First Time Seeing The World's Deadliest Motorcycle Race | The Isle Of Man | TIME | THE WOLF HUNTERZ

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

WHERE ARE YOU GUYS WATCHING FROM???

[@Crespwnian]

Amsterdam !! ,also if you liked this kinda craziness with racing you guys should look into the "Group B Rally "era of racing similar kind of madness...but with on track obstacles in a way :P

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

Silkeborg, Denmark

[@vesaroivainen]

Finland.... I wish you guys would make a video about Secto Rally Finland (WRC)

[@rexsmith2999]

Torshälla Sweden

[@byFusKy]

Wales.

[@jleote]

Its for the glory. There's not much prize money involved at all.

[@pistonburner6448]

Well, for truck mechanics etc. the prize money is meaningful. In addition to the prize money MOST of the money comes from sponsors (of course based mostly on success). So: If you're successful you not only have your racing season funded, if even better you get even better equipment funded and more money on top, then if you're really successful you get top equipment and actually a nice chunk of money...and lots of media income for life basically.

[@Obi-J]

True. What the race itself lacks in prize money, successful riders will more than make up for in terms of sponsorship money, plus the marketing and endorsement deals that the prestige of winning at the IoM TT brings them.

[@raulcoss3906]

​@@pistonburner6448the have sponsors

[@Tedward-dh2no]

Hay watch womens GAA sports compared to the pussys in the premier league in England what a shower of fucking pussys that includes all english sports except the isle of man which is not english ❤😮😊

[@Tedward-dh2no]

Are these guys not listening to the guy they are watching wtf they look fuvig wired likr not here 😮

[@mattybob12310]

Love the pause on Guy Martin at 9:40, absolute Legend of a bloke, true daredevil, had some bad smashes in his time. Did a few TV shows in the early/mid teens doing some daring stunts and came out quite the household name. Top Bloke!

[@trikky2.2]

Guy Martin, if you want anything about a traditional gear head and speed junkie without the hype, look him up :)

[@user-nd3qx1mt7r]

It takes big balls to go th that fast on them roads

[@liquorandwhoas]

I was there this year with my dad (82) because he was like "man, we aint got all day, I wanna see that in person at least once". So we went ... and it was a week of total madness. It is insane.

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

I GOT CHILLS READING THIS COMMENT!

[@liquorandwhoas]

@@TheWolfHunterZ aww, y'know what: makes us human, those bumps. Much love y'all!

[@phazerboy]

It's on my bucket list for sure. Been watching these videos for years. Need to make it happen.

[@liquorandwhoas]

@@phazerboy you will not regret it. HMU if you need any intel on where to stay/view etc

[@primalengland]

These guys know every turn, bump, wet spot. You have to. It’s the most remarkable thing you could ever see live.

[@mistakenot...4012]

Spot on. There's a shot close to the start of the vid where you can see a rider sitting on his bike with his head on the tank and his hand on the bars and his fingers are fluttering on the brake lever as he runs through the course in his head.

[@primalengland]

@@mistakenot...4012 That’s Connor Cummins, and even he got caught out at the Bungalow. I raced solo then as a sidecar passenger in the 70s. I had the chance to race there but my then girlfriend talked me out of it. I don’t know if I should thank her or slap her.

[@malcolmsleight9334]

Peter Hickman's chincam video of a complete lap is the best way to appreciate what it takes to ride this course. He did that video to show what it is like, so he wasn't even trying and still averaged 118 mph.

[@blast3613]

Love that video, really good quality.

[@jimharris367]

Yeah, that's incredible, and still well off the ultimate pace!

[@Tedward-dh2no]

Ive played a few racing games😂😢

[@JohnBeck-pb9xl]

​@@jimharris367yeah he's "only" running at about 70% of his race pace in that video

[@NedKelly1967]

That is a fantastic video as an ex racer it’s amazing to watch it seems so much faster than in reality, when I raced my mind used to slow things down when I’m in “ the zone”and keep in mind Pete isn’t going FLAT OUT he can go a fair bit quicker.

