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Science and technology

Temco TT Pinto, a jet aircraft trainer

Terrestrial Time, an astronomical time standard

Teratesla, a unit of magnetic field

Toilet, a plumbing fixture

Tritium-Tritium nuclear fusion reaction, a type of reaction used in certain neutron generators

TT resembles $\backslash pi$, a mathematical constant, see pi

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TT pistol, a Soviet firearm

Text telephone, a telecommunications device for the deaf

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Thrombin time, a coagulation blood test

Toilet Training, the process of teaching a toddler to use the toilet

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Atari TT, a computer based on the Motorola 68030 CPU

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Truth-table reduction (or tt-reduction), a kind of transformation used in computability theory

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TrueType, a font format

Template Toolkit, a Perl template engine

"TT", an emoticon indicating tears streaming from the eyes

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.tt, the Country code top-level domain for Trinidad and Tobago

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''Toontown Online'', a multiplayer online video game by Disney

''Tourist Trophy'' (video game), a motorcycle racing game for the PlayStation 2

''Manx TT Superbike'', an arcade racing game by Sega

''Transport Tycoon'', a computer game by Chris Sawyer

T.T., a living stopwatch from the video games ''Diddy Kong Racing'' and ''Diddy Kong Racing DS''

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Traveller's Tales, a British developer

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Tritone, or augmented fourth, a musical interval that spans three whole tones

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''Time Team'', a British archaeological TV program on Channel 4

Take That, a boyband

''Today Tonight'', an Australian current affairs television show produced by Seven Network

''Tropic Thunder'', a 2008 comedy film starring Ben Stiller, Jack Black, and Robert Downey, Jr.

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TT scale (Table Top scale), a niche model railroading scale

Torrential Tribute, a card in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game

Top Trumps, a card game

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TT Zero, an Isle of Man TT race

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TT Pro League, a professional association football clubs in Trinidad and Tobago

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Tourist Trophy (disambiguation), several meanings

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Audi TT, a 2-door sports car produced by Audi

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TT-Line Pty. Ltd., a ferry company operating from Tasmania to Australia

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TT bar, a ten tola gold bar traded in 3.75 oz (117 g) weights

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Tatar language ISO 639-1 code

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Coordinates	6°7′55″N1°13′22″N
name	Guy Martin
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Guy Martin (born 4 November 1981 in Kirmington, North Lincolnshire, England) is a British motorcycle racer and mechanic. He has primarily competed in road racing events.

Early career

Martin decided to follow his father Ian's footsteps by racing motorcycles and moved to Ireland to join Team Racing.

After a highly successful debut year on the roads, that saw him win the Cock o' the North and International Gold Cup races at Oliver's Mount, Scarborough as well as the Irish 750cc Support Championship, he moved to the Uel Duncan Racing team for 2004. It was another successful year as he retained the Gold Cup whilst he also made his debut at the International road races with the highlight being 7th in the Senior TT. His best lap was 122.10 mph which, at the time, was the fastest ever lap set by a newcomer and almost 6 mph quicker than the previous best.

Staying with the team for 2005, Martin made further strides forward and at the TT he was the only rider to finish all five of his races inside the top six. A debut podium in the Senior was backed up with a fourth, two fifths and a sixth whilst he improved his lap speeds to in excess of 126 mph. He also took the Scarborough Gold Cup for the third successive year.

AIM Yamaha

In 2006 Martin raced for Alistair Flanagan's AIM Yamaha race team. His first race for the team was the 2005 Macau GP. During the 2006 season Martin was allowed to race on the English circuits again, taking part in some British Supersport championship races. He also participated in the 3 Scarborough racing events at Oliver's Mount - the Ian Watson Spring National, the Cock o' the North and the Gold Cup meeting in which he won the prestigious Gold Cup equaling Geoff Dukes record of 4 in a row. 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 though at the final international of the year, the Ulster Grand Prix, Martin took 4 race wins and a 2nd making him the man of the meeting.

Hydrex Honda

Hydrex Honda were the team that secured Martin's signature for the 2007 season. Shaun Muir team owner said he was ''delighted to have such a great prospect and a true character on board and had high hopes for the coming season''. In the early season he took part in British Superbike and Supersport rounds to prepare for the road racing season. The first major international of the year was the North West 200 in which Martin finished with an 8th, a 4th, two 3rds and a 2nd. In the CP Hire Superstock race after a bad start Martin finished 3rd. The Isle of Man TT was the next major race on the calendar and Martin got a 3rd, two 2nds and a DNF after running out of fuel with less than 3 miles to go until his first pit stop. In the Senior race he just missed out on becoming only the second rider, at the time, to have lapped at more than 130 mph, his best lap falling short at 129.816 mph. Later video footage showed him run wide on the entry to Windy Corner and it was this mistake that led him to miss out on the magical 130 mph lap.

