Ian Lougher
Encyclopedia
Ian Lougher is a motorcycle racer famous for 9 motorcycle
victories in the North West 200
, 10 wins at the Isle of Man TT
Races and 42 wins at the Southern 100
Races in his career.
on a Yamaha RD 400 and first race win was in 1983 at Pembrey
.
for Ian Lougher was the 1983 Manx Grand Prix in the Newcomers 350cc Junior Race. This Newcomeers Race is now seen as a classic Manx Grand Prix
race which was won by Robert Dunlop
from Steve Hislop
in 2nd place and Ian Lougher in 3rd place at an average race speed of 100.62 mph.
A return visit by Ian Lougher for the 1984 Manx Grand Prix resulted in a broken-collar bone after a crash on the Mountain Mile
while riding a 250cc Armstrong
during the 1984 Junior Manx Grand Prix.
The Duke Road Racing Rankings
has since its inception in 2002 been dominated by Ian Lougher, with him winning a record three times and never placing outside the top three. This is in part due to both Ian Lougher's international successes and his willingness to travel, competing at races all over Ireland, the Isle of Man, England, and his native Wales.
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
victories in the North West 200
North West 200
The North West 200 is a motorcycle race meeting held each May in Northern Ireland. The course, made up of public roads running between the towns of Portstewart, Coleraine and Portrush is one of the fastest in the world, with speeds in excess of . It is one of around fifteen events run on public...
, 10 wins at the Isle of Man TT
Isle of Man TT
The International Isle of Man TT Race is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man and was for many years the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world...
Races and 42 wins at the Southern 100
Southern 100
The Southern 100 is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man in July of each year. The event was first held in 1955, when there were three races for different classes of motorcycles; the current calendar includes twelve races for various classes...
Races in his career.
Racing career
Competed in club motor-cycle events in South Wales from 1982 until 1989. Ian Lougher's first race was at LlandowLlandow Circuit
Llandow Circuit is a motorsport circuit at Llandow, Vale of Glamorgan, south west of Cardiff, Wales.As one of the smaller Circuits in the UK, Llandow offers a unique opportunity for Novice and Intermediate users to enjoy some technically challenging corners in a controlled environment.Llandow...
on a Yamaha RD 400 and first race win was in 1983 at Pembrey
Pembrey
Pembrey is a village in Carmarthenshire Wales, situated between Burry Port and Kidwelly, overlooking Carmarthen Bay.-History:The name Pembrey is an Anglicisation of the Welsh, Pen-bre...
.
Manx Grand Prix
The first race in the Isle of ManIsle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
for Ian Lougher was the 1983 Manx Grand Prix in the Newcomers 350cc Junior Race. This Newcomeers Race is now seen as a classic Manx Grand Prix
Manx Grand Prix
The Manx Grand Prix motorcycle races are held on the Isle of Man TT Course every year for a two-week period usually spanning the end of August and early September. The 'MGP' or 'Manx' is considered to be the amateur riders' alternative to the Isle of Man TT Races held in May and June...
race which was won by Robert Dunlop
Robert Dunlop
Robert Dunlop was a Northern Irish motorcycle racer, the younger brother of fellow road racer, the late Joey Dunlop, and like Joey he died after a crash while racing.-Biography:...
from Steve Hislop
Steve Hislop
Steven 'Hizzy' Hislop was a Scottish motorcycle racer. Hislop won the Isle of Man TT eleven times and also the British 250cc Championship and British Superbike championship ....
in 2nd place and Ian Lougher in 3rd place at an average race speed of 100.62 mph.
1983 Manx Grand Prix Newcomers Junior Race Results
| Rank | Rider | Team | Speed | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Robert DunlopRobert Dunlop Robert Dunlop was a Northern Irish motorcycle racer, the younger brother of fellow road racer, the late Joey Dunlop, and like Joey he died after a crash while racing.-Biography:... |
Yamaha | 102.46 mph | 1:28.22.2 |
| 2 |  Steve HislopSteve Hislop Steven 'Hizzy' Hislop was a Scottish motorcycle racer. Hislop won the Isle of Man TT eleven times and also the British 250cc Championship and British Superbike championship .... |
Yamaha | 101.27 | 1:29.24.8 |
| 3 |  Ian Lougher |
Yamaha | 100.62 | 1:29.59.2 |
A return visit by Ian Lougher for the 1984 Manx Grand Prix resulted in a broken-collar bone after a crash on the Mountain Mile
Mountain Mile
Mountain Mile is an approximate 1.3 Mile section of a purpose-built graded road situated between the 27th Milestone and 29th Milestone road-side marker's on the Snaefell Mountain Course used for the Isle of Man TT Races on the A18 Mountain Road in the parish of Lezayre in the Isle of Man.The...
while riding a 250cc Armstrong
Armstrong
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during the 1984 Junior Manx Grand Prix.
TT victories
| Year | Race & Capacity | Motorcycle | Average Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Junior TT 250cc | Yamaha Yamaha Yamaha may refer to:* Yamaha Corporation, a Japanese company with a wide range of products and services** Yamaha Motor Company, a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company... |
115.16 mph |
| 1997 | Ultra-Lightweight TT Ultra-Lightweight TT The Ultra-Lightweight TT is a motorcycle road race that takes place during the Isle of Man TT festival; an annual event at the end of May and beginning of June. Between 1951 and 1974 this race was part of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. The Ultra-Lightweight TT and the Lightweight TT... 125cc |
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107.89 mph |
| 1999 | Ultra-Lightweight TT 125cc | Honda | 107.43 mph |
| 2002 | Production TT 600cc | Suzuki Suzuki is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles and 4x4 vehicles, a full range of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles , outboard marine engines, wheelchairs and a variety of other small internal combustion engines... |
118.85 mph |
| 2002 | Ultra-Lightweight 125cc | Honda | 108.65 mph |
| 2005 | Supersport Junior 'A' TT 600cc | Honda | 120.928 mph |
| 2008 | Lightweight TT Lightweight TT The Lightweight TT was a motorcycle road race that was part of the Isle of Man TT festival; an annual motor-cycle event at the end of May and beginning of June. Between 1949 and 1976, the Lightweight TT Race was part of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. The event was dropped from the 2005... 250cc * |
Honda | 100.741 mph |
| 2009 | Ultra-Lightweight TT 125cc #1 * | Honda | 94.911 mph |
| 2009 | Lightweight TT 250cc ** | Honda | 101.168 mph |
- * – Indicates win on the Billown CircuitBillown CircuitThe Billown Circuit describes a motor-cycle racing course used for the Southern 100, Pre-TT Classic Races and the National Road Races Meeting in Castletown in the Isle of Man...
. - ** – Indicates win over 2 legs on a points scoring basis.
TT career summary
| Finishing Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | DNF |
| Number of times | 10 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 25 |
Duke Road Race Rankings
Duke Road Racing Rankings
With road circuits such as the Isle of Man TT and Ulster Grand Prix being dropped from the FIM Moto GP calendar, and with the FIM Formula 1 being dropped in 1988...
has since its inception in 2002 been dominated by Ian Lougher, with him winning a record three times and never placing outside the top three. This is in part due to both Ian Lougher's international successes and his willingness to travel, competing at races all over Ireland, the Isle of Man, England, and his native Wales.
External links
- TT database rider profile iomtt.com
- TT database TT results iomtt.com
- aberdarepark.co.uk