[@babyfacemichael1]

I live in the Isle of Man, there is an element of risk watching it. Marshalls and spectators have been taken out before , so it is exciting to watch , and you need to keep your wits about you. I have a favourite tree in one spot , and a lamp post in another , to half hide behind , if they are not already taken. The bikes are a few feet away, which is a great way to watch motorsport. Several years ago, i decided on a very hot sunny day to lie on a beach, instead of watching at the bottom of Bray Hill. A good choice as several spectators were hit by a bike, with many broken arms and legs , where i was going to stand. Everyone knows how dangerous it is , and choose if they want to, to accept the risks. Two good films about it are, `Closer to the Edge` and `Road`

[@canonndaleguy3658]

I lost a relative there in the combination racing, (sidecar),Ian Bell of Bedlington Northumberland, UK, he loved that place ,RIP Ian.

[@stuartfaulds1580]

hmm I've got relatives from there as well, not related to Ian as far as I'm aware. Also before I forget sorry to hear about the loss.

[@peterhudson9590]

My friend rode in this race and he said nothing compares and you’d have to agree. Bravery and skill level off the chart.

[@VibingWithVariety]

Just for reference on how dangerous this race and how terrifying it can be Valentino Rossi the 9x World MotoGP (Bike equivalent of Formula1) was asked if he would ever compete and he said no multiple times, he is considered the best motorcycle racer in history and he admitted he wouldn't compete but praised everyone who has competed because he understand the level of skill and the lack of fear these riders have to push themselves to the limit of what is possible

[@mondexponent2126]

Valentino Rossi. The guy that once tested for Ferrari in an F1 car and shocked everyone by setting extremely competitive times that were close to the times set by Rubens Barrichello. And all that while being disguised as Michael Schumacher😂 The guy is a legend

[@Mk1Male]

@@mondexponent2126 Yet he wasn't legend enough to attempt a motorcycle race in the TT. Not really a legend then.

[@NedKelly1967]

I’ve raced at the TT back in the mid 90s , also known Valentino and have followed his career very closely and I can ASSURE YOU that Man IS an ABSOLUTE LEGEND his reasons for NOT running in the TT were multiple but first and probably foremost would be his contact obligations to his Team . Meaning they DONT let you do anything to dangerous secondly every rider knows that a spill at the Isle is inevitable, especially if you are pushing HARD and to be competitive you have to bring your A GAME + some It would simply put too much risk on his moto gp career and could potentially finish it. So you may ask why not now then as he’s finished Moto GP , well that’s simple 😊 we all get old and our reactions slow down his are STILL way better than most ever will be , but his got a wonderful life a family and MANY responsibilities. So I wouldn’t judge him to harshly. I’m in my 50s and would I rider in the TT competitively now ? No way. I still mess about on track days with mates but that race was always NEXT level and to be honest you have to be brought up on that “track” to know it properly IE born there or ride it year in year out OR you have to be a bit crazy 😝 go watch it one year it’s a fantastic event 🇦🇺

[@sobakasuch.747]

@@Mk1Male Yeah, 9x world motogp champion was easy, makes sense

[@Mk1Male]

@@sobakasuch.747 It makes sense he didn't have the cajones to attempt the TT. Just like every other MotoGP champion. Everything is easier when it's safer.

[@AlexRubbo]

I went through the first 55 years of my life without breaking any bones. I'd played semi-professional football, gone skiing almost every weekend in Canada (where I lived), and occasionally in the Alps, fallen off my 'racing bike'(quite hard a number of times) but just 'scrapes and bruises'. A few years back (I'm 63 now) I was carrying 2 shopping bags full of groceries from the car to the house and I tripped a fell, breaking my kneecap. As I was recovering from that, I stumbled in the middle of the night in my bedroom, fell, and broke 2 ribs. Go figure. I guess I'm getting old. 🙃🙃😎😎

[@ianitski]

You are one lucky man Sir. hopefully no more injuries

[@AlBarzUK]

