2023 Isle of Man TT | Where to Watch!!

[@jameshillierracing]

KZbin has called BARRGARROW 'Agaro' and 'Ghoslty' is GORSE LEA!😆😀😆

[@jameshillierracing]

Barregarrow can be agro! 😆

[@nicopag]

Fantastic video!! But I can’t find those names in the real map. :(

[@grahambrown8239]

James your a real credit to the sport that we all love,safe and quick riding..

[@ludvigsvensson7609]

My first spectating spot was 3/4 down brayhill on the other side of the road and you were the first rider out. Most mental thing I've experienced seeing you wobble your way down bray hill and bottoming out at the bottom.

[@jameshillierracing]

Thanks for everyone's input on the video! Not long until Isle of Man TT 2023. Don't forget to like and subscribe, and leave any questions you may have too!

[@danielfigueras6688]

Hi James, I'm very interested to watch the race in Agaro spot, but I don't know where is it, may be have different name?

[@jameshillierracing]

@Daniel Figueras Sorry, that's KZbin thinking I said that! it's Barregarrow! Bottom of Barrgarrow. 👍

[@martynflynn8368]

OMG that Barregarrow moment, it still freaks me out after five years of watching it and then you go and tell us about Conker Fields, 160mph on one wheel, wtf? ha ha, man you certainly put the mental in mental. Fantastic lookaround, much appreciated. Best wishes for a successful and safe TT.

[@ChrisPlow]

Excellent rider insight, as James says any biker who has not been it has to be on your list. Bottom of Bray has portaloo and burger van usually. First night of practise stand outside the sulby glen hotel with a Guinness, the sun setting the birds tweeting, leaning over barrier and a 200+bhp race exhaust howling past at full chat, it’s spectacular. Full respect to all who participate ✊🏍💨

[@kevindobson8002]

Did just that,2nd practice day day,got of ferry and straight to Sulby Glen for a pint and 190mph wheelies!

[@redlineyo3218]

The island definitely holds an energy that gets you when you arrive. Having only ever been for weekend blats over the mountain,thats enough to hold a place in my heart

[@chrissyp7433]

Loved this video with the added detail , barregarrow is my favourite section I still can't believe how you guys manage to get through there at that speed maximum respect good luck for this year James.

[@jameshillierracing]

Nor can I when I was standing there!

[@mikepalmer6071]

Brilliant James. Thank you.

[@treborif]

the horses mouth - good to watch and listen to a Rider explaining stuff when you ride yourself - I was at the 2014 TT and was pleased to see bottom of Bray hill/quarter bridge in spectating spot to be as its the field of the Douglas Rugby club where i was sleeping in my Warewhare (they'll know) bag and tent combo. met some great people, loved every minute of it. Its motorcycling Mecca - with celtic warriors....

[@claretbuck1882]

Awesome bud cheers 👍🏻

[@PLAYINGAROUND]

Excellent! Your smiles says it all!

[@checkmymovie]

"Tough little corner here" I instantly shit in my pants if I should do it at that speed; the way you say it with that smile made my lauch (Tough little corner😂👌).

[@markcarroll7357]

Great video James..really enjoyed it .Best of luck for the TT

[@jameshillierracing]

Thanks

[@ljubott]

Thank you very much 👍 great video 👀🥰🇮🇲 in two months it will be a great spectacle again, it is a great pleasure for me to be at the IOM TT again and to watch you all live, amazingly 😜🇮🇲 Big greetings from Germany Ljubo.

[@russfoggan4092]

Fantastic!

[@dondle2]

Wow, great info.

[@XNgamer11111]

Loved the comment about the wheels arguing, a brilliant way to explain it to those of us less educate in bike speak! 😅

[@ichabod72]

I went for the first time this year ( 2023 ) and watched nine days of racing from eight different spots. Definitely preferred the places where you can get close to the bikes as they pass at speed such as Crag-Ny-Baa, Barragarrow and Hillberry. But also enjoyed watching from places where the techincal side was a bit more evident than the speed or closeness to the bikes such as Bungalow, Grandstand (ideal for pitstops and end of race celebratrions) and Bray Hill.

[@stepheneccles9412]

What a great idea for a vlog!!! It would be amazing if you could share your experience during the road races. I know however that preparation is key, and that the riders are mostly humble and private. From a long time N. Ireland road fan of old. RIP everyone from Joey to Sam McClements! Carrowdore 100 was my home race.

