Isle of Man TT 2022. Joy and Tragedy on the mountain course. The highs and lows of road racing

Part 3 of Dave's TT 2022 Diary, with practice in full swing Dave shows you the day to day prep, the bike porn at scrutineering and then heads out for some laps on the BMW and RS660. He evens cracks a can of Kibosh!
Wednesday evening is filled with the highs of riding the TT mountain course, and then the crushing lows of a tragic incident that claimed the life of Mark Purslow, may he ride fast forever.
The diary is a few days behind due to the time needed to edit whilst trying to prep bikes!
Due to copyright restrictions we can't record on bike footage :(

[@ManxAndy]

So difficult Dave…..I’ve lived next to this course my whole life, watched all but 2 TTs in my 53 years…..it’s always hits us hard, but we all know it’s what you guys want to do…..and we can’t stop you, that would be just so wrong, you live this life the way you see fit, and you are achieving life goals that most people will never understand………….👍🇮🇲💖

[@allanhughes7859]

Thank god some one gets it ! Well said Sir infact very very well said I just wonder how long the so called do gooderes let this happen ?? You know the ones I ref to lets go to church/chapel lets say it as it should be and then go and do something else lets help poor folk because that makes us feel good etc etc etc The I.O.M. as I have said a thousand time is the last bit of freedom we have To live or to die our choice no one else no do gooder no polotician no verbal shit just man/woman and machine at one in the greatest race on the planet NO MORE TO BE SAID !!!!!!!!!!!

[@yyxy.oncesaid]

You lucky bastard

[@djgordonmac]

Brilliant this, when you were talking about Mark Purslow there it proper got me, a fantastic genuine heart felt piece to camera, have a top week sir

[@dangermouse_]

Well said!

[@MRBUN75]

Brilliant Dave , and a touching, well spoken tribute.... You are a credit to our motorcycling family 👍👍

[@peterjones4823]

the full breadth of emotion from the TT is reserved for the icons that race it. all of them, past, present and future are heros of mine. Respect to you Dave, thanks for being part of the greatest spectacle there is known to man - the TT. superb blog, loving it 👌

[@seanadamson280]

👍🙏

[@mikeharrison72]

Excellent stuff Dave, losing Mark was very difficult and now we’ve lost Olivier Lavorel and unbelievably Davey Morgan, just very hard to take, I know now that there will be folk wanting the TT to be stopped but we all know the risks involved. Great tribute to Mark great tribute to the TT and the Island Dave. Anyone who rides this race is an absolute hero in my mind. RIP to them all. 🙏

[@keithkench9432]

It's good to watch the real side of this iconic event rather than the focus of the few. Maybe coverage should focus more on teams like yourselves, after all it would not be possible with out the smaller teams. All the best lads.

[@NGeese]

A very touching tribute to Mark. Can definitely appreciate how this hits home to you and the effect it has on you as a racer. Keep the rubber side down, and enjoy yourself Dave!

[@CiderGuy]

“Can I have a little rag please Gary?” 🤣🤣 Thanks again Dave, these vids are brilliant. Wishing you every success this week and safe returns back to the paddock. 👍

[@robh952]

Really look forward to your vlogs Dave, Thankyou! Even though i dont race or know any riders it still gets to me anytime we lose one so i understand partly how you must have felt. Great quote from Steve Mcqueen too. Good luck for rest of the week and stay safe!

[@gf6.6]

I sit here with tears in my eyes. I feel the swing from pure joy while on track at speed and then the crushing heart break when you see a fellow racer down and know it's bad. Like many who had the honor to race on 2 wheels but have lost a friend, fellow racer or even just a member of your races for the day. It's a swing of emotions most people will never feel outside the racing world. Racing is truly the best drug in the world. But with such tremendous highs. tremendous lows also follow at times. Stay safe, thanks for the video.

[@leejackson2969]

Another brilliant vid Dave. Heartfelt tribute to Mark aswell. Devastating news. I’ve nothing but the utmost respect and admiration for anyone that suits up to ride the TT. Keep it safe and enjoy it 👍

[@neelnand5574]

Mate bloody brilliant in terms of what you boyz are up to! I don’t think I could ever ride the Isle of Man without sh!tin’ my pants. But I am loving every minute of your episodes. Thanks for the insight on the crash you saw. Very sobering perspective. Thank you.