Lol. Dangerous things, shopping bags. 😅 My brother broke a rib just reaching over the arm of his chair. Not as much fun as biking at 2 tons. 🤗

[@christopherrmcarter1809]

You gotta be tough to get old young man😊

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

OH MY GOSH LOL THAT IS WILD...SO CRAZY SORRY YOU GOT HURT!! YOU KNOW MY STORYS ARENT AS EXTREME AS YOURS BUT I DID SOME STUFF LIKE SNOWBOARDING, SKATEBOARD, ETC ALSO NEVER REALLY GOT HURT... NOW I SNEEZE AND PULL ALL THE MUSCLES IN MY BACK. i CAN LIFT A COUCH BUT WHEN I GO TO LIFT THE TOILET SEAT UP I THROW MY BACK OUT LOL!!

[@overthewebb]

Hey, I'm sorry to hear that. I'm not sure if it's in your case, but the reason most people fall as they get older is that they no longer use their balance. It's a use it or lose it scenario. Do Yoga for 20 mins once per week or practice standing on one leg whilst brushing your teeth, alternate legs of course. It's honestly the main reason why older people fall in life. You have to practice this stuff, when younger we all do things like skateboarding, snowboarding (I still do that) etc, but as people get older they don't use it anymore. I'm in my late 40's ex skateboarder and my Dad had issues with balance recently and he's been working on it in his 70's and it's made a huge difference. People slag Yoga, but don't knock it until you try it. Most MMA fighters and boxers use Yoga nowadays, just use some yoga vids on youtube once per week and it will make a huge difference imo

[@animalian01]

If you want to get the real sense of speed, watch Peter hickmans record lap filmed this year😂 by the way that fence he bounced over that's called a drystonewall it's a stone wall😂😂

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

The greatest road racer ever, Joey Dunlop, once said in an interview “There’s a grey blur and a green blur. I try to stay on the grey blur” Sadly Joey was killed in a small race in Estonia. His brother Robert was killed in a road race in Northern Ireland. Roberts son was killed in a race too - his other son is still racing. These guys are amazing.

[@brycedavis907]

Robert’s sons both raced the day after he died. These guys are a different breed!

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

JEEZ THESE COMMENTS ARE GETTING TO ME

[@allanfitz3535]

And here is the obligatory Joey Dunlop quote, Lol.

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

@@brycedavis907 And one of them, which one I can’t remember, won the race.

[@Officialnrb]

@@kasperkjrsgaard1447 Micheal mate. The organisers tried to stop him racing

[@mikkolappalainen9916]

As a motorcycle track rider myself TT is just....no words

[@garyfallows1123]

There is a week of practice before full race week, these guys have balls of steel and are true legends, check out some videos of the sidecars at the TT, that will make your jaw drop 🇬🇧

[@stuartfaulds1580]

hrm some would say balls of steel are too soft for the TT

[@usernamesreprise4068]

@@stuartfaulds1580 especially for the guy in the chair.

[@stuartfaulds1580]

@@usernamesreprise4068 very much agreed, although one top Moto GP rider also agreed that the TT was too much for him as well.

[@JohnBeck-pb9xl]

Balls of Tungsten carbide

[@jantimmerby]

Steel balls? No no! They have titanium testicles.

[@tlo8646]

Been watching these races for YEARS!!! BALLS OF STEEL 💪💪💪

[@nickachief]

Titanium Testicles ?

[@alvaro6522]

​@@nickachief😂😂😂

[@tobiuslunar5348]

To a lot of hardcore bikers the TT is like a right of passage and as Conner said no one is forced to do it, it's a personal chose. As with anything one decides to do, if on the day you don't feel right, then you don't race. Good reaction, I love seeing the look on peoples face when Conner give's you his impression of the perfect ragdoll physics.

[@markfakelman6175]

Been watching this race for years, probably a good 40. Nothing else comes close regarding bike races. These guys are all balls....

[@pistonburner6448]

All balls? So you like to watch balls? You're a fan of balls? (Just kidding, the IoM TT is amazing)

[@nickachief]

Titanium Testicles ?

