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« on: May 28, 2022, 03:29:48 PM »

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   The human gods of all sport partake in the oldest vehicle race in history. Practice starts May 29th.
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« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2022, 07:02:23 AM »

I love watching videos of this race.  the sidecar monkey, hanging off a tricycle at those speeds seems crazy, along with going 180mph through streets and countryside.
The fatality list is sobering.
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« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2022, 08:11:33 AM »

top speed/fly by:  340kmh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr2Eq3JOn4I

Bike control at 165mph/265kmh in a corner:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm-ydJ16FiE

8 minute 2022 race highlights with on board camera views:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqJUo78T52g

Peter Hickman wins with BMW Gas Monkey Garage at 130mph.
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« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2022, 08:19:19 AM »

With 5 fatalities this year, here is an interesting article on the moral complexity of continuing this race:

https://www.autosport.com/roadracing/news/the-moral-complexities-of-the-isle-of-man-tt-that-cant-be-ignored-/10321467/#:~:text=OPINION%3A%20The%202022%20Isle%20of,for%20armchair%20observers%20to%20misunderstand.
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« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2022, 08:34:52 AM »

Ride along with Michael Dunlop in Race 1 Supersport:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvTtbjs595E
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« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2022, 10:51:09 AM »

Harley Davidson roar this is NOT!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACW3s-H1TTU
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« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2022, 11:46:21 AM »

1929 Isle of Mann Tourist Trophy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDfkMolzlHM
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« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2022, 11:48:12 AM »

1958 Tourist Trophy:  (some very beautiful machines) with sound and narrative.

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