Coming Home: Isle of Man TT [DOCUMENTARY]

Take a behind the scenes look at what it is like to be a spectator during Race Week.
"Coming Home" is a short documentary that follows the story of a lifelong fan of the Isle of Man TT, my Dad.
Every year he travels over 14,000KM from Perth, Western Australia to the Isle of Man to watch the Tourist Trophy road race.
In 2019 the Isle of Man TT race meet was one of the wettest on record, with almost no practice sessions leading into race week.
In this short film we see what it is like to be a TT fan, and follow my Dad on Race Day 1, 2 & 3.
We watch the race from Hillberry, Ago's Leap and Brandywell and get a behind the scenes fan's view of what it is like to be on the Isle of Man in race week.
If you have been thinking about visiting the island to watch the race and want to get a better idea of what it is like to be a spectator at the TT then you will enjoy watching "Coming Home".
About Me:
I am a story teller, and love to capture people's lives on film.
If you have a story to tell for yourself or your business then get in touch via my website: www.lifefilms.com.au/
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Thumbnail Image Credit: Ean Proctor Photography

[@ever4437]

This is most definitely on the bucket list. I must go and see these guys

[@allanhughes7859]

You must must go if you truly love bikes !!! Its the only place on the planet to my knowledge where you eat sleep and smell bikes 24/7 and i mean 24/7 In all the time I have been going you do not get any trouble just nice folk who love the same as you and love it they do.. To cap it all the I.O.M. is a beautiful place.. So when the race is not on you simply ride around mountains little villages stop for a bight to eat and start riding again and again and again "ITS HEAVEN " The only down side is what ever you ride you will find something better !!!! I once took a bike i thought was out of this world only to find a much much better bike than mine so I gave up on that idea L.O.L......... My last word and sorry for yakeling on is the speed these hero's go at... On my first trip I could just not believe what I was seeing It's unreal and these days its beyond belief How they do it God only know's and for some reason he ain't telling me that's for sure!!!!! GET THAT GOD DAM BUCKET LIST TICKED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OVER AND OUT !!!!!!!!!!!

[@p.s.w4744]

Me to ,

[@ColleenM0317]

Really enjoyed seeing the race from the enthusiast's eyes. This is the best race. The places to view greatly vary & the landscape is gorgeous. Add the motorcycles going by in a blur. It's perfect!

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Thanks for watching! Scott.

[@markwoodyatt4077]

I really enjoyed that, thank you. I've attended the last 9 TT's for race week but had planned to miss this year anyway but will be back next year. I've watched motor racing all my life and nothing prepares you for the TT, the TV coverage is great but it's a world away from the real experience. Everyone should put it on their bucket list, bike fan or not.

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Totally agree Mark. Whether you are into bikes or not, seeing the TT first-hand is just unparalleled. Scott.

[@russelljones6795]

It is definitely a bucket lister and has been since I first heard of the TT 26 years ago. Thanx for sharing. ✌🧡🏍

[@justonsullivan3807]

What a great little video, thank u so much for posting it. I live in the States but I hope one day I can make it over to the Isle Of Man for the big race week. 🙏🇺🇲🗽🇬🇧🙏

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Thanks for the comment Juston. Get yourself over there, you will not regret it! Scott.

[@toniaharrison8978]

THANK YOU ! I thoroughly enjoyed this film. This is the type of film that I can only aspire to making. It was a privilege to share your Dad's pilgrimage ! The only TT I have ever attended was in 1979- this just serves to reinforce my desire to return.

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Tonia Harrison thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated!