[@stuartfaulds1580]

I think it was Joey Dunlop who quoted about the TT, that "you have a green blur and a grey blur, you try to stay on the grey blur". I also noticed one comment on a TT reaction vid where the commentator stated that they thought "The TT is the closest you can get to Star Wars Pod Racing on Earth". There was also a reactor who mentioned that they thought the TT was where George Lucas got the idea for Pod Racing from. A top Moto GP Rider, rode in a slow exhibition lap of the TT and stated that he was not crazy enough to ride in the TT. Also if memory serves the unofficial theme tune for the TT is "Faster" by Within Temptation. They also have I think Crazy Sundays, where they let anyone loose on the track from the fans/spectators.

[@757optim]

A lot of the deaths were among those "let loose" on the course.

[@stuartfaulds1580]

@@757optim Um I think those are not added to the tolls, likewise for the spectators

[@paulleach3612]

@@stuartfaulds1580 Yeah, if they added up all the death from the free ride days to the race days then the total would be over double what it officially stands at.

[@JohnBeck-pb9xl]

​@@paulleach3612apparently they've stopped the mad Sunday they no longer let Joe public go nuts on the course because of all the accidents involved.

[@aleciasnowfall202]

Connor's 2010 ragdoll. Yeah that was nasty. Broken left arm, two bone fractures in his back, dislocated knee with ligament damage, bruised lungs and a hairline fracture to his pelvis.

[@gorse9030]

Great reaction guys on something I would not do, no matter how much you paid me. These guys are to me something else, either off their rockers or fantastically brave.

[@SJT3]

Yes that's Connor's story back in TT10. Guy Martin had a big off too. I marshal the TT

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

thank you. yea super brave

[@s1lentw1nter]

You should check out Dr John Hinds, he was a track Dr at many Road races in Northern Ireland and the IOM TT, he gave two excellent presentations on emergency care for riders, marshals, and spectators that were involved in accidents and how paramedics and Doctors can take these experiences and apply them to road traffic accidents, he was sadly killed at a road race.

[@davidhealy5567]

This man is the reason the death toll isn't doubled

[@VompoVompatti]

Those are great presentations. Real funny while talking about a serious subject.

[@robbeaman3542]

The man you paused on at 9:38 is Guy Martin. Should check him out. Not only a brilliant racer of the TT but also does other shows to where he builds racers or tries to break records.

[@lizcollinson2692]

Ah yes, I thought I recognised him.

[@nikkihayes5411]

Dont forget, Conor crashed after the race was red flagged because of Guys fireball crash

[@SuperMoofie]

Hi guys from New Zealand once again! omg you are watching the TT?!! Wow! You will never be the same after watching this. I've watched many TT's, and Formula 1, and boy do these guys go fast! They have balls of steel, and a passion that is unmatched for this race. They train on this track for up to 3yrs before racing on it, so they know every little nuance about it. Also, the prize money is low; they do it for the love of the race. The Isla of Man TT is an institution.

[@TimberwolfC14]

I've ridden bikes now for over 50 years fortunately without having any serious injuries but the TT riders are a completely different type of cat. If I was ever able to meet a rider who has taken on the TT race I would bow at their feet.

[@julianc3682]

I met a retired chap who still carried his licence from the TT during the sixties. He would be in his nineties now (I think, I met him about 15 yrs ago) and had ridden bikes all his life until knee issues forced him to give up during his seventies. He had a lot of scary stories about the race but practicing sounded terrifying enough to me.

[@ManxThor]

This is my home! I live on Bray Hill, 10 seconds from the start-finish line. Although it's a 30mph limit, the bikes pass my house at 150mph+ Conor Cummins, the guy being interviewed who fell off on the mountain, is a Manx lad and local hero. At 6ft6ins he's a bit big for the bikes so he has to really tuck in! Great atmosphere at TT when a population of 90,000 becomes 150,000 for the races. You can watch from pretty much anywhere for free - but if you step on the course when the roads are closed you face 2 weeks in prison! (it has happened when someone ran into the road to retrieve a can he'd dropped!)

