Following the sad and tragic events which occurred on the circuit during TT and MGP in 2005 the ACU, in conjunction with the Manx Authorities, resolved to undertake a comprehensive review of every aspect of the events in order to improve safety and thus safeguard the future. One of the most often voiced criticisms has been the participation of the once a year “holiday racer” and the ACU Road Race Committee have decided that this must be addressed. The Committee members know full....
A decision has been taken by the Road Race Drag and Sprint Committee to implement stricter Licence controls for competitors wishing to enter the TT and Manx GP in 2006 and beyond.
This decision was made following meetings between the Organisers of the TT and the Road Race Drag and Sprint Committee as part of a general review of safety on the TT Mountain Course.
Competitors entering the TT or the Manx GP are now required to hold a “ TT Course Licence” bef....
The answer is that they all launched their bike racing careers in the ACU Marlboro Clubman’s Championships of the early 1980’s.Many of these riders would move on from domestic racing to make their mark on the World Championship stage, and as we now reflect on those halcyon days of British bike racing, there can be few who would contest the fact that the ACU Marlboro Series was THE Championship to race in and win. Indeed, it has been argued that, Race for race, no series in recent tim....
Photo - James WestmorlandAs the British Championship was coming to an end and many Academy Cup riders showing their ability in both practice and races, ACU Academy staff Dave Luscombe, Shaun Brown and Nigel Bosworth, supported by Doug Barnfield and Stuart Higgs of MCRCB opened up discussion with DORNA over the possibility of increasing the offer of places in the Spanish Championship. With DORNA selecting Kev Coghlan for a place in their Championship because of his strong performances throug....