[@razifmahathir2437]

Fantastic video which captures the essence of what it's all about 👌.I went in 1998, one week after leaving hospital after losing my left leg below the knee in a bike accident. Nothing was going to keep me away. Stayed with friends at Union Mills, so like your dad, not far to go to get to the course. Nothing can match this unique event or the vibes of being on the Island for TT fortnight surrounded by bikes and bikers . If you're reading this, are an ardent bike fan and are thinking about it, don't hesitate. It's the experience of a lifetime. Let's hope this year's event still goes ahead and is not cancelled due to the Corona virus pandemic currently sweeping the world ! Thanks for posting this video. Brings back many happy memories. ATVB from sunny and locked down Malaysia 😎😷

[@LifeFilmsWA]

What a great comment! Thanks Razif. Union Mills is a great spot! It didn't make it into the film, but my Dad had a great little spot up behind the hedge next to the church that he was very proud of. With no TT 2020 we can only look ahead to 2021 with much excitement. Scott

[@its_ninjarider6731]

Well done mate, truly shows the magic feeling of the IOM TT!

[@brenm8413]

was there for 10 days in 2019.... will be BACK again in 21!! EPIC PLACE, THANK YOU , ISLE OF MAN!! :) magical island and people!!

[@r1mac681]

Be ace to catch up with your dad this year to say hello, great documentary many thanks. 👍👍😎🏍️

[@jimnotbob]

Great video, it's a special placebaltight. Love the story you have told 👍👍

[@thebeast2746]

Cracking video i was there for race week the weather was bad . But loved it . Roll on 2020👍

[@paulwilliams8588]

Very enjoyable..your right in saying one cannot describe the experience unless you've been. Thanks

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Absolutely. Thanks Paul, glad you enjoyed it! Scott.

[@harryscott9533]

great respect for all TT riders !!! 👍😎🇮🇲

[@harrypalmer7169]

What a great short film about the greatest race on earth.

[@drasticthompson1995]

Thank you for sharing this journey sir! Love from America!

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Glad you enjoyed it! Love from Australia! Scott

[@CNSTAdventures]

Wow what a video, excellent job ! My dream is to one day go there to see the TT

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I hope you get there one day! Scott

[@dendenkeikun155]

I feel that everyone who finish the race is a winner. You certainly have to be at a different human level to race this. Respect. And compare to MotoGP the tracks are much more narrow and jaggy which is why I feel any tt racers will do excellently well in MotoGP.

[@katchoo1865]

Loved your video, could feel your excitement, thanks for sharing

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Thank you...yes you cannot fake that type of excitement and passion! Scott

[@Meteoraq]

From Ireland been to iom twice, I love this video

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Thanks for the support...glad you liked the film! Scott

[@ArishGhaswala]

This Flim deserves the love and respect! From the edit, to the video quality everything is just beautiful! And the highlight is seeing that man so genuinely happy he cant contain himself with his inner child pouring out! Kudos! 🙌🏻❤💯

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Thanks for the great comment Arish - very glad you enjoyed watching it!

[@ArishGhaswala]

@@LifeFilmsWA Absolute Pleasure! 🙌🏻❤💯

[@andrewroberts88]

Great film!! Your dad is a legend.

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Thanks Andrew. He will be happy to read this one :) Scott

[@waynester71]

This is MECCA for all us bike fans.. Never been myself, but one day..one day, I will..

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Thanks for commenting Wayne...hope you make it there one day! Scott

[@r1mac681]

Brilliant that mate, many, many thanks, my ferry is booked for this year's TT can't wait luv the Iom people are ace, the racers are legends every last one of them... Luv it.. Thank you🏍️👍👍😎

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Thanks for the great comment! Appreciate it. Will let Dad know he has a fan wanting to meet him, he will be made up LOL :)

[@r1mac681]

@@LifeFilmsWA cheers mate. 👍👍👍

[@ljuborajictt]

Amazing IOM! thank you.

[@JoeCurtis82]

Great little documentary the place truly is magical I was there this year as well.it was was my 4th TT my 1st was in 2014 returned in 2015 then 2017 and again this year 2019....it really was hampered by the weather this year but it still didn't dampen the atmosphere kr ruin the experience....it doesn't matter if the weather is perfect or poor just being there is enough for me 👍

[@conorcarre]

2019 was my first year coming to the iom to watch the TT. Was with my 2 best mates and despite the weather it was unreal! We were on our aprilia’s so was able to get around and see a few key spots cronk-y-voddy was absolutely insane sat on the grass bank where the bikes come flying past inches away from you ! Gutted not to be going back this year, but just watching this gave me goosebumps roll on 2021 !

