Dave Molyneux
Epithet: Manx Sidecar Racer
Record type: Motorsport Biographies
Biography: Dave Molyneux, the son of sidecar racer John Molyneux, was born and raised on the Isle of Man. Starting with a second hand sidecar outfit at Jurby racetrack, Molyneux soon began to construct and race his own machines.
Combining his racing experience and skills as a metal fabricator, Molyneux produces some of the most sought-after British sidecar outfits for both himself and other competitors. With Honda factory support, Molyneux was the first to break the 20 minute lap barrier and is the most successful TT sidecar competitor with 17 wins.
His need to achieve complete concentration before a race has led some media commentators to nickname him ‘Moody Moly’, but few can doubt his total commitment to his sport. He says: “Racing is what I do, it’s what I know”
Gender: Male
Competed in
| Race | Position | Time | Speed | Machine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sidecar 2 TT | 4 | 20:09.119 | 112.336 | DMR |
| 2022 Sidecar 1 TT | 4 | 39:52.553 | 113.542 | DMR |
| 2019 Sidecar 2 TT | 10 | 41:43.136 | 108.526 | LCR Yamaha |
| 2019 Sidecar 1 TT | R | LCR Yamaha | ||
| 2018 Sidecar 2 TT | R | DMR Yamaha | ||
| 2018 Sidecar 1 TT | R | DMR Yamaha | ||
| 2017 Sidecar 2 TT | R | DMR Yamaha | ||
| 2017 Sidecar 1 TT | 3 | 59:16.353 | 114.579 | DMR Yamaha |
| 2016 Sidecar 2 TT | R | Honda | ||
| 2016 Sidecar 1 TT | R | |||
| 2015 Sidecar 2 TT | 2 | 58:32.56 | 116.008 | Suzuki |
| 2015 Sidecar 1 TT | R | Suzuki | ||
| 2014 Sidecar 2 TT | 1 | 1:00:01.35 | 113.14 | DMR |
| 2014 Sidecar 1 TT | R | DMR Kawasaki | ||
| 2013 Sidecar 2 TT | 2 | 0:59:39.69 | 113.83 | DMR Kawasaki |
| 2013 Sidecar 1 TT | 3 | 1:00:03.61 | 113.07 | DMR Kawasaki |
| 2012 Sidecar B TT | 1 | 1:00:03.80 | 113.07 | DMR |
| 2012 Sidecar A TT | 1 | 1:00:04.29 | 113.05 | DMR |
| 2010 Sidecar 2 TT | R | DMR Kawasaki | ||
| 2010 Sidecar 1 TT | 2 | 0:59:24.24 | 114.32 | DMR Kawasaki |
| 2009 Sidecar A TT | 1 | 0:58:59.28 | 115.13 | DMR Suzuki |
| 2008 Sidecar 2 TT | 2 | 0:59:45.31 | 113.65 | DMR Suzuki |
| 2008 Sidecar 1 TT | R | DMR Suzuki | ||
| 2007 Sidecar 2 TT | 1 | 0:59:39.11 | 113.85 | Honda |
| 2007 Sidecar 1 TT | 1 | 1:00:49.06 | 111.66 | Honda |
| 2005 Sidecar 2 TT | 1 | 0:56:06.39 | 114.9 | DMR Honda |
| 2005 Sidecar 1 TT | R | DMR Honda | ||
| 2004 Sidecar B TT | 1 | 1:01:04.20 | 111.2 | DMR Honda |
| 2004 Sidecar A TT | 1 | 1:01:00.00 | 111.33 | DMR Honda |
| 2003 Sidecar 2 TT | 1 | 1:04:25.17 | 105.42 | Honda |
| 2003 Sidecar 1 TT | R | Honda | ||
| 2002 Sidecar 2 TT | 2 | 1:01:33.20 | 110.33 | Honda |
| 2002 Sidecar 1 TT | 4 | 1:02:17.10 | 109.03 | Honda |
| 1999 Sidecar B TT | R | Honda | ||
| 1999 Sidecar A TT | 1 | 1:00:41.50 | 111.9 | Honda |
| 1998 Sidecar TT | 1 | 1:03:54.10 | 106.52 | Honda |
| 1996 Sidecar 2 TT | 1 | 1:01:34.80 | 110.28 | DMR |
| 1996 Sidecar 1 TT | 1 | 1:01:50.60 | 109.81 | DMR |
| 1995 Sidecar B TT | 2 | 1:03:55.80 | 106.23 | DMR |
| 1994 Sidecar B TT | 2 | 1:06:27.80 | 102.18 | DMR |
| 1994 Sidecar A TT | 2 | 1:04:39.20 | 105.81 | DMR |
| 1993 Sidecar B TT | 1 | 1:05:50.00 | 103.16 | Yamaha |
| 1993 Sidecar A TT | 1 | 1:05:43.40 | 103.33 | Yamaha |
| 1992 Sidecar 2 TT | 3 | 1:07:54.20 | 100.01 | Kawasaki |
| 1992 Sidecar 1 TT | 6 | 1:08:28.40 | 99.18 | Kawasaki |
| 1991 Sidecar B TT | 3 | 1:09:04.60 | 98.31 | Kawasaki |
| 1991 Sidecar A TT | R | Kawasaki | ||
| 1989 Sidecar 2 TT | 3 | 1:04:31.20 | 105.26 | Yamaha |
| 1989 Sidecar 1 TT | 1 | 1:04:57.00 | 104.56 | Yamaha |
| 1988 Sidecar 2 TT | R | Yamaha | ||
| 1988 Sidecar 1 TT | 6 | 1:05:37.60 | 103.48 | Yamaha |
| 1987 Sidecar B TT | R | Yamaha | ||
| 1987 Sidecar A TT | 10 | 1:08:56.20 | 98.51 | Yamaha |
| 1986 Sidecar B TT | R | Yamaha | ||
| 1986 Sidecar A TT | R | Yamaha | ||
| 1985 Sidecar 1 TT | R | Yamaha |
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