I guess it would be fair to say that I am at least somewhat obsessed with the Isle of Man. I find it
amazing what these racers do. Zooming around the Island at what would seem unbelievable speeds. Rocketing through towns inches from brick walls and iron fences, knowing that the slightest mistake may well kill you. Not hurt you, kill you. This year, 2016, five racers died.
There's also Mad Sunday when everyone goes out on the Island and it's not unusual to have non-racers die. I guess someone could quip, it's an Island of death.
Why do they, the racers, keep coming back year after year? It's almost as if they are standing in line to die. In fact, one racer, who'd been to the Island eight/nine years said that It's just a matter of time. And, then it will happen.
There's also Mad Sunday when everyone goes out on the Island and it's not unusual to have non-racers die. I guess someone could quip, it's an Island of death.
Why do they, the racers, keep coming back year after year? It's almost as if they are standing in line to die. In fact, one racer, who'd been to the Island eight/nine years said that It's just a matter of time. And, then it will happen.
This year, 2016, Michael Dunlap set a record.
He averaged 133.393 miles per hour around
the Island.
Michael Dunlop is the son of Robert Dunlop and the nephew of Joey Dunlop. Robert and Joey are dead. Yes, they both died racing.
This is the Isle of Man race track.
An overview of 2016.
Highlights, 2016.
Interviews with riders and a widow. Watch this one.
2014, close racing.
A short video. Michael Dunlop.
Isle of Man, 2015.
Guy Martin, is one of my heroes. In 2010, he crashed,
In 2016, Mark Higgins broke his record in a car.
He averaged 128.73 in a modified Subaru STI.
He averaged 128.73 in a modified Subaru STI.
Glad you are an observer, not a participant....
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