RE: Guy Martin does 100mph in a JCB

[anonymous-user]

Is there a technical definition of what it needs to qualify as a tractor for this record?

IMHO it should have a trailer on the back carrying a tonne of potatoes, and a Collie perched on the side steps.

[KrazyIvan]

Every day man of the people my arse. Wonder if they had to use the power of the "tractor" to pull his head out of his own arse, so he could see where he was going.

[DanielSan]

Well if nothing else this article is proof that no matter what's posted on here some joyless cretin will moan about it.

[Sandpit Steve]

unsprung said:

All very good and I do hope that the shenanigans continue.

Having said that, I do prefer the motorised sofa (with coffee table!) built by that bloke in the UK. It's got a bit more of the absurd, which suits me.

That’ll be Edd China, of Wheeler Dealers fame.

https://youtu.be/ZWn9y1Rw8HY

[unsprung]

Sandpit Steve said:

That’ll be Edd China, of Wheeler Dealers fame.

https://youtu.be/ZWn9y1Rw8HY

Thanks for that! The floor lamp (mounted behind the sofa) is a nice touch.

[Condi]

Mr Tidy said:

waftycranker said:

williamp said:

Did he have a licence??

I’d imagine.

Well given that his day job is fixing HGVs, I'd be surprised if he didn't!

But seeing as it was done on a track, how does that matter anyway?

It doesn't. You get your tractor endorsement when you pass your car test. Cat K from memory.

[4rephill]

Condi said:

Mr Tidy said:

waftycranker said:

williamp said:

Did he have a licence??

I’d imagine.

Well given that his day job is fixing HGVs, I'd be surprised if he didn't!

But seeing as it was done on a track, how does that matter anyway?

It doesn't. You get your tractor endorsement when you pass your car test. Cat K from memory.

Cat F - not K (Cat K is for mowing machines and pedestrian controlled vehicles: https://www.gov.uk/learning-to-drive-a-tractor-or-... )

Your car licence may allow you to drive a tractor, but, if you take a look at how many controls and systems there are on most modern tractors, chances are you'll be lucky to start the bugger up, let alone drive it!

[Ed.]

4rephill said:

Condi said:

Mr Tidy said:

waftycranker said:

williamp said:

Did he have a licence??

I’d imagine.

Well given that his day job is fixing HGVs, I'd be surprised if he didn't!

But seeing as it was done on a track, how does that matter anyway?

It doesn't. You get your tractor endorsement when you pass your car test. Cat K from memory.

Cat F - not K (Cat K is for mowing machines and pedestrian controlled vehicles: https://www.gov.uk/learning-to-drive-a-tractor-or-... )

Your car licence may allow you to drive a tractor, but, if you take a look at how many controls and systems there are on most modern tractors, chances are you'll be lucky to start the bugger up, let alone drive it!

Trial was meant to start in July but it's been postponed again to January.

https://www.morebikes.co.uk/59207/guy-martin-fake-...

[poo at Paul's]

I cant be the only one utterly bored stless by all the Guy Martin guff nowadays. Surely he's past his sell by date now?

[donkmeister]

KrazyIvan said:

Every day man of the people my arse. Wonder if they had to use the power of the "tractor" to pull his head out of his own arse, so he could see where he was going.

I've met him when I was on a trackday, no cameras about. He is genuinely a really nice normal bloke who likes to chat with anyone. He wasn't a special guest, he hadn't rung ahead, just showed up and paid like the rest of us so the organisers were genuinely surprised.

[KrazyIvan]

poo at Paul's said:

I cant be the only one utterly bored stless by all the Guy Martin guff nowadays. Surely he's past his sell by date now?

Sssshhhh they'd burn you at the cross for being a heathen saying things like that round these parts.

[CooperS]

poo at Paul's said:

I cant be the only one utterly bored stless by all the Guy Martin guff nowadays. Surely he's past his sell by date now?

Who would you rather have done this?

[jimothyc]

Imagine how fast it could have gone if Williams hadn't been involved!

[Jon_S_Rally]

DanielSan said:

Well if nothing else this article is proof that no matter what's posted on here some joyless cretin will moan about it.

I found myself thinking that too.

Yes, this is a bit pointless in reality, but who cares? It's gloriously ridiculousness should be cause for celebration.

[Jhonno]

Jon_S_Rally said:

DanielSan said:

Well if nothing else this article is proof that no matter what's posted on here some joyless cretin will moan about it.

I found myself thinking that too.

Yes, this is a bit pointless in reality, but who cares? It's gloriously ridiculousness should be cause for celebration.

This..

Guy Martin is a proper chap too!

[WCZ]

not sure why exactly but there's something that grates me about guy martin

[Harry_523]

poo at Paul's said:

I cant be the only one utterly bored stless by all the Guy Martin guff nowadays. Surely he's past his sell by date now?

Should've got him a TopGear job really, more on brand than a cricketer and a dating show presenter...

[Dave Hedgehog]

Jhonno said:

Jon_S_Rally said:

DanielSan said:

Well if nothing else this article is proof that no matter what's posted on here some joyless cretin will moan about it.

I found myself thinking that too.

Yes, this is a bit pointless in reality, but who cares? It's gloriously ridiculousness should be cause for celebration.

This..

Guy Martin is a proper chap tool

a tiny change to correct your post

[soad]

DanielSan said:

Well if nothing else this article is proof that no matter what's posted on here some joyless cretin will moan about it.

But it’s a bit pointless, surely? A bit like taking a GSX-R (which is sports bike) off-roading in the mud...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CqgEl53x7CM

[soad]

unsprung said:

Sandpit Steve said:

That’ll be Edd China, of Wheeler Dealers fame.

https://youtu.be/ZWn9y1Rw8HY

Thanks for that! The floor lamp (mounted behind the sofa) is a nice touch.

Better video: Living With A 90mph Sofa