The 1952 Isle of Man Senior TT Race

[@damiene9563]

Just found out my elderly neighbour Harold, who lives in the house behind me, raced the TT in 50’s and 60’s, before moving on to running his own race team and spannering in early BSB in the 70’s. He could only average about 90mph so gave up….he must have had balls the size of bowling balls to do this at that time….The guy even made his own drum brakes for his Norton….different breed!

[@PAVANZYL]

He sounds a bit like Burt Munroe! Maybe somebody can make a film if him as well!

[@pmacc3557]

Great stuff. You may bring him back sometime

[@MrDecBC]

I am only young at 22 years of age but spend a lot of time learning of this era of racing, truly my favourite times, the 1950's and 1960's eras of racing were full of incredible advancements and riders who really were out for having fun with none of this PR nonsense

[@kayserbondor]

Had a weeks leave and went with a friend on our Nortons, Model 18 and Model 7 twin. Never forget the first sighting and sound of Les Graham on the MV 4. Great pity those Earles forks led to his death in 1953

[@stephenthorpe3321]

Hello in those days on these Nortons had to hold throttle open as long as you dared no making time up with those low powered bikes

[@jeffmunro7638]

Dang Id stand a chance on my CRF 450 RL lol

[@bryanhurd9955]

Thank you

[@375GTB]

I believe a very young Mike Hailwood attended this TT.
Can any one confirm?
J.C.

[@DavidGlover-bo4ow]

Reg Armstrong is my cousin 2:04

[@massimilianobelloni237]

100 % effort on very rough surface

[@leandrorey80]

Amazing machines !!

[@jeanlucgarcia4292]

Excellent 👌💖

[@ljuborajictt]

Wonderful!!!!!

[@stefankaul8539]

Weiß jemand , wieviel Leistung die damals hatten.?

[@Honkawsuzyamal]

MV Agusta about 60 bhp. British singles about 45 bhp

[@stefankaul8539]

@@Honkawsuzyamal thank you