The circuit is 37 miles, and the major races are 6 laps. It's huge over here. For bike riders (from many countries), it's like the most important annual religious pilgrimage to go to the Isle of Man TT

If I am not mistaken, this event has tallied more deaths than any other race event out there. Primarily, since if you do crash, you are hitting non-movable objects like walls and buildings most of the time. HUGE guts required if you run this event. Glad you checked it out.

Theres one quote by one of the riders "theres a green blur and a grey blur,i try to stay on the grey blur",these guys have balls of steel

As for how a person finds their way into a sport like this, I think you pretty much nailed it. You find that you enjoy the challenge, and then go searching for the limits of that passion.

So funny how at 1:58 you go from relaxed to having to grab your own seat like it's going to move on you. Love the reaction.

That 132mph was an average lap time. One lap is 37 3/4 miles. Just think about that for a second. Averaging 132mph when some corners are taken at 20mph. So how fast...over220mph. With a rear tyre contact patch the size of the palm of your hand. These guys are gods.

I'm Manx and lived on Island all my life, Island atmosphere is great during TT, which only finished a few weeks back,Lots of other events usually take place like concerts and faregrounds and things! and best of all I get the week as a paid holiday

There have been 155 fatalities during official practices or races on the Snaefell Mountain Course, and 266 total fatalities (this number includes the riders killed during the Manx Grand Prix, and Clubman TT race series of the late 1940s/1950s). Totaly crazy.

The "This is Motorsport" series of videos by Mr .M Does a good job of showing great battles, big crashes, and displays of skill from so many different types and eras of motorsport

Ive been over about 6 or 7 times watching them over a screen is nothing to watching them fly past you it really is something everyone has to witness at least once in their lives

So glad you were open to running that vid. That is some scary intense action, and I applaud those guys, as well as you for commenting while understanding right away the nuances of the sport. I enjoyed that, and I am always happy to land on your channel.

You should do a reaction on the history of the TT, it'll put it all into context. And one about the history of the Island you'd find interesting, it has one of the oldest Parliaments in the world.

I've seen this video dozens of times and it still makes me giggle like a little kid. Nothing like insane speed freaks and screaming engines to bring out the child in us all.

There is a rather good "documentary" here on KZfaq, that combines a bit of the history, the racing itself, and a bit of the "insanity of why we do it" all into one, i think you'd enjoy that and get a whole lot more context on this particular (unique) race. The isle attracts a different kind of racer, the ones who are willing to live on the razors edge when racing, they are a class apart to say the least, and they know the dangers all too well. And they put that all on the line for 1 prize, the honor of winning and putting your name on the list of winners of the Manx TT.

I love how you actually jump a little while watching it. perfectly normal reaction. But it's nothing like being there and watching it live. I've been twice and your heart never stops racing. more people watch from the roadside just because of the rush you get from it. you'd be amazed at the number of lives that have been lost there. Even more amazing is the number of crash survivors who went on to race again. Roadside is so much more exciting than in the stands. It's a must for your bucket list. I love you and your content. keep it up

Fantastic video. These riders are incredible and fearless.

I go to the TT, most years. It's an incredible way to spend a week, surrounded by fellow bikers.

Watching an onboard lap from the bike/driver perspective puts in perspective how mental this race is.

Thank you so much for this . I suggested way back when . As a motorcyclist I can tell you that there is no feeling like it . Being on the edge , ready to meet Jesus , is better than anything , yes even better than you know . There are videos with narration that help understand the event . If you are in the zone , things seem in slow motion your movements effortless . If it feels like you are pushing , fighting the bike , you might die .

For a rugby reaction you should watch "He was IMPOSSIBLE to stop! | Jonah Lomu". He was possibly the most legendary rugby player, 6'5" 265lb and could run the 100m in 10.7 seconds!

Did not expect you to react to TT stuff! 😀 Exciting content

My now 88 year old Dad goes to the TT every year.. Since the early 1970s.. He has lost 6 close friends at the TT over the years… There are many classes of bikes and riders run the gamut from self financed to Factory supported.. It is epic and emotional when a rider dies mere moments after going past you at 200+ mph.. it seems so thrilling until that point.. and then if feels so ridiculously irresponsible only seconds later. I stopped going after a guy I really admired died on the course.

The skills and passion these riders have is to be feared if you're racing against them.. because it's where is the limit, let's find it and make another one.. great video. Cheer's Gorgeous 🇬🇧

There are different classes based on engine size, but no restrictions on the model or style of bike.