Martin continued to race on the English scene and then he regained his Cock o' the North title at the Scarborough circuit before going to Ireland for the Kells Road Races in which he took one race win. This was preparation for the Ulster Grand Prix which was delayed for two hours due to bad weather and in the first race Martin brought home a 5th position, in race 2 a win, and in the superbike race, which was shortened due to weather, a 2nd. After this red flag the days racing was cancelled due to bad weather and that meant for the 2nd year in a row Martin was the man of the meeting. The Scarborough Gold Cup meeting ended with him winning all the races on the final day including the Gold Cup.

2008

On Tuesday 4 December Martin announced that he would be continuing with Hydrex Honda for the 2008 season. The team introduced a new sponsor, Bike Animal, a motorcycle news website. As well as contesting a full season in the British Superbike Championship, Guy again competed in the three International road races but he was denied his first TT win when he broke down whilst comfortably leading the opening Superbike race. He was eleven seconds in the lead when an electrical problem forced him out on the fourth lap. He did claim a podium, third, in the Superstock race but suffered further retirements in the Senior and second Supersport races. In September 2008 it was back to Olivers Mount for the International Gold Cup. Guy won the feature event and now has won 6 Gold Cups in a row, a new record, and he also has the lap record for the 1000cc bikes at Scarborough with a time of 1:45.3.

2009

For 2009 Guy continued with the Hydrex Honda team for a third successive year contesting all three Internationals as well as contesting selected British Championship and Irish National races. In a move from previous seasons, Guy moved away from the main Hydrex team, preferring instead to run a smaller, close knit team and after a steady North West 200 meeting, confidence was high going into the TT, his number one event of the year, as he sought to win a race at the 37.73 mile circuit on the Isle of Man.

2009 was expected to be the year he broke the seal, but after claiming two 2nds and a 3rd on the Superstock, Superbike and Supersport bikes early in the week Martin's engine gave up after coming onto the pit lane in the 2nd 600 race leaving him with his first DNF of the week and after a radio TT commentator approached he was left with an apology to make to TT fans for saying "If I get my hands on the fucker who built that engine he will feel the back of my hand!". More grief was still to come when putting the bike into gear at the end of his 2nd pit stop during the Senior race his chain snapped meaning he ended up with another DNF.

He regrouped to claim the Southern 100 Championship on the Billown road course in July, after finishing second on no less than three occasions - 2005, 2006 and 2007 - before heading to the third International race of the season, the Ulster Grand Prix.

After taking third in Thursday's Dundrod 150 Superbike race, Guy repeated the result in the feature UGP Superbike race, held over 8 laps, but he ensured he would not be without an International win in 2009 when he won a thrilling second Superbike race, just over a tenth of a second in front of fellow Lincolnshire rider Gary Johnson. He also placed 4th and 5th in the equally close Superstock and Supersport races.

At the 2009 Gold Cup at Oliver's Mount, Guy won the prestigious Steve Henshaw Gold Cup feature race, becoming the first rider to win 7 consecutive meetings.

2009 TT Results

{| !Race !Position !Time !Speed !Replica |- |Superbike |3 |01:46:59.69 |126.948 |Silver |- |Supersport Race 1 |2 |01:13:03.39 |123.948 |Silver |- |Superstock |2 |01:11:06.31 |127.349 |Silver |- |Supersport Race 2 |DNF | | | |- |Senior |DNF | | | |- |colspan=5| ''Source:'' |}

2010 Wilson Craig Honda

The end of 2009 saw Martin leave Hydrex for Wilson Craig Honda a team which hailed from Northern Ireland. Martin failed to take a podium at the North West 200, with his best result being fourth in the second Superbike race. He went to the Isle of Man TT, looking to achieve his first TT victory. However, the meeting was dominated by Ian Hutchinson, who took a record-breaking five victories in all the solo races. In the final race, the Senior TT, Martin was a challenger to stop Hutchinson achieving the clean sweep, but was involved in an incident on the third lap of the race at Ballagarey, having led the race just before the first pit stop. Martin was 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. His performance at the meeting was criticised by Simon Buckmaster, whose Performance Technical Racing company built the bikes that Martin was running. Martin received considerable public support over Buckmaster's comments, leading Buckmaster to reiterate them later.

