IOM TT 2020

[DarthtaterM16]

Confirmed entries:

Honda Racing
1. Davey Todd
2. Glen Irwin

RAF regular & reserves Kawasaki
1. Paul Jordan

Smiths BMW
1. Peter Hickman

PBM DUcati
1. Michael Dunlop

Ashcourt racing
1. lee Johnston

Silicone engineering Kawasaki
1. Dean Harrison

OMG BMW
1. James Hillier
2. Davo Johnson

Bournemouth Kawasaki
1. John Mcguinness
2. Alistair seeley (NW200 only)

Padgetts Honda
1. Conor Cummins
2.(please be Bruce Anstey..)

Bathams racing
1. Michael Rutter

Prez racing
1.

Penz13.com BMW
1.
2.

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Edited by DarthtaterM16 on Tuesday 10th March 12:46

[DarthtaterM16]

Davey Todd and Glen Irwin confirmed at Honda racing for TT 2020 on the all new Fireblade arr.
Irwin's first time at the TT.

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poo at Paul's said:

ANyone reckon Coops will be there this year....?

Possibly with Tyco BMW.

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Higgs boson said:

DarthtaterM16 said:

Irwin's first time at the TT.

If he thinks he a road racer because of his NW200 exploits, he's in for a surprise!

I hope he takes his time to learn.

I'm sure he will. He's said in interviews that its a long course project.

[DarthtaterM16]

Rumours of McGuinness on a V4R at the TT seem to be gathering pace..

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Turn7 said:

"IF" Bournemouth Kwak turn up, Id expect Jimbo Hillier in the seat as well.

I think they will. They’ve signed Seeley for the North West so it looks like they’re doing the roads at least.

I have to say though that I’d be looking for a way onto a BMW if I were Hillier. Clearly knows his way around the place and is a smart rider but that BMW is looking like the bike to be on for 2020.

I wouldn’t blame Harrison if he wanted one either.

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I’ve also heard that TAS may not be doing the roads next year..

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Turn7 said:

Next years whole BMW deal feels just odd, dont know whats going on there at all.

Lot of long time sponsor deals ending.

Yeah it’s very strange. TAS could be looked at as underperforming I guess.
Smiths only missed out on the senior due to a mechanical.

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Dakkon said:

slopes said:

I'm still staggered that Hicky reckons the best way to go fast at the TT is to spin the rear tyre

Yeah, what does he know eh?

I don’t think he was being condescending to be fair.

[DarthtaterM16]

Bournemouth Kawasaki have announced that James Hillier will not be riding for them on the roads this year.

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FrenchCarFan said:

DarthtaterM16 said:

Bournemouth Kawasaki have announced that James Hillier will not be riding for them on the roads this year.

Retired?

He has ridden for them forever.

No. He’s been making noise for a while about trying something new.

Reckon he fancies a BMW.

[DarthtaterM16]

OMG racing are running a team at the North west and TT in 2020.
Riders to be announced in the next few days.

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rigga said:

Hillier on a OMG BMW is a very good shout

Seems likely doesn’t it?
You’d think Hillier would be looking for a bit more experience team wise BUT I’m sure OMG will have done their research and recruitment with that regard.

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Davo Johnson confirmed on the first OMG BMW.

Hillier to be announced tomorrow..?

[DarthtaterM16]

Hillier confirmed at OMG BMW for Superbike, superstock and supersport (Yam R6) for the NW200 and TT.

Strong line up for OMG.

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Smiths racing have switched to the Yamaha R6 for supersport duty on the roads next season. The Triumph is just a bit too old now apparently.

[DarthtaterM16]

John Mcguinness has signed for Bournemouth Kawasaki for the North west and TT. Superbike, Stockers and 600's.

Interesting move. Good for both parties.

[DarthtaterM16]

Michael Dunlop has joined PBM Ducati for the roads this year!
No details on what 600 or stocker he will be riding yet.

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What do we think the chances of the TT being cancelled this year are?

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I heard yesterday that there is a tentative plan to move the TT to August along with (or possibly instead of) the classic TT and Manx Grand Prix should they be forced into cancelling this years event.