The Isle of Man Roars to Life

The 2019 Isle of Man TT began as I am sure so many others have done over the last 110 years, in the rain. The roads were scheduled to be closed at 6:00 PM on Saturday and with the on and off rain throughout the day, everyone was wondering if there would be fast bikes on the roads tonight and how long they would be out until the conditions changed again.  

At about 4:00 it was official, the first day of practice was canceled and it felt like there was a collective sigh of relief and the teams quietly went back to settling in and getting ready.

May / June weather on the Isle of Man always has a good probability of rain and as such, the practice and race schedules have contingencies build it.  Practice would be Sunday at 1:30 and even with a delay until 2:40, the island suddenly roared to life.

Solo and Sidecar Newcomers we first out on the course for a sighting lap and then followed by Super Sports and Lightweights.

Newcomers wear orange bibs in the practice sessions.
Riders line up for Practice Session #1, for Super Sports and Lightweights.
Ashcourt Racing’s Lee Johnston relaxes while getting ready for the sessions to start.
Michael Dunlop flies through on a hot lap on his Honda 600.

One more day to wait before the big bikes come out onto the course.

7 thoughts on “The Isle of Man Roars to Life

  1. Thank you Paul! Sooo exciting… Hope you’re still wanting to take a group in 2020! Tony & I are ALL IN! 🙌

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  2. Life dream to be there and experience. Next best is a Moto journalist eyes to “Helen Keller like” feel the speed and awesomeness of this epic event. Thanks Paul !!!”

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