The Isle of Man TT is run on public roads, which are closed to regular traffic for the occasion. The circuit is approximately 37 miles in length, and pretty much covers the entire island from start to finish. The Senior TT, which is the race involving some of the most ferociously powerful motorcycles, covets 6 laps. Now, bear in mind that because this race isn't run on a racetrack, there are no runoff areas if a rider makes a mistake. Instead, get it wrong, and you will hit a high kerb, a tree, or a brick wall. On some parts of the course, you can pull off this feat at 210 mph if you put your mind to it, or more correctly, what will be left of your mind after you've suffered a 5,000g collision with a solid object. Riders take this course at virtually full tilt except for a few places with hairpin bends. That's while astride a motorcycle with over 250 horsepower to play with and 170 kg dry weight. These machines are, in effect, two wheeled Exocet missiles. The *average* speed along the entire lap is around 137 mph. On parts of the course, the riders are exceeding 200 mph, and will take sweeping bends at close to 180 mph. Just being able to hang on to the machine at that speed takes serious physical fitness, and the reaction times needed to race are up there with fighter pilot reaction times, or in some cases even better. There's over 200 corners to remember, and you have to take every one of them at speed with millimetre precision to win. On some corners, the lean angle is greater than 45°. If you want an idea what it's like from the rider's viewpoint, on board camera footage exists. The footage recorded when Michael Dunlop set a lap record is worth viewing, during which you can watch as he catches up with the helicopter filming the race. That footage is eye watering to watch if you're not used to seeing top motorcycle racers gunning the throttle while banked over at over 45°. Needless to say, some riders occasionally make mistakes. The consequences are not good. The TT has a dark history of fatalities. Look up Michael Dunlop's record lap and watch it. That's a roller coaster ride.

I first went to the Daytona 500 in 1998, and went 3 more times over the next ten years, plus dozens of other NASCAR races. When I first went, you could walk right up and stand at the concrete/chain link barrier then separating the track from the crowd. Less than a foot. If you watch any NASCAR racing, you see how close to the wall the cars get. Where the gate to the driveway to the infield is, it was only chain link. You could get so close to the cars doing almost 200mph down the final stretch, the tires hitting the cracks in the concrete…thwap, thwap, thwap…the roar and vibration of the engine, the wind, the flecks of tire rubber flying, the smell of oil. All just right there, so tangible. Literally, I guess. If you put your hand out, you’d lose it. 😆 Everything is different now, for safety. Distances and barriers have increased. It’s still cool to get ten feet away, but not nearly the same.

1:52 - The bottom of Barregarrow is an interesting place because there's a dip inside the corner and the bikes' rear shocks bottom out right when the riders are turning. As you can see at 8:12, that can potentially unsettle the bike. 5:27, 5:43 and 8:35 - These clips obviously aren't from the TT. Some youtubers think that they can insert clips that have nothing to do with the video title and hope no one will notice.

What an incredible video! Motorcycles are amazing!

This and group B are the most insane racing events ever. There are some great history videos about both on youtube

SHE BROUGHT IT BACK! The thing she does at the end! Thank you!👉🏿

now this is up my alley

A master class on the Doppler affect.... keep learning new stuff. Thanks for posting!

My cousin drove me once in one of those. I was reluctant and scared to sit behind him, but I wanted to see what's the thrill. We didn't go this fast, but still fast enough. I was so scared, my hands were all sweaty, and after we finish, I wanted to do it again. I was so excited and couldn't feel my legs for 10 minutes lol. I can only imagine how does the driver feel... It's crazy how people are willing to risk their lives just to get that adrenaline rush...

When I was young (teens to early twenties) my brother and I were Drag Racing (on the track not the street, street racing is not drag racing) We started with pure stock car (mom's car) then got something to modify to go faster. We went to a speed shop and asked an older gentleman how fast we could make it go, he asked us how much money we got cause speed cost money. He was so very right, each step up the ladder of speed cost more and more. When we got to the point where we could not afford to go any faster we got out of it. But it was a blast while it lasted.

I would like to put forward "That Near-Death Thing" by Rick Broadbent and 'Road Racer - It's in My Blood' by Michael Dunlop as literary recommendations for the TT to help you to get into the minds of TT racers.

Excellent with the immediate start. Nice

Wow what a thrill to just watch it, the drivers are so brave and skilled.

As I recall Roscoe Tanner, a tennis player who was known for his wicked serves, got up to 153 MPH. This gives me perspective on how fast these bikes are going.

No restrictions on what brands of bikes you can use in the TT, but only a handful of brands are competitive. And you answered your own question about how people get involved in motorcycle racing - a little internal voice that keeps chanting, "faster!"

Okay, I now officially think isle of man spectators tie with rally spectators for death defying! I wouldn't survive my mind going all Final Destination on me😂

Great Video!!!

I've been to the IoMTT 3 times, you might not get from the video how fun race week is on the island but it's amazing. And yes, it's dangerous. It's also a beautiful island with a lot of nice people.

