Isle of Man TT: The world’s most dangerous motorcycle race | 60 Minutes
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- Опубликовано: 7 янв 2024
- Each year, a hundred racers and thousands of fans travel to the Isle of Man for the TT: the world’s most dangerous motorcycle race. Bill Whitaker reports.
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TT is so fast, that they made 60 minutes last only 22.
Must be a new record haha.
🤣
Love the comment.
😂😂😂😂
LMFAOOOO thanks for the belly workout
As a sportbike rider, the Isle of Man is the ultimate test. There is nothing like this competition, if you win the IsleofMan you're a legend
Clearly shows the lack of understanding you have. Just completing a full pace lap means you're a legend and one of the best of all time.
@@Khuros ur a legend yeah sure but not like john mcguiness
@@Khuros You sound offended.
Dead or alive 💪💪💪💖
ok Mr knowitall lmao@@Khuros
I have been a TT Paramedic since 2000. Its incomparable with any other form of motorsport in its dangerous beauty and zero room for error.
Bet you've seen some horrific things
Thank you
@@anthonyholschier2435 it's bikes, not cars
i think it's fair to say he's seen the worst of the worst
Boothy lost his leg at this race
Were not called organ donors for nothing. 🤣 Cheers 🍻
Been watching 60 minutes for almost 30 years now. This was one of their best episodes. Well done 🎉
You and I both
This was well done. I was already very familiar with the IOM TT but still learned alot. The American presenter guy is excellent.
John McGuinnes won 23 IOM TT's , still racing at age 51.
Joey Dunlop won it 27 times, that record will never be beaten 👌💯🇮🇪
Michael Dunlop is on 25 wins at age of 34 he is in course to match/best it in next tt maybe
@@STEVIEBHOYyou never heard of Michael Dunlop?
@@STEVIEBHOYtrue mad lad, but yeah, it will get beaten…
@@STEVIEBHOY 26 times
This was amazingly good reporting. He tied the famous race with the lesser known culture of the island. Everything was in context, comprehensive, and reported with warmth and humility. The subjects of his interviews seemed to love him. This man is the best reporter I have seen on 60 minutes.
I agree
And now that the leftists know a homogeneous culture exists, they will try to destroy it.
The IOM TT is NOT a race.
It's a series of 'time-trials'.
Just a lovely report, all-around, eh. I couldn't agree more with you.
Indeed. A true professional.
I went to the TT last year and no video will ever do justice to how incredible those riders are. It's a totally unique and extremely special event.
100% agreed! It's absolutely incredible. The Manx people are amazing, too
Is it true that every race someone dies?
Wasn’t sure the direction 60 Minutes was going to go with this story…pleasantly surprised. This was a well balanced look at an iconic sporting event (where many people die). The TT is like NOTHING you’ve ever seen, it will blow your mind.
wow this is the last story I would expect 60 minutes to cover. I think its great
60 minutes cover everything man cmon
I'd love to see them do Dakar Malle Moto.
Superb reporting of the IOM, all-around.
They did a full episode on the 24 Hours of Le Mans back in the 80's. That was the last thing I would have ever thought of seeing on US tv back then. Surprising because the only place to get international racing news was the Monday morning paper, I think it was USA Today.
Al-Jazeera did it a few years ago so...
after watching the 60 minute show, I was relieved that it didn't appear like they were trying to limit or control the Isle of Man event. In a world of ever increasing limits on personal freedom, I appreciate that
that'll literally never happen
@@davess61 hopefully not but there are plenty of loudmouths online who want it shut down for good
What possible control could “60 Minutes” have over the Isle of Man? 😂
@@Dreyno Public sentiment. Culture drives politics, and the media has tremendous sway over culture.
So far though the TT has beat every attempt to shut it down. Lets hope that continues.
@@operator0 And again, what influence could “60 Minutes”, a U.S. show, have over public sentiment on an island where nobody watches CBS or cares what CBS viewers the other side of the planet think?
Ive only been 153mph on a sport bike before and the first thing you notice is the absolute lack of field of vision, it narrows to a pinpoint. Now add another 45mph to that and a jump and the absolute brass balls that it takes to manage that is extraordinary.
Wow!
Can confirm your observation. 176 on mine, and the tunnel vision is a big issue. 😂
@ripn929707 about 140 indicated, on a early deserted stretch of frwy, just inside of the Los Angeles County line, on an 888 SPO.
That would have been a go to jail, and take away that museum piece that I couldn't ride much more than 100 miles at a pop
I was on the expressway leaving Boeing field near Seattle (737 factory). Deserted between shifts. On my CBR929RR. There's never cops there. I doubt they'd chase a bike anyways.
Did 146 on my CBR. Once. That was enough. I couldn't imagine running mile after mile after mile at those speeds.
"Angry mutant bobsleds"! I have never heard a better description of a sidecar.
Rest in peace Dr. John Hinds. I once read of a rider describing his race experience at top speed trying his best to hold the machine steady when he was overtaken by a blur and gust of wind disappearing in the distance.. the rider was the famous flying Doc heading to a crash scene miles ahead.
