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6 WHO’S WHO
The runners and riders to watch out for at this year’s spectacular Isle of Man TT.
36 IT HAPPENED THEN
A look back at who did what, and where, in last year’s memorable, record-breaking event.
50 THE RETURN
Michael Dunlop is taking on the Mountain Course with a Norton racebike underneath him. Both names evoke strong emotions in TT fans, and rightly so
.
56 NO EXCUSES
Guy Martin had the speed in 2008 but was plagued by mechanical problems that robbed him of his
TT winning dream. For 2009 he’s back and
stronger than ever.
62 MR TT WINNER
Steve Plater took one year to learn the course,
then won his first race there 12 months ago.
An impressive performance that points to
greater things.
68 THE SUPERMAN
Tim Reeves has beaten the world on the short circuits, during this his second year competing
on the Island he’s going to be a serious threat
to the likes of Mark Cox and Dave Molyneux.
74 THE NEW BREED – TT 2.0
How the world’s greatest road race went from limping pensioner to vibrant, brilliant event – and
a look at the men responsible for the turnaround.
84 SCREAMING LORD MUCH
Ian Lougher on the small bikes, the Ultra and Lightweight TT’s move to Billown and why the
250cc bikes are just so special.
90 BILLOWN
A complete guide to the Ultra-Lightweight and Lightweight TT races. At the impossibly gorgeous Billown circuit.
94 BLONDE AMBITION
Jenny Tinmouth has made the jump from fast short circuit scrapper to flying Island racer. Many are predicting great things from the lass.
100 ALTERNATIVE VIEW
The world’s first zero-emission TT is taking part this year. Here’s the lowdown on the best taking part.
108 MARSHAL LAW
The single most important people for the lifeblood of the TT. How to join, what they do and why they do it.
116 TAKE TWO
Michael Rutter is back at the TT on a Yamaha for ‘09 and ready to race.
120 WHAT’S ON
A guide to the best things to know about at this year’s Isle of Man TT.
125 FACT FILE
Your comprehensive record of race winners, past winners, fastest laps, lap and race records.
John McGuinness wins over another fan with the cunning use of Manx ice cream. Clever bloke.
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