The doppler effect is really cool watching races in person. Also, NHRA top fuel drag racing cars are mind blowing machines. They have over 10,000 horsepower and consume around 30 gallons of nitro methane fuel for the 1000 foot run. It is the best spectator reaction you can see, when they touch the throttle it makes even me jump, and I have been to over a dozen races, they are shocking! Also one of the few 'sports' that has male and female champions,

Love the TT the history of the race is awesome

In the over 100 years they've had races at Isle of Man 1982 is the only year without fatalities

Geez, these guys have balls of steel. I once rode as a passenger with a buddy of mine way back in the day and I swore never to again, lol.

Hi, one of the big characters of the TT race was Guy Martin who you may or may not find interesting, however Guy is often referred to as the modern day Fred Dibnah who I believe you will find mega interesting in a historical context.

I had a childhood friend who did races like these professionally he ended up loosing I believe it was his Right leg. From what I had heard because I never wanted to watch what happened to him was that he went down and was rolling. He said man time stood still I thought I was done rolling. Turns out it was not and that his leg had to be amputated afterwards. Great video D. Looking good.

Isle of Man riders are the most insane, courageous guys, Peter Hickman did a 136mph lap this year, on a bike you could basically buy from the shop. Each lap is 37.72 miles and has 300 corners. Top speed would be just over 200 mph. The senior TT is 6 laps. MotoGP is a whole other level, they ride closed circuits but the bikes are insane. Mugello this year the max speed was 363.6kmph, which is 226mph. Seeing these live is a must at some point because video just doesn't do it justice.

The most hardcore racing anywhere in the world.

Woza! That's was exciting!

"Imagine living there" A friend grew up on the Isle of Man and went to a school at St Ninians Crossroads in Douglas, basically right on the TT course. He said that during practice week for the TT the school kids were often doing their examinations while the bikes screamed past outside. 😎 Surreal.

I thought No Protocol was going to do a Live Show with Q&A! There are so many questions to ask, interest, hobbies, family and friends, the one question I would love to know, is her first name.

here in Portugal we have the dangerous Rally, which goes since the 70s/80s and which happens in some circuits in rural areas of the country. Sometimes tragedies happen because stupid people underestimate the speed of the cars and get run over by them

Interesting mix of Isle of Man and I think Irish road racing. At least one clip there of the North West 200. These riders have so much skill and courage, I hope to get to see one of these events one day but it's a long way from my home in Australia.

If you think that is crazy I would check out their onboard camera videos. (Helmet view)

The entire island becomes a race track during the Tourist Trophy. Spectators are usually more on the local roads because you basically are a couple of feet away from the action, unlike at the bleachers. I'm a big fan of MotoGP and motorcycle racing in general. 132 mph was his average around the entire course.

You must go fly there and witness it in person. Words can not describe it 💯💯💯

Term that stuck in my head for 20+ years, a guy that witnessed a high speed motorcycle accident, he said all I could see was a "red mist".

I used to work at TT Assen Nederland...those guys are absolutely nuts...but it was fun to see.....

I get goosebumps no matter how many times I see this.

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Run once a year, the Isle Of Man Tourist Trophy (TT) race brings in £39 million pounds (2022) to the local economy on its own. The Island has a population (2019) of 83,933 and earns a GDP per capita of 87,157.47 US$ which is a GDP of the Island of 7.315 billion US$ - Not bad for a fairly small Celtic/Viking island in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland

This is one of the 3 oldest motorized race in the world. People die at it nearly every year, sometimes spectators as well. They pretty much close down the island for 2 weeks while this race takes place. As another poster said, they do a lap around the island. I'd love to attend this one year.

"Wow that's dangerous!". Yeah, on average between 2-5 people die on this each year.

There are over 200 corners on the course, so an average speed of 130+ mph over a 37.7 mile track is phenomenal. Bray Hill is a steep downhill section at the start of the TT course situated between the TT Grandstand and the 1st Milestone road-side marker, and riders are doing 180mph by the time they reach the bottom around 15 to 20 seconds after the start.

There are a couple of Documentaries on the Isle of Man TT that are really good, and put it into a little more perspective. There are I believe an average of 4 deaths per year at the Isle of Man TT. This includes racers as well as spectators. This is the oldest, and hence the longest running Motorcycle Race in existence. Yes they traverse most of the island during a lap going through open countryside as well as going through towns and villages along the way.

there is a video on here about fans reactions at the TT - well worth hunting out! - there was a motorcycle display team that performed at the TT - The Purple Helmets - very funny videos of them on youtube as well!

The iom tt and the nw200 are road races (tend to be based on road legal bikes....the mugelo and daytona clips are track races....very different ......for different sport try sidecars, shinty, and hurling.......(and the Atherstone ball game😈).... Good, considered reaction as always🏍️💨🏍️💨🏍️💨🏍️💨🍻😸👍

I'd love to see you react to the Isle of Man sidecar TT. That one is even more mental.

