Chasin' The Racin'

This week on Chasin' The Racin' Podcast, we are joined by John McGuinness to look back on the Isle of Man TT 2023 as a whole. Chewing the fat on the the highs and lows of this year on the rock. Enjoy - CTR x
We pay tribute to Raul Torras Martinez, Spains fastest rider around the TT course, who tragically lost his life during this year of racing. Thoughts go to his family and friends. Rest in peace Raul.
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[@garyabblett3128]

Thanks for all the memories John, I’m similar age to you and live on the Island and I’ve witnessed all of your wins. Keep going as long as you want, you’re great for the sport 👍👍

[@ScottB-NE]

Brilliant. So much in this that I just loved listening to. Absolute RESPECT for what you give to us by doing what you do. Never change - love the honesty and banter and the amazing ability racing. Fabulous

[@paulkeogh3518]

They’re right about Jonathan Rea and Kawasaki he’s arguably ridding better than ever the bike is just not good enough. What Dean Harrison was able to do at the TT this year was remarkable.

[@stevec-b6214]

Well said ! it drives me crazy when commentators imply Dean just needs to try harder to win. I would like a word with them.

[@CJRSBK]

Could listen to John all day

[@DR1123M]

Brilliant, really enjoyed that

[@nicksidell4797]

I am here smiling, and that is the main thing. And being happy 👍

[@Ruggers75]

Great Pod, real laugh out loud, best hosting duo in my opinion

[@Shinysideup]

John was right in the first few minutes, he is a national treasure. Also someone give Dom a decent bike with a decent team.

[@unmutedvin5271]

Cowton Racing is a decent team, just had bad luck this year.

[@johnmac.6760]

Give him John's bike, or let Jamie coward get on it..

[@Mickymaxywonder]

No please don't as he's shite

[@danceswithferrets]

Another great interview, great to see John so positive after all the shite over the last few years. I think it is a huge benefit to the TT to have these old duffers peddling round. That kind of experience is a priceless resource for the young uns.

[@ASC63Funky]

John i met you at the TT 2022 and you signed my Honda hat you keep racing age has no place with your experiance. courage is needed when you start but courage and experiance makes champions 23 TT win mean you have earned the right to keep racing even if you were stone last. Well done John

[@sresto7943]

As im sat with my lad watching with me in the same tee shirt on as John, I hope some cash went to the guys, im also proud i met him in person, my pride is a signed poster which will go up on the garage wall when its finished. But to the point, John was a gent when i met him, i was speechless but i watched John have a good chat to a couple of kids and really took the time to everyone there.

[@davidmcewan209]

That has to be the quickest 2 hours 20 mins ever. Could listen to Dom, Joe and John talking all night

[@stuartkelly578]

Cracking pod funny az…👍🏻…Only negative was no one mentioned the 130 lap on a 600 ?🤷🏻‍♂️..

[@robmac4077]

Brilliant pod cast, Mc Guinness is ledegend.

[@Desmo904]

A great podcast guys! John was his usual self, a legend and a great laugh, full of stories I could listen to all night! Loved it!

[@Nasha57]

Outstanding enough said 👏

[@garytaylor1929]

it says something John when this podcast has had over 18,000 views in 10 days , if your ok to do so, you keep riding your bikes, there will come a day that you can't but until then you keep riding all the best ,this episode must be a record with the amount of views its had ,keep up the good work team

[@danfredrick4585]

Ride it till the wheels come off John, enjoy to the max, you earned it, fook the naysayers.

[@davemarriott]

Top bloke.

[@royalbee9088]

Looking forward to this for a long time 😜 John like it or not you are a TT legend ❤

[@JustTex]

Brilliant as always , i thought it is a bit weird to take photos of ya shit but to show the boys is a whole different level , gotta love that a man that high up is so down to earth at the same time. Cheers 4 sharing.

[@coopertrooper87]

Love listening to McPint. He’s such a fantastic window in to the lives and times of the TT itself and the people who have ridden it. So many great stories and anecdotes

[@stevec-b6214]

This is my 3rd attempt at a suitably intelligent comment, but - John is THE MAN! I would stand in a long queue just for the chance to throw a brick at his Farleys Rusk.

[@keithhogg7228]

Really enjoyed this one :)

[@mattmid7012]

What a brilliant episode, loved it!

