Whilst in London last week, I went to see the spectacular 3D film about the 2010 TT races, "Beyond the Edge". I did enjoy it although the 3D effect wasn't strictly necessary - the racing was good enough.
I was very excited because my good friend Jennifer had seen it, and said that I had been filmed sitting in the Grandstand at Douglas! Well, I didn't see myself although I think Grandad Edgar was in one of the snippets of film shown of the earlier races.
It was so lovely to see dear Guy Martin featured - although it wasn't his finest set of races and, of course, he landed up injured. He does cut a very handsome figure, with a roguish attitude, but I didn't like it when he discussed "wa...ng"; what young men do in the privacy of their trousers should remain a mystery.
I think one of the first films to feature on-bike camera shots was produced by Champion Spark Plugs - "The Throttle Works Both Ways" - and I am definitely in that! That was 1975, and that rascal Mike Hailwood is featured - the director gave me a copy and I still have it!
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The TT 2011
It was great to see some of the new riders too - Cal Crutchlow and that nice American boy, Nicholas Hayden. But, even though he can be a bit coarse and vulgar, my special favourite was Guy Martin. I did so want to see him win a TT, but he was unlucky again. Of course, last year he suffered such a bad crash, and perhaps it is his nonchalant bravery that appeals to me - it reminds me of my Grandfather's bravery when he too crashed, remounted and finished with such badly burned feet, only to then be disqualified.
Good luck Guy (but do try not to use so many rude words).
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