2010 TT Results

{| !Race !Position !Time !Speed !Replica |- |Superbike |4 |1:47:18.05 |126.586 |Silver |- |Supersport Race 1 |2 |1:12:40.78 |124.591 |Silver |- |Superstock |5 |1:11:50.06 |126.057 |Silver |- |Supersport Race 2 |4 |1:13:00.31 |124.035 |Silver |- |Senior |DNF | | | |- |colspan=5| ''Source:'' |}

Relentless by TAS Suzuki

November 2010 brought news Guy Martin had been signed by Relentless Suzuki the team run by the Neill family based in Northern Ireland. Previously the team has had over 18 TT wins with riders including... Cameron Donald, David Jefferies, Bruce Anstey, Adrian Archibald and Jim Moodie and are looking to get the fastest man to never win a TT on to the top of the podium in 2011.

Philip Neill had this to say about his new signing “It’s been a difficult decision changing our line-up as we pride ourselves on loyalty. In saying that, Guy is a rider I’ve wanted to work with for a couple of seasons now, and my loyalty to other riders probably held that decision back a little. He came to us full of enthusiasm and wants to do things our way, which was a good starting point. And on top of that, I’m a sucker for a challenge and I like Guy’s free spirit attitude. He’s created a Guy Martin brand without even trying and that’s also pretty special.

“Obviously we know he’s a very talented rider and has been extremely unlucky not to have won races at both the North West 200 and the TT. So our motivation is to complete that task, while making sure Guy also fulfils his commercial responsibility representing a manufacturer backed team. Having spoken to him at length before we agreed a deal, I know he won't let Suzuki or our sponsors down.”'''

Guy is said to have found a good direction after joining his team-mates during testing at Cartagena.

The popular road racer will pilot the team's Suzuki GSX-R1000 in selected events this season, most notably the Isle of Man TT where he will be striving for a first win.

Travelling to Spain with Josh Brookes and Alastair Seeley – who will compete in the British Superbike and British Supersport Championships respectively -, Martin focused on sorting a good set up on the Superstock and Superbike machines.

“It's been steady away boy… steady away,” he said. “We are making good headway and are not bothered with the stopwatch. We've had three days working very hard on the Superbike and we gave the 'stock bike a run out. I've found some good direction. It's all looking grand.”

Guy had a relatively successful TT but still the all important top step was out of reach again. The closest he got was on Fridays senior race where he battled with the John McGuinness until the bitter end for the lead. Eventually taken second place Guy commented he did all he could and he was beated by the better man.

2011 Ulster Gp

Superbike Race 2 Win

2011 TT Results

{| !Race !Position !Time !Speed !Replica |- |Superbike |DNF | | | |- |Supersport Race 1 |3rd |0:54:56:06 |123.628 |Silver |- |Superstock |3rd |1:11:36.59 |126.452 |Silver |- |Supersport Race 2 |3rd |1:13:29.28 |123.220 |Silver |- |Senior |2nd |1:45:53:00 |128.281 |Silver |- |colspan=5| ''Source:'' |}

''The Boat that Guy Built'' (BBC TV)

In March 2011 BBC One broadcasted the educational documentary series "The Boat that Guy Built." In the show Martin along with his childhood pal "Mavis" (Mark Davis) renovate a narrow boat, ''Reckless'', travelling on the canal network using the inventions of the Industrial Revolution. The programme involves reconstructions of early industrial processes such as smelting iron. The programme is narrated by Liza Tarbuck.

''TT3D Closer to the Edge'' (Four Limited)

TT3D: Closer to the Edge is a documentary film about the Isle of Man TT races. The film examines what motivates the riders who race the TT and risk everything to become "King of the Mountain". Filmed in 3D, the film is a story about freedom of choice and the strength of human spirit. The film follows the leading riders in the 2010 race meeting, in particular Guy Martin and Ian Hutchinson. Release Date: Friday 22 April 2011 Directed by: Richard De Aragues Produced by: Steve Christian, Marc Samuelson Starring: Guy Martin, Ian Hutchinson, John McGuinness., Michael Dunlop and more Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes (approx.)

References

External links

Guy Martin - Official Site

Guy Martin at www.iomtt.com

Category:1981 births Category:Living people Category:English motorcycle racers Category:British Supersport Championship riders Category:Isle of Man TT Riders Category:British Superbike Championship riders Category:People from Lincolnshire

Coordinates	6°7′55″N1°13′22″N
name	Conor Cummins
birth date
birth place	Douglas, Isle of Man
nicknames	The Two Metre Man
nationality	Manx
tt contested	5 (2006 - present)
tt wins	0
tt first win	–
tt last win	–
tt podiums	3 }}

Conor Cummins (born 27 May 1986 in Douglas, Isle of Man) is a British motorcycle racer. Conor rides extensively on the British Road Racing Circuit competing in the British Superstock Championship as well as his home event the Isle of Man TT.