Dr.John Hinds is an absolute legend of Irish road racing... he has RUclips lectures still available- check them out.
Rest in peace JH.
Dr John Hinds was never at the IOM TT. He rode at the Irish road races.
Yes he was... he said this himself@@Coltnz1
@@Coltnz1 Great man! And thank you for the correction. The story was from one of the riders offering tribute. I can't find the article again. Very touching sentiment. RIP
Indeed. I couldn't agree more. Dr. Hinds is a legend.
Having lived on the Isle of Man for 25 years, I kinda take the TT and Manx GP for granted. But for those that have never visited, there really is nothing like standing next to the road when those bikes fly past you at 180MPH. Nothing will prepare you for it.
In Australia and I have a Kiwi mate who goes there every year. since about the 60's.
I was there in 2022 and signed on as a Marshal the first day. I had a blast, the people there were great! As was the Manx Lobster. (I did the VIP day at Creg). I did get to Ramsey to meet a fellow RUclipsr there, and stayed in Douglas. Rode the Electric Railway (with a surprise breaker tripping on the way up the first hill) and got to see the big Wheel. I didn't have the time to see more of the Ilse, but plan on booking an extended stay next time.
Absolute lovely documentary on the Isle Of Man. In a world where many people/groups want this race gone, this shows how deep rooted this race is for the island and 'outsiders'.
There is nothing like it, never will be, and it must remain. Also, a thumbs up for also mentioning the history!
I was at the TT in 2022, and it was an experience like no other. Words cannot describe the feelings and intensity of the race. I actually signed on as a safety Marshal that same day.
As for the people, that is easy to describe. They are warm, very kind and welcoming, have an absolutely wicked sense of humor (in a very good way). The food is fantastic (if you go, you MUST try the fresh Manx Lobster), and the pubs are friendly. My time spent on the Isle was too short (I got there the last day of practice, and had to depart the Weds following the race. This was due to lack of hotel space.)
I did get to Ramsey, and you must take the Manx Electric Railway, the ride is very scenic and relaxing. I hope to return in 2025.
@mxslick50 I too plan to go in 2025, from Hawaii. Any tips or advise you can share would be greatly received. Aloha
@@spartannole71 Lots of tips: 1: Book hotels/campsites, flights, and if you want to sit in grandstands, NOW. (2024 may already be sold out.) The TT usually books up at least 1-2 YEARS in advance. There are two major booking agents that do package deals (which are easier but not cheaper) one is SportsNet and the other is Duke Travel. I used SportsNet for my Isle of Man hotel and grandstand tix, and did purchase on VIP day. (Creg Ny Baa). AER Lingus is a great airline to get to Dublin or the UK (London) and the Airbus they use is plenty comfortable, even in economy. (I booked my own flights, was cheaper than letting SportsNet do it.) You would pick up the flight in LA. P.S. My trip was booked in late April, I got REALLY LUCKY, but it cost a LOT more money due to the late booking.
2: You DO NOT have to buy grandstand tickets. Spectating is FREE all over the course, and you can book a campsite cheaper than a hotel. Many campsites also have shower facilities, all have restrooms. 3:Travel while at the TT is by bus or taxi, they have very good bus service during the race. I was also able to get rides back to the hotel from friendly locals or others with cars.
3: Try to get on the Isle well before TT race weeks, or be able to stay a bit after the race. There is a LOT to see on Isle of Man, I did not allow myself enough time. To get to some of the ares you must use a taxi or have a local show you around. I do not recall if they had car hire (rentals) available there. (And those would be booked out during race weeks.)
4: Make some time to spend in Ireland or the UK bracketing the TT. I was in Dublin at both sides, and forgot to book a car hire in advance while in Dublin. So I was basically "stuck" in Dublin. (They do have excellent bus and light rail service though.)
5: Bring wet and chilly weather gear! Even in the summer the weather on IoM and the other areas can get chilly and wet. (Remember the Isle is in the middle of the Irish Sea.)
Search for the official TT website, it has links to the booking agents, some of the hotels and the ferry service. It also has tips on what to see and do, as well as info on the race.
There is a lot more, but I have already written a novel so...
Irish Road Racing Cookstown 100:
Irish Road Racing North West 200:
Isle of Man TT 2019
Have a blast 💪😉💚☘️🇮🇪😄
@@patrickmorris3721 Umm, that appears to be the list for 2019...
@@mxslick50 sorry I didn’t know that it’s been cut down to just 3 races.
North west. Cookstown. Isle of Man.
Just chatting with a friend. 10 years ago I was at some of the races. He was saying that it over big insurance costs. For public liability. 😉👍cheers for that
If they banned the Isle of Mann the entire world would riot.
Mankind needs a sport such as this.
Long live the TT
No, they wouldn't.
In fact, hardly anybody would even notice...
Unfortunately as a minority 🏍 we’re probably lucky it’s still running at all.
The island kinda relies on it to survive tbh… I don’t think it’s going to be banned any time soon
@@codymoe4986 Yep.