[@johnmac.6760]

What an absolute gent you are, and a fantastic racer, my kids could watch this and I wouldn't worry as your really respectful, every credit James and all the very best at the TT. 👍👍🏍️

[@bennhandley]

That was excellent James thank you

[@jameshillierracing]

Thank you

[@terryhosker1298]

Many thànks James All the best for the year ahead Ride safe

[@Kevinj388]

Stunning video James. Thanks for it!

[@AdamMilford477]

Fantastic video James!! Enjoyed this 😊👍

[@robg9379]

Great insight James really enjoyed the vid. I never been but it's on my bucket list & I watch on TV every year. Hopefully see you at Oulton Park. Good luck & ride safe 🏍️

[@TessaTickle]

beautiful video, thanks.

[@ManxAndy]

Excellent James….as a born and bred manxie and TT fan,I really enjoyed that. Another great spot is behind the wall at Hillberry corner….or Orrisdale 2 just before Alpine corner….👍🇮🇲

[@jameshillierracing]

Thank you

[@forddriver8827]

Enjoy the TT James, there is a bunch of us Aussies who are big fans of you and appreciate your humility and honesty. Go well mate, I,ll be watching you on TTPlus at 3am or something like that!

[@AA-69]

I used to meet 2 Aussies there years ago Lynn n Phil...happy days .😊

[@SerenaDanby-og5rj]

Great video. Conker Fields and Creg and definitely great places to watch from. Our first TT in 2012 we watched at Sulby Crossroads…that was awesome, hearing the bikes and then whoosh they went flying past 😱😂 Words can’t describe it. X

[@bigbov]

My first spot was rhencullen back in 1996. The sound of the Rc45 back then was amazing. 👍

[@markgenest6206]

Thanks James. Making the journey from US for the first time this year and looking fwd to it. Best of luck to you!!

[@ernesttravers829]

Great video Thanks Mate

[@johnhinkley3893]

Thank you James I look forward to the sounds and the riding skills of all you racing on the I O M 🏍🏍

[@avomex]

My first experience of the TT was halfway down Brey hill back in 2009…. Been hooked ever since… ( got married on the sulby straight in 2018 🌞🌞during race week ) Great video James 👍🏍️

[@jameshillierracing]

Congratulations!

[@rustynickel2356]

Great video and thank you for your perspective and candor on this video. Looking forward to a great 2024 TT 😎

[@SJT3]

I used to marshal by the K-tree with some lads from Dorset. My favourite part of the TT course like.

[@Ctaff63]

Cheers buddy. Very helpful for me going to Manx TT in august . Stay safe and ride quick. 👍

[@jeffstratton8838]

Good ride this year James, I think most of the crew must have been frustrated on how to beat the trio that set the bar this season, always enjoy looking out for you big fan,God bless, I was born in the wrong country,I don't want a place to watch I want to ride that track so bad I sweat shake,swear every time I watch anything about the island 🏝️,I get it completely,

[@kingsamson9146]

Thanks a lot for this video, James! Will be my first TT, we will ride there on our bikes (my mum, dad, sister and best friend) so to say we are excited is unterstating it! These tips are super appreciated, I guess we will try those out for the practice week and first 2 racedays. Good luck to ya and stay safe - will be rooting for you!

[@simonnarbett361]

James,what a great interview " TOTAL RESPECT" to you,what a fantastic insight to your craft.Can't put into words my respect for you.See you in May 2024.Good luck James.

[@jameshillierracing]

Thanks Simon

[@stephensingleton4937]

Great video James, I have been going to the TT since 1972 and love watching you through K, trees, I have some great video of you with the front wheel wheel in the air, it makes sense when you explain the run through K Tree section, hope you have a good one this year. 👍

[@johnmakin178]

Great content James I felt I was stood with you watching the video thank you. All the best for the season.🇮🇲

[@harfordgroup8958]

cheers ,thanks for the video ,i am flying in at the end of the month from new zealand for my 1st TT experience, watching TT videos is building the experience up for me .by the time i get on my 27 hour flight i will be bouncing .i don't think they could duplicate the TT experience anywhere else in the world

[@patrickfay1055]

What a great video keep up the great work

[@jameshillierracing]

Thank you, I learn more each time I do one.

[@BramCoussement]

Great video James! And good advice. Especially the one where you recommend to just wheelie yourself through the fast and difficult corners to make it safer.. Why didn't I think of that? Cheers

[@tomlowe4585]

Good on ya James. IOM Tourist board personified 👌 😁 Great insight into a rider's view of a lap !.... Bottom of bagarrow for me every time, because it's majorly guts !! Best of luck in 23

[@davidsampson3537]

Superb video only wish i was going ! Cant wait to see how you do this year James all the best.