[@markpalumbo129]

I am from America been to the TT several times and volunteered to marshal I told my friends if you have one day to watch the race be on Bray Hill, I’ll be there in 2024 🇺🇸

[@milton1969able]

The guy at 9:37 is called Guy Martin...the guy is an British National treasure and Legend. you could do a hundred youtube reactions to his history/ world speed records and TV shows. You seriosuly need to check him out.

[@mikkolappalainen9916]

Guy is awesome!

[@greatscott8468]

Don't forget the mountain is opened to the public 1 way during race week ...no speed limit 😅 its amazing

[@Myndi78]

You guys talked about not being able to predict anything at these speeds. I watched a documentary about Isle of Man and they mention that being the first rider is super dodgy because all the animals are still near the road so birds will fly out etc. These riders are so brave!

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

WOW

[@Zippycat444]

Just to say you rode in the TT is pay off enough 💪👏👏👏👏

[@jimbrunson]

The Isle of Man TT or Tourist Trophy races are an annual motorcycle racing event run on the Isle of Man in May and June of most years since its inaugural race in 1907. The event begins on the UK Spring Bank Holiday at the end of May and runs for thirteen days

[@phillipgreen3893]

The sidecars around this track are even scarier than the solo riders with the passengers having to counter balance the bikes round the corners by leaning out from the platform inches from the ground and hanging on for dear life.

[@yangerjamir0906]

Those sidecar passengers are just absolutely insane. I don't have words to describe how much respect I have for their courage.

[@volkerp.2262]

if you enjoy racing, I highly recommended Group B ralley racing from the 1980s. That was wild. But ralley is also nowadays spectacular.

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

Cool, thanks!

[@kylereese4822]

@@TheWolfHunterZ Guy Martin fastest ford transit race in the US. 150mph Transit Van Race Day - Speed With Guy Martin S03E01 - KZbin

[@Obi-J]

Group B rally footage from Portugal. Watch them driving at full speed right through the middle of massive crowds which are quite literally "parting like the red sea" on the road in front of them, fractions of a second and mere inches between them and total disaster. Somewhat inevitably such disasters did actually happen which is what led to the end of the Group B era.

[@terrym3837]

Group B was outrageous but brilliant loved going to them 600 hp flame spitting monsters

[@NedKelly1967]

I rode in the TT back in the mid 90s it is truly the MOST SPECTACULAR RACE ON EARTH 🌏 You don’t race against each other (unless you’re slow😊) but you’re racing the clock. It is truly amazing and terrifying at the same time . Saw two deaths the yr I was there. It’s a risk we take and fully understand.

[@joaofigueiredo823]

I live in the Isle of Man ❤ and yes the TT is something special!

[@TransoceanicOutreach]

11:37 'a fox, a squirrel' - the Isle of Man doesn't have either of those, so they're safe.

[@joaofigueiredo823]

In other hand, there's a lot of suicidal seagulls.

[@P.Gustavsson]

09:39 A pure legend Guy Martin. Valentino Rossi and all the other track racing people are NOTHING compare to Guy Martin. I have been at 4 Isle of Man races standing 1m (3,2feet) to the "track" when they come swishing by at 180-190mph it´s a rare and fantastic feeling to experience IRL i recommend all to go there if you have the chance

[@0saintclark0]

I like this chick. Shes got an enormous Personality.

[@fellforit]

They spend three years learning the course before they're allowed to race. Nobody gets thrown in half baked to just pick it up. Watching from the UK.

[@brad5983]

RIP The Dunlop brothers. Legends in the game

[@joannedickie7863]

Have a look at sidecars racing at the IOM. My husband & I race sidecars & have acted as pit crew for Australian sidecar teams that have competed at the IOM. Unfortunately we lost a good friend several years ago when their sidecar crashed.

[@primalengland]

I raced solo, then as a sidecar passenger in the 70s. I have a 50 yr old hole in my ankle that I wear as a badge of honour.