@@codymoe4986 Karen, I would notice....
great story, and to be honest, Isle of man is so insane, there arent actually words to describe it
Then why did you include "insane"? Was it on the reserve list?
Bravo 60 Minutes. I ride a Sport Bike but nothing to this extreme. I am an American in love with Motorsports. 60 Minutes did a fantastic job on this piece.
My Uncle raced there for decades without incident...3 podiums in the World Championships
Ive been to a lot of sporting events and competitions in my life and nothing compares to the Isle of Man. It is something else entirely. I spent 6 days on the island in 2019 for the TT and I want to go back as soon as I can.
The island itself is spectacular and full of history, too.
Such fantastic reporting, writing, story-telling, and videography! Bravo !!! This man is a great reporter.
60 Minutes is always so damn good. It’s one of the only things I’ll ever watch on regular TV anymore
Excellent reporting. The humility and enthusiasm of the riders interviewed was outstanding. My friend's dad, Kel Carruthers, won the 1969 250cc class on a Benelli. The safety equipment then was minimal, of course the top speeds were nowhere near what they are today. I would love to see the race in person some day. RIP to all the riders that paid the ultimate price.
Sure but on the flip side, in the old days the bikes were complete prototypes - real racing motorcycles - today they're fast but just tuned road bikes
Some are. Basically the engines that the top riders use are built by a handful of specialists. The Super twins include Patons, hand built race bikes that can be bought in road legal versions. Most of the Superbikes are built as per FIM Superbikes. That is, full factory WSBK spec. But yes, no gp bikes are fronted by the factories now. The Manx GP classic event in August includes former GP bikes including retired Works bikes. And it’s Kel Carruthers not Ken…
The best handling of the TT story I've ever seen, history of the island, history of the TT, a touch on the reality of mistakes and a great insight into the mind of those current and past competitors. One thing that attracted me as a teenager in 1974 was that the pubs were open all day which was not the case in Britain at that time, Absolute heaven!
A bucket list event I must go to.
Much agreed, see you there !!
Consider renting a bike if you can. When the roads open in the morning, between races and in the evening, the amount of people on bikes filling the island is something special.
I've traveled from Indianapolis twice for the TT. It's worth every hour of travel, every day of planning, every dollar spent. It is simply life changing.
I don't own a motorcycle, but I grew up with a love of motor racing, and the TT for me is right up there. Going to the TT is on my to-do list. Those guys are on another planet. Also, the Northwest 200 in Northern Ireland is a motorcycle race on public roads. Great stuff.
Nothing compares to Irish road racing ;)
@scottcates You're right. The speed, raw power, and incredible skills of the riders are something to watch.
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This race and the Dakar Rally are the absolute pinnacle of motorsports in my opinion.
I'd add the Nurbugring Nordschleife to those as well
Dont forget the Baja 1000. Epic.
WRC too. Even though they softened it a lot compared to the Group B era, it's still a great exercise of courage and skills.
@@GiampietroDiSanto Depends on how you want to frame "soften." Are Rally1 cars much less powerful than Group B? Sure. They're also MUCH quicker than Group B.
Guys, here is The Savior
HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH”
YaH is The Heavenly Father
YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING
YaH was Who they Crucified for our sins
YaH was Crucified on an Almond TREE
- Ancient Semitic Cuneiform of Moshe (Moses)
- Isa Scroll (The Original Isaiah)
Isaiah 42:8
"I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.
Isaiah 43:11
I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me.
Isaiah 45:5
I am YaH, and there is none else.
One of the greatest 60 minute interviews you guys have done. A fantastic job showing the history of the Isle and how the race came about all while bringing it to modern day.
been there done it...and again this year ......one of the best things about it, is after you go and watch race...you sit in pubs til 300am, there is no agro no fights,...because all who go from all over have a common talk...i find it fantastic ...(australia)
Seen many TT videos but none that have explored the islands history, culture & lifestyle anywhere near as much. Great video!
As an American who's watched the senior tt for 10+ years, I truly feel that this is the rawest and most dangerous sport in the world. Nevertheless it should never end as it even surpasses Irish road racing. The North west 200 has nothing on the Manx.
It most certainly does not surpass Irish road racing.. The Ulster Grand Prix is still the fastest road race in the world and it hasn't been held in three years.. 🏁🏁🏁
@@Team-fabulous you sure?
@@jimmyneutron5679 Isle of Man TT fastest lap.. 136.358mph..
Ulster Grand Prix.. 136.415mph..
Yes I'm sure..
@@Team-fabulous OK pal.
@@BennyH11 OK pal what!?!
Back when I used to race this was the race I always wanted to enter. The cost of getting my bikes and gear there was just more than I could afford. It was probably a blessing
Count those blessings, sir.
Same.. it was my bucket list race. I've raced Daytona 9 times and despite the danger there it doesn't even compare to the TT. I might not ever race there, but I will be going to watch it one day soon.