Early career

Cummins began his career riding in the British Championship and the Virgin Mobile Yamaha R6 Cup. However the lack of opportunities in these competitions led him to decide to make the switch to Road Racing.

Road Racing

2006

Cummins picked up awards as the Fastest Newcomer at the North West 200, the Southern 100 and the Isle of Man TT. Cummins also won the Newcomers Race at the Ulster Grand Prix.

2007

In 2007 Cummins became both Irish Superbike Road Race Champion and Irish Superstock Road Race Champion in a season that saw him record 13 Irish National Road Race wins. He finished second in 2 races at the Ulster Grand Prix as well as scoring a podium finish in the British Superbike Cup riding as a wildcard at Donington. At the Isle of Man TT Conor produced a series of sensational performances to record four Top 8 finishes including two 5th places. Also during the Superstock Race Conor claimed the record for the fastest local Isle of Man competitor after lapping at 18 minutes and 10.78 seconds from a standing start on lap 1. For all his success Conor claimed the Duke Road Race Rankings Champion.

2008

For 2008 Cummins rode for Team VanFit Yamaha in the British Superstock Championship, starting with a third place at Oulton Park. He also rode at the North West 200 but mechanical problems destroyed any hopes of a podium finish. Conor then rode in the Isle of Man TT and claimed a 5th place in the Superstock on Monday 2 June before recording a 7th place in the Supersport Junior TT on Wednesday 4 June. It was a good result for Conor in another week plagued by mechanical problems where he was forced to retire in the Senior and Supersport Race 1. On 20 August it was announced that Conor had parted company with the Vanfit team and would miss the final 4 rounds of the British Superstock Championship.

2009

Cummins signed a deal with Cookstown-based McAdoo Kawasaki Racing for 2009's international road racing season. Cummins recorded his first Isle of Man TT podium on June 10, 2009 when he finished third in the second Supersport Junior TT race, behind Michael Dunlop and Bruce Anstey. Two days later, he went one place better, finishing second in the Senior TT, 19.54 seconds behind race winner Steve Plater. Cummins also became the first ever Manxman to record an average lap speed of over 130 mph on his third lap of the Senior TT with a speed of 130.22 mph. Cummins also record Top 10 finishes in the first Supersport Junior TT race and the Superstock race.

On 13 August, Conor became the fastest man in the world when he won the Dundrod 150 Superbike race, part of the Ulster Grand Prix Bike week. After a race long duel with Guy Martin, Ian Hutchinson and Ryan Farquhar, a final lap of 133.284 mph on the McAdoo Kawasaki saw him take the win and shatter the lap record.

He then took his first ever International road race victory when he won the feature Ulster Grand Prix Superbike race.

2010

2010 has brought a mixed year for Conor with a great start to the TT on his Macadoo Kawasaki and a good NW200 it all ended with a nasty crash at the senior TT. The 24-year old sustained a badly broken left arm, fractures to bones in his back, a dislocated knee and ligament damage, bruising to his lungs and a hairline fracture to his pelvis in the spill before being airlifted to Nobles Hospital.

The crash occurred on the second lap of the Senior race, which was restarted, ironically, after a heavy crash involving Conor's good friend Guy Martin, who fortunately escaped serious injury. In the re-start, a lap of 131.123 mph saw Conor slot into third place just over two seconds off the race lead. By Ramsey on lap two, he was up to second and still only three seconds adrift of race leader Ian Hutchinson only for his crash to occur just a few miles later on the high speed right hand bends at the Verandah.

It had been a mixed race week for Conor prior to Senior race day with both highs and lows in his previous four races on the McAdoo Racing Kawasakis. The low came in the opening Superbike race which he seemingly had in the bag. Two laps in excess of 131 mph, including a stunning opening lap of 131.511 mph (the second fastest of all time and just a fraction outside the outright lap record), helped him seize control and with a lead of over 20 seconds, everything was looking good for his debut TT win. However, the machine refused to fire after his second pit stop and he saw his lead reduced to just four seconds but he then reluctantly had to retire on the fifth lap at Laurel Bank with engine problems.

The Superstock race saw Conor have his best result of the week as he took his third TT podium with an excellent third place, a best lap of 129.309 mph helping him move up to third place on the second lap, a position he maintained until the chequered flag. In the two Supersport races, Conor took a solid eighth in the first four-lapper and followed this up with a fighting sixth in the second, just 0.23s behind John McGuinness, also recording his first 125 mph+ lap in the class.

2011

Conor started testing for the upcoming season in late February.

References

External links

Cummins Official Website

Category:1986 births Category:Living people Category:Manx people Category:Manx motorcycle racers Category:Isle of Man TT Riders