Must be a new record haha.

🤣

Love the comment.

😂😂😂😂

Clearly shows the lack of understanding you have. Just completing a full pace lap means you're a legend and one of the best of all time.

@@Khuros ur a legend yeah sure but not like john mcguiness

@@Khuros You sound offended.

Dead or alive 💪💪💪💖

ok Mr knowitall lmao@@Khuros

Bet you've seen some horrific things

Thank you

@@anthonyholschier2435 it's bikes, not cars i think it's fair to say he's seen the worst of the worst

Boothy lost his leg at this race

Were not called organ donors for nothing. 🤣 Cheers 🍻

that'll literally never happen

@@davess61 hopefully not but there are plenty of loudmouths online who want it shut down for good

What possible control could “60 Minutes” have over the Isle of Man? 😂

@@Dreyno Public sentiment. Culture drives politics, and the media has tremendous sway over culture. So far though the TT has beat every attempt to shut it down. Lets hope that continues.

@@operator0 And again, what influence could “60 Minutes”, a U.S. show, have over public sentiment on an island where nobody watches CBS or cares what CBS viewers the other side of the planet think?

Joey Dunlop won it 27 times, that record will never be beaten 👌💯🇮🇪

Michael Dunlop is on 25 wins at age of 34 he is in course to match/best it in next tt maybe

@@STEVIEBHOYyou never heard of Michael Dunlop?

@@STEVIEBHOYtrue mad lad, but yeah, it will get beaten…

@@STEVIEBHOY 26 times

I agree

And now that the leftists know a homogeneous culture exists, they will try to destroy it.

The IOM TT is NOT a race. It's a series of 'time-trials'.

Just a lovely report, all-around, eh. I couldn't agree more with you.

Indeed. A true professional.

60 minutes cover everything man cmon

I'd love to see them do Dakar Malle Moto.

Superb reporting of the IOM, all-around.

They did a full episode on the 24 Hours of Le Mans back in the 80's. That was the last thing I would have ever thought of seeing on US tv back then. Surprising because the only place to get international racing news was the Monday morning paper, I think it was USA Today.

Al-Jazeera did it a few years ago so...

In Australia and I have a Kiwi mate who goes there every year. since about the 60's.

I was there in 2022 and signed on as a Marshal the first day. I had a blast, the people there were great! As was the Manx Lobster. (I did the VIP day at Creg). I did get to Ramsey to meet a fellow KZfaqr there, and stayed in Douglas. Rode the Electric Railway (with a surprise breaker tripping on the way up the first hill) and got to see the big Wheel. I didn't have the time to see more of the Ilse, but plan on booking an extended stay next time.

You and I both

100% agreed! It's absolutely incredible. The Manx people are amazing, too

Is it true that every race someone dies?

Dr.John Hinds is an absolute legend of Irish road racing... he has KZfaq lectures still available- check them out. Rest in peace JH.

Dr John Hinds was never at the IOM TT. He rode at the Irish road races.

Yes he was... he said this himself@@Coltnz1

@@Coltnz1 Great man! And thank you for the correction. The story was from one of the riders offering tribute. I can't find the article again. Very touching sentiment. RIP

Indeed. I couldn't agree more. Dr. Hinds is a legend.

Wow!

Can confirm your observation. 176 on mine, and the tunnel vision is a big issue. 😂

​@ripn929707 about 140 indicated, on a early deserted stretch of frwy, just inside of the Los Angeles County line, on an 888 SPO. That would have been a go to jail, and take away that museum piece that I couldn't ride much more than 100 miles at a pop

I was on the expressway leaving Boeing field near Seattle (737 factory). Deserted between shifts. On my CBR929RR. There's never cops there. I doubt they'd chase a bike anyways.

Did 146 on my CBR. Once. That was enough. I couldn't imagine running mile after mile after mile at those speeds.