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

hope u got pictures! not of the hole. but in the sidecar lol

[@michaeldonnellan4664]

React to Guy Martin's crash at the 2010 TT..He survived !

[@surfpsych]

✔Yes!

[@MrNikolidas]

For a lot of the guys that don't make it, it's pretty much instant lights out. Surviving a crash during the TT is soooooo much more painful.

[@cayminlast]

If you guys find this impressive, you should check out 'Guy Martin' who is a mutiple Isle of Mann TT champion and he holds a bunch of world speed records.

[@desichambers7556]

Guy Martin has never won the TT. He's had podium finishes but no wins.

[@primalengland]

@@desichambers7556 He never did, which I thought was a travesty. John McGuinness and anyone with the surname ‘Dunlop’. He’s up there.

[@bikeboysyd292]

They paused on him at 9:30 He is a freak

[@davidfuters7152]

Please please watch this bloke , Guy Martin isn’t just a great rider Watch his Pike’s Peak on a bike he built himself

[@daverman68]

Guy has never won I think he has had 8 2nd places

[@Kelsea-2002]

The everyday madness for motorcyclists on a jam-packed German Autobahn. Ride hard - die young ✌

[@janetburrows137]

The pay off is minimal. They ride for the trophy. ❤❤❤

[@paulmatthews7193]

They don't do 236mph the top speeds are 200mph plus two or three.

[@janneroz-photographyonabudget]

Where he came off there was no trees, but that's moorland. Lumps of granite , granite dry stone walls, it aint soft.

[@peterarmstrong6928]

These lad's are a different breed 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤘

[@dansegelov305]

God created TT racers because even astronauts need someone to look up to.

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

lol thats a good one

[@KevinTrethewey-sh6sb]

Truth

[@davidbrock2450]

There are guys who race at the IOM and in Ireland and have lost limbs (Legs usually) who continue to race with specially made prosthetics. Most of these guys aren't factory racers. They work full time jobs, go into debt in order to keep racing. To quote Steve McQueen from the movie "Le Mans", "Racing is life, everything else is just waiting".

[@Sancho-_Panza]

These guys are probably on the bottom rung when it's measured by remuneration. A lot of big sponsors beside the motorbike manufacturers don't want to go anywhere this. John McGuiness, the GOAT of this so far drove himself to the races in a camper.Up until now, I'm not talking about the early pioneers.

[@jamessloanofficial]

The TT is like nothing else on this planet! We go to one/both the TT or Manx GP every year. If you ever want to go along or just need info, let me know.

[@revykevy2221]

As mr Hickman says “there are grey bits and there are green bits, I try to stay on the grey bits”!!!!

[@Cheesusrice69222]

That guy laying into the bike in the beginning tapping the front brake is going through all the corners in his mind rehearsing

[@christopherobrien6570]

I've loved motor bikes and motor bike racing, and riding motor bikes, all my life. 30 years ago, my children (who have families of their own now) said to me: "Daddy, we worry about you when you ride your motor bike." I sold the bike that very day. Wherever you are if you're a biker, please be careful. Wear the brightest gear you can, it's better to feel like a nerd, than to be reduced to a stain on the road surface. Remember an increase in speed is a reduction in time to react. These guys are professionals. Out where you ride, there are bold motor cyclists, and there are old motor cyclists, there are no old bold motor cyclists.

[@boblethbridge6292]

Joey Dunlop said "there is a grey blur and a green blur. I try to stay on the grey one"... 26 time winner at the TT.

[@MrTech226]

Travis & Suzi One lap is 37 miles with 6 total laps on the TT Course. When I 1st seen this video with others involving TT Races, I thought that these racers are similar to Pod Racers on Tatooine in Star Wars because TT racers need to have quick reflexes on the course. TT Race have categories of sanction races including sidecar race.

[@crooky01]

I’ve attended many times. The current speed record was beaten this year at Sulby Straight and is 201 mph. Not 236 mph as stated here. That’s the MotoGP record. You have to experience the TT in person to appreciate the speeds on normal roads that is totally phenomenal.

