 IoM TT First Race Winner
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82-year-old grandfather Ted Fenwick wins opening race of the Isle of Man TT fortnightQuote:
ANYBODY who thought the world of high-powered motorbike racing is a young man’s game should try telling that to Ted Fenwick.
The 82-year-old grandfather from York left his rivals trailing in his wake when he led from start to finish to win the opening race of the Isle of Man TT fortnight, one of the biggest events in the sport’s calendar.
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That is so cool. Very Inspiring. ~Brent
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Well Soren, I guess "some kids never grow up", huh?! (...and how cool is THAT sometimes, huh?!...yep, great story here, alright!!!) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Now thats an enjoyable read! Riding has kept me going for lots of years.
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Thats excellent. Hope I can still through the leg over the bike if I reach that age. 
Keep It Between The Hedges And Sunny Side Up
2009 Triumph America
1997 Honda ST1100
1983 Honda CX650 Eurosport
1972 MGB Roadster
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AWESOME !!!! 
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I tried googling how old the oldest person to win a race, but couldnt find anything. The article didnt mention it at all, but I almost wonder if he is the oldest to win.
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Stickman Yogi
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Now thats an enjoyable read! Riding has kept me going for lots of years.
Works for me!! And I say this as a friggin' so-called geezer who plays and sings in a rock 'n roll band, rides bike and darn well does what I want!! Take that you young(er) punks!! Oh, and just try and keep up with me on a mountain climb (on foot I'm talkin' here). Uh huh... I thought so!!! 
Live to love, love to live.
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And did ya all know an american won a TT this year. Mark Miller won the zero emissions TT. Its one lap, he averaged 96 MPH, there is a £10,000 prize for the first bike to reach 100MPH lap. Zero emissions as in the emissions where not from his bike.
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3/4 Throttle
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That is amazing!
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