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Step right up, tough guy... #3026954
03/24/22 12:02 AM
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If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
Re: Step right up, tough guy... [Re: CMcAllister] #3026966
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Man, what those guys are capable of bow
12,000 to 16,000 + RPM useable power range shock bow


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Re: Step right up, tough guy... [Re: Cab_Burge] #3026972
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12 - 16,000 rpm, why won't my small block do that. Reminds me of being a kid in the Super 8 movies days. I strapped a camera to the front of my bike, it produced some amazing pictures.

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Amazing the concentration needed, to be aware of all the upcoming turns and nuances in the road surface.
I'm exhausted just watching, can't imagine racing that for any length of time.

Re: Step right up, tough guy... [Re: CMcAllister] #3026992
03/24/22 08:21 AM
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I rented a video in the late '80s that included a 1-lap onboard camera on Joey Dunlop's bike. He was narrating his way around the course to give the viewer some perspective, but his accent made it hard for me to understand everything. The road course is long enough that the weather on one side of the island can be quite different than the other, as witnessed when he went into one section that was raining. If he was on dry-track slicks, that must have been pretty sketchy.

The Isle of Mann has claimed a number of lives over the decades; seems like every year there's a new casualty listed among the event's winners.


2021 Challenger 6.4L Scat Pack 1320 (2022)
100% stock: 1.680, 11.894 at 113.75 (DA 175 ft)
wheels, tires, air filter: 1.714, 11.833 at 115.80 (DA 310 ft)

1973 Challenger 452 ci street/strip (2008)
pump gas, DOT radials: 1.454, 10.523 at 126.44 (DA 514 ft)
Re: Step right up, tough guy... [Re: CMcAllister] #3026999
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Going to the Isle of Man for the Manx Grand Prix (aka "Classic TT"), which is the same race that is in this video, later this year. I'll be sure to look around for any Mopars parked down the side streets near the Creg Ny Baa. Maybe someone on the island has a "bairn-find Heymi that hain't seen the light o'day for an age" grin

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Re: Step right up, tough guy... [Re: GB5andGY8] #3027007
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Absolutely my favorite motorsport event of any kind. Thanks for posting

Re: Step right up, tough guy... [Re: 56_Royal_Lancer] #3027026
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Huge. Clanking. Balls.

A gorgeous place, only seen it from the TV on IOM & Top Gear shows.
IIRC, they have no speed limit anywhere on the island.

Re: Step right up, tough guy... [Re: topside] #3027110
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My mind no longer works that fast !!

Re: Step right up, tough guy... [Re: Stanton] #3027126
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I want to know how fast in mph

Re: Step right up, tough guy... [Re: 56_Royal_Lancer] #3027136
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Originally Posted by 56_Royal_Lancer
Absolutely my favorite motorsport event of any kind. Thanks for posting


Yep it is amazing to watch. Only rivaled in my mind by the old "Group B" Rally days of the past.

It still amazes me that event doesn't kill a dozen guys a year... shock


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Re: Step right up, tough guy... [Re: wingman] #3027148
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Misc Isle of Man TT road race stats I just checked:
- Fastest Average Lap - 135.xx MPH
- Fastest Top Speed - 206+ MPH
- Number of riders killed over the history of the event - 253


2021 Challenger 6.4L Scat Pack 1320 (2022)
100% stock: 1.680, 11.894 at 113.75 (DA 175 ft)
wheels, tires, air filter: 1.714, 11.833 at 115.80 (DA 310 ft)

1973 Challenger 452 ci street/strip (2008)
pump gas, DOT radials: 1.454, 10.523 at 126.44 (DA 514 ft)
Re: Step right up, tough guy... [Re: Brad_Haak] #3027156
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Originally Posted by Brad_Haak
Misc Isle of Man TT road race stats I just checked:
- Fastest Average Lap - 135.xx MPH
- Fastest Top Speed - 206+ MPH
- Number of riders killed over the history of the event - 253

Just wow, I was scared watching it. No chance if you fall

Re: Step right up, tough guy... [Re: wingman] #3027192
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Originally Posted by wingman
Originally Posted by 56_Royal_Lancer
Absolutely my favorite motorsport event of any kind. Thanks for posting


Yep it is amazing to watch. Only rivaled in my mind by the old "Group B" Rally days of the past.

It still amazes me that event doesn't kill a dozen guys a year... shock


My favorite were the Group B-derived cars that raced Pikes Peak in 80's. Helped a couple friends that raced in the stock car division during that time. Always was a bucket list item for me.




Re: Step right up, tough guy... [Re: CMcAllister] #3027254
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Damn..

Re: Step right up, tough guy... [Re: RTSE4ME] #3027279
03/25/22 02:10 AM
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That kind of racing makes my sphincter pucker horribly shock grin
Would I try, probably realcrazy
I wouldn't push it anywhere near as hard as those racers do though luck

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Re: Step right up, tough guy... [Re: Cab_Burge] #3027316
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The Pikes Peak thing..... maybe. The motorcycle thing......nope, nope and he!! NO. I've done a lot of stupid things that could've killed me, but that would never be one of them. realcrazy

Re: Step right up, tough guy... [Re: justinp61] #3027365
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The thing about the Isle of Man TT: If you make a mistake, before you can pronounce the "t!" after yelling "Shi-", your limp body is either wrapped around a tree or has been flung to the far corner of an adjacent field.


2021 Challenger 6.4L Scat Pack 1320 (2022)
100% stock: 1.680, 11.894 at 113.75 (DA 175 ft)
wheels, tires, air filter: 1.714, 11.833 at 115.80 (DA 310 ft)

1973 Challenger 452 ci street/strip (2008)
pump gas, DOT radials: 1.454, 10.523 at 126.44 (DA 514 ft)
Re: Step right up, tough guy... [Re: justinp61] #3027366
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Originally Posted by justinp61
The Pikes Peak thing..... maybe. The motorcycle thing......nope, nope and he!! NO. I've done a lot of stupid things that could've killed me, but that would never be one of them. realcrazy


Maybe back in my 20's when I was bulletproof, or so I thought. Today, probably not.

Re: Step right up, tough guy... [Re: Sniper] #3027368
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Wow, incredible. Do these bikes idle at 5000rpm lol. Those guys must be fearless despite all the practice, training and familiarity with the course.

Topside, you're right that is a beautiful place. I'd love to drive a car through there at a good speed, taking the curves, accelerating. But NOTHING like these guys and on bikes!!!


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