The Isle Of Man Tt Races

Author : Simon Vaukins
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781443865913

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The Isle of Man TT Races by Simon Vaukins Pdf

Cats with no tails, the one thousand year old Tynwald assembly, offshore finance institutions, and motorcycle road racing are all ingredients that help to define a Manx national identity. Modern, high-powered motorcycles being pushed to their limits on a course that has remained largely unchanged since 1911 is perhaps the most literal demonstration of the new meeting the old, on an island where the traditional and the modern exist peacefully and do not clash. The Isle of Man TT Races provides an excellent starting-point from which to examine the twists and turns of the island’s twentieth century history and, most importantly, the deep links between sport and society. This book examines the origins and expansion of the Isle of Man TT from the first motorcar races in 1904 up to the present day, charting the event’s acceleration from a small, domestic competition to a large-scale international event which has helped fuel the island’s reputation as the home of motorcycle road racing. In examining the links between sport and society, this book uses the TT races to look at changes in the mechanics of Manx politics, the streamlining of the Manx economy and construction of Manx national identity; it is not a history of winners and losers at the TT. It is because the TT has deep roots in the history of the island and because it has come to form a significant part of the island’s identity, that this motorcycle race continues to thrive in the present day. The TT makes the Isle of Man distinctive; others have tried and failed to replicate this event. Where else in the world can the modern motorcycle racer take in so much history and heritage at close to 200 mph?

Author : David Wright
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781847976482

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100 Years of the Isle of Man TT by David Wright Pdf

Run over the everyday roads of the Isle of Man for over 100 years, the world-famous Tourist Trophy races have gripped the imaginations of successive generations of motorcyclists. From the earliest days of single-speed, belt-driven machines delivering 5 bhp, to the highly developed projectiles of today offering a fearsome 200 bhp, race fans have thronged the roadside banks and watched in awe as the best racing motorcyclists in the world rode the fastest machines of their day around the twists, turns and climbs of the 374 mile Mountain Course, all in pursuit of a coveted Tourist Trophy. This new updated edition covering the 2007 - 2012 races, reveals the event's colourful history through the high-speed activities of great riders such as the Collier brothers, Geoff Duke, Mike Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini, Steve Hislop, Joey Dunlop, John McGuinness and many others. It also looks at the machines and mechanical developments and race organisation, plus the financial rewards and commercial interests; setting them all in the context of the triumphs and tragedies of a great sporting event that has seen average lap speeds rise from 40 mph to over 130 mph. Written in an easy style, this book reveals the Manx TT's colourful history through its great riders, machines, mechanical developments and race organisation and is superbly illustrated with over 250 colour photographs.

Author : James Fisher
Publisher : Pitch Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-16
Category : Motorcycle racing
ISBN : 1785315498

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Memorable Isle of Man TT Races by James Fisher Pdf

Historic, wildly dangerous, nerve-wracking, heroic and uniquely thrilling, the Isle of Man TT is one of the greatest sporting events in the world. Featuring input from past and present riders, TT teams, manufacturers and fans alike, James Driver-Fisher reveals why the Isle of Man's greatest ever races mean so much to so many TT devotees.

Author : Dave Moore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1399953974

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Isle of Man TT Greats by Dave Moore Pdf

'Isle of Man TT Greats' is a collection of recollections from those who have raced and won over the notorious thirty-seven and three-quarter long Mountain course, from multiple-World championship winners to the part-timers who scrape together what finances they can in order to compete. Featured within this book are the memories of the most successful Grand Prix winner of all time and nine-times TT victor Giacomo Agostini, Kel Carruthers was also a World champion and TT race winner and fellow Australian Cameron Donald took two victories at the TT. There's also David Hickman, a Manx Grand Prix winner and father of TT lap record holder Peter, Jason Griffths, another to stand on the top step of the Manx Grand Prix podium and one of the best riders never to have won a TT. Dave Leach, who won four TT races or was it six? Rob McElnea triumphed three times in three years at the TT while Steve Plater won twice in a similar period of time. Brian Reid took five TT victories and Ian Simpson followed in his father's footsteps by winning a TT race. Barry Wood was twice a Manx Grand Prix winner and although former TT commentator Murray Walker never raced at the Isle of Man; he remembers his father doing so and winning the Junior TT.Many, many memories covering almost a century of racing at the Isle Man TT and Manx Grand Prix plus many other motorcycle races. Some happy, some not so happy but all part of one of the World's greatest motorsport events.