[@djm243]

Dave, you guys are so tough outside yet the warmth you show in this clip is beautiful. Our sport has every emotion from highs to lows and I just want to say thank you to all you true gladiators for being part of our unbelievable sport. God speed, enjoy the moment and all come home safe. RIP Mark, Cesar and Davy.

[@csud9540]

Edit olivier.....

[@djm243]

Good shout. Thanks

[@MatNewtonTrio]

All the best Dave. This is some of the best content I’ve ever seen of the TT. Bikes look absolutely great. Have a superb run.

[@CDKB27]

You have massive balls to do this so much respect for road racers

[@melgrant7404]

If you have kids you shouldn't do it

[@CDKB27]

@@melgrant7404 Says who?

[@melgrant7404]

@@CDKB27 as a mother I say it.what mother wants their kids to be fatherless .

[@missydee6085]

Thank you for this extremely honest insight into the massive highs and the terrible lows of road racing (and all points in between). After the latest shock of losing Davy Morgan yesterday, your personal perspective has helped reaffirm my love for the TT and those who live to race. Keep these wonderful life-affirming updates coming Dave: and keep it shiny-side-up 👍

[@michaelhutchins3604]

Another great video,,love the bike changes,,Gary quizzes, lol,best of luck on race results, but even more for your safety,,from Livermore falls, Maine USA

[@niallmclean4812]

Thanks for this, Dave this really encapsulated what the TT is about, the beautiful danger.

[@melgrant7404]

Nothing has beautiful about being given 6 ft under

[@blackgaryclips9862]

I just want to say how fantastic it is to get your insight. I’ve followed road racing my whole life but I’ve only discovered your account the last few days. It’s amazing to see your thoughts on and off the track. Keep up the great work and good luck for the rest of the weekend. Rest in Peace Mark, those who die road racing become Eternals. We never forget them 🌹💔

[@dougie1884]

I will never forget sitting in our tent at the Rugby Club & then finding out that Mark sadly didn't make it..awful. But a great tribute Dave. I look forward to this year!😊

[@obsession_engineering]

I'll be back and hopefully onto a better year

[@dougie1884]

@@obsession_engineering I've been watching all your vlogs. I think you're absolutely brilliant mate. Will definitely try to find you & get a picture! Keep an eye out for a young lad called Dougie ;)

[@Morris12211]

What a great guy you are for speaking so openly about a sad side of a euphoric race . Ride safe mate and keep up the great work 👍 Your a true gentleman 👏

[@andrewgibbs5135]

Phew, a plethora of human emotion. Well done……..🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@IRELAND_SAYS_NO]

RIP MARK PURSLOW CONDOLENCES FROM IRELAND 🇮🇪 . I was there in Skerries when William died . Hope wherever they are they have a motorbike between their legs and a smile on their face . For those not involved no explanation is possible And for those involved no explanation is necessary... we just love bikes .

[@jdahack7367]

I believe he was from Wales.

[@IRELAND_SAYS_NO]

@@jdahack7367 who said he wasn't from Wales? Think you miss read my comment as me saying he is irish ... im sending my condolences from Ireland. I am well aware he is Welsh.

[@jdahack7367]

You're right. My bad.

[@IRELAND_SAYS_NO]

@@jdahack7367 nah I wrote the comment wrong. Changed it 👍

[@thundersport2583]

Bless you Dave. Nice words we all appreciate 😇. Keep living, keep loving it and go well ✊👍👍👏

[@chrisbentley8567]

Dave we all take everyday at a time. Live your best life and enjoy it all, tomorrow is another day 🏍️

[@mrmushman133]

Great to follow along with you and your team. The highs and lows are extreme but thank you for sharing the journey with us. Good fortune in the coming days Dave

[@mattmid7012]

Great video again Dave. Good luck for the Superstock this evening. Brilliant heartfelt piece on Mark Purslow and really insightful into how riders mentally deal with the low moments of road racing.