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Sounds like the perfect way to experience the TT Conor. Glad it brought back such great memories. Scott

[@984francis]

Wow the sound of the bikes is a great counterpoint to Pachelbel. I usually don't like music with this stuff, but this works. A great mini documentary, thanks so much.

[@LifeFilmsWA]

I appreciate that as I spent many many hours trying to choose the perfect tracks for each section of the race! Cheers. Scott

[@jeanmimoto6842]

beautifull video ....3 time I go to TT with my bike ...... i was on IOM for TT 2019 ...IOM is a good place to be .and the spirit of this race is incredible more sensations and courage for all the racers ......"only for the brave "

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Thanks Jean Michael, I think my Dad said it at the beginning - it's very hard to describe the feeling you get from the TT! Scott

[@ecalzo]

Well done Scott Quayle .. i was there in 2019 with your Dad .. i btd i saw him at the Paddock .. all the best to you and your family .. Bye from Italy

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Hi from Australia - glad you liked the film. Dad spent a bit of time in the paddock so you probably did see him! Scott

[@stevec-b6214]

So glad you made this great film, apart from the racing and commentary, I spotted myself in the crowd (white beard floppy hat @1:19) me and the wife couldn`t stop laughing! Cheers mate, you made my week. (Thank G.. I did not put off this trip till `next year`)

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Awesome that you spotted yourself Stephen...hopefully a few more people do too! Scott

[@Mel-de2dh]

Great video ❤️🏍🏍

[@TheEasyrider1962]

Excellent !!

[@marcsalmon626]

What a superb documentary. I thoroughly enjoyed this from start to finish. I've been lucky enough to have competed at the TT in 2009 and it's great to see the reaction it gets from people, regardless of how many times they've been. As soon as you watch it from a different spot, it just amazes you all over again and this film shows that. Thank you.

[@h4r4]

I have nothing but respect for you. Balls of steel.

[@reefparker4331]

Marc Salmon Side car rider?

[@marcsalmon626]

@@reefparker4331Yes, I was a passenger. I assume you race too?

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Cheers for the comment Marc, and coming from a rider it means so much to me. Glad I did it justice! Scott

[@rpvespa]

That film was fantastic. Kudos to the makers. Enjoyed the fans point of view.

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed the film. Scott

[@rpvespa]

@@LifeFilmsWA I loved the story the filming of the island & how you didn't make 15 minutes into hour & half film. You should be proud.

[@tommysbk2919]

Brilliant mini doc! Got me revved for the iomtt this year!

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Thanks for watching Tommy. Enjoy the race this year...it's been greatly missed. Scott

[@codihightimesd2511]

I've been 3 times, amazing place and amazing racing

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for the comment. Scott

[@Ed.BR157]

Great Video this, really enjoyed it thanks 👍

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Thanks for the comment and very glad you enjoyed it! Scott.

[@alesjezek9755]

Super,Labombastic,Fantastic, Školastic!!!!!!👍👏🤘👐👌🤝😍🏍️💓🧠😇🙏🐬

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Thank you Ales! Cheers. Scott.

[@adityachaturvedi8041]

Awesome film👌😊

[@me-tf9pn]

Remind me to experience this one day.

[@simonwright9735]

Great film, congratulations to all concerned.

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Cheers Simon. Glad you enjoyed it! Scott

[@jumpfortyfour9965]

a great film from Quayle family thank you from the IOM

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Thanks from me and the Quayle clan. Scott :)

[@YELLOWROCKSTUDIO]

Thanks for this...hope the island is open for business next year, will be a good one!

[@LifeFilmsWA]

I hope so too!