[@jameshillierracing]

There is always next year ;-)

[@1950Bonanza]

From the USA we all love the TT and can't wait for our chance to come and watch first hand. Been following James for years and I think one of the best riders out there. I've watched the H2R POV video so many times I have it memorized! I just wish Kawasaki would give you a BMW beating bike! Best of luck and safe riding from the USA!

[@joshuaman1126]

LORD willing I will see the race in person one day. I’ve enjoyed it many times from America 🇺🇸 and I surely want to see it in person

[@jamessnook1580]

Thank you James, Great information. Good luck at NW 200 will be following you.

[@jameshillierracing]

Thank you

[@checkmymovie]

He man thanks for the insight of a real IOMTT racer, You have a new fan and yes that "BOTTOM OF BARREGAROW" is a nasty part of the track. I always feel my heart raging when I see racers go trough that corner. In 2025 I will finally be part of the public! For now I got a TT+ ticket to see it online.

[@felix-ve8jk]

I went for 6 days by myself back in 2019. Stayed in a small apartment near the start/finish and mostly stayed within a mile or two of that area. My favorite spots to watch were at the bottom of Bray Hill on the inside wall and up in the woods before Braddan Bridge. Great video

[@jameshillierracing]

thank you

[@nbt74]

coming to my first TT this year so this is invaluable information. Ride safe James.

[@leerahtha6521]

Great ,interresting video 👌

[@charliem5332]

Great video. Something that was lacking and I hope to follow your recommendations some day. Thanks and safe, successful riding in the TT.

[@gregmiller726]

Think my favourite has been at the end of cronkyvody straight at the wee wall. Enjoyed inside of quarterbridge as well.

[@R.S.407]

That bottom of barregarrow is wild looking😲big luck James for TT 23 ☘☘☘

[@dalecross19]

Bungalow, over the bridge and up hailwoods rise about 50m opposite the Marshall hut. Psst, you can climb over the fence, it’s allowed. Litre bikes fighting for grip, leaving big black lines as they spin up whilst heading straight towards you, it’s absolutely mint.

[@paparoach007]

This is a great video James mate, you highlighted some good spots to watch from like the bottom of Barregarrow and the Creg, I watched the TT in 2019 at bottom of Barregarrow and my god it is a shock to the system and I've been to the TT nearly every year since I was a very young lad. Sadly I can't afford to come to the TT this year but I look forward to watching live streams and tv coverage of the racing. I wish you and all the other riders racing this year the very best of luck and be safe out there! *My suggestions for watching the TT* (in no particular order): *The Gooseneck* just up the road from *Ramsey hairpin* (amenities are available food, drinks and portaloos etc.), *Ramsey Parliament Square* just after *Ramsey bus stop* (plenty of amenities available). *Kirk Michael* (also has amenities available) - a very fast section of the course and you can see the riders absolutely pinning it through the town. *Sulby straight* - there's a banking you can sit on and watch the riders at top speed and slow down for the right-hander leading up to *Ginger Hall* on the right (amenities are usually available here). Last but not least, the *Snaefell mountain section* before you get to *Windy corner* (if weather permitting and warm) I'd recommend watching the bikes from here, this is probably my favourite area to watch from because you can see a lot more and there's normally some food stands and coffee available. I could recommend plenty more spots but these are usually the ones I'd share with anyone looking to go to the TT. The TT is almost upon us and I literally cannot wait! This is by far my favourite part of the year I just hope the weather holds up and not turns in to the 2019 TT and if you are going this year I am a tad jealous 😄 but I hope you all stay safe and have a good time!

[@Cloverleaf7642]

Excellent, thanks James. Go well.

[@jameshillierracing]

Thanks

[@jonathanbaron-crangle5093]

Fantastic weather there for this. Weather that I refer to as "motorcycle weather"

[@ktmtravels3727]

"HIGH-SPEED MENTAL ACTION", your certainly selling it to me!😎. All the best for the season/TT

[@jameshillierracing]

Thank you

[@stewy62]

Enjoyed that, thanks James !

[@andrewoverton5170]

I love videos like these as they send everyone to the same places and leave the more difficult to access, but far better places nice and quiet for the rest of us 😂

[@jameshillierracing]

i could make a feature film of good spots to be fair!

[@DR-cs6dl]

Brilliant video thank you for this unreal content, you guys deserve the spotlight

[@TheSpiritofTrance]

I liked this video. Thanks James and good luck for the season and TT of course.

