In this episode of the TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by 4-time podium sidecar driver, Pete Founds. Part one of the conversation sees the guys discuss the benefits of spending his summer holidays around the paddocks growing up, why he ended up going down the sidecar route and the unlikely reason for Pete’s injured hand. Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOffic...
Apr 14, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 37
In part two of the TT Podcast with Rob McElnea, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater hear of Rob’s time learning from and spending time with some of the greats of the sport, evolution from competitor to businessmen and being the wrong size for a motorcycle racer. Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial. Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Apr 07, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 36
In this episode of the TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by a man with an illustrious racing career and a 3 time winner of the TT, Rob McElnea. Part one of the conversation hears the guys discuss the levels of respect and focus required to take on the course, reminiscing about the highs and lows of Rob’s career and looking back at the family influence that shaped his career. Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the...
Mar 31, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 35
In this episode of the TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater welcome John Holden back to the show for more sidecar chat in part two. The lads talk about the importance of Marshall’s for the event, and why John himself opted to volunteer at TT 2022. Also, we get his view on what it takes to be a successful sidecar passenger, how he saved Chris on stage at the Fanpark last year and find out if Steve has what it takes to be John’s passenger at TT 2023. Be sure to subscribe to get each episod...
Mar 24, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 34
In this episode of the TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by a man who needs no introduction, John Holden. In Part One, John discusses how he feels age is just a number, the challenges facing sidecars today - everything from the preparation, to the weight of responsibility that comes when riding with a passenger - and why sidecars are just as good as the solos. Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news an...
Mar 17, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined once again by living legend of the Isle of Man TT, Mick Grant in the latest episode of the TT Podcast. Part two sees the guys talk retiring with no regrets, his view on the current crop of riders and the perils that come with managing our very own Steve Plater. Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial. Music by Calva Louise - latest album...
Mar 10, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 32
In this episode of the TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by a legend of the Isle of Man TT, Mick Grant. Part one of the conversation sees the guys discuss the greats of the TT, Mick's first ever win in 1974 on “Slippery Sam” and why, if you enjoy riding a motorbike, you’ve got to ride the Isle of Man. Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial. Music by Calva Lo...
Mar 03, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 31
In the second part of our TT Podcast episode with Milo Ward, he talks Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater through his first laps around the Isle of Man TT course in 2022, which he describes as the coolest experience of his life - and his plans for TT 2023. Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial. Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Feb 24, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 30
In this episode of the TT Podcast, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater sit down with Milo Ward in part one of a two part conversation. The guys discuss the requirements for newcomers to the TT, the nerves and apprehension that comes with wearing the novice bib, and exactly how he fulfilled his dream of taking part in what he describes as “the pinnacle" of motor sport. Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and fo...
Feb 17, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Part two of Clive Padgett’s conversation with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater, sees the guys talk Padgett’s historic 2010 TT, Conor Cummings’ impressive 2022, Davey Todd having fun learning his craft, an appreciation for sidecars and of course, the future of Padgett’s. Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial. Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acas...
Feb 10, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 28
In the first instalment of Clive Padgett’s conversation with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater, the guys switch focus between Clive’s day to day running of the legendary Padgett’s Racing to Clive’s own story and how his promising racing career was cruelly cut short. Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial. Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now. Hosted on Acast. Se...
Feb 03, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 27
In the second part of Ian Lougher’s conversation with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater, the guys talk about his first TT win, which was in 1990. Ian explains how it was a challenging year with frustration at the European Championships and a misbehaving bike at the North West 200. Chris and Steve ask Ian how he’s maintained his passion for motorsport for 40 years. He tells them about how he does question himself, but keeps on coming back to the sport. Ian shares his memories of Joey and Robert Du...
Jan 27, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 26
In the first instalment of Ian Lougher’s conversation with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater, the guys focus on the early days of his career. The Welshman’s had 136 TT starts, 103 finishes, 29 podiums and 10 wins across five decades. Ian tells the guys why he enjoyed early morning practice sessions back in the day and explains why he never felt nervous sitting on Glencrutchery Road waiting for the tap on the shoulder. With his dad and brother both riding non-competitively, Ian shares some of his ...
Jan 20, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 25
This episode of the TT Podcast is part two of Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater’s conversation with Dr Gareth Davies. As one of the Chief Medical Officers for the TT, Gareth explains how Senior Race Day looks from his perspective - explaining the checks and simulations which the medical team sort before roads close, all the way to the decisions about where to land the helicopters if needed. Gareth tells the guys how proud he is of the 40-50 strong volunteer team which come to the Island each year...
Jan 13, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Joining Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater on this week’s episode of The TT Podcast is Dr Gareth Davies, one of the TT’s Chief Medical Officers. Manx born and bred, Gareth tells the guys about his passion for the races, sharing experiences from his days watching from the hedgerows with his dad. He was fascinated by sidecars growing up, and had always wanted to ride or be a passenger. As Gareth tells Chris and Steve, his mum had other ideas. Until recently, Gareth was Medical Director of London’s A...
Jan 06, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 23
In part two of his interview with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater, TT winner Milky Quayle talks more about his TT racing career as well as the next chapter in his relationship with the event, training the newcomers every year. Milky discusses the feeling of not only stepping onto the podium at the event, but then stepping onto the top spot. He talks about the struggle of paying to race at the event and shares stories of some of the other jobs he took on to pay his way, including working securit...
Dec 23, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 22
After being a TT fan, rider, coach and just all round advocate, the legendary Milky Quayle finally takes on the TT Podcast to tell Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater some of his many tales and all about his love of the event. Beginning from his early days of watching the Southern 100 and TT from the hedges with his dad, the Manxman takes the hosts through the journey to his first time racing at the event, sharing stories of riding round the course nine times on Mad Sunday and learning from local h...