HERE is The Savior
HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH”
YaH is The Heavenly Father
YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING
YaH was Who they Crucified for our sins
YaH was Crucified on an Almond TREE
- Ancient Semitic Cuneiform of Moshe (Moses)
- Isa Scroll (The Original Isaiah)
Isaiah 42:8
"I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.
Isaiah 43:11
I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me.
Isaiah 45:5
I am YaH, and there is none else.
I absolutely love the Isle of Man TT!! RIP to all those it has taken and may your speed carry you through the afterlife
Lifetime motorcycle rider and that is the ultimate race on the planet. The skill to ride around the Isle of Man at those speeds on those bikes is...incomprehensible...even to ex racers/riders like me. Phew. Go look for an "onboard" video of a rider on that course and get your mind blown.
Went in 2019… many friends that live on that beautiful small isle. The race is absolutely mind blowing. Any racing enthusiast should have this race on their bucket list.
I went last year on my motorbike and words can't describe how great an event and place this is.
Excellent
The danger is the point. It demands respect. You have to survive to put up a competitive time and then you're forever a legend.
It is the most exhilarating exciting racing in the world . Forget Moto GP forget World Superbikes forget AMA forget the Daytona 200 Pikes peak forget any motorcycle race you’ve ever been to . If you ever get the chance to visit the Isle of Man TT races it will stay with you forever .
eh, Moto GP is more interesting. Riders are going against riders instead of the clock. There are overtakes, ability to follow the courses (37 miles is way too long, so they only follow a few segments), and when people crash you don't have to feel guilty for likely just having someone die.
IOM is cool to see a few times or get some highlights, but time after time, real wheel to wheel racing is a lot more compelling.
Moto GP is Tops when there's 3 or 4 rider's fighting it out (& your hero is winning)
But the Man of Isle is INSANELY AWESOME
@leok7193 you obviously don't know nothing about the TT
If I am a true motorsports fan, and not just a fanboy, why would I simply forget about all the other forms of said spirt, that I enjoy watching??
@@leok7193 Every race is just a race. That's why Moto GP has run off areas, making it as safe as possible for a winner, and the rest of them. Then onto the next race etc. Riders get the competition, audience get a show. Isle of man TT makes absolutely no sense, and is bad for the reputation of motorcycles and racing in general. A lot of the crowd seem to be old out dated farts.
As a past motorcycle enthusiast of more than 15 years, who stopped riding after becoming a father, all I can say is I miss the adrenaline rush, the comradery, & that ultimate height of exhilaration! There is nothing more exciting than dragging knee through a high-speed corner, twisting the throttle as you cross the apex, and revving the engine out to 14,000 RPM as you barrel towards the next turn.
I have been riding since I was 16. I became a Father at 21. I am now 51 and still riding my bike as a daily commute to work. My son loves riding, my daughter hates it, but each to their own. None of them asked me to stop riding and I never ever considered it. Don't give up on fun, your dreams and what makes life awesome just because you had kids and think its the responsible thing to do. You could not ride for 30 years and then be hit by a truck crossing the road on foot. Life is short. Do what you love.
@@0Zolrender0 I've seen many wrecks, lost a good friend to it, and had many close calls of my own. We would ride the canyon roads as fast as we could. I never had the self control to just "cruise" around. My decision wasn't forced on me. Cheers!
I have been riding for 30 plus years here in the USA, I never shared this adventure with non motorcycle riders. they wouldn't understand, it's my goal to go there and just watch. Please never stop the racing there it's beautiful !
I've traveled from Indianapolis for the TT twice. Do yourself a favor and go see it in person. The racing is indescribably insane, and the Manx people are spectacular!
The six people that died would have said the same: "it makes me feel alive''. Still i 100% get why they do it, it such a amazing event. eternal glory if you ever win 1, let alone multiple
i saw Valentino Rossi do a lap there and he was saying the TT riders are absolutely insane
✔
Still the best MotoGP Rider ever!!
Yeah, he's used to racetracks with lotsa runoff room
@@davidteller7681 And billiard table surfaces
What a well done piece! Thank you, it was wonderful.
I grew up in California watching the TT on the internet and tapes and it was always my dream to go watch the races so i finally got my plane tickets and hotel and it got canceled becauee of covid i was so devastated and still am. Its hands down the most insane motorsport on the planet with an average of 3 people dieing each year, how long the laps are each being 37.73 miles long, the heritage behind it, the start finish line is right next to the graveyard. To me there is no other place like it in the world and im really glad to see 60 minutes do a segment on it because it truly deserves its recognition.
Have you seen the documentary called "road" about the Dunlop family? It will blow your mind
@@stevenartmann2642 I bought it on Blu Ray and love it. I've watched it like 5× lol great film.
Each rider who wishes to be a contender is willing to give his life. Chilling.
Technically they are all delusional enough to believe they are good enough to win and not die.
That's the point.
Bracing. Focussing. Dedicated. Determined.
The ultimate expression of freedom.
@@migueldias3894 only if you think dying is being free. I'm not that burdened.