[@waynetowers5046]

MotoGP riders: "What we do is dangerous which is why we have multi-million dollar contracts." TT riders: 'That's cute...'

[@benderx8837]

tt riders bigger balls. moto gp show ponies

[@jackx4767]

One of my neighbors used to race this course. It’s all about the bragging rights as he says.

[@Philcoxon]

First week is practice, second week the racing.

[@AMartins92]

I can't believe yous are reacting to this! Music, already awesome, but the Isle of Man TT , okaaaaay you have good taste for sure !! Goshhh

[@Scoots1994]

The guy who won in the clip has lost multiple family members to motorcycle racing and his family are Isle of Mann racing royalty.

[@stonewall554]

an animal, the wind blowing some sticks or leaves, people...this race is insane

[@miguelixx]

you should watch a documentary called "Road" is about a family (the dunlop family) that has been racing this kind of races for generations. Is the most epic documentary that I have ever seen. I cry every time I watch it.

[@GrimlarLex]

The prize money is minimal. They do it for the prestige, the love of the race. The death toll is much higher now, it stopped for a year or two due to the pandemic, then the year it restarted I think there were 7 deaths. Obviously quite a few people take part every year, so its hardly guaranteed that any one racer will die, but all the same. Dont forget there will be injuries of varying severity in addition to the fatalities. Oh and I should point out that at many points on the lap, people will be watching, sat right on the edge of the rosd, literally inches from the bikes. Its not only the racers who die. The Sideprojects channel has a good video giving a brief overview of the history of the race. Well worth a watch. They also do sidecar races at the TT, which are even crazier. Two man teams on three wheeled asymetrical bikes, one to steer and one to balance the bike so it can corner faster. Driver61's channel has a good video to introduce you to this kind of racing.

[@DreAdeDcoRpSE]

I to also have done a ton of things where I could have broken a bone, but the one time I did break a bone, I was going to bed. It can happen at any time. For those of you wondering, short story on how, Well, back when I was younger, my bedroom was 25'x25', (in the basement), and I turned off the lights. When walking to my bed, stepped on something and took a leap forward and landed on my boot, which twisted my foot 180 degrees, then my tibia and fibula broke and my foot relocated next to my knee cap. I snapped many of my tendons, including the achilles tendon. Needless to say, it dosen't take much, just one wrong slip and snap.

[@diannegooding8733]

Some years ago a major motorcycle rider was asked “ What goes through your mind if you come off?” He answered “ Your arse if you are not careful.”

[@dennispower5362]

Love to you all for thinking of us Beatles fan's that we had grown up with..and did have tears☮️🇦🇺

[@boblouden6663]

The bragging rights is what it is about. Having raced and survived.Bluestone buildings and walls don't give an inch when you hit them.

[@troyrarehale2517]

The prize money is about $30k it's pocket money the prize is bragging rights being the fastest around the track, it is a time trial after all, it isn't a conventional race where every one starts at the same time, racers leave at 10 sec intervals.

[@markhopkins222]

It 30 plus miles around the island that the course makes up. They start with 10 second intervals between racers and the one with the best time wins

[@usernamesreprise4068]

The Tourist Trophy (TT) isnt specifically a race, it is a time trial, fastest around the course is the winner, riders are sent off individually at set times and only ever do battle if the guy behind is fast enough to catch the guy in front, they are not racing each other exactly, but the clock.

[@ianbrown33]

Been a couple times in the past, nothing like it. Best wishes from Manchester England. (Screaming past you at more than the 200mph is ridiculous)

[@kele22]

IOMTT is the best race on the planet! Y'all should check out the film 'Closer to the Edge'

[@helenatyeo6840]

Peter hickmans camera on board lap is a must view 😊

[@neilf740]

You managed to pause the video on Guy Martin at one point when you were talking, look him up, he's a very interesting character and has a few Guiness world records including : Fastest speed on a gravity powered snow sled Fastest speed in a soapbox Highest speed on a Wall of Death Fastest hovercraft Fastest tractor

[@janetburrows137]

They get one week of practice, then a week of races, different size bikes till the big boys come out too play.they recon it takes 3yrs to memorise the course properly. ❤❤❤

[@JohnDoe_75]

I used to race, tracks only and I've broken my arm 3 times, torn muscles, ligaments etc but none of them were motor cycle related part from a concussion or 3. I forgot about the broken bones but now I'm older I certainly feel some stuff when the weather changes.

