I think the photographer captured the feel of the sport perfectly.
His name is Stuart Burns and here's his site:
www.stuartburnsphotography.com
All of these are from the 2010 season. Top stuff.








(Steve Plater in case you're not keeping up with your road racing legends)

 

 

I can't quite fathom just how insane these guys are. HUGE respect tho.

 

Incredible photographs. Thanks for sharing!

 

great photos...

 

What's the guy with all the backpacks?

 

It's hard to explain Al...it's really just the culture over there. They love the sport just like Americans love football. I hate to say it (as it sounds condescending) but once you see it, every other sport really seems like a chess match. To each their own though

Take a closer look at the side fairing. Cool eh?

 

bikers are crazy

 

Hi folks, i'm the guy that took the photos above, SAB has intrigued me into having a look at the forum.

Anyone interested in these photos should also check out these links to videos i've discovered over the years on youtube, they really do take your breath way when you see these guys doing their stuff on narrow country roads, every one of them a hero!

YouTube - Isle Of Man TT 2009 From Gorse Lea

YouTube - Tandragee 100 2008 - Martin Finnegan, sadly missed

YouTube - North west 200 2008 superbikes station corner

YouTube - ARMOY ROAD RACES 2009

YouTube - ulster grand prix onboard with telemetry

Loads more out there, onboard ones are just as impressive like the last one I posted up there, the digital speeds are Miles Per Hour and the top speed noted there was 190mph, not bad for a small country road in Ireland

 

Stuart! Brilliant photos!