Dec 16, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 21
TT one-to-watch Paul Jordan returns to the podcast for part two of his chat with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater this week. After patiently waiting to bring it up in part one, Chris finally asks Paul about his now infamous incident with a pigeon during TT 2022. The rider talks about why having a face full of blood, feathers and guts didn’t stop him from getting back on the bike to compete in the race immediately after. The Northern Irishman gets into his third place finish in this year’s Supert...
Dec 09, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 20
This week’s guest on the TT Podcast has continued his reputation as an upcoming leader following a first podium finish at this year’s TT and multiple successes at the North West 200. Paul Jordan joins hosts Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater to talk all about his exciting career so far. Paul discusses his racing history and how he’s gone from having a bit of fun on a bike to speeding around the Mountain Course. He also gets into the decision he made to not compete in the event after the first offe...
Dec 02, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 19
In part two of Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater’s chat with Clerk of the course at the TT, Gary Thompson, he gets into his history at the event and his best, and worst, days in the job. Remembering how he started right in the deep end in 2012, becoming the first man to cancel a Senior TT, Gary explains why that decision was actually very easy on the day and how he sees accusations of being ‘over the top’ in his decisions. Alongside making historically disappointing decisions, Gary is also the ma...
Nov 25, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 18
This week on the TT podcast, hosts Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by a man who wields a great influence on the events at the world’s greatest racing festival, Clerk of the course, Gary Thompson MBE. Gary goes right back to the beginning of his time as a soldier in the army, explaining why the regimented environment there was great preparation for managing the TT and how he managed to turn a childhood love of racing into a career. He also gives an insight into what a day at the races...
Nov 18, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Dave Molyneux returns for part two of his chat with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater on the TT Podcast, recorded on the Isle of Man. The Manxman talks about his time competing at world and European championships - including a surprise trip to Czechoslovakia - and compares how his goals changed as he gained more experiences of different races. He explains why he’s kept coming back to the TT. A Royal visit to the TT in 2003 marred by rain and fog caused quite a dilemma for the sidecar drivers and ...
Nov 11, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Joining Chris and Steve on The TT Podcast this week is a Manxman who’s currently the 4th most successful TT competitor of all time. Dave Molyneux raced at his first TT in 1985 and since then, has won 17 times. As well as explaining how his emotions on the startline have changed in the last 37 years, Dave tells the guys about the years leading up to his first races. He talks about his background as a mechanic, and how as a young man he chose jobs he thought would set him up well for a life as an ...
Nov 04, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 15
This week sees the return of Davo Johnson to the TT Podcast. After making his TT debut in 2010, he missed out on the races in 2011. Davo tells Chris and Steve why that was, and why he returned in 2012 where he achieved a top ten finish in the Senior. In 2019, Davo got the call from factory Honda to ride for them at the TT. He explains how it came at an interesting time for him and shares how he found riding alongside Ian Hutchinson on the team. Davo couldn’t ride at TT 2022, but made his return ...
Oct 28, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 14
In this episode of the TT Podcast, Australian rider turned commentator Davo Johnson tells Chris and Steve about his career so far. Davo tells the guys about the first time he watched the Isle of Man TT, and how he thought any suggestion that he might one day race on those roads was ridiculous. Fast forward to today, and he’s competed at nine TTs, including for the factory Honda team in 2019 where he recorded his first podium. After injury put paid to him entering the 2022 races, he joined the co...
Oct 21, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Manxman Conor Cummins returns for part two of his discussion with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater about all things TT and racing. Picking up where part one left off, Conor talks about the short 9 months of rest he took after his crash before getting back on a bike, keen to take on the TT again. The trio also get into the racer’s experience at this year’s event and why he feels like his racing was the best it’s ever been at any event, though he admits he’s still got a lot to accomplish with the ...
Oct 14, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 12
This week on the podcast, Steve Plater and Chris Pritchard are joined by a man who not only races on the Isle of Man but was born and raised there, Conor Cummins. Conor joins the duo to talk about his racing career including why rolling up to the startline for the Mountain Course is unlike anywhere else in the world, he also speaks about one particular TT start involving a false red flag that almost caught him out. Addressing one of the biggest moments of his career, Conor reflects on his crash ...
Oct 07, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 11
James Hillier is back for part two of his conversation with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater on the TT Podcast. Despite wanting to forget about it at the time, the lightweight TT winner gets into his infamous wobble at Ballagarey, why his first thought after was about Ian Hutchinson and what he learned about the rider’s responsibility to look after their bike. A man with BSB experience in his story alongside TT success, Hillier discusses the difference between road and track racing and why the g...
Sep 30, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 10
A man with a lightweight win and many a TT podium in his record, James Hillier, joins the TT podcast this week with hosts Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater, but this time they’re recording at the home of the TT itself, the Isle of Man. Alongside plenty of racing chat, James lets listeners into a bit more of his personal life as he talks about juggling his racing career alongside having kids, renovating a house and working part time selling bikes. The rider discusses why he swapped out of his famo...
Sep 23, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 9
For this episode of the TT Podcast, it’s part two of rider and presenter Steve Plater’s time on the other side of an interview with Chris Pritchard. After discussing his journey to the TT in part one, the duo finally get into the multi-TT winner’s time at the event itself, including his quick rise to the top of the podium. The retired racer also discusses his Senior win in 2009 and the immense concentration that is required to get round the Mountain Course at all, let alone at a winning pace. Th...
Sep 02, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 8
