s not a case of just jumping in a twisting …
Triumph Motorcycles, the iconic British motorcycle brand, has confirmed that it will return to the legendary salt flats of Bonneville, USA, in August 2016 to break the motorcycle world land speed record. Triumph’s aim is to exceed the current record that stands at 376.363 mph, using its purpose built 1,000 bhp Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner. Riding the purpose-built Triumph Infor …
Plenty of folk have been asking what I’m up to this year. I fancy a change of scenery. I’ve been racing the TT for 11 years. All I’ve really done since I was 18, except the trucks, is race motorbikes and my brain needs something else. Every year’s the same: testing, racing, then start again. It brought it home to …
After the India programmes, that were on the telly earlier this year, the TV bods asked where else I’d like to go a do a travel programme. I’m quite happy in North Lincolnshire, and though I like seeing other places, I have to have reasons to go there. I’ve always wanted to go to Latvia, because my Granddad was from …
“The Vulcan is being parked up for good and I was asked to do a programme about the plane, its history and the final flight. The Vulcan first flew in 1952 and it’ll never fly again. The reason is, it needs a load of people from BAE systems, Marhsall Aerospace and Rolls-Royce to sign off the plane to be safe to …
From magic fish to Ducati’s secret test rider. Guy Martin’s once a year dip into the art world. The 2016 calendar sees him tie up with artist Ryan Quickfall for some personal, oddball pictures and photos from Guy’s head and world – available at www.guymartinproper.com. Automatic entry to Guy’s prize draw, well done to all this year’s winners. JUST £10 with …
I went to see Sleaford Mods on the first and last night of their tour. I love my bands, but I’ve never done that before. They’re two normal blokes. Normal blokes you wouldn’t want to fall out with. They’re not mods. I don’t know how you’d describe their music. Jason Williamson is the front man and Andrew Fearn is the …
In this month’s (December issue) Performance Bikes Magazine Guy talks exclusively about riding his dream bike, the Britten V1000 – plus there’s an extract from his new book – ‘When You Dead You Dead.’ http://bit.ly/1l7RKNd
DAFT things started to happen when all the Jeremy Clarkson stuff kicked off and it became clear he was getting the boot from Top Gear. Loads of rumours started that I was going to replace him. It was all a load of rubbish at first — just bookies putting out odds to get gullible people to part with their money …
“My new book comes out tomorrow and you might be wondering, Why do another book? I don’t know, is the honest answer. I’ve never approached anyone to do a book, they’ve always come to me. The money’s alright, but it wasn’t about the money. I enjoyed the process of writing the first one. It brought back a lot of memories. …
Guy Martin reflects on his Ulster Grand Prix crash, his recovery, his summer at some fun Mr Porky events and the future! www.guymartinproper.com
Guy Martin and the GuyMartinproper.com team have got the first M Sport Ford Transit Custom! She’s built by Van-Sport designed by Carlex Design M-sport have got a great team doing this special edition transit custom for them. We went for the Magnetic Grey version with black rally sticker pack You can go to the below website to check out the vehicles and …
“I’ve had my head down for a few weeks, because I didn’t want the world knowing I spannered myself, but it turns out the world already knew. I also wanted to make sure that anything you heard was straight from the horse’s mouth. “I’ve had over 100 cards wishing me well. I really appreciate them, I read them all and …
Our Guy in India” – part 2 of Guy’s 1,000 mile journey through India continues on Sunday February 8, Channel 4 at 9.00 pm. For all aspiring mechanics, new Junior Oily Guy overalls are available now at: www.guymartinproper.com #OurGuyInIndia
TAS Racing along with title partner Tyco Security Products will join forces with BMW Motorrad for the 2015 season, becoming the German manufacturer’s official representatives in both British championship and also on the International Road Racing scene. The team will run under the title – Tyco BMW. The rider line-up for 2015 will consist of a two-pronged attack in …
Mr Porky Presents Dirtquake III: Scratching in the Dirt featuring Guy Martin.
Teaser advert for the Mr Porky Dirt Quake film…coming soon