[@bobvincent5921]

Thanks. Ho the detail, the detail!. Wish i was at the TT after a lifetime of riding.

[@danhirtle9279]

Having dabbled in club road racing in SoCal back in the 70's (loved every second of it, just ran out of talent, then funds) I can say that these TT racers, and Irish road racers in general have the biggest balls of any participant in any sport on the globe. God bless you guys...stay safe, good luck and game on.

[@mauricelaroqueturgeau]

Excellent Dave, very touching and personal. Best of luck for the week from TT USA.

[@jhstony]

Dave, you’re a Gladiator, you’re a Rockstar, you’re a Stud 👍🏻😇

[@derekbond3512]

A great watch these videos, in real time while you are over there and then again when you get back home. Most important have fun ,make many friends , it will keep you going in later years when you hang up your leathers.In the meantime keep making these vids they are very entertaining and interesting and we love em.Cheers Dave, hope you do well.

[@03mdhillug]

Extremely insightful and articulate Dave. Thank you. Ride safe!

[@p.c.6561]

Greetings from the states. Love the details about changes to the bike. Really interested in the technical side of things. Good luck. Be safe.

[@mojin699]

I love motorcycle sport with all my heart but yes it can be so heart-wrenching at times, every loss is such a wake up but we keep on keeping on, R.I.P to all we have lost, God Bless!!

[@Mrbooboo1972]

Great Video... Heartbreaking about Mark..., But like you said... "He was doing what He wanted to do" Which was... He was Living man. Most people go through Life and never really Lived.

[@Mrbooboo1972]

R.I.P. Mark Purslow . A man who not only lived Dreams, But Rode them.. and will remain One of the handful of Greats that Raced The Island of Mann TT. Rest In Peace Mark, Rest Well.

[@stuartleighio4061]

Dave honest thank you as this is the closest I get to the TT, one day I tell myself I will get there to watch. Thanks also for sharing the story about Dave. Now go out there and enjoy yourself some more.

[@peterjons3954]

Thanks Dave for showing the real down to earth view of this incredible event. The dedication of you, and the rest of the racers, is immense. Best wishes for the rest of the TT and please be safe.

[@markmartin6856]

This is a joyous story of life. Thank you, Dave for telling it so well.

[@hanzkoenig]

Really enjoying your in depth vlogs on set up of your bikes, your sense of humour ( will Gaz be able to name all TT stages ???) and behind the scenes footage! Fantastic!! The love for this epic race is beyond words, my heart goes out to all you legends, and what a great team you've got!!! Cheers, the very best to you!!!

[@bigbeardrc4145]

Awesome video. I came over Monday and came to the tt and paddock for the first time ever and Marks bike was the 1st bike I saw and took a photo of we then went to brair Hill I think its called and watched him enjoying himself doing what he loved. I was saddened at the news of his passing. But your story was touching 😢 thanks for this insight

[@stephenbeamis1151]

Great tribute to Mark Purslow the thing I love most about motorcycles and racing is it doesn't matter who you are or where you come from this sport unites people you don't see flags you see racers 🍀👍

[@blackline66]

Amazing video and what a sentiment too. Glad you are safe

[@gaylenescott1317]

What an awesome video! Thank you as I'm watching from all the way down South in South Africa, and this is so very interesting...

[@jdahack7367]

Great video Dave. Stay safe and enjoy the rest of the racing.

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Yet another great one Dave. Must have been tough to make as well. As that fellow said your all heroes. Enjoy your racing.

[@13699111]

Thank you for posting this video your interviews are very good thank you again.

[@darrenburrows324]

Always loved the tt ..but all u hear about is the big names an big teams .......this is what I want to see , the insiders look ......the small man's quest ....everymans riders dream .....to be there and ride it competivly......brilliant that uve took the time to do this in ur hectic schedule ...a real perspective ....I for 1 will deffo be looking out for u and willing u on .....good luck an be safe from the wirral x

[@Leroyjenkinsjnr]

Genuine thoughts and feelings. You can't ask for anything more. Ride on, ride safe

[@jgsimons]

Thank you for posting. Great seeing the rider’s side of the TT and your videos are very well put together. I race short circuit but I could not imagine how much work and dedication is required to race the TT. Wishing you the best this week.

