Isle of Man TT 2013 (motorcycle, motor, Japanese, road)

[Baldrick]

For those interested in what is one of the most famous motorcycle road races in the world.

Welcome to iomtt.com - The official Isle of Man TT website

You should also be able to watch the coverage either live or via the player on here: Isle of Man TT | ITV Sport
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Another great TT (Tourist Trophy) race was held last weekend, the NW200. Here's a link to that and also an interesting article on the stresses a riders heart is under during the race.

Vauxhall International 2013 North West 200

BBC Sport - North West 200: Thursday's race highlights

BBC Science - How the heart reacts at 200 mph

[cmptrwlt]

I love watching the onboard videos. Monaco GP seems like an amateur go kart race in comparison. I still prefer F1, though.

[mos1992]

Velocity will broadcast the race according to one of its commercials

[texdav]

I watched the side cars last year and enjoyed the races. Think it is delayed here and shown later has it occurs when several other important races are live broad cast here on that weekend.

[boycee]

Japanese ride killed in qualifying, i heard.

These guy's have balls of steel, Love watching it but sad when a rider loses his life.

[karlsch]

It's so incredibly dangerous the FIM quit sanctioning it years ago. It's more or less "self sanctioned."

The fatality list shows this year's Japanese rider: List of Snaefell Mountain Course fatal accidents - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I have never gone, but my old motorcycle racing buddy (from years ago) has gone as a spectator.


Rider Yoshinari Matsu****a Killed In Crash accident Isle Of Man TT Qualifying - YouTube

[Finger Laker]

yikes - I have always enjoyed watching motorcycles race (although I wouldn't say I follow it or see it more than 1x-2x per year) ..... I knew of this race, saw that it was going to be on velocity (and their previews look incredible) and knew it had a reputation for being very dangerous ....... didn't have a clue it was that deadly though

thanks for the info - i'll be away from a TV all weekend so I will probably only get to watch a little in the way of highlights ..... here's hoping for a safe ride and race though

[texdav]

yep its much like F1 up to the mid 70's has far as dangerous and not only to the racers.

[karlsch]

Still the deadliest race in the world.

Fatalities since the original posting:

2014 – 5
2015 – 3
2016 – 4
2017 – 3

Interesting video from the New York Times (who woulda thought) about an Irishman who barely survived and his love of and commitment to the race:

https://www.nytimes.com/video/sports...?smid=pl-share

A scary moment:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46KuqaehOHc

[karlsch]

The most dangerous motor race in the world update. 2 people died in 2018. Total racer deaths (doesn't include spectators and officials) is now 257.

A race such as this, a 37+ mile course on ordinary roads through towns and countryside, sometimes approaching and even exceeding 200mph, could only be held in a place like the Isle of Man which is self-governing.

Here are some highlights of the 2018 race. You can probably guess who the unfortunate 2 were:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc4Qyc0QO7I