Posted on 04/14/2012 6:09:08 AM PDT by navysealdad
The Isle of Man TT was for many years the most prestigious motor-cycle race in the world. Between 1907 and 2009 there have been 237 deaths during official practices or races on the Snaefell Mountain Course.
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I have lost friends on motorcycles on the highway,but I wouldn’t ask them to stop riding , nor would they ask me to stop.
I understand your concerns, they are legitimate, but it is hardly feasible to place Airfence on a course as long as Isle of Mann. Many types of motorcycle racing have been banned over the years in America, Sidecars,Board tracks,all because of dangers, it’s a dangerous sport, for every motorcyclist killed there are 20 injured, some seriously.
I don’t believe I have ever seen a Dirt flat track racer without zippers in their knees and shoulders.I watched a kid go out one night and break his ankle, taped it up and went out and broke the other.
I realize your perspective and I would never place myself in that position eityher, but for those who want it,I wouldn’t ban it. Any more than I would ban horse racing or jumping.
Different strokes for different folks.
been following it for over 25 years...*smiles*
...that low camera shot of the bikes going up hill is Bray Hill at 190mph...wickedly fast...and when they crest,usually big time wheelies
pucker factor +10...Barregarrow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41QG2MS6u0Q&list=FLopSmq3DBSSU3Q6YI3uljKw&index=1&feature=plpp_video
look up Purple Helmets...*smiles*
cause they aren't doing over 100mph...
One of the HD channels runs that race and some of the Rally courses.
I think it’s HDTV.
watch how much the rear tire deforms at 1:10 when it hits the ground...
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