[17] The danger feeds his need to feel in control of his destiny,[27] although he conceded the inherent risks mean he would be doing well if he lived to age 60. [103] He achieved his goal of a podium-finish during a 2013 British Championship event in Fort William, Scotland. [20], He bought the Vöx in 2012 from Koenigsegg engineer Mattias Vöcks. Driving almost the full length of the TT course (joining at Quarterbridge garage and finishing at Governor's Bridge), he said he was impressed at how fast it really was, reaching 180 mph down Sulby Straight and becoming airborne at Ballacrye corner, resulting in "something like a 22-minute lap". Martin was lucky to escape injury while competing in the superbike race, and was battling for the lead of the race on a Suzuki XR69 with Jamie Coward, when he crashed on the final lap. Martin's first competitive appearance since 2015 was his debut for Honda at the Tandragee 100 on 22 April, riding the new Honda Fireblade Superstock-class machine. TT favorite Guy Martin and William Dunlop will compete on BMW S1000RR superbikes. [4][26][52] According to Jasper Rees of The Daily Telegraph, it is his "combination of eccentricity and humility that makes him so popular with viewers". Superbike racer Guy Martin's team recalled the moment he crashed at the Isle of Man TT race in 2010. Martin is also listed as the author of companion books for some of his television shows: How Britain Worked, published on 4 October 2012[33] and Speed, published on 1 December 2013. [140][141][142], Due to stand trial on 6 January 2020, in late December 2019 the two charges were dropped, citing that Martin believed his licence from Northern Ireland was genuine, giving him HGV-entitlement and that his autism made him "vulnerable enough for others to see him as an easy target" and that he "may well have been taken in by somebody". [19] He also seeks out casual work as a way to switch off during TT events (practice only being in the evenings). During the first lap of the Open Superbike race, Martin was involved in a collision with another rider at Marlacoo corner. Following on from the Cookstown meeting, Martin was set to campaign in all the main races at the North West 200, as a prelude to working up for the Isle of Man TT. The International road race meetings had mixed results: the North West 200 never went particularly well, The Isle of Man TT looked promising but problems soon led to it being another disappointment. In this episode, Martin helps with winter maintenance on attractions in the Welsh resort of Llandudno, working on the pier, a helter-skelter ride, and the Great Orme Tramway. [72], Martin opened his 2015 season at the Oliver's Mount Circuit on Saturday 11 April,[73] at which he recorded a maiden victory on his BMW S1000RR Superstock at the Scarborough venue. He had previously visited the museum in 2011. [137] At age 21 he bought a BMW E46 M3 CSL,[136] followed by a Porsche GT3 RS at age 24,[18] then a new BMW E92 M3 V8,[137] and lastly before the Vöx, a 2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage bought new at age 28. [137], Martin also owns a large collection of bicycles and motorcycles, including a Bimota. He hopes to win a TT before the event is banned for health and safety reasons. The Scarborough Gold Cup meeting ended with him winning all the races on the final day including the Gold Cup and the second 600 race of the day after a good battle with John McGuinness and Ian Lougher who were also both on the same Hondas as Martin. [60] He wants to go fast and get near death, while also walking away. Riding for Wilson Craig in 2010, Guy was runner-up in the first Supersport race, taking fourth in the second, with a … Riding for Wilson Craig in 2010, Guy was runner-up in the first Supersport race, taking fourth in the second, with a similar position in the Superbike TT. In this episode, Martin helps to repair the world's oldest surviving water turbine used to power Gayle Mill, a saw mill in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire. [18] After struggling to come to terms with the fame brought about by his media work, Martin was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. Martin's quest to set a new two-wheeled world land speed record was called off due to conditions on the course. Guy Martin. He continued to hold station during the following three laps, but a problem during his final pit stop at the end of lap four, resulted in the team being unable to replace his rear tyre. [clarification needed] Despite crashing at around 135 mph (217 km/h), Martin only sustained a bruised wrist. Directed by Richard De Aragues. He is a fan of BBC Radio 4. 5. Pushed hard during the 9-lap race by Dan Kneen, Martin led the pack by the end of the opening lap and continued to hold station at the end of lap 2. [136] The Vöx followed a string of high performance cars Martin bought for special occasions (only ever owning one at a time, and sometimes only owning his van). [10] As a child he was fascinated by engines, and would take apart lawnmowers to try to make them go faster. [20], Martin owns a 2013 Ford Transit van and a unique Volvo Vöx supercar. Martin started racing in 1998 and in 2004 competed on a road circuit for the first time at the Isle of Man TT. As well as contesting a full season in the British Superbike Championship, in 2008 Martin again competed in the three International road races but was denied his first TT win when he broke down whilst comfortably leading the opening Superbike race. [35] He has written car reviews on the 2015 Aston Martin Vanquish Carbon,[36] the 2015 Range Rover Sport SVR,[37] the 2015 Ford Transit L2 H2, the 2016 Ford Mustang V8 GT,[38] as well as writing about his own Volvo Vöx[39] and his Wall of Death show.[40]. You spend the early part of the year preparing for the season – testing, racing, talking about it, and then doing it all over again. [66], Airlifted to Noble's Hospital in Douglas with chest injuries, he was later diagnosed as suffering bruising to both lungs and minor fractures to his upper spine.[65]. [61] His television producer agrees, stating "he's not stubborn, or reckless, he's calculating". [19] His major crashes of 2010 and 2015 have not changed his outlook;[26] he has described the moment before losing control in 2010 crash as priceless, the ultimate feeling of danger. On a first attempt, using an Indian Scout motorcycle, Martin managed to achieve 70.33 mph, while on a second run, on a bike purposely built by Martin (a 1972 Rob North T160 Trident triple), he extended the record to 125.77 km/h (78.15 mph). [131], Martin's love of industry and endeavour leads him to China, where he reveals the unseen side of its innovation, technological development and gigantic manufacturing. 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