This is what actual racing is all about!!. Not what the Formula F1 has become.
A Netflix special?
Apples and oranges, but the TT is epic, no question
I clicked on this to watch racing clips, but WOW the history and cultural lesson was just as mind-blowing!!!!
Very informative piece
The first time I watched these races, I never realized that a motorcycle could reach those incredible speeds!?😳
These guy's have the biggest balls in history.
They will eventually make a big bux movie about the Dunlop family and it will be the best motor racing story ever told!
Do you mean like a drama with actors? Perhaps. But there's already a Dunlop movie. Road.
I've seen many documentaries about Isle of Man TT, but this combination of history, local culture, economics, social aspects and the exhilarating passion for speed is by far the best. Kudos to 60minutes for creating such a magnificent, entertaining and educating piece of journalism.
This 60 Minutes segment is Emmy-worthy. Fantastic in every way.
The most intense race on the planet. It takes a real man to ride this course
Do you mean a FW?
and Jenny Timouth, Maria Costello, etc.
@@theant9821 Women with big invisible balls, until you see them race, then they appear.
It's crazy to me that there are people in this world who think they can stop this when they're not even the ones riding. Every single person on that island whether they ride a motorcycle or not knows how dangerous the race is and they do it anyways. They don't do it because of the danger they do it in spite of it and you can't tell them to stop.
It's called arrogance.
Never stop riding.
@@williambower5890 It's not arrogance if they know they can die. That's called a calculated risk.
No, that's ignorance. Plus I'm not talking about the riders. @@bubbleman2002
@@bubbleman2002 He's talking about the arrogance of those who want it stopped.
This was a superb report on the race and island - it didn’t seem to proclaim a point of view but was terrifically well balanced - thank you. And yes the TT is nuts and yes I will go one day to watch.
I rode the Man TT,, 2016,,, best exp of My life
Remember in the 80's when bikes really started to come around, dirt bikes and sport bikes... Still watching them today and WOW, they are INSANE!!!
They basically figured out the fundamentals in the 80's and bikes have looked exactly the same since then. 90% of the performance gains have come just from tire technology. I suppose that could be either really cool or really boring depending on your perspective. People weren't doing Rossi elbow drags back then not because they didn't want to, but because they just didn't have the grip.
Modern engines, suspension, et all are all amazing of course, but all that and more is better represented in cars. Bikes are still unreal though because you can get damn near top tier performance driven off the lot for a reasonable price whereas most people can't afford a GT3RS or whatever. Plus, I don't care how quick you can be with 4 wheels, nothing beats the freedom and dynamics of leaning a bike over and cracking the throttle.
These riders have a combination of skill, courage, reflexes and judgment that puts them in a class of people that few can match.
I'm proud just to be of the same species as these guys. They, in their way, represent what is to challenge oneself in the ultimate expression of sport. A very rare atmosphere they reside in.
Being originally from Liverpool and now living in Scottsdale, AZ, I went here on a regular basis with my parents and to watch the TT racers.
Cheers I'm in Scottsdale as well! Always been a dream to go to the tt. Been riding for almost 30 years and Peter Hickman inspired my latest motorcycle purchase a 2023 S1000RR. Hoping I can get to the island soon
@@FMXIAN a lot of my friends ride the BMW S1000RR. Me I’m now riding the R1200RT…great weather to ride in AZ right now 👍👍
@@FMXIAN you might know Clay from the local brewery Bone Haus..li know a lot of his friends ride S1000RR
I’ve been to 5 of the races and had the privilege of riding the closed track one year.
Literally the best time of my life, it’s beyond racing a regular circuit.
Appreciate they talked a bit about the Isle, beautiful place and WONDERFUL people.
Edit: the sidecar lads are absolutely mad, I’m happy to do laps on a bike but you couldn’t get me on one of those things.
I was there for the TT Centenary and it was an amazing experience. Great racing, great partying, lots to see and do. Stayed at a woman’s house in Ballacollister Heights in Laxey, and all I can say about the people there is that they are fantastic. The food, traditional English, alcohol is another matter. When that crowd began drinking it was serious. There was a fantastic little bar (pub) in Laxey inside the Queens Hotel, most days finished up there. When you visit, and if you are a motorcycle aficionado, be sure to speak well of Joey Dunlap, he is revered on the island and rightfully so. There is a monument to him at the crossing of the mountain on Snaefell sitting aboard his Honda RC-51, a great tribute to a great rider. If you ever have the opportunity to go to the TT, GO! I forgot to mention the lunatics on the sidecars, sweet baby Jesus, they say god has a special place in his heart for lunatics and fools!
Joey's statue is located above the Bungalow Bends, near the Snaefel Mountain Railway crossing/stop. And it's spelled "Dunlop".
@@DortonFarb Isn’t that right where the tram crosses the road? Sorry I didn’t give an exact GPS location, and I did spell his last name incorrectly.
Been watching since I was a kid and still can't get over how insane these racers are. Balls of steel lol.
Who is anyone to tell anyone else the risks they can take with their own life? The risk of death is, ironically, the greatest thrill of living.
