How a Road Test Idea Became the DEADLIEST Race on Earth

We attended this year traveled from the States to London rented a Ducati and Triumph travelled 3 days through Cotswolds and up through Wales, to the Heysham Ferry hoped on the ferry. Spent 7 days on Isle of Man. Got to witness her first TT experience at the Bottom of Barregarrow (her brain exploded) and we saw Micheal Dunlop’s visor disaster first hand at Brayhill. I got my first ride over the unrestricted mountain screaming in my helmet the entire time. Stop and have a pint in Peel, Douglas, Port Erin and met some awesome locals. They love the TT and they love respectful Tourists who love their country. If you have a chance to go.. go. Don’t think about it. Just do it. It was a year of pre-planning, deposits on motorcycles and homestay were put down 1 year ahead and it was worth it.

Riders such as John McGuiness and Guy Martin are revered for their skill and riding ability ,taking their machines to 200 mph,but that 1957 rider who averaged over 100 mph must have needed his own sidecar to fit his balls into

Heh, I always thought the Isle of Man TT racers were fools for risking their lives like that. Still, I was always somewhat intrigued by it all. What makes a person take part in such an event? What's the point of wasting your life like that? There are dozens of race circuits in the UK and Europe. Why would you choose to race on the most dangerous one from a safety perspective? I'm an adrenaline junkie and have always liked extreme activities, but it always seemed to me that they indeed took things "too far" with that race. One day, I bit the bullet and went to see it in person. It was horrifying. I went first to the bottom of Bray Hill, and I was almost sick with nervousness. My gut feeling was that at any moment, one of those riders would lose control and die right in front of my eyes. It is mind-boggling how fast they take that turn—over 180 mph (290+ kph). But then, I walked around the paddock, saw some of the racers with their families, and went to a few different places to watch. Slowly, I realized how much control they have. The fear and nervousness subsided, and I started to enjoy the races. That first horrible day gave rise to a joy of seeing those crazy mfkers fly by and even jump at Ballacrye. In the final days, I started to realize more and more that I was the fool, not them. I was the one wasting my life by not doing something so incredible—not them. They live like modern day gladiators, doing the most incredible "legal" thing on earth. By the end of it all, I was envious of what they achieved on that course and how much fun and adrenaline they must experience on that piece of tarmac. It became clear to me why they do it. They are not idiots—idiots would not survive even a kilometer of that. They are at the top of their game, and I'm sure the risk is worth it. I had never ridden a motorcycle before going there to watch in 2022, but I was so inspired by it all that after I came back to Belgium, I got a motorcycle driver's license at 33 years old. Just a few days ago, I had my first track day on a motorbike. Let me say that a trackday in a car is amazing, but a trackday on a motorbike was 100 times better, surreal—probably the best experience of my life that didn't involve woman. I cannot imagine what it feels like to ride the TT at full throttle. It would never be possible to create it if you wanted to start doing it todays, so I'm glad that in today's woossy world this still exists.

Great video. This year nobody died at the TT despite adverse conditions. But there will always be people who push the boundaries. In my 20s I did that but no one took it further. I broke the 100mph world record on barefoot water skiing and in 2007 at the age of 57, I broke the 145mph record over 50kms on river waterski racing. Since then both events have been scrapped as insurance in Australia for the events evaporated. But when we raced, there was no insurance. You took your risk to compete, spectators took the risk of watching and the organisers took the risk of hosting. No one thought about suing anybody. You did it solely for the glory.

I went in 1952 on my Model 18 500 Norton, a friend on his Model 7, we were astonished by the sight of Les Graham on the 500 MV, all silver and red, the sound which you could hear seemingly miles away was such a contrast to the Nortons and AJS. Wonderful experience, such a pity that Graham died the next year.

I know his record is now surpassed, but to me Joey IS the TT. However, I feel Mike the Bike's 14 wins is the gold standard considering it was part of the world championship back then.

Excellent presentation. So much information in such short video, and very enjoyable!

As an admitted supporter and ex-participant at the IOM, not as a rider but as a spanner-man, I’d just like to add that the accident / track mile covered during the two weeks of the TT and the Manx GP is usually lower than or comparable to the rate for short circuit racing. The difference tends to be in the severity of the accidents that do occur, the outcome of which is often dictated by the time that it takes for an injured rider to receive intensive medical intervention. That is largely thanks to the geography of the place, it is a vast circuit and, as well illustrated in this presentation, the average speeds at which accidents do occur are high, often leading to more severe injury than is the case on short circuits. All that being said, this was an excellent piece which provides a good insight into the development and history of the most challenging road race in the world.

You know me bro. I'm not even a motorbike enthusiast but that was a very well made mini documentary. Very much enjoyed. Keep up the great work 😊

Man 1: Hey a circular road. Man 2: I'll race you around it.

Excellent video, well presented, great clips and info. Just had the pleasure of attending the 2024 races. Although it's unbelievable that the race is still allowed, the experience was unbeatable.

That was a good documentation of the event man. Winning!!!

Very nicely made! 👌🏼 Thoroughly enjoyed watching this one! 👍🏼 Also a nice way to remember those who have gone before to pave the way to where we are today.

Excellent vid! Well done. Thank you

In a 118 years that 269 deaths are far less than car racing. Isle of Man needs to continue. 🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍

Brilliant, solid documentary. 3rd generation TT fan and these stories never age. Personal favourites Phil Reed, Hislop v Fogarty, and D Jeffries vs J Dunlop, and the modern golden era❤

Nice to see a human narrator!

Excellent coverage!! New sub... Can't believe I am just now finding this channel. I have a Godson who is extremely talented on motorcycles.. I think he is committing to next years TT... I'd be lying if I said I wasn't worried about it, but coming from a group of hard core racers and riders, with a few championships behind our backs (nothing superbike related), I'm gonna like go along and pit beotch if / when needed... This truly is the most extreme race in the world! Of ANY sport, even beyond all motorsports... IF you cant stay far ahead of your bike.. It wont just be a metal / title you will lose.. Absolute respect for all those who race here..

Thank you from Canada for your time and effort to give us history of this great race/place

Excellent video ! Thank you ! No AI voice, good pertinent facts, good video excerpts, thoroughly informative and enjoyable :washhands:👍