@mxslick50 I too plan to go in 2025, from Hawaii. Any tips or advise you can share would be greatly received. Aloha

@@spartannole71 Lots of tips: 1: Book hotels/campsites, flights, and if you want to sit in grandstands, NOW. (2024 may already be sold out.) The TT usually books up at least 1-2 YEARS in advance. There are two major booking agents that do package deals (which are easier but not cheaper) one is SportsNet and the other is Duke Travel. I used SportsNet for my Isle of Man hotel and grandstand tix, and did purchase on VIP day. (Creg Ny Baa). AER Lingus is a great airline to get to Dublin or the UK (London) and the Airbus they use is plenty comfortable, even in economy. (I booked my own flights, was cheaper than letting SportsNet do it.) You would pick up the flight in LA. P.S. My trip was booked in late April, I got REALLY LUCKY, but it cost a LOT more money due to the late booking. 2: You DO NOT have to buy grandstand tickets. Spectating is FREE all over the course, and you can book a campsite cheaper than a hotel. Many campsites also have shower facilities, all have restrooms. 3:Travel while at the TT is by bus or taxi, they have very good bus service during the race. I was also able to get rides back to the hotel from friendly locals or others with cars. 3: Try to get on the Isle well before TT race weeks, or be able to stay a bit after the race. There is a LOT to see on Isle of Man, I did not allow myself enough time. To get to some of the ares you must use a taxi or have a local show you around. I do not recall if they had car hire (rentals) available there. (And those would be booked out during race weeks.) 4: Make some time to spend in Ireland or the UK bracketing the TT. I was in Dublin at both sides, and forgot to book a car hire in advance while in Dublin. So I was basically "stuck" in Dublin. (They do have excellent bus and light rail service though.) 5: Bring wet and chilly weather gear! Even in the summer the weather on IoM and the other areas can get chilly and wet. (Remember the Isle is in the middle of the Irish Sea.) Search for the official TT website, it has links to the booking agents, some of the hotels and the ferry service. It also has tips on what to see and do, as well as info on the race. There is a lot more, but I have already written a novel so...

Irish Road Racing Cookstown 100: Irish Road Racing North West 200: Isle of Man TT 2019 Have a blast 💪😉💚☘️🇮🇪😄

@@patrickmorris3721 Umm, that appears to be the list for 2019...

@@mxslick50 sorry I didn’t know that it’s been cut down to just 3 races. North west. Cookstown. Isle of Man. Just chatting with a friend. 10 years ago I was at some of the races. He was saying that it over big insurance costs. For public liability. 😉👍cheers for that

No, they wouldn't. In fact, hardly anybody would even notice...

Unfortunately as a minority 🏍 we’re probably lucky it’s still running at all.

The island kinda relies on it to survive tbh… I don’t think it’s going to be banned any time soon

It most certainly does not surpass Irish road racing.. The Ulster Grand Prix is still the fastest road race in the world and it hasn't been held in three years.. 🏁🏁🏁

@@Team-fabulous you sure?

@@jimmyneutron5679 Isle of Man TT fastest lap.. 136.358mph.. Ulster Grand Prix.. 136.415mph.. Yes I'm sure..

​@@Team-fabulous OK pal.

@@BennyH11 OK pal what!?!

Then why did you include "insane"? Was it on the reserve list?

I have been riding since I was 16. I became a Father at 21. I am now 51 and still riding my bike as a daily commute to work. My son loves riding, my daughter hates it, but each to their own. None of them asked me to stop riding and I never ever considered it. Don't give up on fun, your dreams and what makes life awesome just because you had kids and think its the responsible thing to do. You could not ride for 30 years and then be hit by a truck crossing the road on foot. Life is short. Do what you love.

@@0Zolrender0 I've seen many wrecks, lost a good friend to it, and had many close calls of my own. We would ride the canyon roads as fast as we could. I never had the self control to just "cruise" around. My decision wasn't forced on me. Cheers!

Count those blessings, sir.

Same.. it was my bucket list race. I've raced Daytona 9 times and despite the danger there it doesn't even compare to the TT. I might not ever race there, but I will be going to watch it one day soon.

HERE is The Savior HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH” YaH is The Heavenly Father YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING YaH was Who they Crucified for our sins YaH was Crucified on an Almond TREE - Ancient Semitic Cuneiform of Moshe (Moses) - Isa Scroll (The Original Isaiah) Isaiah 42:8 "I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols. Isaiah 43:11 I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me. Isaiah 45:5 I am YaH, and there is none else.

Nothing compares to Irish road racing ;)

@scottcates You're right. The speed, raw power, and incredible skills of the riders are something to watch.

Salvation is so Simple HalleluYAH = “Praise ye YaH” YaH is The Heavenly Father YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING YaH was Who they Crucified for our sins YaH was Crucified on an Almond TREE - Ancient Semitic Cuneiform of Moshe (Moses) - Isa Scroll (The Original Isaiah) Isaiah 42:8 "I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols. Isaiah 43:11 I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me. Isaiah 45:5 I am YaH, and there is none else.