There is no risk of death as it's an unchangeable certainty. There's just consequences to our actions.
Life is a gamble.
The pinnacle of motorcycle racing
Started riding at around 18, as did a few of my mates, some of which deluded themselves into thinking eventually they could win this thing. Having a new GSX-R 1000 or R1 means absolutely NOTHING if you have not started riding from say, before you hit double digits. I could see it, the huge gulf between them and us, sure some of us could do huge wheelies and scare the crap out of most other bikers on places like the Takaka hill (when it was good) but the skill difference was huge. Like many, kids and marriages /mortgages have stopped their riding cold, I still ride every day, but at 54 I'm too old to risk any more painful bone snaps, L4, collar bone, left femur and fibula /tibia, right femur and patella, left wrist, left second to big toe (ow !), and a head injury that nearly killed me, left me paralyzed for weeks and unable to talk, and a nice opioid problem....
there is an element of true fearlessness combined with reflexes that you don't even fathom until you are riding at death speed. If you flinch out of fear or bad reflexes, it's over. People who live on that edge get higher from it than any powder drug and more die from it than coke and meth too.
How good is the Takaka Hill road now they fixed all the dropouts? And does anybody measure the time (if they did i guess it would go from the dairy farm entrance on the Takaka side to the first vinyard entrance on the Motueka side)? :D
I learned about the Isle of Man TT from a friend who is a retired GM engineer. He and his son used to race motorcycles professionally and he said it was hands down, the most dangerous race in the world.
Good reporting is so rare these days. 60 Minutes regularly pulls it off. This was a remarkably well made piece.
Finally this event getiing the recognition it deserves.
I will never get over of how absolutely mental this is
I went to the IOM in 1996 , to watch friends race , on off race days , there is so much to do , Trams pulled by Clydesdales , Steam train narrow gauge and lots of antique shops .
Sadly one my friends had a very bad crash .
Rest in Peace Robert Holden - 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Robert, died after crashing at Glen Helen during practice week at the Isle of Man TT on 31 May 1996.
Rest in peace all the Riders , Swingers, Marshalls and Spectators who died IOM
Between 1907 and 2023, there have been 156 competitors fatalities during official practices or races of the Isle of Man TT, and 269 total competitor fatalities on the Snaefell Mountain Course
In all fairness, this presentation is just about as good as it gets for an "IOMTT Primer for The Uninitiated", IMO. I would hope that it inspires a serious "Deep Dive" among those whose interest has been piqued by it! As an avid "Road SuperBiker", I can vouch for the thoughts expressed by all involved in the actual event! As with many endeavors, a lack of understanding by non-participants--with accompanying criticism--is to be expected...
I love the TT, watch it every year and have been riding bikes for years so I've seen my fair share of documentaries about it. This is the best one I've seen by far, the depth of the island you go into as well as the race itself and even interviewing people that live there has made me learn some things that I didn't know. This was a great watch!
I'm shocked that 60 Minutes, of all shows, covered this so well. I always try to catch the highlights of the Isle of Man every year wherever I can, but this was the first time I've seen anyone on American TV present the distinctly proud history and culture of the people there. Thanks and appreciation to Rome Hartman. Bill Whitaker always brings a quiet dignity to every subject he presents, this one no exception (I can tell Bill has a wild side, enjoying these interviews...).
i've watched this race since i was 16 and in the 2019 i was able to go there to watch the real stuff with my own eyes ... it was astonishing ... wow .. i met and spoke with Peter Hickman and John McGuinnes and the other .... the legendary Birchall brothers .. WOW... love ya'll guys
We went in 2016.
One of the top five on my bucket list has been to attend the Isle of Man TT as a spectator. I would love to have competed in my younger years but my skills as a motorcyclist have never been anywhere near the level of those riders. Total respect and admiration.
Do yourself a favor and put it up to number one on your list. I first went in 2018, and haven't spent a day since missing that island, other than when I returned in 2022!
This is #1 on my bucket list , to stay for a week at a B & B and meet EVERYONE!
We have been. Let us know if you need tips.
@@DortonFarb I need tips, tickets, the whole thing.
@kevinkinney5445 Accomodations are the hardest part of doing the TT, because they typically are reserved more than a year in advance. So if you start planning now, you're probably looking at the 2026 TT. There are many styles of accommodations available, from camping, to glamping, to hostel, to home stays, to bed & breakfasts, to hotels, to short-term house rentals. So pick where you want to stay, and put down a deposit first, and then figure out the rest of your trip after you've got accommodations reserved.
As far as which town you want to stay in, pull up a map and I'll go through the largest towns along the course:
Douglas is the largest town. The starting line and main TT compound is in Douglas. The prom (promenade) in Douglas is fine during the day, but turns into more of a party zone at night, ESPECIALLY in and around Bushy's Beer Tent, which has a stage where bands play live music.
From Douglas, the Snaefel Mountain Course heads across the island on the A1 towards Peel, but turns north before actually reaching Peel. That makes Peel a nice quiet place to stay, you still have access to the course, and you can get around even when the roads are shut down.
