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'We've had lots of success at the TT which is great, but to see Adrian achieve those results that particular year was super-impressive' - Philip Neill

'It's just come to that time now and it's no big deal. I'm happy enough with my career when I look back at it' - Adrian Archibald

'I don't have the budget to compete in the British Superbike Championship and to be honest it's not worth my while - teams pay to compete in BSB and it can't be right that we're paying to entertain the crowds' - Robin Croft

A list of all the dates of the key road race meetings in 2012

'He loved the event and he loved racing. His death is a tragic loss to the sport and I send my condolences to his family' - Coroner John Needham

'I saw the chequered flag at my farewell in Macau and this is something to take with me' - Rico Penzkofer

Macau record holder Michael Rutter back on a Honda in pursuit of eighth win, MotoGP-style three in a row grid format introduced.

'It wasn't the same out there without Ryan Farquhar, because when you're riding with someone like that it brings the best out in you' - Michael Dunlop

"It's the people who are left behind who suffer the most. Trevor probably didn't know anything about the crash, but the people left behind are hit the hardest' - Ryan Farquhar

Ryan Farquhar's uncle dies in incident at Manx Grand Prix while competing on one of the top road racer's KMR Kawasaki machines

'They can say what they want, but all the talking was done on the last lap in the last race of the day' - Michael Dunlop

Michael Dunlop rides through pain barrier to outgun Ian Lougher and Guy Martin in Ulster Grand Prix Superstock event at Dundrod

'He was lovely lad and a credit to the sport and to his family. He will be sorely missed' - Noel Johnston

'I've been walking around like a duck trying to lay an egg. I don't think I'll be totally fit but we'll be there to give it a go' - Michael Dunlop

'You could always ride the superstock bike and it would be an easier option around the wee roads at Skerries, but the superbike is a challenge' - Michael Dunlop

'Northern Ireland is a very special place in the world of road racing. I've great memories of the place' - Ex-Norton mechanic Dave Evans

Isle of Man TT star Ryan Farquhar holds commending lead in Duke Road Race Rankings Series, bidding to win championship for fifth consecutive year

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'It's an absolutely amazing sporting event if you love motorsport, it's a must to go to' - Mark Webber

'Simon is alert and chatting with his chief mechanic, who is with him at the hospital' - Honda Racing statement

'Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Jayne and we extend our deepest sympathies to the entire family circle' - Mervyn Whyte, NW200 event director

'I didn't really know what I would do with Seeley if it came down to the last lap at the chicane but I was lucky because we had such a strong motor in the bike' - William Dunlop

'Five wins on the same day can be done, but you need a lot of luck on the day. I'll go out and try my best to do it' - Alastair Seeley

'I'm like a lot of riders in that I wear my heart on my sleeve and when you lose a couple of mates and it's pretty raw, then you do tend to criticise in frustration' - Jeremy McWilliams