60 Minutes is always so damn good. It’s one of the only things I’ll ever watch on regular TV anymore

I'd add the Nurbugring Nordschleife to those as well

Dont forget the Baja 1000. Epic.

WRC too. Even though they softened it a lot compared to the Group B era, it's still a great exercise of courage and skills.

@@GiampietroDiSanto Depends on how you want to frame "soften." Are Rally1 cars much less powerful than Group B? Sure. They're also MUCH quicker than Group B.

Guys, here is The Savior HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH” YaH is The Heavenly Father YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING YaH was Who they Crucified for our sins YaH was Crucified on an Almond TREE - Ancient Semitic Cuneiform of Moshe (Moses) - Isa Scroll (The Original Isaiah) Isaiah 42:8 "I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols. Isaiah 43:11 I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me. Isaiah 45:5 I am YaH, and there is none else.

Sure but on the flip side, in the old days the bikes were complete prototypes - real racing motorcycles - today they're fast but just tuned road bikes

Excellent

It's called arrogance.

Never stop riding.

@@williambower5890 It's not arrogance if they know they can die. That's called a calculated risk.

No, that's ignorance. Plus I'm not talking about the riders. @@bubbleman2002

@@bubbleman2002 He's talking about the arrogance of those who want it stopped.

Have you seen the documentary called "road" about the Dunlop family? It will blow your mind

@@stevenartmann2642 I bought it on Blu Ray and love it. I've watched it like 5× lol great film.

They basically figured out the fundamentals in the 80's and bikes have looked exactly the same since then. 90% of the performance gains have come just from tire technology. I suppose that could be either really cool or really boring depending on your perspective. People weren't doing Rossi elbow drags back then not because they didn't want to, but because they just didn't have the grip. Modern engines, suspension, et all are all amazing of course, but all that and more is better represented in cars. Bikes are still unreal though because you can get damn near top tier performance driven off the lot for a reasonable price whereas most people can't afford a GT3RS or whatever. Plus, I don't care how quick you can be with 4 wheels, nothing beats the freedom and dynamics of leaning a bike over and cracking the throttle.

Technically they are all delusional enough to believe they are good enough to win and not die.

That's the point.

Bracing. Focussing. Dedicated. Determined.

The ultimate expression of freedom.

@@migueldias3894 only if you think dying is being free. I'm not that burdened.

I've traveled from Indianapolis for the TT twice. Do yourself a favor and go see it in person. The racing is indescribably insane, and the Manx people are spectacular!

Much agreed, see you there !!

Consider renting a bike if you can. When the roads open in the morning, between races and in the evening, the amount of people on bikes filling the island is something special.

I've traveled from Indianapolis twice for the TT. It's worth every hour of travel, every day of planning, every dollar spent. It is simply life changing.

✔

Still the best MotoGP Rider ever!!

Yeah, he's used to racetracks with lotsa runoff room

@@davidteller7681 And billiard table surfaces

A Netflix special?

Apples and oranges, but the TT is epic, no question

eh, Moto GP is more interesting. Riders are going against riders instead of the clock. There are overtakes, ability to follow the courses (37 miles is way too long, so they only follow a few segments), and when people crash you don't have to feel guilty for likely just having someone die. IOM is cool to see a few times or get some highlights, but time after time, real wheel to wheel racing is a lot more compelling.

Moto GP is Tops when there's 3 or 4 rider's fighting it out (& your hero is winning) But the Man of Isle is INSANELY AWESOME

​@leok7193 you obviously don't know nothing about the TT

If I am a true motorsports fan, and not just a fanboy, why would I simply forget about all the other forms of said spirt, that I enjoy watching??

@@leok7193 Every race is just a race. That's why Moto GP has run off areas, making it as safe as possible for a winner, and the rest of them. Then onto the next race etc. Riders get the competition, audience get a show. Isle of man TT makes absolutely no sense, and is bad for the reputation of motorcycles and racing in general. A lot of the crowd seem to be old out dated farts.

Joey's statue is located above the Bungalow Bends, near the Snaefel Mountain Railway crossing/stop. And it's spelled "Dunlop".

@@DortonFarb Isn’t that right where the tram crosses the road? Sorry I didn’t give an exact GPS location, and I did spell his last name incorrectly.

Do you mean like a drama with actors? Perhaps. But there's already a Dunlop movie. Road.