[@jameshillierracing]

Thank you

[@N269]

Very informative, friendly and well produced. But, you forgot to mention all the "prohibited" areas that are so much better to view from...but nanny state strangling the TT. Wish you the best in 33 days!!

[@buzzinadventures4217]

So they can coral you into 'pay to view' areas........, become a money grabbing exercise these days....... have to pay off those debts accumulated by bent politicians with grandiose ideas.......

[@martynflynn8368]

Hey folks, this geezer is a kcuffing legend, HIT THAT THUMBS UP!!!

[@SMustangSal]

Your expertise & passion shines through this video 😄

[@ady1397]

Some good spots James. If people are there for a few days I'd recommend watching from the Bungalow. Plenty of different places within walking distance and good facilities. I've gone up by bike and also by tram, Douglas>Laxey, Laxey>Bungalow. Pack for heatwave and freezing cold and everything in between as you never know what the weather's going to do up there😊😊There's loads of other good spots as well. Not going this year but I'll be cheering you on via TT +👍👍

[@jameshillierracing]

Thank you

[@kleef465]

Can't wait, five weeks to go!

[@Norton1531]

I come over on Thursday. First place to watch from is going to be Gorse Lea.

[@NooBiker]

Thanks for this. Hope to make it there some day

[@JasonNewling]

Great video. I’m coming for my first TT this year (2024) and can’t wait. I’ll sure try and make these viewing points 👊🏻

[@jameshillierracing]

Thank you. I’m sure you will love it. Go Bray hill first!👍🏼

[@davetalton6939]

Cracking video mate, good luck with the TT.

[@philipfoy7116]

Best of luck James lad

[@jameshillierracing]

Thanks

[@freddi8369]

Your nuts 😁 but ace goodluck and keep the great videos coming mate 👍 Andy.

[@jameshillierracing]

Thanks Andy

[@Matt-fp4uy]

Hillberry is my go to spot. Also a secret spot close to home accessed by the dog walking fields after hillberry.

[@marcfiore4319]

Great video, James! I’ve watched from several different places, but my favorite is Quarterbridge Corner,, next to the Marshall’s rest area on the outside of the corner at the end of the fence. The bikes come out of the shady section under the trees downhill into the bright sunlight with full tanks and on cold tires, struggling to get set up for the turn. There’s always a bit of gravel at the first apex, plus the dip next to the kerb where the angle of the road surface changes, that makes the turn-in tricky. The road surface on top of the bridge is also slick and cold, due to it’s being a bridge, with airflow above and below. Then there’s the second apex before the long straight to Bradden Bridge. So, you’ve got maximum braking, under far from optimum conditions, and maximum acceleration, on a squirrelly bike! And the bikes are going slow enough to get a good look at them! Now, I’ve always thought that the fastest way around that corner would be to hug the inside of the downhill left-handler on the approach, and take advantage of the sudden weight transfer and extra traction by laying the bike over on the way up the crown of the bridge, running just a bit wide, and just eliminating that second apex and adding a couple hundred feet of straightaway to the run to Bradden. Of course, you’ve got to watch your traction on the painted traffic circles, but that’s what traction control electronics are for, isn’t it? I noticed a few riders trying that line in ‘22, and it seems to work as well as I thought it would! One more reason why I like Quarterbridge Corner: nobody ever dies there. I’ve seen that in films and videos all my life, and I’ve seen it in real life on the roads and tracks at home; I don’t want to see it at the TT. I was somewhat physically ill watching those 4 ambulances coming slowly and silently ‘round the bend and over the bridge on that deadly Friday afternoon last year, knowing that I knew the names of the competitors in 2 of them. I walked slowly the 2 miles back to my hotel that day, thinking that I may not come back. During that long night, I realized that everybody in those ambulances were there by choice, doing what they loved, and were more alive in those few seconds before their deaths than almost everybody else in the whole world EVER was, or EVER would be! I paid my hotel deposit for “23 at breakfast the next morning! See you in June!!!

[@adrianshjadesheehan9991]

Brillant james

[@jameshillierracing]

thanks

[@markfisher2808]

Good luck James TT2023

[@derekgrant9289]

First night of practice, Crosby church is a great spot.... You lunatics flying by at what looks a million miles an hour.😂 Always gets me wound up for the week ahead. Can't wait for TT 23. Huge fan of yours, wishing you the best of luck for the races.

