TT tragedy

[oldtimer]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/6734325.stm

A terrible accident.  I am sure all CAers will join me in offering condolences to all concerned

[Nordic]

A terrible outcome that will take the shine off John McGuinness becoming the first rider to break the 130mph barrier.

[Chris24]

Sad news, unfortunately this seems to be the story of my afternoon today.

Condolences to the families and friends.

[Andy Zarse]

It's a terrible waste. That they all knew the risks (and I include the spectators) is of no comfort.

[Barry]

A sad day for everyone involved.



In the present nanny state we live in, I forsee black clouds on the horizon for the TT.

[Leftie]

What can I say that will bring some comfort to the bereived?

Please accept my condolences.

Jerry

[Boorish Grobian]

Very sad news indeed, as Andy said, everyone knows and understands the risk's involved in this glorious, gladatorial event.  But I'm afraid Barry's probably right, in our contemporary, politically correct, wrap everyone in wool blankets and give them a cup of warm milk, world, the TT's days could very well be numbered.
Fax

[Steve Pyro]

Very sad news indeed, as Andy said, everyone knows and understands the risk's involved in this glorious, gladatorial event.  But I'm afraid Barry's probably right, in our contemporary, politically correct, wrap everyone in wool blankets and give them a cup of warm milk, world, the TT's days could very well be numbered.
Fax

One possible reason that the TT continues at all is that the Isle of Man (and States of Jersey and Guernsey etc) are self governing autonomous states within the UK and have their own health and safety legislation and laws.

[RS2 Babe]

Very sad news indeed, as Andy said, everyone knows and understands the risk's involved in this glorious, gladatorial event.  But I'm afraid Barry's probably right, in our contemporary, politically correct, wrap everyone in wool blankets and give them a cup of warm milk, world, the TT's days could very well be numbered.
Fax

One possible reason that the TT continues at all is that the Isle of Man (and States of Jersey and Guernsey etc) are self governing autonomous states within the UK and have their own health and safety legislation and laws.

 

This is very sad and tragic and yes, must be dreadful in respect of the families and friends of those involved.

Death to participants and/or spectators, in anything we deem to be a sport, might seem incomprehensible to some.

I have just come home from a live motor racing event here in Jersey. A spectacular night time sprint race, involving many of the classics we know and love. This took place on a road where you normally 'get done' for speeding over 40MPH but tonight, it sounded just bit like Le Mans out there.

So, what Steve mentioned is indeed correct. I think the only reason the TT continues is because it is in the IOM. There have been many tragic incidents in the history of the TT but competitors still compete and fans still appreciate the risks they take in the name of the sport.

[Boorish Grobian]

At the end of the day, isn't that part of the appeal of the event?  No one has a gun put to their heads making them participate.  They do it for the love of the sport and the thrill of it.   When the day is over the riders can share a pint and say "Jesus! That was something special" working without the safety net of mile-wide gravel traps.  Bike racers have always been, and will always be, a different breed.
As we say, they know the risk, for many that's what brings them back.
The higher the thrill, the higher the price.  How much are you willing to pay?
Goes for the spectators too.
Fax

[monkey]

lets get this off the soap box and back on topic shall we.

Out of respect to all those involved in this tragedy, and along with other CA’s I offer my heart felt condolences.

[oldtimer]

Thank you Monkey.  This thread was startred as a place for us simply to express condolences.

[Kpy]

lets get this off the soap box and back on topic shall we.

Out of respect to all those involved in this tragedy, and along with other CA’s I offer my heart felt condolences.

Well said!!

[Andy Zarse]

This thread is simply entitled "TT tradegy". I see nothing in any of the above posts that is in any way disrespectful to those killed or their releatives, nothing that is off-topic and nothing that is inappropriate. Quite the opposite in fact.

Whilst I might be opening myself to accusations of churlishness, I don't see how we can reasonably be expected to know the narrow intention of the original poster in that the thread was meant only to be for offerring condolences. I am therefore slightly disappointed that there appears to be implied criticism of certain members posts.

[monkey]

 slightly disappointed that there appears to be implied criticism of certain members posts.
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I'm sorry and disappointed you feel that way.