Author : Rick Broadbent
Publisher : Orion
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-17
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781409143413

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That Near Death Thing by Rick Broadbent Pdf

The Isle of Man TT - the world's most dangerous race - as seen through the eyes of Cummins, Martin, McGuinness and Dunlop. THAT NEAR DEATH THING is a life-affirming journey to the heart of the world's most dangerous race. The Isle of Man TT is a throwback to a maverick era that existed before PR platitudes and PC attitudes. WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR-shortlisted author Rick Broadbent gets inside the helmets of four leading motorcycle racers as they battle fear, fire and family tragedy for a gritty sort of glory. Guy Martin is a tea-drinking truck mechanic and TV eccentric who 'sucks the rabbits out of hedges', but must now deal with the flipside of fame; Conor Cummins is the local hero facing a race against time as he battles depression and a broken body after falling down the mountain; John McGuinness is the living legend fending off the ravages of middle-age for one last hurrah; Michael Dunlop is the wild child living with one of the most remarkable legacies in sport. They tell their astonishing stories in a book that provides the most rounded, intimate, behind-the-scenes account yet of the last great race. Rick Broadbent has delivered the final word on the Isle of Man TT, one that really gets to grips with an event that continually pulls unsung riders and fans back year after year to witness That Near Death Thing.

Author : James Fisher
Publisher : eBook Partnership
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781785316081

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Memorable Isle of Man TT Races by James Fisher Pdf

Historic, wildly dangerous, nerve-wracking, heroic and uniquely thrilling, the Isle of Man TT is one of the greatest sporting events in the world. Featuring input from past and present riders, TT teams, manufacturers and fans alike, James Driver-Fisher reveals why the Isle of Man's greatest ever races mean so much to so many TT devotees. The entire history of the races, from the first battle in 1907 through to the summer of 2019, is covered, focusing on an expert selection of the most memorable events of all. Famous road racers relive the closest of victories and heart-breaking defeats. Unbelievable comebacks from legendary riders sit alongside race weeks when records have tumbled, and events when the biggest names have first burst on to the scene. As well as the inside view from those directly involved in the thrills and spills, Memorable Isle of Man TT Races also draws on the memories and expertise of diehard fans who have grown up with TT in their blood - vividly bringing to life the iconic races' atmosphere through the years.

Author : J. Williams
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1985302136

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Frank N' Stan's Bucket List #1 by J. Williams Pdf

Frank's had better days... The doctor gave him the news he didn't want and Frank's discovered the worst kept secret in Liverpool; that his wife's fitness instructor is providing her services that extend beyond the gym. With time a dwindling commodity, Frank decides it's time to do something he wants to do. With a little encouragement from his oldest friend, Stan, the first destination for his 'bucket-list' is the Isle of Man TT Races. They were content to just spectate, but fate had other ideas.

Author : Mortons Media Group
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0953835723

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Classic Images, Isle of Man Tt Races by Mortons Media Group Pdf

Author : Michael Scott
Publisher : Carlton Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04
Category : Isle of Man
ISBN : 1780976348

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Isle of Man TT by Michael Scott Pdf

An authoritative, illustrated record of the rich history of the world's most famous motorcycle race The Isle of Man TT is the most unique and celebrated series of motorcycle road races in the world. Since 1907, the world's most daring riders have hurtled around the 37-mile, 200-bend Snaefell Mountain Course, displaying levels of skill and bravery that beggar belief. The exploits of the great TT champions such as Joey Dunlop, Mike Hailwood, John Surtees, Giacomo Agostini, and John McGuinness are legendary, and this exceptional new book is the authoritative photographic history of an event that is bigger today than ever. Featuring more than 150 exceptional images, each with a special extended caption, this volume illustrates the great riders and their triumphs, race action from the beautiful--but often deadly--circuit, and the fanatical crowds that flock to the races each year in their tens of thousands. Edited by acclaimed motorcycling authors Bill Snelling and Michael Scott, the book brilliantly captures the spirit, excitement, and danger of one of the oldest and most revered events in world motorsport.

Author : Mark Gardiner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0979167329

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Riding Man by Mark Gardiner Pdf

For 100 years, the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy races have been the world's most dangerous organized sporting event. As one of thirty thousand fans who attended the annual spectacle, Mark Gardiner harbored no illusions about his own skill or bravery. He was, however, an avid motorcyclist for whom the race represented a boyhood dream. He went home, quit his job, sold everything he owned, and returned to the Island to race there himself. Riding Man is the account of an Everyman, struggling to qualify for -- and survive -- the TT races. If you're a dreamer, the lesson in this book is that the pursuit of any worthwhile goal involves risks, rewards and, almost inevitably some regrets. If you're not a dreamer, the lesson is more important: the deepest regrets are always over risks not taken.

