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Motorcycles: Stunt Games – a fun-filled affair. Part I

June 29th, 2011

Unlike some people I know, I can recall recent events. Despite the fact that Stunt Games was scheduled for the same weekend as the drag racing event Rise of the Machines Part II at Jamwest Speedway, for reasons which will remain undisclosed, I decided without much debate, that I would be spending my Sunday afternoon [...]

MotoGP: Ben Spies wins the Iveco TT Assen

June 28th, 2011

The MotoGP of the Netherlands marked Yamaha’s 50th anniversary in the series. The burden was obvious for the factory riders, defending champion Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies. They took to the task by securing good starting positions for the race, 4th and 2nd respectively (Casey Stoner qualified 3rd ). The missile at the Assen circuit [...]

More from Ironshore Tarmac Sprint

June 25th, 2011

This is an exciting weekend for motorheads! A lot is happening, locally and internationally. MotoGP rocked Assen this morning (TV time) and tomorrow, Stunt Games (motorbikes) is on at the Palisadoes, drag racers will assemble in Little London before they bomb Jamwest Speedway and F1 will rip through Valencia. Sebastian Vettel is on pole. Duh! [...]

Ironshore Tarmac Sprint – ‘Old School’ party!

June 23rd, 2011

I passed through the Ironshore tarmac sprint on Sunday. The competitor turnout wasn’t what I had expected, but the ‘old school’ machines were everywhere – I was pleased. The fans who congregated at the hairpin had more than enough to be thankful for, as each driver submitted his best trick before exiting the plume of [...]

Montego Bay’s Festival of Speed: Ironshore Tarmac Sprint #3

June 18th, 2011

Montego Bay is home to a thriving ‘fast car’ culture. It is also home to numerous ‘name brand’ drivers. Drivers who have left indelible marks on countless trophies. Names which rev to the fore include: ‘Stratty’ King, ‘Chippie’ Addison, Dean Corrodus, Maurice Whittingham, Junior ‘Fletty’ Barnes, Matthew ‘the Magnet’ Gore, Doug ‘Hollywood’ Gore and undisputed [...]