Tim G

His mother has now died of a heart attack; shocking week for the family.

It’s proper road racing so it will always be narrower. They have banned 1000cc bikes at the circuit since the spectator injuries in 2018 I think. Been twice to the Gold Cup and it was unbelievable watching Dean Harrison, Guy Martin, Michael Dunlop and others race a Superbike around the track.

Very sad news about Chrissy Rouse, listened to his podcast occasionally he did with Dom Herbertson, he came across as a really good bloke.

WSB in Indonesia last year and I’m pretty sure another round lost a race earlier in the season.

AJ showed more aggression after the fight!, I think years of being the corporate man evaporated in a three minute speech. Usyk was superb tonight and AJ’s performance was better but I’m still surprised he didn’t fight like the bigger man. I would still back Fury to beat Usyk.

AJ needs to put it on him but he does seem a bit mentally weak after the fat Mexican middleweight knocked him out. I think his game plan will be better and more aggressive with Garcia in his corner. Fury comes out of retirement if AJ wins and stays in retirement if Usyk wins.

He hit the same wall that killed Daijiro Kato in the Moto Gp race in 2003.

You see much more than that if you’re in a grandstand especially Woodcote.

Long lap loop was at Woodcote for the BSB so I presume they will also use that for the Moto GP. Fabio was only losing just over a second in practice today using the loop. Bad news for Sam Lowes who”s out of the GP after a crash today.

Dovi to retire after Misano and Cal to replace him. Can Fabio get a podium this weekend as he has a long lap penalty?

I think they said on the World Superbikes coverage that only the final is on Eurosport and all other meetings on the player.

Look at what happened with the Norton takeover, the new company had no obligation to look after customers who had problems with the order of bikes under the previous owner. Out of goodwill they offered generous terms on new machines but did not have too.

Went to Silverstone for the British Superbikes early this year and you had to set up an account and then buy your ticket as they had no ticket office. We didn’t realise this until we arrived so ended up in the customer support centre. Food outlets you could pay using cash so. With Oxford having a capacity limit I expect it is much easier to keep track of the number off tickets sold using online selling. Pubs, sporting events and businesses are going cashless so people are just going to have to get used to it.

I did exactly the same with walking around the terrace!!

Rins has said he wants a 2023 bike next season and his only option for that is the Honda ride. The second Aprillia team will be using 2022 bikes. Will be interesting who Aprillia choose for the team as I would be surprised if Dovi or Binder got the ride.

It’s looking like both Suzuki riders could be on Honda’s next year.

British Superbikes

Mir’s original offer from Suzuki for 2023 was for less than he got paid for his rookie season and he had agreed to stay for the same money he was on for this season. I would be surprised if it was anywhere near £5 million. Mir’s manager in an interview stated that quite a few riders are now offering or ride for free and make there money up from personal sponsorship.

It’s one on the list as was Mugello for the Moto GP but that’s less appealing without the Doctor. I have seen racing on the Billown Circuit at the post race TT meeting and I thoroughly enjoyed that so will definitely get over for the Southern at some point.

That sounds like a bloody good holiday. Not been to the Southern 100 myself but my parents are regular visitors and really enjoy it.

Hopefully the sun stays out and then the times will get quicker. Only problem with watching it live makes me want to go back and see it in person again!!

Yes, been watching it on TT+ which is a bargain for £15.

Females can play snooker alongside the men but at the moment there isn’t anyone good enough. Matchroom would love a high profile woman snooker player, just look at what they have done with Fallon Sherrock in the darts.

It looks like only 2 Yamaha’s on the grid next season so I doubt we will be seeing Toprak in Moto GP unless Morbidelli is given the boot.

Bastianini will go close if the temperatures are high and it’s about time a Suzuki won a race. Hopefully the racing is as good as last weekend’s WSB.