Ramsey is at the north end of the island, and the course runs right through it. Ramsey is a bigger town than Peel, but smaller than Douglas.
There are many other places to stay, but those are the three main ones.
I recommend going for both weeks, practice week and race week. Accomodations are generally cheaper during practice week, so it doesn't cost much more to add it on. And the island is much less crowded during practice week, so you get to see much more of the island. There's a cat sanctuary, a railroad museum, beaches, four railways, an amazing view from the cafe at the top of Snaefel Mountain, a Viking museum, and many other things to see.
The schedule is to close the roads from 6 to 9 every afternoon during practice week, and all day on race days during race week. During race week, race days are often alternated with non race days, so you'll have a few days off during race week.
We flew in to the Isle of Man and rented a Ducati from Jason Griffith's motorcycle dealership, but it's cheaper to rent a motorcycle in England and take the ferry over. You can box up your riding gear and mail it to yourself at your accomodations, so that you don't have to lug around an extra suitcase with your riding gear in it. Afterwards, you can box it up and mail it back home.
They drive on the left there. Rental cars generally have manual transmissions. The bus system is great- you really don't need a car, especially if you're going to be drinking. You can buy a "Go Card" that gets you onto all the busses, railways, and into all the museums- we recommend it.
You CAN buy tickets for the main grandstands, the various "fan zone" grandstands, the VIP compound in Douglas, and so on, but all the best viewing locations are free. The VIP package in particular, was not worth the money we paid for it.
The Manx Pound is tied 1:1 with the British Pound. When we were there, they told us that Manx Pounds aren't good anywhere else. I don't know if that's true, but we got rid of all but a few souvenir bills before we came home.
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@@kevinkinney5445 It is customary to visit the Fairy Bridge on the A5 south of Douglas, as soon as you arrive on island. Look it up on the map and screen shot some pics- there is some bad information on the internet regarding the exact location. The real Fairy Bridge has a small sign that says "FAIRY BRIDGE", it has low stone walls at the edges of the A5 as it passes over the bridge, and there are photos and motorcycle parts attached to the trunks of the trees. Have someone take your picture there.
If you combine that with Murray's Motorcycle Museum and the Manx Cat Sanctuary, as well as touring Castletown and Port Erin and the museums down there at the south end of the island, you can pretty much make a day of it.
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@@kevinkinney5445 All the best viewing locations are free. You have to be prepared to be self-sufficient, but I'll try to point out things like toilets, food, and seating as we go. Unless you're at the main grandstands
at the TT compound in Douglas or seated at one of the pubs located around the course, there is generally no alcohol for sale, so you'll need to bring your own. Likewise, you may need sunblock, water umbrella, and/or rain gear, depending on where and when.
And you need to arrive early. During practice week, you can just show up, but by the end of race week, you'll need to show up HOURS early.
The bottom of Bray Hill is the first epic viewing location. The best place to sit, is on the outside of the curve on the terraced concrete "bleachers" between the DJ's Takeaway trailer and the barricades. There are portable toilets located behind you on Stoney Road. The big bikes come through at about 175 mph, and bottom out on the pavement and curb at the inside of the corner, leaving gouges in the pavement.
The next epic viewing location is the town of Kirk Michael. The best place to watch from is Whitehouse Park. There is ample motorcycle parking, plenty of portable toilets, a tent selling cold sandwiches, coffee, hot cocoa, and cups of hot soup. They also rent plastic chairs for just a couple of pounds. There's a row of trees behind the low stone wall, that provides adequate shade. If you arrive early enough, you can get a spot RIGHT behind the stone wall and put your feet up on it. Don't put your food or beverages on the stone wall- if they get knocked onto the course, you can be arrested. Whitehouse park is on the outside of a bend, and the big bikes are doing about 175 mph when they come by, so there is a very real element of danger to sit there.
The next epic viewing location I recommend is the Ballaugh Bridge Jump. The Raven pub is there. We showed up four hours early, ate at The Raven, and then walked across the street to our viewing location before they closed the road. This was the HARDEST place to find and hold the best spot. The barricades on the north side of the road go up at an angle right before they close the road, so you have to figure out where the barricades will be and then plant yourself on the sidewalk. The barricades will be set up behind the little traffic island, so anyone trying to hold a spot there will be pushed back by the police. The police officer stationed there was very nice, and showed me exactly where he was going to set up the barricades, so we picked a spot, and the barricades went up at our toes, giving us an unobstructed view of the Ballaugh Bridge jump.
The next epic viewing location is the Sulby Straight. The Sulby Straight is the fastest part of the course. The Sulby Glen Hotel is a nice place to have a meal, and a lot of people like to watch from there, but it's not actually the fastest point on the Sulby Straight. Ballabrooie Park is the fastest point. It is located on the south side of the A3 coming into Sulby. We had the whole place to ourselves, as the big bikes came by at 210 mph. The park's restroom building was unlocked.