You are right about that little voice in the head of motorcycle riders telling us to go faster. The one problem I have that I never thought would ever become a problem is being completely desensitized speed. 130mph feels like 60mph to me and it’s a struggle to control myself every day going into work

Mind-blowing.

The Isle of Mann TT is a history of the Island. The entire motor cycle racing community waits for this one event every year. Cheers

Manly men with superhuman reflexes fighting for the winner's circle.

I have been to that MotoGP race in Indianapolis that you said there doesn't look like many spectators. Many of the spectators are in the infield because the track goes through there. Attendance was around 80.000 if I remember correctly.

you know how much talent you need to do that

It is a life dream of mine to go see the road racing in Ireland, and the Isle of Man.

This is a historical event that takes place every year since 1907. So you can say its a video about isle of man history. This racing event is like a modern colosseum.

It is insanity but I'm still in awe of the people that seek that level of adrenaline rush. Had a neighbour who died racing at the age of 50.....I still can't fathom speeds up to 200mph on those roads

Yes, this is exciting, I have done the whole Isle of Man Circuit, on foot.

You should watch a history of the race. Oldest motorcycle race in the world, 1907. 37 mile laps on public roads, 267 deaths since it began. 5 this year. 207mph top speed, average 137mph.

This race has been going on annually for over 100 years. There was one year in I think 1982 where nobody died. Other than that, at least 1 death every year but usually more. Main reason being that it’s a street circuit, walls, buildings, trees. Almost everything is immovable. Also no run off areas; if your bike has a mechanical problem and you can’t slow it down, you’re history.

It’s not just Isle of Man TT . There is a lot of video footage from the Northern Ireland road racing scene which is why you are see 10/20 bikes instead of 1 or 2 on a time trial like the TT.

If you really want to learn more about the Isles of Man TT I’ll link a pretty good video at the bottom. The race itself is truly something completely different from most form of Motorsport. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rdF2fslevtTepo0.html

37 Miles per lap, 6 lap races and The fastest AVERAGE speed over a lap of the Isle of Man TT is 136.358 mph (219.446 km/h), achieved by Peter Hickman (UK) on 9 June 2023.

Got to amature race there 6 years ago. Hughlight of my life

That feeling of something like a good bassline combined with excitement; motorsports has it's own special zing that it brings for those of us who are bitten by it. The TT is somewhat peerless, beyond even Le Mans for some of us - they aren't there for the prize money, fame (outside the superbike niche) or a World Championship. If they aren't humble when they arrive, they usually are by the time they leave the island. Anyone come to mind when thinking of a cocky TT rider? (genuine question..)

The video you watched presents IOM TT very mildly. The turns, corners, elevation, present a challenge to anyone. The over 25 mile course presents a challenge to anyone trying to anticipate the next turn/drop/wall. It is the most dangerous motorcycle race in the world. Backers of the event have walked away. It is not a sanctioned event. It is awesome for the few who choose to accept the challenge.

Lots of lovely trees, drystone walls, houses, buildings, kerbs, telephone poles and people to hit !! 😂

GIRL! You are Genetically blessed! Are you aware how athletic, toned, muscular, and perfectly proportioned you look in this video! If you spent just 3 months weight training you would look incredible, with your natural physique already you could win athletic body or even body building competitions in about 6 months easy!😮

You should definitely watch one of the many vids of an ONBOARD lap of the TT. It will melt your brain.

I’m racing here next month! 😄

Over 280 deaths . R.I.P. to all Riders, Marshalls and Spectators.

The reason why it is legendary is it is not done on a race track so all the safety mechanisms are absent. This is done on ordinary streets with buildings and other things and that’s what makes it dangerous so only the bravest of the brave attempts it

dopler has entered the chat and everyone loves it 😄

Maybe take a peek at one of the on-bike camera videos of a circuit? I enjoy cricket (used to play village level), but would not recommend anything other than a 'best of' compilation (best catches, etc.) as even a 'quick' game of T20 would be 4 or so hours long!

This race at this location is history not only about the motorcycles but the Isle itself.

My dad was a biker and i love them too people say about the risks but there is a certain feeling of freedom you get from the air against your chest that you don't get in many other vehicles and you feel the power of a good 4 stroke it doesn't really compare the risks become worth it not met that many folk who don't show their inner child when they hear one or get the chance to rev it

Aha yes the Doppler effect. . . 👍👍 Apart from the Moto GP footage, these motorcycles are prototypes, the others racing are all motorcycles you can purchase. . Or Road motorcycles. . Take a ride you will enjoy the experience. . 👍👍

The TT circuit is 37.73 miles with over 200 corners. Just try remembering all those in the correct order, at that speed!