[@assortedpov9722]

Good film! I need to go and watch it live sometime. Also I wish there was road racing down on Romney Marsh; sometimes I ride around the lanes thinking "I'd love to see what pros could do with this road, if it was closed off to traffic".

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Thanks for the comment! You definitely need to get there, it is like nothing else. Scott

[@juliaset751]

Well done, Kudos.

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Thanks Julia. Appreciate the comment. Scott

[@mtblamilburn8552]

I love it when I have an seen the tt it is a great place to be

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Let's hope we can all get back there in 2022!

[@gavinduplessis4236]

Missed out on the 2019 TT after having been to the previous two. Will be back again as soon as I am able! - Gavin, Durban, South Africa

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Can't wait to get back there myself mate! For now KZbin will do :) Scott.

[@JMAC-rs6ey]

Thanks for watching and coming. MY BEST

[@davidhbedenham4951]

Thanks for the video. I was last there is 1975, when Mick Grant won the senior, (500cc) and then broke the existing lap record with the 750cc Kawasaki. Would love to go back again. Cheers

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Hi David. Thanks for watching. I remember Mick Grant - he was my favourite rider when I was a kid! Scott

[@h4r4]

We went practice week for 2019, yeah it was grim hahah. I’m just glad they still got to race.

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Yeah, practice week was a complete write off...so glad we got some good action in the end! Scott

[@brightonmoto2146]

Looking at going to the 2022, always been a dream of mine!

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Hopefully 2022 all goes ahead as planned....enjoy!

[@brianlevesque3328]

Thursday of race week was the best in my opinion with the 5 races. To bad it was so soggy all week for that to happen.

[@robtucker8128]

Brilliant film Scott. I too moved from UK to Perth 32 years ago, I never went to the IOM TT ( Silly me)

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Thanks Rob! Appreciate that mate...well it's never too late. Hopefully in 2022 they will be racing again!

[@jamespryce2606]

Very Good,you got everything perfect .well done!

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Thank you so much James 😀 Scott

[@jamespryce2606]

It looks very professional, carry on making videos. I had the idea of you going to Goodwood in the UK but that depends on Covid. BTW I am Kelvin's son (in Perth)

[@LifeFilmsWA]

@@jamespryce2606 thanks buddy...appreciate. Say hi to your Dad for me!

[@stevec-b6214]

I sure hope I see myself in the crowd next year ;)

[@LifeFilmsWA]

I hope so too mate! Thanks for watching. Scott

[@martinabel3404]

❤tt everything

[@martinkujala3250]

Awesome film, you really captured the nostalgia of IOMTT. I've watched many films of this great race and only saved a couple, this is one of them. 👌👏

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Wow. That is high praise indeed. Thanks so much for that Martin, I genuinely appreciate it. Scott

[@mantamotion1293]

Nice one mate. We were there shooting a doc with horst saiger that year.

[@simonwright9735]

Also a very good documentary.

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Awesome. That means a lot coming from you. I have added your film to my watch list. Scott

[@mantamotion1293]

Thank you! I cant remember if we met? What were you shooting on?

[@LifeFilmsWA]

@@mantamotion1293 No we did not meet. I was actually there on a boys trip with my brother and my Dad and just brought a Panasonic Lumix G7 with me to see if I could make a film about it. Had no idea what it was going to be until I started the edit. You can tell by the bike scenes that I was just squashed in with all of the other spectators, like on Bray Hill and Union Mills, but they ended up being some of my favourite shots in the end! Scott

[@allanhughes7859]

