Road Racing News

'It couldn't have come at a worse time but these things happen in racing. I'm a big boy and I can deal with it' - Conor Cummins

'You've got two weeks and then you're not back for another year, so
 you've got to make it count' - Gary Johnson


Elderly husband and wife team escape serious injury in Sidecar crash during practice for Isle of Man TT races

Former World Sidecar champions Ben and Tom Birchall treated at Nobles Hospital in Douglas following crash during practice for Isle of Man TT races

'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

'I'm not worried about [Alastair] Seeley - he's the least of my problems' - Michael Dunlop

'I loved racing in Ireland and I always had a good following, right back to the years when I was almost like Joey's team-mate in 1988' - Carl Fogarty

'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

Tyco Suzuki rider Alastair Seeley secures pole position for Saturday's Superbike races at North West 200 after final qualifying held in wet conditions

'It's all good. The team is working well, we've got ourselves dialled into the place pretty quickly and I'm looking forward to racing' - Guy Martin

'It felt like my arms were going to come out of my shoulders but I think I could've gone even faster' - Martin Jessopp

'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

'Shaun (Muir) has been so supportive and that made me so determined to get back and repay them for all that they've put into me' - Ian Hutchinson

'I don't care who you are, whether you're Guy Martin or someone running in the middle of the field, you have to obey flags' - Ryan Farquhar

'The top TT racers are respected around the world and I'm really looking forward to experiencing the famous Mountain Course' - Kevin Schwantz

"After last year's learning curve, the team know what they want and how to get it this year" - Mark Miller.

'We're delighted to have another of the leading BSB teams committing to the TT and shows the strength of the event' - Paul Phillips, TT Motorsport Manager

'I'm absolutely thrilled that we've been able to put together a sponsorship package with Bathams to give Michael the opportunity to compete at the NW200' - Nick Morgan

'Maria is a very professional and fast rider and I'm certain she will be
 an asset to the team' - John Burrows

Isle of Man TT Privateer champion Ian Mackman eyes top six after acquiring ex-Dan Kneen ZX-10R

Fans and racers alike will miss Gruff's familiar figure, sitting by his trade stand at race meetings, rolling a cigarette and chatting about the sport and art that he loved and did so much to convey to the wider world.

'I am going out there hell-bent on winning the championship, second or third place doesn't interest me' - Chris Burns

'The main thing for me is to get the big bike right because my aim is to try and win the Senior at the TT' - Michael Dunlop