The Isle Of Man TT - World's Most Dangerous Motorcycle Race!

The International Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) Race is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man that was for many years the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world and remains statistically the most dangerous race in the world. The event was part of the FIM Motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship during the period 1949--1976 before being transferred to the United Kingdom after safety concerns and run by the FIM as the British Grand Prix for the 1977 season. The Isle of Man TT Races became part of the TT Formula 1 Championship from 1977 to 1990 to preserve the event's racing status. From 1989 the racing has been developed by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism as the Isle of Man TT Festival.

[@peejpom]

My Father rode there as an Amateur in the mid to late thirties, he then went to War, I think the War was safer.

[@seanow8180]

This is the only race that participation deserves its own medal.

[@garethhelliwell9736]

I went in 2006 on my bike and when you ride the course you can't get your head around how these racers do it. The best sporting event I've ever seen in my life.

[@Saint_Ann]

It not only represents "the greatest motor sport event in the world", it also represents a symbol of freedom. A supremely dangerous event that would have been discontinued long ago almost every other place on Earth, yet the Isle of Man Government still allows these racers the chance to compete, danger be damned.

[@landhopper4296]

First saw this as a kid 50 years ago. 50 years. And I still remember the shock of that first time being so close to the sound, the smell and the heat. Tortured metal. So close the sense of speed was overwhelming. Dry stone walls and phone boxes protected by straw bales. It’s staggering. It’s addictive. I have to keep watching it. I’m not even a bike guy.

[@paulsauntson2435]

If Murray Walker says it’s the greatest motor sport event in the world you can be assured it is

[@andrew097]

Bringing her daughters back takes some courage too. They will know their Dad was really special.

[@chrismuz]

One of the couple of things I want to see before I die ... - Cheers, from Germany!

[@regamin5586]

U can keep your MotoGP, your F1, your Nascar and all the others........ The TT, The Southern 100 rips them all apart........ These are the most talented, most hardcore, most balls-deep, most rawest riders IN THE WHOLE GODDAMN world...... Utter respect to all of them

[@sthembisomabaso3261]

This is the only race where every racer is a hero.

[@midnightrider287]

Nothing but admiration for these guys. Really hits home when you see Doddsys daughters and wife. This is an amazing event with dire physical consequences for those who make one mistake.

[@anbee8127]

These are today's Gladiators.

[@samcree3051]

Lots of metallica in this. For whom the bell tolls, one, bloody love it!

[@maxflight777]

The public can go flat out ! Yep ... I was doing an indicated 95mph , one of the gentle left handlers on the Mountain. Brand new R1200GS, latest tyres etc and I was overtaken by an old guy on what looked like a modified 500cc Gold Star , wrinkled leathers and pudding basin helmet ... doing about 105mph !

[@knightrider693]

300 kmh on country roads is absolutely insane

[@luvmedrums4057]

The TT stands for "Titanium Testicles"!

[@bruceblake9942]

I really enjoyed living and working on Isle of Man, 1990-92. In Ramsey, the TT course is only a short walk away from our home on Brookhill. My wife and I watched the race, with our new baby in the pram. She (baby) hated the noise, even though we had insulated her ears. I will love to take her there again, now that she is grown up, so as to show her why it is such a fabulous race. [Aussie in BC]

[@michaels192]

What a beautifully crafted and structured insight into the nature of The Isle of Man but racing in particular.

[@mickydebargos]

Been a lifelong fan since my dad first took me there, about 5 years old.

[@DinoArmani]

Bravest guys on the Planet ... Along with Alex Honnold ...