Author : Dave Molyneux
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011-12-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781783830664

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Dave Molyneux: The Racer's Edge by Dave Molyneux Pdf

Dave Molyneux is one of the most prolific and determined sidecar racers in British history. His racing career has spanned an incredible thirty-one years. He has dominated the sidecar class at the Isle of Man TT, one of the most demanding road races in the world, with an exceptional tally of 14 wins, making him the most successful sidecar competitor in the history of the event. He has competed in British and European championships, Grand Prix and other races. This book tells, in his own words, his remarkable story. It describes his victories and defeats, the accidents and the other setbacks he has overcome, and reveals what makes him such an accomplished engineer as well as a racer. Dave Molyneux is the most successful sidecar racer in the history of the TT with 14 wins. He holds the race record for the Sidecar TT at 58 minutes and 59.28 seconds, an average race speed of 115.132 mph over 3 laps, achieved in 2009. As well as dominating the event as a competitor, he has established an exceptional reputation as a sidecar designer and constructor and as a sometimes outspoken commentator on the sport.

Author : Guy Martin
Publisher : Random House
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780753545331

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Guy Martin: Worms to Catch by Guy Martin Pdf

‘I was never going to sleep in and take it easy, there were worms to catch.’ Breaking records on the world’s biggest Wall of Death, cycling 2,745 miles across the length of the United States (while sleeping rough), attempting to be the fastest person ever on two wheels and travelling to Latvia to investigate his family’s roots, it's been a busy year for Guy Martin. There’s been some thrilling racing too, including wild Harley choppers on dirt and turbo-charged Transit vans through the Nevada desert. And don't forget there’s the day job to get back to in North Lincolnshire – the truck yard and the butty van. Guy has done more in one year than most people do in a lifetime, and with his gift for story-telling, he takes you with him to the outer limits of human endurance, and on a dizzying adrenalin high, all in a day’s work.

Author : Michael Rutter,John McAvoy
Publisher : Choir Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1789631165

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Michael Rutter by Michael Rutter,John McAvoy Pdf

Autobiography of TT and Superbike motorcycle racer Michael Rutter

Author : Greg Pullen
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-26
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781785006302

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Classic TT Racers by Greg Pullen Pdf

At 10 o'clock on the twenty-eighth of May 1907 the first Isle of Man Tourist Trophy motorcycle road race began. The riders pushed off on their 500cc single cylinder bikes and ten laps and 158 miles later, Charlie Collier aboard a Matchless would be declared the victor. This book is a history and celebration of the bikes of those early years of the TT races. It covers the events and personalities that led to the creation of the race and its challenging course; the early success of the British motorcycle manufacturers: Norton, Velocette, AJS and Matchless and their riders. The origins of the Italian Fours: Gilera and MV Agusta Quattro are covered and the influence and reign of the Japanese manufacturers too are covered: Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki. There are also details of the technical developments that enabled the bikes to conquer the mountain course with world-record beating times.

Author : J. C. Williams
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1719930627

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Frank 'n' Stan's Bucket List #2 TT Races by J. C. Williams Pdf

Please look out for the third in the series, Frank and Stan's Bucket List #3 Isle Le Mans TT - Available now on Amazon! The hilarious sequel to the feel-good smash hit comedy 'Hilarious, brilliant, inspired storyline' 'If you thought #1 was funny then you are in for a treat. If anything this book is funnier than the last. Can't wait for #3' 'Another chequered flag winner, enjoy' Frank's too busy enjoying life just now to worry about dying... Bucket list item №1 for Frank and his oldest friend, Stan, was the TT Races. They did it, and loved it so much, that now they're heading back for item №2 on the list - TT Races yet again! The fledgeling race team they'd cobbled together on their first outing - despite moments of definite glory - didn't exactly thrive. But, despite this, they've once again secured the trusty services of Dave and Monty - the two most out of shape, yet passionate and dedicated, racers in the paddock - and they're optimistically eyeing a top ten finish. With his unhappy marriage and wallet-draining ex-wife now firmly in the past, Frank is ready for a positive change - time and health permitting. Life in the glorious Isle of Man has rejuvenated him, and he's now eager, in fact, to make it his home. But he's not going anywhere unless his mate Stan's coming, too!The hilarious sequel to the feel good smash hit comedy 'Hilarious, brilliant, inspired storyline' 'If you thought #1 was funny then you are in for a treat. If anything this book is funnier than the last. Can't wait for #3' 'Another chequered flag winner, enjoy' Frank's too busy enjoying life just now to worry about dying... Bucket list item №1 for Frank and his oldest friend, Stan, was the TT Races. They did it, and loved it so much, that now they're heading back for item №2 on the list - TT Races yet again! The fledgeling race team they'd cobbled together on their first outing - despite moments of definite glory - didn't exactly thrive. But, despite this, they've once again secured the trusty services of Dave and Monty - the two most out of shape, yet passionate and dedicated, racers in the paddock - and they're optimistically eyeing a top ten finish.With his unhappy marriage and wallet-draining ex-wife now firmly in the past, Frank is ready for a positive change - time and health permitting. Life in the glorious Isle of Man has rejuvenated him, and he's now eager, in fact, to make it his home. But he's not going anywhere unless his mate Stan's coming, too!