The Bungalow Curves up on the mountain section, is the next epic viewing location. You can take the train out of Douglas, get on the Snaefel Mountain Railway in Laxey, and then get off at the Bungalow Curves. Joey's statue is up there, overlooking the curves. You can also take the Snaefel Mountain Railway all the way to the top of Snaefel Mountain and have a meal at the Cafe before coming back down to view the races. There's a pedestrian bridge that goes over the course, so you can watch from either side or both sides.
And the Creg-Ny-Baa corner is the last epic viewing location. The Creg-Ny-Baa pub is located on the outside of the corner. The outside of the corner is the best viewing. The pub itself is closed during races, available only to VIP customers, but they were selling food and alcohol out of tents in the back for everyone else. There's also a double-decker bus pseudo-VIP package, but we didn't try it. Like I said, all the best viewing locations are free. Keep in mind that the Creg-Ny-Baa is located close to the end of the course, so the big bikes have mostly used up their rear tire on the 2nd, 4th, and 6th laps, so there is a very real element of danger sitting on the outside. Several bikes came off the course there during Senior Day.
I wish we had more coverage of this in the US. There’s a huge appetite for this in USA/motorsports. This is the pinnacle of racing. MotoGP and F1 drivers may think these guys are absolutely crazy. Great interviews with Carlo Rossi (Moto GP Champion) when he visited. No guard rails, no gravel traps on 38 mile course with 218+ mph in the straights. 😅😅😅
Carlo Rossi? I think you mean the great Valentino Rossi.
@@jinxvrs Or Carlo Fittipaldi?
Been there. 2019 and 2023, loved it and traveling around Ireland. Going back this May for the NW200 in northern Ireland.
Isle of Man TT is probably one of the last bastions of truly living on the razors edge. Man and machine in perfect harmony, and if the harmony is broken, death follows.
I've been spectating at the TT since 1976. It's become a pilgrimage to the best sporting event on earth.
“You can really only appreciate life if you’re putting yourself in places that risk it”
That’s so profound.. respect
I'm a 74y.o. rider been doing it 60+ years and long live I.O.M.T.T even if some of the gladiators don't.
Back in the day when I was in high school and my friends and I rode TT scrambles and flat track on dirt tracks in So Cal, we thought we were hot stuff, but we were just in awe of the Isle of Mann riders. It is the ultimate, bar none.
I've lived here in Lake Elsinore for a few years now (originally from the Disneyland area) and I know that there was an Elsinore Gran Prix, back in the day, and it's been revived.
60mins is such a good quality show it's like the Mercedes of news cast shows! Isle of man is the best motorcycle race on earth!!👍🏍️🍕🍺
I was there in 2017 and would go again it is by far the best racing venue in the world and what wasn’t talked about is the level of respect and responsibility the fans and locals have for not walking across the road the riders come so close to you that if you put your phone out to take a pic you could hit them it’s no joke there and the people there are serious.
Thanks for doing this video! Never thought I'd see the Isle of Man TT on 60 minutes.
Awesome reporting 60 minutes!! Followed the racing for a number of years, but never knew anything of the history of the people. Thanks.
Been watching IOM TT for twenty years. That and Northwest 200 . Absolutely love it
Ulster GP is No.1 then the Southern 100, then the TT sidecars, then the TT bikes, then the North West, ✌🏍🏍
One of my best friends got killed in the superstock race in 2017 at the age of 28
. But i still love the tt and road racing in general.. its the best
Shedding a tear while watching 60 Minutes doesn't happen too often, probably. Great job! Nailed it.
I admire any person that can race the Isle of Man TT ! It’s amazing to see the skill these people have!
These guys are a different breed!!! Wow
We have been to the Isle of Man for the TT. We have ridden the Snaefel Mountain Course at triple-digit speeds on a big-bore Ducati.
A well presented, well balanced production about the Island, it's people, it's history, and of course, the greatest motorcycle road race on Earth.
Before you start a firestorm over the 2 deaths per annum (on average), you might want to investigate fatalities in the following recreational activities over the past 115 years:
Parachuting
Cycling
Gliding
Micro light aviation
Private aviation
Snow skiing
Mountaneering/rock climbing
etc etc
Gotta be honest, 115 years is a real reach. Those things have gotten much better over time, the point of the IOMTT is that it can't get better. That's why it's legendary.
Over 300 souls have lost their lives on Everest.
Have there been that many deaths all in the same place apart from Everest? The Isle of man government are responsible for some dark things here, mainly because they can. Utterly disgraceful.
The TT is the most insane event on earth and I think that's why all Motorsports fans love it
Thank you 60 Minutes for doing an interest story that isn't a hit piece on anybody. Kudos to this journalist for looking outside the usual templates that constrain journalism into a left-right dichotomy.
Thank you 60 Minutes. For over 45yrs of my life my family has watched your program. I would sit with my WWII veteran grandfather as a child and he would explain to me the importance of your stories back then. This story will allow me to start explaining motorsports to my son as he nears age 5.
My god, i would LOVE to witness this in person. WOW!