[@andrewoverton5170]

Let's balance things up a bit. The reason why John is getting what he perceives as negative comments about finishing is because he himself said publicly on several occasions some years ago that he would not continue if he felt he could not win and was only riding for a place. He now states himself that he is in this position, as he admits he cannot do the speeds of the top few. So people are quite right to be confused as to why he is carrying on. There are, of course, keyboard warriors making offensive jibes but John also needs to accept that many of the comments are from genuine fans of his who are simply not into pissing up his back. People don't want to see him slipping further and further down the finishing order. People don't want to see his career finally end badly. People can see that he has a genuine and important second career in racing if only he would move on. This is not disrespect, this is genuine affection and care. Sometimes you have to tell people you care about what they don't want to hear, just blowing smoke up their arse isn't caring. As for Honda - they do not have a good track record of doing what is best for their riders' careers rather than what is best for Honda, especially in road racing. Hizzy being a case in point.

[@lices]

Dope episode! Legend JM! imagine Deano in factory Honda next year!!!

[@banditkiddy]

McPint, you have to love him, says it like it is.

[@doug3011]

So good to see Sir John back on here.. you both did a great TT I watched every race.

[@deanhovell177]

What a pod so funny but very interesting John and the lads top men keep it up. It’s always the best time of my week.

[@rider65]

Massive massive respect for John he's a legend he will go down as one of the greatest TT races of all time. A stand-up guy a great family man and a good all-around bloke. But when he says reaction time don't fall off when you age he is incorrect. There are many many peer review studies showing cognitive ability does decline with age now for somebody who engages in quick decision-making for a living will have less of a degradation then the average punter. There's a reason why you don't see 50 and 60 year old fighter pilots in active duty. Spatial judgement and situational awareness rely on vision and reaction abilities. It's just the physiological facts.

[@benward1647]

I met John at the BSB at knockhill couple of weeks back. An absolute gentleman who is a legend to many many people. Always tells it like it is

[@markbullivant3434]

One of the best pods so far lads, John McGuiness is a national treasure and a true TT Legend, Keep up the good work lads 👍

[@paulmessenger1006]

Dom, answer a question please. Talking top speed, is it Creg to Brandish or Sulby?

[@ast6537]

I'm 57 John and I'm still faster than my boy's that I've taught to drive....so go for it pal...your here for a good time not a long time...your still close to the big boy's so go for it....age is a fecking number pal....if you enjoy it go for it pal..😅

[@ChumiStu]

Isn't it refreshing, says it how it is, not bothered upsetting others despite facts...

[@jfoz7602]

Story about John dropping the Mugen 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jack6trains]

Great podcast 👏

[@noordinaryskid4828]

One of the best, riders and interviews

[@danielyeo6777]

I Love a good Farley's rusk Yummy

[@andrewpiercy7550]

Can't beat John McGuiness he is doing what every other bike rider would love to do.. keep going John while you want to your still a mint rider

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Brilliant thanks. Had a sister killed in a car aged 16 still riding bikes aged 73 go figure. You only get one life live it.

[@jeffdavies688]

Dom and Joe...perfect hosts!

[@bethie853]

RIP Chrissy

[@BigVernOfficial]

Fucking awesome pod lads, loved it! McPint will always be the GOAT in my eyes....

[@h4r4]

I don’t have many heroes in life but McPint is up there.

[@ast6537]

Look at Rossi when he came to watch.....the GOAT said fuck that these boys are mental.... says it all in my eyes.😂

[@nodtripRS]

That was mega. Absolutely couldn't have been a better choice to chat about the TT.

[@stuartrobertson8851]

Epic podcast guys. The legend that is JMcG. And well done Dom on the 130.2, also epic.

[@menelik-present5242]

John going through K tree section was as smooth and fast if not better, Micheal on Twin/Peter super stock only two that compared, so Class. seeing is believing

[@Massimo_B]

Always been a big fan of John over the years. Another great interview from him, honest as ever. Interesting to hear how he talks about the status of being a “current” rider with all the attention it brings. I get the feeling he would struggle to identify as an “ex” rider. Is there a plan for after racing ?? I recall an interview years ago were John said that you should only race at the TT for the “right reasons”. I’m not sure if he is now.

[@slimrockwrestlers7334]

From 136mph to 137 how many seconds faster do you have to be ?

