IAN Hutchinson, who left motorcycle racing fans awe-struck when he made history by winning five TTs in a week, has posted on the internet following comments made about his riding.
Padgetts Honda rider Hutchy, who is now an eight-times TT winner, used the iomtt.com forum to get his message across.
In the post he talks about what happened after New Zealander Paul Dobbs crashed at Ballagarey in the Supersport 2 race.
Mr Dobbs, known as Dobsy to friends, died as a result of the injuries he sustained.
Hutchy said: "I wish I was coming on here to thank all the many fans who appreciate what we go through at the TT and to thank all the marshals and medical team who I have the greatest respect for but, in light of some of the comments and accusations being made about my riding, I felt the need to give my version of events.
"I approached the sad accident involving Paul Dobbs right behind John McGuinness and we both sat up and respected the flags.
"We both went through at the same speed, a speed that I felt enabled me to be in a position to avoid what ever the case may have been - I did not pass John until a couple of miles up the road at Greeba Castle.
"I was later asked to give my opinion to the officials of what had happened, which I did in full cooperation, and I was not a punished rider nor was I fined.
"I did make my thoughts clear that something further needs to be done if and when these situations occur in the future and I will work very hard with the officials to find a solution to the problem for everyone.
"An example came in another race when I was shown a franticly waved yellow flag only to come around the corner to find nothing in or on the road.
"I did all I could to be safe in that situation too but lost two seconds out of my lead in that particular race in that sector. Therefore, as much as we want to work with the marshals, they need to work with us too so that we ALL know exactly when to slow down or not.
"The tragic accidents that cost the lives of two competitors, and injured two of my main rivals, Conor (Cummins) and Guy (Martin), saddened me greatly and took the edge off what was otherwise an unbelievable 2010 TT meeting for me.
"RIP Dobsy and Martin Loicht. Yours in sport, Hutchy."
Englishman Hutchy won the TT Superbike race, both Supersport races, the Superstock race and the Senior TT.
TT great Ian Hutchinson (photo: John Gregory)