[@stuarth43]

so moving, stay brave, sensitive man

[@thargor6750]

Brilliant video. Best by far.

[@austinfletcher6375]

Thanks for these videos, have been following since the Ducati series

[@michaelneale7813]

Very touching tribute Honest for mark . I was welling up as well Good luck Safe Riding

[@stuartroyle1402]

what a great insightful report and compationate tribute to a fellow competitor.thank you,ride safe.

[@daz3434]

Awesome content people don't understand how much time n effort goes in just to get on the start line. You boys have a good laugh have a Great time. Got to be honest I did shed a tear when you spoke about Mark as obviously you know these boys inside out 🏍🏁

[@stevemcguinness40]

Very good content on how you go about your presentation, starting to see bags under your eyes I'd say you sleep for a month when it's all over, best of luck with the rest of the week...

[@gregmcalpine2969]

Awsome mate. Fan from new zealand

[@stephenhankey688]

Nice tribute .

[@rochmel1409]

I am really enjoying your videos. Thanks. Very insightful. Ihope it all goes well for you.

[@allanhughes7859]

Take care fella both brave and good of you to put things in the right place. But we all know what can and might happen but the love of those mechanical horses always seems to take over our soul for those that don't get it you probably never will for those that think they have it well all I can say if you have to think you are not there !! Its in the blood Its in the head Its in the heart and nothing but nothing will stop you from riding that horse Corny but sadly in some cases very very true !! God bless ride safe but always ride true to yourself not others !!

[@vincemarshall8550]

nice morgan up the corner ,great insight ,rip all the lads we,ve lost

[@5thgearouttahere]

Dave, discovered your channel here during practice week. Really cool to see the work that goes into a regular bloke doing something extraordinary that inspires me. Genuinely moved by your thoughts about why you and so many of us ride, and a fitting tribute. All the very best mate.

[@andrewnewton5893]

Great video nice to get the perspective of a rider when they see a man down on a lap seeing another sports man crashed emotions must go crazy but on the flip side knowing the person involved was doing what he loved to do must give is self some comfort watched Dunlop film and he said the sport can be cruel but riding motorcycles is what we love respect to any man who rides the tt I ride bikes and know it takes some balls let alone going flat out on bike with adverage speeds of 120mph takes some real balls over 37.5milez

[@roadracejoe]

Respect to you all 👍🏼

[@frankboff8185]

Very interesting video on the good and bad sides of the tt.I absolutely love the tt but never really understood how you can carry on racing after a bad crash, and you know how bad it is, your account was very real, probably not the best way to phrase it, but it did explain your thoughts Rip Mark, to all the other competitors ride as safe as you can, and thanks for the video.

[@tomedian]

Do what you enjoy, the rest will take care of itself. Thanks for your perspectives and be safe.

[@daveroberts9126]

Dave, your videos are so much better than those of the so called professionals who concentrate on the top seven or so, perhaps they should contract you to show them what people are really interested in. Keep up the good work mate, you are making them look boring and as an ex rider (11 mgp's) I do have a rough idea what I am on about.. Good luck in your races Dave, I'll be watching out for you.

[@justinvh7661]

Good to see no one still knows what rich energy is

[@M1K3R0LPH]

Keep up the good work Dave, great to see the TT from the inside looking out. Half expect to see you with 2 black eyes when Gary lamps you. Dont think it would be undeserved! :D

[@speedwaystevemk2]

The highs and lows of the TT , no motorsport fan likes to a rider to lose there life. Sadly it does happen ,but you all know the risks involved but it's the challenge and are doing something you love ❤️. RIP to the riders who rode there last lap this week, you were doing a hobby you loved.

[@troywee4774]

thanks again for sharing dave.

[@fishyfish06]

Great content Dave. New subscriber here. I’ve found your vlogs really interesting and informative. Great TT footage. Keep up the good work. 👌👌

[@tonymorgan3526]

Great video and thanks to the catch up, stay safe my friend and good luck

[@jamest5149]

Stay safe and good luck. 🍀👍

[@Dav37D]

That was emotional!

