Mick Grant: The Greatest Era of the TT | The TT Podcast

Mick Grant: The Greatest Era of the TT | The TT Podcast | E29.1

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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.
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@ManxAndy Жыл бұрын

Mick Grant on the 750cc Green Meanie…..1977 he broke down in morning practice at Kirk Michael, opposite our house, I was 8 years old…..this Giant of a man in green leathers was stood with a cup of tea in our front door, I was in awe…..he patted me on the head , as he stood and watched the rest of the practice …..I’ve been a Kawasaki fan ever since , 👍🇮🇲🏆

@nodtripRS Жыл бұрын

Wow.. 👍🏻

@therealslimshady4555 Жыл бұрын

Mick was a notorious womaniser are you sure he never slipped up the stairs and put a tail on your mum 😅

@ManxAndy Жыл бұрын

@@therealslimshady4555 ha ha…..😂😂👍🇮🇲

@nodtripRS Жыл бұрын

That was brilliant, I could listen to Mick Grant for hour's an hour's. He has a wonderful way of talking an describing times. 👍🏻

@nigelholroyd2942 Жыл бұрын

Hilarious, I remember the 70's TT's well, Great laughs, great times.. I watched Mick on the works Kawasaki 750 2-stroke. Ron Haslem was hell fire quick too, And fortunate enough to see Hailwoods return on the Ducati ! & he won ! Thanks for the memories Mick,

@WillyEckaslike Жыл бұрын

i was also there when Hailwood won on the Duke

@davemarriott Жыл бұрын

@@WillyEckaslike me too, I was at Laurel Bank.

@WillyEckaslike Жыл бұрын

@@davemarriott Marriots M/C Wirral?

@davemarriott Жыл бұрын

@@WillyEckaslike No mate, I'm from Derbyshire.

@WillyEckaslike Жыл бұрын

@@davemarriott i thought i recognized your face as one of the owners of the shop when i was younger...best wishes and thanks for the reply

@terryhosker1298 Жыл бұрын

The brilliant Mick Grant Followed him all his racing life

@smitchsmitch1067 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant!

@andymccullough9589 Жыл бұрын

Another great podcast, Mick was a great rider. Looking forward to the second part of the podcast ! The last year the TT counted for gp points was 76, Tom Herron won the senior that year.

@Haxchmoto Жыл бұрын

Please make part two longer than half an hour, could listen to much more of this!

@maxflight777 Жыл бұрын

Lovely man. Compelling interview

@ronniehaworth4669 Жыл бұрын

I remember Mick Grant at OULTON PARK BRINGING ALONG James Whitam to race in his early days wearing a set of MICKS leathers, i guess because in his early days HE DID NOT HAVE HIS OWN, Jamie was about 8 stone wet thru so plenty of room in Micks leathers but he rode the socks off the bike riding alongside some of the then top riders around I wonder if Mick remembers this happening HOPE SO?? wonderfull memorys.

@andrewoverton5170 Жыл бұрын

Proper legend and clever enough to know when to stop and move into other areas of the sport other than actually sitting on a bike.

@notwocdivad Жыл бұрын

Watched Mick at Malloey park one year wen he slid off at the entrance to Garrards bend, As he walked back past us he picked up a large traffic cone, placed it on his head and bowed to the crowd who were shouting sympathetic comments to him! He wore that and waved to the crowd all the way back to the pits. What a great character, First saw him at Croft on his Velocette, he certainly made it fly!!! One of the very best of the era.

@ClassicTrialsChannel Жыл бұрын

Micks a very good trials rider still in his 70s

@stevewild6478 8 ай бұрын

Great to listen to I remember that race of the year at mallory when jarno won it was a excellent race I think John cooper was second 1972 it was great times great era, I go with mick on thinking that was the best era.

@toucheturtle3840 Жыл бұрын

The best stories you can’t put in…🤘🏻😂

@gitaneVYS491R Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that. 27 minutes flew by.

@geoffnelson6756 Жыл бұрын

How good are the stories from the older generation of riders, my era of being a fan, it may seem more glamourous today with the corporate events and money in the sport, but the pure sport and camaraderie of the era is just not there today, the more corporate the TT gets, the more we lose .

@briandion9894 Жыл бұрын

Jarro was just great R.I.P

@Extremegaz25 Жыл бұрын

What a character mick is , 21 mins in talking about the iom and sleeping rough with his mrs, just to race, excellent.

@martiniv8924 Жыл бұрын

Loved to have asked him about the Kawasaki’s and how they compared with the Suzuki and Yamaha’s etc. back in the day

@davidsampson3537 Жыл бұрын

Mick really is a legend x

@traveleroclock Жыл бұрын

Most awaited race on earth

@anthonyryan9706 Жыл бұрын

I remember Mike in 1975 when you took the lap record...I Mr kneale at the grandstand telling his lisnters...just like me that you kawasaki sounded crisp and sharp

@arnoikke Жыл бұрын

The title of this video suggests it's part 2 but it is part 1.

@davemarriott Жыл бұрын

On Ilkley moor Mick Grant, On Ilkley moor Mick Grant, On Ilkley moor Mick Grant.

@briandion9894 Жыл бұрын

Just a great person his one problem gerrards Malory park 50 50 used to fall there

@notwocdivad Жыл бұрын

Brian see my comment below!!

@dg8062 Жыл бұрын

At least my tobacco and coffee stained teeth would fit right in over in GB😅🤣😂

@tfyoubeensmoking2153 Жыл бұрын

26 seconds in

@vincemarshall8550 Жыл бұрын

when you stop to think ,you didnt just have the track to consider which im sure was as bumpy as fook ,but the possibility of those big 2 strokes seizing up at 180 mph ,gladiators then and the same now ,boxers and motorcycle racers ,everything else is bollox

@stevefoote7451 Жыл бұрын

That's why you can't truly compare the records of Ago vs. Rossi. Ago was allowed to beat up on the lower classes while competing in the 500's. If Rossi had been able to do that, not only would he have OBLITERATED Ago's win total, he would have SEVERAL more championships.

@eventcone 9 ай бұрын

Well, you can't win more than you enter, can you? And Ago won two of his world championships racing against possibly the greatest racer of all time - Mike Hailwood. Got to respect him for that (even if I think he won because his MV was more reliable than Mike's Honda at the time).