QUESTIONS

1/ Who laid down the original plans which eventually formed the basis of the inaugural T.T. Race ??
2/ Two classes of motorcycle were elected to be run----on what basis were the classes formed ??
3/ What happened to second place man Pietro Ghersi in 1926 ??
4/ And to Jimmy Guthrie in 1936 while running second ??
5/ When were the World Motorcycle Racing Championships launched and the Isle of Man hosted the British round ??
6/ When did Geoff.Duke make his winning debut in the TT ??
7/ And when did he first ride a GILERA in the TT ??
8/ When was the CLYPSE circuit first used and how long was it ??
9/ How long, in laps, was the Golden Jubilee Senior Race and what milestone was achieved ??
10/ In which year did the A.C.U. instigate the first Formula One TT ??
11/ Three notable events happened in 1960--name them--.
12/ Who won the 1962 SIDECAR TT ??
13/ Which race did the A.C.U. introduce to mark the DIAMOND Jubilee year ??
14/ Kawasaki wins the 125cc TT...Which year.??
15/ Suzuki won their first Senior TT...When ??
16/ In the Queens previous Jubilee year, 1977, who sponsored the Classic Race ??
17/ Who was the first rider to break 110 mph on a 250cc ??
18/A still-famous Scotsman won three TTs in one year-He nearly won four--What happened ??

Finally.....19/ Which surname is shared by Husband, Wife and Daughter all of whom have ridden on the Mountain Course ???
and...,
20/ If we add the number of wins of the following riders at what total do you arrive ????
a/Matt Oxley
b/Phil Read
c/Stanley Woods
d/Trevor Nation
e/Freddie Frith
f/Mike Hailwood

ANSWERS

1/Harry Collier, Charlie Collier, Freddie Straight, and the Marquis de Mouzilly St Mars (who, incidentally presented the first trophy)
2/Singles which would have to achieve90 mpg and Multis which would have to achieve 75 mpg.
3/He was excluded for using a spark plug different from that specified on his entry form
4/He was disqualified for receiving outside assistance in replacing a chain--Guthrie denied the charge and was eventually re-instated.
5/1949.
6/1950--He led the seven lap Senior TT from start to finish.
7/1953---He fell off it at Quarter Bridge while leading the race.
8/1954--10.79 miles--Used for Sidecar and Lightweight capacity races.
9/EIGHT laps--Even so, the 100 mph lap was achieved by winner Bob McIntyre on a Gilera.
10/1959--Won by Bob McIntyre on a 500cc Norton. The 350cc Class was won by Alistair King on an A.J.S. (Honda also made their debut in the 125cc race and subsequently changed motorcycling for ever !!)
11/All TT races returned to the full length Mountain Circuit, Derek Minter did the "ton" on a Single Cylinder Norton,and.....you get a point if you pick one of these:- Honda won Manufacturers Prize, John Hartle won his first TT (the Junior) on an M.V.Agusta.
12/ Chris Vincent, passengered by J.Bliss------On A B.S.A Sidecar Combination.
13/ The Production Race---Three Classes, 750cc, 500cc and 250cc (John Hartle won the 750, Neil Kelly the 500, and eventual Multi-replica winner Bill Smith the 250)
14/1969--ridden by Dave Simmonds (The following year Bill Smith was third on Kawasaki in the Senior TT !!)
15/ 1973--ridden by Australian Jack Findlay
16/ SCHHHHHHH-Youknowwho---SCHWEPPES--winner was the unforgettable Joey Dunlop on a 750cc Yamaha.
17/ Con Law on an E.M.C. in 1983...
18/ Steve Hislop won his three in 1989 but fell off at Quarry Bends during the Junior which he was on-line to win...
19/ MUSSON
20/ I make it:
1+8+10+2+4+14
Total=39---Do you agree ?????
NOW TRY TT QUIZ No.2
With acknowledgements to My Memory,
Nick Harris (Motocourse History)
and "The Vast Collection"
BBHMG READING 2002

BRANDYWELLS T.T.QUIZ N0.1