[@jordanm8915]

I don't know what Kibosh is and I doubt it's even available in New Zealand, but I want some! That segment about Mark was beautiful too, I didn't know of Mark before his incident but it sounded like he was a top bloke. RIP Mark :(

[@MrSportster12]

Great series of videos. Keep them coming if you have time.

[@davidford2169]

Top man Dave.be safe.

[@paulmoir4679]

Absolutely great watch Dave , got me very choked up about Mark , some real emotional stuff , take care ✊😆 by the way your leathers look loads better than mine on you !!!

[@paulprescott7913]

Dave a great vid, words cant describe some things. On a positive note, that's some garage space.

[@stevesvids]

I'm sure there is a special place in heaven where the road of dreams goes on for eternity.... and beyond. God Bless Them All 🙏 ❤

[@petebird7171]

Great video, massive respect to all that ride the TT, 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@chriscooperman6102]

Steve Q. "Racing is life, everything else is just waiting" life is to be lived ,best of luck.

[@anthonythane1024]

Best of luck for the rest of week Dave!

[@stephenbooty3773]

Loving these honest TT vids. 👌🏻

[@nickrider5220]

Thanks for the vlogs Dave, top stuff 👍👍

[@rowanelliottpt2779]

Utterly Brilliant Dave. You thought of becoming a presenter? Have a brilliant last few days and see you at Blyton.

[@NorthernGrim]

Subbed, lovely insight from a racer's prospective

[@harrystephenson8279]

Only one thing to say TT is like race fever these guys love the buzz and live there lifes to to full .Fast furious that what they came for sad that things like this happens RIP

[@thundersport2583]

What's it like being a TT winner mate? U know u r one 👍

[@8alakai8]

i can tell from drone racing you need to put the gyro on rubber mounts it helps a lot for clean reading of agle the less nois the better it will work

[@mikefry6765]

Great stuff Dave thank you for doing this you are really taking us into the guts of the TT good and bad Can you please answer a question that has been bugging me I have seen some of the bikes in the puts on wets (hickys you looked at) is that to save the slicks from damage when wheeling around the paddock ?

[@obsession_engineering]

Correct, the race tyres will be ready on warmers in the pit, this way they can't mix up which is the race tyre and paddock tyre

[@duroxkilo]

21:16 has to be the best interview bomb

[@Shinysideup]

Great video Dave. powerful stuff! There is nothing that can compare to the highs and lows of the TT. Also a question during qualifying do you have to reach a certain lap time to compete in the races ?

[@daveroberts9126]

Yes you do.

[@grachoderunwiderstehlichen]

respect , so many abo's ! ...and michelin tieres advertaising "...they race for change...😅" - sure if the weather change into droping rain and a 140mm 17" speedindex H tiere is spinning fun change into slippery work within 😊 Dave & Team how many tiere types do/did you ride till 2023 in all (traffic and race track) ?

[@tman5634]

Great Dave, but what's the point is spending needless amounts of money on carbon parts, to get the weight down, then find out the bike is 5kg under the permitted weigh allowed...& then having to strap 5kg of weights to it? I'm a pro team mechanic in another sport with weight limits & we build to the weight allowed, not go under it, to then add weight.

[@obsession_engineering]

Luckily for us we worked with Jolly's Carbon so cost wasn't an issue. We didn't expect to be quite that far under weight if I'm honest, the stock bike is pretty light. There was a plan to move weight around if we needed to fix any handling issues but it works well so we took the easiest place to put it

[@tman5634]

@@obsession_engineering Dave, easiest way is to weigh the differences in parts taken off & proposed new parts to be fitted. The fit/build accordingly to the allowed weight

[@gerrycollins2335]

It allows you to eat more.

[@CiderGuy]

@@gerrycollins2335 😂😂👍

[@malcolmtrueman2742]

Brilliant Dave. The highs and lows of the World's Greatest road races. Emotional stuff when you were talking about Mark

[@kawi704racing]

That was great.

[@jonty4664]

Excellent men ✊🏻👊🏻👍🏻

[@The955man]

Thanks everybody at Obsession! All the very best to you!