[@TheWhippetmaster]

@ 11;00 "do they get to practice the track?" Yes they preride the day before, thats when a lot of the injuries and deaths occur.

[@leod2408]

It is absolutely incredible that races are still organized when there have been 266 fatalities, from 1907 to 2023..Money rules ...

[@freccy1]

It's always refreshing to see that Americans don't know what passion means

[@gazz_lad]

You mentioned animal running into the road Exactly what happened in 1986....from wikipedia Gene McDonnell died in what has been described as "the most horrific accident ever witnessed at the TT", when a horse was startled by a helicopter at Ballaugh which was taking off to take another rider,Brian Reid to hospital, jumped into the road and collided with McDonnell. Both horse and rider were killed instantly I remember hearing the race commentary at the time.There was a commentary point right at the crash site and the commentator was genuinely shocked,saying "oh my godfathers there's been a horrendous accident"

[@paulbartley8351]

That person in the video with the bushy side hair, he crashed once before, and his bike exploded on impact. His name is Guy Martin

[@georgelynch6139]

Just imagine your in a line at a restaurant and strike up a conversation with people around you and hear one of them mention he rode in the Isle of Man TT, you’d probably shake his hand in awe 🏆

[@bjornkessels5460]

"Theres a grey blur, and theres a green one. I try to stay on the grey one..." Joey Dunlop about the TT.

[@Nick-mq9on]

The ONLY race I ever watch, pure magic.

[@trampertravels]

In the UK we have a liking for sports that are dangerous - jousting, cheese rolling, Atherstone Ball Game, Rugby, cliff jumping, conceivably nettle eating, long distance swimming, cricket, so much of our modern lives is wrapped up in rules and health and safety that it is nice to step away from those restrictions and for a short while you can be a warrior.

[@rickxlcr]

13:47 The comment about hitting an animal on the course actually happened in 1986. Rider Gene McDonnell hit a horse at about 140mph after it had been startled by an air ambulance helicopter which was taking the victim of an earlier accident to hospital. The frightened animal jumped a fence right in front of Gene, rider and horse were both killed instantly.

[@nagarenius]

10:08 This got me goosebumps, he crashed hard and starting to race again, Connor Cummins is a badass to race after broken his back and so on.

[@dolfin98]

The prize money is peanuts if you google TT prize money you will be shocked and amazed In this crazy world they do it with pride and for the honour of taking part And if they win they are hailed as heroes. And the same even if they don’t They certainly don’t do it for the money although they deserve far far more than they get

[@brianlumsdon]

At the start, you see him with his head on the tank, he is racing in his mind

[@ManxThor]

The TT lasts for 2 weeks at the end of May & beginning of June - the 1st week is practise week where the roads are closed from 6pm til 9.30pm. The 2nd week is race week when the roads are closed from 10 or 11am & several classes compete (eg sidecars, supersport, superbikes). People like Conor Cummins will compete in 5 races over the week culminating in the Senior TT on the last day.

[@mefw]

The first prize for this year's Superbike TT is £20,000 pounds.

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

i wonder if they could start making more youtube videos and collect on that too.

[@chrismiller5940]

The Isle of Man TT event lasts 2 weeks, 1 week of practice where anyone can go even non-racers and 1 week of racing with at least 1 race per day of various classes. The side car bikes are rather insane as well.

[@haziqariffin9866]

Didn't expect you two will react to this race.. keep it rock \m/

[@alexspeed960]

Closer to the Edge is docu style program that covered that year. Worth a watch. There is very little monetary reward and huge costs

[@Peter-eu7wp]

You need to check out the IOM TT top speed moments video to really appreciate just how fast these boys are.