The TT Podcast

Just a few weeks to go until the TT Podcast returns with a brand new series. Until then we're continuing to rewind some of our classic episodes, and this week it's the turn of the legend, John McGuinness MBE.This was one of our first episodes back in January 2022, where John had 99 TT race starts under his belt and he was looking forward to hitting the century mark in TT 2022.We got an insight into John’s family life, the superstitions he carries out before every race, and he opened up and reflected on the darker side of the sport which has claimed the lives of a number of his closest peers.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts, and make sure you hit that subscribe button to get all the new episodes when they drop.Head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channelsMusic by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our next 'Rewind' of this mini-series we're bringing you a double helping, as Chris and Steve are joined by a dominant force in sidecar racing, Ben and Tom Birchall, in an episode first published in April 2022.The Birchall brothers take a trip down memory lane looking back from their first TT holidays with the family, to dodging their marshalling dad around the Mountain Course in their debut year.The winning siblings also talk about the deal Ben made with his boss that allowed him to begin his career as a driver, and waiting for a young Tom to take his place as passenger.Addressing the lows as well as the highs, with the duo providing a detailed explanation to their 2012 crash that saw them fly off the side of Snaefell Mountain and the quick recovery to take their maiden TT podium.If you enjoyed this episode then please subscribe and leave us a rating and a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.Head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As our Isle of Man TT 2023 Blues continue, we're bringing you some of the best episodes from our back-catalogue, continuing with one of our most-talked about episodes with 3-time TT winner, 4-time World Superbike Champion and real life King of the Jungle, Carl Fogarty MBE.This episode was first published in March 2022, where Fogarty reminisced on an outstanding TT career including his Isle of Man debut, holding the lap record for an incredible 7 years, and that legendary race against Steve Hislop in 1992.The trio also looked back to the beginning of the Lanchashireman’s biking career including watching his dad race - and crash - around the Mountain Course and losing him round the track at Oulton Park. The ‘I’m a Celeb’ winner also took on the quick-fire round covering everything from two-strokes to four-strokes, and mealworms to camel penis!If you enjoyed this episode of The TT Podcast, please subscribe and leave us a rating & a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.Head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the weeks following the Isle of Man TT 2023 we're bringing you some of the best episodes from our back-catalogue, continuing with one of our most-listened to episodes with Michael Rutter. This episode was first released in February 2022 - the year which marked Michael’s 28th year as a TT racer, with seven victories and 18 podiums along the way.In the episode, he reflects on his long and illustrious career where he has raced against - and been team mates to - some of the all-time greats of road racing.He talks of what could have been had he pushed himself harder in the early years, what he could have achieved without an extended break from the TT, and how he and John McGuinness MBE nearly came to blows after a tasty TT Zero encounter...If you enjoyed this episode of the TT Podcast, please leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts.Head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the weeks following the Isle of Man TT 2023 we're bringing you some of the best episodes from our back-catalogue, starting with one of our first ever podcast guests, Davey Todd. This episode was first released in February 2022 where Davey spoke to Chris and Steve about the triumphs and setbacks of his career from riding Motocross bikes aged six, through British Supercross Championships, Supermoto, British Superbikes and eventually road racing.He also tells them about how the TT video game - Ride On The Edge - has helped his development as a rider, and what he remembers from his first laps round the Mountain Course.Normal TT Podcast service will resume in a few weeks, but for now, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts.Head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Isle of Man TT 2023 draws to a close, your hosts Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater talk to the winner of the Milwaukee Senior TT, Peter Hickman, who reveals how he picked up a fine from the police... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater look back over their favourite moments of the TT 23 Daily Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the big day - Milwaukee Senior TT. Steve Plater and Chris Pritchard build-up to the big race, before sitting down with your winner and the rest of the podium in the fan park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater bring you the atmosphere from a day of races. We had the RL360 Superstock TT Race 2 and the Carole Nash Supertwin TT Race 2, plus we hear from Josh Brookes, Pierre-Yves Bian and Peter Hickman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A (rather worse for wear) Chris Pritchard takes to the TT Fan Park stage with his co-host Steve Plater to chat to Peter Hickman and Faye Ho. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater run your through Day 11's races, the 3Wheeling.Media sidecar Race and the Monster Energy Supersport TT Race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater talk to Carl Cox, take us through the Secret Garden and react to the day's racing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Plater and Chris Pritchard spend a quiet day on the island speaking to Top Gear presenter Chris Harris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater as they take you through the second day of racing at the TT. Discussing and reviewing the heart-pounding action filled with adrenaline-fueled twists and turns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater as they rev up the anticipation for the adrenaline-pumping first day of racing at the TT Races. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Plater and Chris Pritchard are taken for a ride in the road opening car to talk about the track ahead of race weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Plater and Chris Pritchard head to the Arai Helmet tent to speak to the staff who service helmets for TT competitors and members of the public during the TT fortnight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your TT Daily hosts, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater chat to the owner of FHO Racing, Faye Ho. The guys have a look around Faye's motorhome and discuss how this year's event is shaping up for her team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater walk us through the Paddock once more, as we hear from John McGuinness and Dom Herbertson on Day Two of Qualifying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater walk us through the scrutineering process, we hear from the people who put the event together, and some of the riders just before they set off for qualifying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Isle of Man TT 2023 is underway and our hosts Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are on the island to bring you daily updates. For the first episode Chris is at the Manx Museum's TT Gallery speaking to new TT presenter Grace Webb and riders including Davey Todd and last year's Senior TT Winner Peter Hickman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick off this years TT Daily series, and give their predictions ahead of the 2023 Isle of Man TT Races, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined in the studio by the fastest woman in history around the TT Mountain Course, Jenny Tinmouth and joined down the line by the newest member of the TT broadcast team, 44teeth journalist and former TT competitor, Mike Booth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two of the TT Podcast with Josh Brookes, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater hear of Josh’s determination to get on the TT grid, his gratitude towards other riders who have offered him advice over the years and his views on being a team mate of the fastest man on the course.Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by Josh Brookes. Part one of the conversation sees the guys discuss Josh’s long journey from Australia to Europe, how a mixture of hard work and luck got him to where he is today and when he first came across the Isle of Man TT.Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial. Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the TT Podcast, Michael Dunlop returns for part two of his conversation with hosts’ Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater. We hear of the friendship with Carl Cox, preparation for TT 2023 and what is left to win for Michael Dunlop.Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by 21 time TT winner and all round TT legend, Michael Dunlop. He’s part of a TT motorcycle racing dynasty and has a unique view on the on-track highs and personal lows of motorcycle racing.Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial. Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by Pete Founds for part two of their conversation. We hear the guys discuss how spending time as a passenger has benefitted his driving, the pressure that comes with being part of FHO Racing and why a lap record in TT 2023 is a minimum requirement.Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by 4-time podium sidecar driver, Pete Founds. Part one of the conversation sees the guys discuss the benefits of spending his summer holidays around the paddocks growing up, why he ended up going down the sidecar route and the unlikely reason for Pete’s injured hand.Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two of the TT Podcast with Rob McElnea, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater hear of Rob’s time learning from and spending time with some of the greats of the sport, evolution from competitor to businessmen and being the wrong size for a motorcycle racer.Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by a man with an illustrious racing career and a 3 time winner of the TT, Rob McElnea. Part one of the conversation hears the guys discuss the levels of respect and focus required to take on the course, reminiscing about the highs and lows of Rob’s career and looking back at the family influence that shaped his career.Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater welcome John Holden back to the show for more sidecar chat in part two. The lads talk about the importance of Marshall’s for the event, and why John himself opted to volunteer at TT 2022. Also, we get his view on what it takes to be a successful sidecar passenger, how he saved Chris on stage at the Fanpark last year and find out if Steve has what it takes to be John’s passenger at TT 2023.Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial. Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by a man who needs no introduction, John Holden. In Part One, John discusses how he feels age is just a number, the challenges facing sidecars today - everything from the preparation, to the weight of responsibility that comes when riding with a passenger - and why sidecars are just as good as the solos.Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial. Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined once again by living legend of the Isle of Man TT, Mick Grant in the latest episode of the TT Podcast. Part two sees the guys talk retiring with no regrets, his view on the current crop of riders and the perils that come with managing our very own Steve Plater.Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by a legend of the Isle of Man TT, Mick Grant. Part one of the conversation sees the guys discuss the greats of the TT, Mick's first ever win in 1974 on “Slippery Sam” and why, if you enjoy riding a motorbike, you’ve got to ride the Isle of Man.Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial. Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second part of our TT Podcast episode with Milo Ward, he talks Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater through his first laps around the Isle of Man TT course in 2022, which he describes as the coolest experience of his life - and his plans for TT 2023.Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater sit down with Milo Ward in part one of a two part conversation. The guys discuss the requirements for newcomers to the TT, the nerves and apprehension that comes with wearing the novice bib, and exactly how he fulfilled his dream of taking part in what he describes as “the pinnacle" of motor sport.Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part two of Clive Padgett’s conversation with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater, sees the guys talk Padgett’s historic 2010 TT, Conor Cummings’ impressive 2022, Davey Todd having fun learning his craft, an appreciation for sidecars and of course, the future of Padgett’s.Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first instalment of Clive Padgett’s conversation with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater, the guys switch focus between Clive’s day to day running of the legendary Padgett’s Racing to Clive’s own story and how his promising racing career was cruelly cut short.Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second part of Ian Lougher’s conversation with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater, the guys talk about his first TT win, which was in 1990. Ian explains how it was a challenging year with frustration at the European Championships and a misbehaving bike at the North West 200. Chris and Steve ask Ian how he’s maintained his passion for motorsport for 40 years. He tells them about how he does question himself, but keeps on coming back to the sport.Ian shares his memories of Joey and Robert Dunlop, describing how different the two were, including on a trip to Macau for an awards ceremony. He also shares why he was always so befuddled by Phillip McCallen.Today, Ian works as a team manager and tells Chris and Steve about the satisfaction he gains seeing the riders he champions making improvements.Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first instalment of Ian Lougher’s conversation with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater, the guys focus on the early days of his career. The Welshman’s had 136 TT starts, 103 finishes, 29 podiums and 10 wins across five decades.Ian tells the guys why he enjoyed early morning practice sessions back in the day and explains why he never felt nervous sitting on Glencrutchery Road waiting for the tap on the shoulder.With his dad and brother both riding non-competitively, Ian shares some of his first experiences of motorbikes, including a situation which resulted in him getting banned from the roads at the age of 13. He also explains how he discovered road racing and the Isle of Man through the Southern 100 - where he’s still the most successful ever competitor with 32 wins.After almost 40 years of involvement with the TT, Ian shares his thoughts on the changes he’s seen in that time - some of which he favours more than others.Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of the TT Podcast is part two of Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater’s conversation with Dr Gareth Davies.As one of the Chief Medical Officers for the TT, Gareth explains how Senior Race Day looks from his perspective - explaining the checks and simulations which the medical team sort before roads close, all the way to the decisions about where to land the helicopters if needed.Gareth tells the guys how proud he is of the 40-50 strong volunteer team which come to the Island each year to support the races.Discussing the impact the Covid-19 gap had on the TT, Gareth says it enabled him and the other bosses to step back and consider their roles as custodians of the event: meaning they need to work to eliminate unnecessary risks, and make sure the TT is there for their children and children’s children.The guys chat about the impact that witnessing tragic events can have on people in Gareth’s position; and also the way lessons regularly get learned and fed into the events to make sure the races continue to get safer.Be sure to subscribe to receive each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater on this week’s episode of The TT Podcast is Dr Gareth Davies, one of the TT’s Chief Medical Officers.Manx born and bred, Gareth tells the guys about his passion for the races, sharing experiences from his days watching from the hedgerows with his dad. He was fascinated by sidecars growing up, and had always wanted to ride or be a passenger. As Gareth tells Chris and Steve, his mum had other ideas.Until recently, Gareth was Medical Director of London’s Air Ambulance. He explains how his experience helping at the TT as a newly qualified doctor gave his career the start it needed.The guys discuss the importance of medical response at the TT, and the impact this has had on the work of paramedics around the world, where open heart surgery can now be performed in the street.Be sure to subscribe to receive each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two of his interview with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater, TT winner Milky Quayle talks more about his TT racing career as well as the next chapter in his relationship with the event, training the newcomers every year.Milky discusses the feeling of not only stepping onto the podium at the event, but then stepping onto the top spot. He talks about the struggle of paying to race at the event and shares stories of some of the other jobs he took on to pay his way, including working security at a clothes shop and pulling pints at the pub.Now the man to teach newcomers the ropes, Milky talks about his process for preparing them for the unique nature of the TT, he tells Chris and Steve about some of the riders who couldn’t get their head around the event and those who excelled.The Manxman also discusses his decision to retire and have a family, something he says allowed him to leave without regret after his infamous crash in 2003. As a man who gets involved with many aspects of the event, Milky explains his love of the TT and the Isle of Man.Be sure to subscribe to receive each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After being a TT fan, rider, coach and just all round advocate, the legendary Milky Quayle finally takes on the TT Podcast to tell Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater some of his many tales and all about his love of the event.Beginning from his early days of watching the Southern 100 and TT from the hedges with his dad, the Manxman takes the hosts through the journey to his first time racing at the event, sharing stories of riding round the course nine times on Mad Sunday and learning from local heroes along the way. He talks about some of his early bikes and taking advice from local heroes.Milky gets into his first days at the TT, telling Chris and Steve about why he was nervous to race despite having driven around the course