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Isle of Man News, Articles and InformationJohn H. AdlerJohn H.Adler authored "Quest for Survival",a novel based in part on ten years of his life. He fled Nazi Germany as a boy,in 1939 and spend five years in the British Army. He immigrated to the United States in 1948. author's web siteview author's other articles .McGuinness tastes TT successHM Plant Honda rider John McGuinness claimed victory in the Isle of Man TT Supersport race but described his record-breaking speeds as "insane".The 33-year-old had opened his 2006 campaign on the island with victory in the Superbike TT but could then only manage a fifth-placed Superstock finish. However, he triumphed once more in the 600cc class as he completed his four laps over the 37.73-mile Mountain Course in a race-record time of one hour, 14 minutes and 3.73 seconds. .Retiree Wins Record Slot JackpotBILOXI, Mississippi – (PRESS RELEASE) -- A 65-year-old retiree visiting the Isle of Capri Casino in Biloxi hit a $12.4 million statewide MegaJackpot(R) while playing a popular Wheel of Fortune(R) $1 slot machine Thursday evening, and in doing so, the winner -- who wishes to remain anonymous -- set a world record for this particular slot system."This is the first time I have ever played a Wheel of Fortune(R) slot machine," said the stunned winner after IGT technicians and Mississippi State Gaming officials verified the jackpot. "I visit the Isle of Capri several times every year, but usually blackjack is my game." From the Isle of Capri Casino's perspective, the world record MegaJackpot(R) gives a huge boost to the Gulf Coast and its gaming destinations, which are still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina 10 months ago.
Advantage Nicholls for BRC RallymastersThe third round of the BRC Rallymasters takes place in the Jim Clark National Rally and joint championship leader Will Nicholls has been handed an advantage heading to the event with the news that rival points leader Nigel Griffiths will not contest the tarmac event.BRC Rallymasters Astra Stages winner Nicholls and Pirelli National Rally winner Griffiths are tied on 36 points apiece heading to the tarmac of Kelso but work commitments have forced Griffiths to miss the event, meaning that all Nicholls needs to do is finish in the points to take the lead. Its a shame but work commitments have come up meaning I have to miss the Jim Clark, says Powys-based Griffiths. I dont think we would have been able to compete with Will on the tarmac anyway, but well give him a bit of a lead before we get back at him later in the season. TT crash riders still 'critical'The two riders involved in a high speed crash in Monday night's Isle of Man TT practice session both remain in a critical condition in hospital.Irish rider Seamus Greene, who has head injuries, is in Walton Neurological Centre on Merseyside but is stable. Japanese rider Jun Maeda is also in a critical condition after suffering pelvic injuries and collapsed lungs. US sidecar passenger James Cornell remains critical with multiple injuries after crashing at May Hill on Saturday. His driver Doug Dano, also from the USA, is comfortable in hospital. Donegal man Greene and Maeda were airlifted to hospital in the Isle of Man after the accident on the Ballahutchin Straight. Greene was later moved to the Walton Neurological Centre in Liverpool. The riders were in collision coming out of the Union Mills section about four miles onto the circuit.
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