[@TCM_Productions]

Dom- ultimate respect and kudos for keeping CTR going- best tribute to Chrissy possible! All these episodes with the legends from my era (and God Bless JM & Company for keeping it going) are the closest most of us will ever get to meeting them I person. I got hooked on the TT after reading about it way back in 1985/1986 when I first got into road bikes here in the USA, back when breaking The Ton was still a huge deal. Question- given the huge advances in bikes, tires, etc. with efi, engine braking, traction control, anti-wheelie, etc etc etc, if a person were to attempt the TT now as a true rookier (regardless of age), what exactly is the new Ton?

[@ciarancargan5000]

At one point in time the qualifying time was 107% of the fast lads but I would say my knowledge is outdated now that sub 17s and 120mph in the sidecars are now possible. To answer your question imo having been through the milky quale and Jonny Barton rider introduction program to even be allowed to take the newcomers lap, I would say for a 600 or thousand should be wobbling round at 112? I'm nothing more than an armchair pundit mind you.

[@scottyuk]

So real, so freshing compared with the normal corporate bollox that exists in bike racin'. Love it!

[@Twinpot1962]

When a God speaks…you sit up and listen.

[@johnboybrown09]

Really enjoyed that one 👌🏼👍🏻 Fully agree with Joe at 109.06 minutes about the football culture types. Hopefully it doesn't turn into that and just returns to the bike family network we all know and love. Have you ever thought about asking Steve Mercer on the pod?? Would make a good episode, and be very interesting to hear his story of his recovery up till now and future plans in life. Great work on your pods guys and girls. 👍🏻👌🏼🏁🏍️

[@findingneutral426]

Really good podcast gents. Interesting you talking about the phycological side, I've had numerous tell me I should stop riding. I've heard it all, from being called selfish to straight up an idiot.

[@ukwes36]

What an absolute legend….who knew he has a smartphone with a collection of toilet bowls 😂😂😂

[@Z_X_CVB]

👍

[@gw4717]

I wouldn't stop John you are right up there you are not used to that bike all the way look at how much faster you were this year than last you are flying now again you haven't lost anything if you had a great race and 1st and second missed afew marks you would be right up there in first place second 3rd you still got it you are amazing rider a real live hero anyone would give anything to hang out with you for a day and ride I'd cut ✂️ off my left nut to ride with you don't stop I know you have one more in you mate

[@steve-ip6qs]

he is UK treasure and proper sports man

[@manx1569]

If John is true to his word, he would give his ride up to J Coward next year

[@SchmozzleGTO]

OZEMPIC!!! Someone tell John McG about Ozempic/Wagovy (has a few names) ASAP... He'll drop all the weight without any effort- may sh1t his pants more than normal, feel nauseous etc etc but he may not. Either way he'd drop all the weight....Vital to hit the gym regularly while on it, to retain muscle mass, it seems to promote muscle growth in those who work out while on it... Maybe he could get on the TRT (testosterone) AND Ozempic, train 3 times a week, come off it before the Northwest and arrive at TT 2025 lightest n strongest he's ever been! I reckom a LOT of bigger lads will catch on to this... Will be the silver bullet for John though, it'll absolutely work 100%... Just wouldnt rec racing on it as could cause fatigue, brain fog, plenty of negatives a real roads rider shouldnt have... Cycle the Ozempic through off season n try maintain weight till TT... Havent heard of anyone on it, plus test, but expect its happening, working, and some lads secret weapon... if was fukn folk up we'd be hearing about it.

[@Anon-hh8uj]

39:28.........!!!!

[@rommelsailo]

First yay 🤟🏼

[@neilrichardson3986]

Glad John's 🔔 is Ok🤣

[@Redducati1199]

Fucking hell I thought I was the only one who took pictures of shits!

[@dwayneandrew7154]

For anyone wondering if John's still a normal bloke. He just rolled a boggie untill it dried u dont get anymore common than that lads 😂😂

[@stewitr]

@john the missus wants her bottle of gin...😂

[@robflice5938]

4Th yeh 😂

[@Mickymaxywonder]

John is overrated 🙄 > never done anythin outside tt >just a one meetin winner >non event when he's on a short circuit Just a few to prove my point and there many more!

[@LIKWID]

To say ive been looking forward to watching this one is an understatement. Here we go 😎👍

[@matthewjohnson4208]

Ace🤣👌🏻😆

[@ryancox3834]

One of the jap snipers threw himself under the bike 😂😂😂 f*** sake