The hair on my head arms legs neck and anywhere else that you might think of are standing to attention watching this !!!!!!!!!! For all those that have mentioned the bucket list Just get it ticked off as quick as you can and then tick it again and again for good measure !!!!! Its life as you will never know it !!!! Its everything to a biker EVERYTHING Don't matter what ya ride Honda 50 or a 1000 H.P. Monster Its life at it's best be you into bikes or not No matter !!!!!!!!! Moto G.P. good but no where near!! F1 well just forget it !! You will never ever experience such Adrenalin anywhere else on the planet you really will not !!!!!! and that is with you not taking part as such !!! Just imagine what the riders must feel ???? Yes it can be sad very very sad as some will not be going home but they have lived life to the full ..I do honestly feel for the families it is they that suffer the most but when you hear what they have to say they would not have it any other way If they did they would not have got involved with that person be it a he or she !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Long live the T.T. and the freedom it still allows us to have as humans YES FREEDOM TO DO WHAT WE WISH Without some mamby pammby government telling us what we should and should not be doing " Sorry but F....k them " Ride safe Ride with passion and just get the tick on that God dam bucket !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Love your passion Allan! Nice one. Scott

[@kevinknox3901]

brill mate

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Thanks Kevin...appreciate the comment mate! Scott.

[@motorcyclestig6941]

I'm going next year and I can not freaking wait. It will be my first time leaving the states and its going to be special. 2020 Isle of Man TT hear I come 🇺🇸🛫🛬🇮🇲🏍🤘😀. Btw great job on the film it's one of the best POV films I've seen! 👍👍

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Thanks Stig! Hope you have a blast in 2020! Glad you like the film...tell your friends :)

[@motorcyclestig6941]

@@LifeFilmsWA will do mate and thank you

[@jumpfortyfour9965]

Hi Scott thanks yessa

[@cedricksamaniego9146]

MotoGP has nothing definitely nothing on this historic place that I'd love to visit/experience 🍂 With hopes the CCP VIRUS doesn't effect this place

[@___blaggard999___8]

I'm from Ireland and I've never gone it's so close to me, but at least we have those races here ln Ireland all year, if you don't know, the Ulster gp and skerries are great races many KZbin videos on it.

[@h4r4]

Blaggard999-_- looks like the Ulster’s fucked now pal 😫

[@TheInfantry98]

This race is cancelled this year. Ulster grand prix is dead. Macau Grand Prix only race currently scheduled to function

[@muhammadfadil2515]

Before corona, everything seems beautiful, insyaallah this virus will be gone forever, aamiin :D

[@rcfrenzy6477]

InshAllah brother

[@quazimotoscopick7085]

You're a fortunate son indeed,to be able to experience the TT wir with your dad Great vi deo Any relation to Milky Quale? Newcomer trainer ,TT racer,Manxman

[@LifeFilmsWA]

No, no relation to Milky Quayle as far as I know, but I guess if you go back far enough there would be a connection! Scott

[@kopec11]

Whats the Song Thats played on a violin I believe at 8:25?

[@ryanlewis3623]

Are those good beginner bikes?

[@simonwoodrow9572]

10:14 😂

[@kevinlambo4310]

Who's the bell end that put a thumb down for this amazing video....

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Haters gonna hate! Thanks for the positive feedback.

[@stevec-b6214]

that was done by mistake (done it myself) or on purpose by some bell end who is now hated by a LOT of people

[@LifeFilmsWA]

I love you Poppy

[@hmasdropbear1372]

Is everyone in the production team related to Milky Quayle?

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Maybe somewhere down the line, but he is not a direct relative. Thanks for watching. Scott.

[@chewangpalzor6980]

I want too see in real 🌞🌞🌞

[@nawazskrr6027]

There is not and cannot ever be a motoring spectical that comes anywhere near the TT

[@LifeFilmsWA]

Agreed!

[@AlanAttack]

Bet you never knew that "TT" stands for "Titanic Testicles"

[@BigBadLoneWolf]

10:16 Honda mechanic, fires compressed air into the ladies face. If he worked for me he would be fired on the spot for that, its very dangerous to horseplay with compressed air

[@zipper978]

BigBadLoneWolf oh shutup you knob

[@simonwright9735]

Snuggle back in to your fluffy pillow.

[@donniev8181]

The racers in this race are grossly underpaid.