Isle of man TT

**dark-knight** · 05-06-11, 08:36

The greatest motorsport race. Here is some of last years highlights. Tv coverage of this years race is on itv4 at 9.

**hd7055** · 05-06-11, 11:02

D-K

Have to admit each year it astonishes me. Watching the bikes go through the village of Kirkmichael at 170-180 mph is awesome.

For those that aren't familiar with it the TT is a motorcycle race on a 37.5 mile circuit of public roads on the isle of man.

Further details of race schedules, etc. here http://www.iomtt.com/TT-2011.aspx and some onboard footage and commentary from rider Guy Martin here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVXc29ZgutI - just listen to the speeds he talks about doing and look how close they come to the walls and other street furniture.

Yes it is crazy and very dangerous (two dead already so far this year) but as a sporting spectacle there really is nothing else like it.

And well done to McPint for win number 16!

hd.

**lovethegirls** · 05-06-11, 13:56

Originally Posted by dark-knight

The greatest motorsport race. Here is some of last years highlights. Tv coverage of this years race is on itv4 at 9.

Thanks for that

**Big-Paul** · 05-06-11, 15:52

Who can forget the master , here's a clip on board lap around the island with Joey

The master at work

**akasomeoneelse** · 05-06-11, 23:23

Connor Cummings 150mph crash at last years TT. Not only did he survive but he's racing at the TT this year, brave man.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEptl...layer_embedded

**dr love** · 05-06-11, 23:36

Originally Posted by akasomeoneelse

Connor Cummings 150mph crash at last years TT. Not only did he survive but he's racing at the TT this year, brave man.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEptl...layer_embedded

It's a wonder he survived that .: doc

**Eugen** · 05-06-11, 23:38

And people want to ban owo??

**akasomeoneelse** · 05-06-11, 23:43

Originally Posted by dr love

It's a wonder he survived that .: doc

It is amazing. He had 13 hours of surgery on his spine (titanium rods down both sides), bruised lungs and a broken leg iirc. Pretty serious injuries but he made a surprisingly quick recovery with little/ no permanent injuries.

**Notatwork** · 06-06-11, 01:56

I love the TT and road racing,i always keep saying i got to go to it....saying it for years...time.....next couple years i will go

**hd7055** · 06-06-11, 15:58

The dark side of the TT was exposed again today with the death of an Irish competitor in the 600cc Supersport race (please DO NOT mention any names here in case he is known to people on this Forum).

This is the third fatality so far this year.

Ar dheis De a Anam - RIP.

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