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 , 👍🇮🇲🏆
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,
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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
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.
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).
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
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 , 👍🇮🇲🏆
Wow.. 👍🏻
Mick was a notorious womaniser are you sure he never slipped up the stairs and put a tail on your mum 😅
@@therealslimshady4555 ha ha…..😂😂👍🇮🇲
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. 👍🏻
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,
i was also there when Hailwood won on the Duke
@@WillyEckaslike me too, I was at Laurel Bank.
@@davemarriott Marriots M/C Wirral?
@@WillyEckaslike No mate, I'm from Derbyshire.
@@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
The brilliant Mick Grant Followed him all his racing life
Please make part two longer than half an hour, could listen to much more of this!
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.
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.
Absolutely brilliant!
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.
Micks a very good trials rider still in his 70s
Lovely man. Compelling interview
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.
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 .
Jarro was just great R.I.P
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.
What a character mick is , 21 mins in talking about the iom and sleeping rough with his mrs, just to race, excellent.
The best stories you can’t put in…🤘🏻😂
Loved to have asked him about the Kawasaki’s and how they compared with the Suzuki and Yamaha’s etc. back in the day
Mick really is a legend x
Enjoyed that. 27 minutes flew by.
Most awaited race on earth
The title of this video suggests it's part 2 but it is part 1.
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
On Ilkley moor Mick Grant, On Ilkley moor Mick Grant, On Ilkley moor Mick Grant.
Just a great person his one problem gerrards Malory park 50 50 used to fall there
Brian see my comment below!!
At least my tobacco and coffee stained teeth would fit right in over in GB😅🤣😂
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.
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).
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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
So funny - working at height scared Mick to hate going to a 'proper job', but doing 180mph along IOM roads never caused him concern.
Get well soon Hutchy....another jab victim?
Yep he is