There is no risk of death as it's an unchangeable certainty. There's just consequences to our actions.

Life is a gamble.

Cheers I'm in Scottsdale as well! Always been a dream to go to the tt. Been riding for almost 30 years and Peter Hickman inspired my latest motorcycle purchase a 2023 S1000RR. Hoping I can get to the island soon

@@FMXIAN a lot of my friends ride the BMW S1000RR. Me I’m now riding the R1200RT…great weather to ride in AZ right now 👍👍

@@FMXIAN you might know Clay from the local brewery Bone Haus..li know a lot of his friends ride S1000RR

Do yourself a favor and put it up to number one on your list. I first went in 2018, and haven't spent a day since missing that island, other than when I returned in 2022!

Carlo Rossi? I think you mean the great Valentino Rossi.

@@jinxvrs Or Carlo Fittipaldi?

We have been. Let us know if you need tips.

@@DortonFarb I need tips, tickets, the whole thing.

@kevinkinney5445 Accomodations are the hardest part of doing the TT, because they typically are reserved more than a year in advance. So if you start planning now, you're probably looking at the 2026 TT. There are many styles of accommodations available, from camping, to glamping, to hostel, to home stays, to bed & breakfasts, to hotels, to short-term house rentals. So pick where you want to stay, and put down a deposit first, and then figure out the rest of your trip after you've got accommodations reserved. As far as which town you want to stay in, pull up a map and I'll go through the largest towns along the course: Douglas is the largest town. The starting line and main TT compound is in Douglas. The prom (promenade) in Douglas is fine during the day, but turns into more of a party zone at night, ESPECIALLY in and around Bushy's Beer Tent, which has a stage where bands play live music. From Douglas, the Snaefel Mountain Course heads across the island on the A1 towards Peel, but turns north before actually reaching Peel. That makes Peel a nice quiet place to stay, you still have access to the course, and you can get around even when the roads are shut down. Ramsey is at the north end of the island, and the course runs right through it. Ramsey is a bigger town than Peel, but smaller than Douglas. There are many other places to stay, but those are the three main ones. I recommend going for both weeks, practice week and race week. Accomodations are generally cheaper during practice week, so it doesn't cost much more to add it on. And the island is much less crowded during practice week, so you get to see much more of the island. There's a cat sanctuary, a railroad museum, beaches, four railways, an amazing view from the cafe at the top of Snaefel Mountain, a Viking museum, and many other things to see. The schedule is to close the roads from 6 to 9 every afternoon during practice week, and all day on race days during race week. During race week, race days are often alternated with non race days, so you'll have a few days off during race week. We flew in to the Isle of Man and rented a Ducati from Jason Griffith's motorcycle dealership, but it's cheaper to rent a motorcycle in England and take the ferry over. You can box up your riding gear and mail it to yourself at your accomodations, so that you don't have to lug around an extra suitcase with your riding gear in it. Afterwards, you can box it up and mail it back home. They drive on the left there. Rental cars generally have manual transmissions. The bus system is great- you really don't need a car, especially if you're going to be drinking. You can buy a "Go Card" that gets you onto all the busses, railways, and into all the museums- we recommend it. You CAN buy tickets for the main grandstands, the various "fan zone" grandstands, the VIP compound in Douglas, and so on, but all the best viewing locations are free. The VIP package in particular, was not worth the money we paid for it. The Manx Pound is tied 1:1 with the British Pound. When we were there, they told us that Manx Pounds aren't good anywhere else. I don't know if that's true, but we got rid of all but a few souvenir bills before we came home. (To Be Continued)

@@kevinkinney5445 It is customary to visit the Fairy Bridge on the A5 south of Douglas, as soon as you arrive on island. Look it up on the map and screen shot some pics- there is some bad information on the internet regarding the exact location. The real Fairy Bridge has a small sign that says "FAIRY BRIDGE", it has low stone walls at the edges of the A5 as it passes over the bridge, and there are photos and motorcycle parts attached to the trunks of the trees. Have someone take your picture there. If you combine that with Murray's Motorcycle Museum and the Manx Cat Sanctuary, as well as touring Castletown and Port Erin and the museums down there at the south end of the island, you can pretty much make a day of it. (To Be Continued)

