Steve Hislop | TT Win #9 | 1992 Isle of Man TT | Senior Race

What a tremendous climax to TT week 1992 when the Isle of Man Senior TT provided a race-long battle between Steve Hislop on the Norton - The White Charger - and Carl Fogarty on the Loctite Yamaha. They swapped the lead practically every lap - and finished up setting a course record lap and the fastest ever speed between them.
At the end of the first lap Carl led Steve by 1.2 seconds with Robert Dunlop (Norton) just 3.4 seconds down in third place - and all three had lapped at over 121mph.
At the end of the second circuit Steve led Carl by 2.8 seconds with Robert some 15 seconds down in third place. By half distance the lead had changed again - Carl had a one second advantage over Steve with Robert still in third place.
Lap four saw Hislop back in front by 7.4 seconds. For the first time in the race the lead did not change at the end of the fifth and penultimate lap - and the gap between first and a second was now 5.4 seconds, with Robert Dunlop still holding on to third, brother Joey having retired on the previous lap.
And so to the final lap - Fogarty set a new absolute lap record in 18 minutes 18.8 seconds equal to 123.61mph. Hislop was just a second slower, and also inside the old record, and took victory by 4.4 seconds to give Norton their first Senior TT win since 1961 and his 9th win at the TT races.
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[@steveguest8028]

Absolutely loved those Norton’s they sounded unbelievable....RIP Steve

[@johnpartridge7623]

That race was just brilliant 2 Riders & 2 Bikes in the end, how they did it & how the bikes stayed together just amazing. well done Foggy. RIP Steve & thanks for the wonderful memories.

[@michaellooney1089]

Here here!

[@johnarmstrong2679]

I was there that year from Oz and watched from Creg ne Baa good vantage point. Marvellous 10 days of sun and treated kindly by the locals. Unforgettable!🏍😁

[@big500]

One of the best all round riders ever... road or short circuit, on his day Steve was unbeatable

[@JohnSmith-yi9ve]

big500 100% agree with you Hislop was my and still is all time favourite rider. He always confused me road riding is about riding what you’ve got as hard as you can he was epic at that but on track if the bike wasn’t 100% he wouldn’t commit. Was sad we lost him too soon.

[@big500]

Agreed John....also my all time favourite rider..👍👍

[@robertedwards5184]

We are so lucky there were cameras around the course to record classic races like this. 28 years ago. It seems like yesterday. I watched this race at 11th milestone. 😆😆😆

[@howardosborne8647]

Robert Edwards, did you also see the F1 opening race on the Saturday 6 days before this senior race? We were at Bishopscourt for that race when Hizzy had overheating problems and had to pit and remove the front mudguard. Both Hizzy and Foggy were going at it hammer and tongs through Bishopscourt with both riders fighting to control their bikes through there. Foggy ran out of luck that day due to the Loctite Yam gearbox throwing the towel in. I live here on the island.

[@michaellooney1089]

Is that Robert from number 14 in Ramsey??

[@AdmV0rl0n]

I lived on the island at the time. The atmosphere (at least for me) was electric. To be honest, that Norton - full of its own unique character - understeered because engine braking was 'less' than the other bikes. Anyone trying to use them found them fast, but a right handful. I think SH taking that bike to the winning spot in the TT might well match any win in TT history. I really mean that. I don't think the bike was really there at all, but the rider - inspired - took the thing and rode the wheels off it. A very special day.

[@daihatsumidget2700]

These Rotary Nortons are badass

[@grahamreeve5209]

Sadly missed such a great rider and lovely guy

[@derekstegall9811]

Holy crap that is one bad ass bike and rider too this has got to be one of the best racing videos I've ever seen I'm die hard honda v4 but that Norton rotary is unreal the sound is crazy

[@wainstones7381]

I actually watched this race all them years back at the cronk-voddy straight.Steve had to wrestle with the bike even on the straights.Steve hislop was my favourite TT rider from the 80’s and 90’s.

[@danbooth8516]

What a combination the animal that was rotary Norton and Mr smooth Steve hislop RIP Steve one of the greatest

[@exb.r.buckeyeman845]

Dan Booth I understand He was a gentleman in the paddock, always happy to help other competitors out.

[@johnmalcolm8379]

such a great rider, taming that monster of a bike

[@rocnoir4233]

Truly one of a kind. Noone could commit to a corner like Hizzy.

[@stanwest3529]

This video does not show what a sod this bike was to ride ,there is another on board video showing its attempt to throw the rider off it was a truly terrifying sight Steve Hislop was a truly brave man to ride it,its very sad he's no longer with us ...Rocket Ron Haslam was another rider that was able to tame it mostly on short circuits his starts were amazing he used to leave the field standing..those were the days ..Unforgetable

[@jamsstar2010]

You can see it weighting in the corner ,very wide doesn't seem to be any engine braking or crank inertia How Norton done it I don't know Epic stuff

[@MrBeezumph]

Saw the Charger at the NMCM last year, it still had the tape on it that was used to direct air to cool the engine

[@julianporte7677]

Such a legend! Wish he'd stuck to bikes, though - and not bothered with helicopters!

[@BenDover-wu7ed]

When Steve Hislop had his head on not many could get near him.RIP Steve

[@Luke-Harno3]

White Charger... epic Hizzy !

[@MaXGTS1]

I was lucky enough to visit this beautiful island last summer while on holiday in Ireland. Unfortunately it was a week after the races had ended. Still a surreal and wonderful experience to drive the circuit in my rental car after having seen the race on tv for so many years.

[@massimilianogiaccarini6963]

Grandissimo pilota...e bellissima gara

[@richardpearson4248]

Great video what a amazing rider R.I.P

[@cecilwilson5442]

Sadly we won't be able to see how many tt races and motorcycle races Steve hislop would have won with his death in the helicopter crash😢🚁

[@1950Bonanza]

Hislop, total BOSS....flat out.

[@cyrillmcduff6723]

looks like theyre using shots from the formula one race aswell, as indicated by the mudguard reappearing in several shots. the mudguard was removed for the senior race to allow more air intake to cool the engine.

[@kmc7355]

Actually some practice footage aswell, some was shot from the rear cam on Roberts bike. I would kill to have the full onboards from Hizzys bike

[@helenloughton2418]

Great rider on a great bike.

[@brucenichols9153]

Met him at Glen Helen when his bike broke down, a true gentleman

[@Jimmie92]

You can tell the speed difference to today’s Superbikes at the TT. Never thought I’d say that but it’s definitely visable

[@markholroyde9412]

No shit Sherlock, you must be a rocket scientist knowing that info....derp, clown shoes.

[@johnmalcolm600]

123 mph average in 1992 incredible

[@pmjbacon]

Respect...

[@BillyG869]

Norton comeback with rotary. Steve hislop was a super good rider. Fogarty was his competition.

[@gurfin8889]

4:41

[@JS-mr2ei]

Nothing more odd than being left hanging like that. It's happened to all of us at least once.

[@jeffstratton8838]

Can anyone tell me the fastest lap on the norton?

[@marcosimula6574]

Wooooow 😎😏😉✊✊✊✊👍👌✌

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[@luizfaria7272]

Wankel engine?

[@Trooper_675]

Correct.

[@robw7676]

588 twin rotor, absolute animal