hundreds of times before. He also describes the magic of waiting for the sun to rise during a morning practice and why it's better that more care is taken now over the decision to race.Be sure to subscribe to receive each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TT one-to-watch Paul Jordan returns to the podcast for part two of his chat with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater this week.After patiently waiting to bring it up in part one, Chris finally asks Paul about his now infamous incident with a pigeon during TT 2022. The rider talks about why having a face full of blood, feathers and guts didn’t stop him from getting back on the bike to compete in the race immediately after.The Northern Irishman gets into his third place finish in this year’s Supertwin race including a battle with Pierre Yves Bian for the spot and why celebrating fans meant he couldn’t actually see the mid-course pit board confirming his success on the last lap.Paul also discusses the effect of having a TT podium under your belt and the congratulations he continues to received months after the event as well as looking to the future and his hope to stick with his supportive team.Be sure to subscribe to receive that episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s guest on the TT Podcast has continued his reputation as an upcoming leader following a first podium finish at this year’s TT and multiple successes at the North West 200. Paul Jordan joins hosts Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater to talk all about his exciting career so far.Paul discusses his racing history and how he’s gone from having a bit of fun on a bike to speeding around the Mountain Course. He also gets into the decision he made to not compete in the event after the first offer he received and what he’s still working on to go faster than ever.The Prez racing rider talks about digesting advice before taking on the course and why he thinks cycling the course is the best way to get a feel of it. Chris and Steve also turn the conversation to Paul’s first time at the event, which lead to a trip in the air ambulance, his friendship with fellow rider Lee Johnston, and racing for his current team.Be sure to subscribe to receive that episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two of Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater’s chat with Clerk of the course at the TT, Gary Thompson, he gets into his history at the event and his best, and worst, days in the job.Remembering how he started right in the deep end in 2012, becoming the first man to cancel a Senior TT, Gary explains why that decision was actually very easy on the day and how he sees accusations of being ‘over the top’ in his decisions.Alongside making historically disappointing decisions, Gary is also the man responsible for putting on a five race day at the 2019 event and he tells the podcast how that came about, getting into some of the complexities that come from rearranging races and managing the expectations of competitors, marshals, fans and residents.Though he admits he is often told that many would not want to do his job, Gary explains why he loves the role and all the problems it can bring, also letting Chris and Steve in on the one job that he himself would not want to take on.Be sure to subscribe to receive that episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the TT podcast, hosts Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by a man who wields a great influence on the events at the world’s greatest racing festival, Clerk of the course, Gary Thompson MBE.Gary goes right back to the beginning of his time as a soldier in the army, explaining why the regimented environment there was great preparation for managing the TT and how he managed to turn a childhood love of racing into a career.He also gives an insight into what a day at the races is like for a clerk of the course, describing why he wakes up at 6am every day and how his team works together to pull off the mammoth task of preparing the course.Not just the man in charge at the TT, Gary also holds both MBE and BEM medals and tells the stories of how they came about to Chris and Steve, including organising the largest land operation since WWII, as well as the big responsibilities he had dealing with members of the royal family.Be sure to subscribe to receive that episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Molyneux returns for part two of his chat with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater on the TT Podcast, recorded on the Isle of Man.The Manxman talks about his time competing at world and European championships - including a surprise trip to Czechoslovakia - and compares how his goals changed as he gained more experiences of different races. He explains why he’s kept coming back to the TT.A Royal visit to the TT in 2003 marred by rain and fog caused quite a dilemma for the sidecar drivers and passengers, and on the podcast Dave describes the awkward conversation he had to have with the Clerk of the Course!He talks us through the impact of his 2006 crash, and how he managed to still win both sidecar classes in 2007.Looking to the future of sidecar racing, Dave tells Chris and Steve that whilst he hopes he’ll see someone hit a 120mph lap of the Mountain Course, he’s equally aware of the need to bring new talent into the sport.Be sure to subscribe to receive each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Chris and Steve on The TT Podcast this week is a Manxman who’s currently the 4th most successful TT competitor of all time. Dave Molyneux raced at his first TT in 1985 and since then, has won 17 times.As well as explaining how his emotions on the startline have changed in the last 37 years, Dave tells the guys about the years leading up to his first races. He talks about his background as a mechanic, and how as a young man he chose jobs he thought would set him up well for a life as an independent rider.Explaining why he’s always raced sidecars and not solo bikes, Dave talks about his dad’s influence, and how he had a trike as a kid.Dave also talks about the only time he had an interest in 2 wheel bikes, when he looked after the machinery for fellow Manxman Graeme Cannell - and the job offer he turned down so he could pursue his own racing career.The podcast also gets Dave’s thoughts on the differences between short-circuit and road racing, including his time at the Ulster Grand Prix.Be sure to subscribe to receive each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.