[@cwnapier67]

I have heard hilberry is good too

[@aboringname]

Great vid James - full of genuine personalised content that real people want to watch. Good luck for the NW200; I’m looking forward to following it with you. One small vlogging tip I suggest is to try to look at the camera lens when filming a piece to camera, rather than the screen that you can see.

[@jameshillierracing]

Thank you

[@janwillemsteenhuisen1550]

Jaames van bond tot kont en Zzond.🇷🇺🤗

[@vincemarshall8550]

Good luck Jim for tt 23 ,you cant be far off now son xx

[@colinstewart1432]

It HAS to be Cronk y Voddy. Utterly mind-blowing. 180 mph, wheelies from the undulating road, and a fast downhill right-hander at the end. Bonus is, you get to see the bikes for about 6 seconds on this section. Trust me, I was there in 2017.

[@DR-cs6dl]

That must’ve been insane!! I haven’t been to the TT yet but that fast right hander after CronkyVoddy is definitely on my viewing list!! Along with the 11th and 13th milestone corners just after

[@colinstewart1432]

@@DR-cs6dlIt's impressive on TV, it's life-changing watching it live. Make it your mission in life to see it.

[@DR-cs6dl]

@@colinstewart1432 I will see it one day, I’ve promised myself that!! Last year was the first TT I’d watched and I’m hooked, I work as a karting instructor part time and I’ve been watching F1 all my life, but there’s something about bike racing that does it for me, I think it’s watching the riders, they’re incredible!!

[@colinstewart1432]

@@DR-cs6dl On TV it looks amazing. Live, it's life-changing. 👍

[@left-hand-threaded]

Which part of cronk? At the bottom when they slow down for the right hander or the right before where they drop down after being on the straight

[@V0d00o]

Awesome insights on these corners from an expert! Maybe if you have some time in the winter (or so) please consider doing a full turn by turn walkthrough of the circuit (onside or voice over to an onboard), this would be just mega 👏 All the best of luck on the island! 🏍💨

[@jameshillierracing]

Thank you. Yes maybe do a part 2 1 day?

[@janwillemsteenhuisen1550]

Ishetland ja net.🇷🇺🤗😊😎🙂⭐🇷🇺

[@JoeCurtis82]

​@@jameshillierracing we all would love a part 2 mate 👌

[@billbollins]

All the best for the TT and the NW200 James and good luck with the Supersport bike, I'll be glued to TT+ for the 2 weeks!

[@jameshillierracing]

Thank s

[@iainmorgan7888]

James, brilliant vlog. All the best for a good NW200 and 2023 IomTT. Keep it up 👌👍

[@jameshillierracing]

Thanks

[@MoonBernie]

so many years I want to be there. I think at least 40 years. And every time there is something coming between it. My god I hope one day I finally wil be able to experience the TT. I'm already 60, butt I hope next year.

[@tedscuttle9574]

Cracking vid James, i'll be watching from the end of Cronk Voddy this year again. ps: The spelling police are out........your homepage .......professional! ;-)

[@jameshillierracing]

Thank you

[@MofoFunk84]

This is a great vid James! 👍😁, It's good to have some proper insight on where to spectate from a riders perspective. I'll be there for practice week, hoping to get a spot at Gorse Lea. Best of luck 🏍️💨🤘

[@jameshillierracing]

Thanks

[@petitbob72]

L'ets go bargarow excellent corner, imbilivable

[@jimnotbob]

Fantastic video James 👍👍

[@jameshillierracing]

Thanks for the footage!

[@jimnotbob]

​@jameshillierracing delighted to do it, best of luck this year 👍

[@amandaleeming5527]

I’ve been going every year since 2015 and still haven’t watched at bottom of Bray Hill and hope to this year!

[@ashriches99]

Great video buddy, taking my dad pillion there for the first time so great tips, just what do we do for accommodation, camp or hotel🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jameshillierracing]

Check out duke link non description I’m sure they will have some availability for both?

[@chrispritch]

I heard the fan park is the place to be at TT??

[@jameshillierracing]

Depends on what you want I suppose. I don't get time to stop by!

[@alanfentiman7847]

Excellent James will try out some of the places you talked about Just one quesion How the hell do you do it Al respect All the best

[@jameshillierracing]

Looks worse standing there than riding through. I will let you know for sure in a few weeks

[@jdmenace8664]

Is there a UK live coverage from 29th May 2023?

[@AA-69]

I stood on the ledge of sulby bridge when Joey dropped his bike as the petrol cap hadn't been put on right , as it skidded to a halt Infront of us he got up and apologised for falling off !!! Went on to run out of petrol as he was wearing it !! 😂..R.I.P THE KING 👑