@@kevinkinney5445 All the best viewing locations are free. You have to be prepared to be self-sufficient, but I'll try to point out things like toilets, food, and seating as we go. Unless you're at the main grandstands at the TT compound in Douglas or seated at one of the pubs located around the course, there is generally no alcohol for sale, so you'll need to bring your own. Likewise, you may need sunblock, water umbrella, and/or rain gear, depending on where and when. And you need to arrive early. During practice week, you can just show up, but by the end of race week, you'll need to show up HOURS early. The bottom of Bray Hill is the first epic viewing location. The best place to sit, is on the outside of the curve on the terraced concrete "bleachers" between the DJ's Takeaway trailer and the barricades. There are portable toilets located behind you on Stoney Road. The big bikes come through at about 175 mph, and bottom out on the pavement and curb at the inside of the corner, leaving gouges in the pavement. The next epic viewing location is the town of Kirk Michael. The best place to watch from is Whitehouse Park. There is ample motorcycle parking, plenty of portable toilets, a tent selling cold sandwiches, coffee, hot cocoa, and cups of hot soup. They also rent plastic chairs for just a couple of pounds. There's a row of trees behind the low stone wall, that provides adequate shade. If you arrive early enough, you can get a spot RIGHT behind the stone wall and put your feet up on it. Don't put your food or beverages on the stone wall- if they get knocked onto the course, you can be arrested. Whitehouse park is on the outside of a bend, and the big bikes are doing about 175 mph when they come by, so there is a very real element of danger to sit there. The next epic viewing location I recommend is the Ballaugh Bridge Jump. The Raven pub is there. We showed up four hours early, ate at The Raven, and then walked across the street to our viewing location before they closed the road. This was the HARDEST place to find and hold the best spot. The barricades on the north side of the road go up at an angle right before they close the road, so you have to figure out where the barricades will be and then plant yourself on the sidewalk. The barricades will be set up behind the little traffic island, so anyone trying to hold a spot there will be pushed back by the police. The police officer stationed there was very nice, and showed me exactly where he was going to set up the barricades, so we picked a spot, and the barricades went up at our toes, giving us an unobstructed view of the Ballaugh Bridge jump. The next epic viewing location is the Sulby Straight. The Sulby Straight is the fastest part of the course. The Sulby Glen Hotel is a nice place to have a meal, and a lot of people like to watch from there, but it's not actually the fastest point on the Sulby Straight. Ballabrooie Park is the fastest point. It is located on the south side of the A3 coming into Sulby. We had the whole place to ourselves, as the big bikes came by at 210 mph. The park's restroom building was unlocked. The Bungalow Curves up on the mountain section, is the next epic viewing location. You can take the train out of Douglas, get on the Snaefel Mountain Railway in Laxey, and then get off at the Bungalow Curves. Joey's statue is up there, overlooking the curves. You can also take the Snaefel Mountain Railway all the way to the top of Snaefel Mountain and have a meal at the Cafe before coming back down to view the races. There's a pedestrian bridge that goes over the course, so you can watch from either side or both sides. And the Creg-Ny-Baa corner is the last epic viewing location. The Creg-Ny-Baa pub is located on the outside of the corner. The outside of the corner is the best viewing. The pub itself is closed during races, available only to VIP customers, but they were selling food and alcohol out of tents in the back for everyone else. There's also a double-decker bus pseudo-VIP package, but we didn't try it. Like I said, all the best viewing locations are free. Keep in mind that the Creg-Ny-Baa is located close to the end of the course, so the big bikes have mostly used up their rear tire on the 2nd, 4th, and 6th laps, so there is a very real element of danger sitting on the outside. Several bikes came off the course there during Senior Day.

there is an element of true fearlessness combined with reflexes that you don't even fathom until you are riding at death speed. If you flinch out of fear or bad reflexes, it's over. People who live on that edge get higher from it than any powder drug and more die from it than coke and meth too.

How good is the Takaka Hill road now they fixed all the dropouts? And does anybody measure the time (if they did i guess it would go from the dairy farm entrance on the Takaka side to the first vinyard entrance on the Motueka side)? :D

Do you mean a FW?

and Jenny Timouth, Maria Costello, etc.

@@theant9821 Women with big invisible balls, until you see them race, then they appear.

I've lived here in Lake Elsinore for a few years now (originally from the Disneyland area) and I know that there was an Elsinore Gran Prix, back in the day, and it's been revived.

We went in 2016.

Of course the Summernats this year 2024 had the added attraction of the meatheads [security] beating up the the fans.

@@Tolpuddle581Did that security guard end up killing somebody like he said…?