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[Foxdiamond]

I admire the skill and bravery of the T T riders. My goodness it is so dangerous. 1 rider and 1 sidecar passenger killed already in practice this week. Very sobering

[Nalis]

I used to go to uni where they had the North West 200, absolute respect for these days for the speeds they do on working roads.

 

Unfortunately its highly addictive for the riders, there's an active rider who's uncle, dad and brother have all died in seperate racing incidents.

[Steve_Guppy_Left_Foot]

It's a hell of a sight, closer to the edge is a belter of a documentary when watched in full HD with a good surround sound setup. 

[PAULCFC]

On 05/06/2022 at 15:42, Nalis said:

I used to go to uni where they had the North West 200, absolute respect for these days for the speeds they do on working roads.

 

Unfortunately its highly addictive for the riders, there's an active rider who's uncle, dad and brother have all died in seperate racing incidents.

The Dunlops.I love it,only been once in 2002 on the Friday....only time the Senior was washed out

[Foxdiamond]

23 minutes ago, PAULCFC said:

The Dunlops.I love it,only been once in 2002 on the Friday....only time the Senior was washed out

That was bad luck

[Izzy]

Northern Ireland rider Davy Morgan has been killed in a crash during the Supersport race at the Isle of Man TT.

The County Down rider crashed at the 27th Milestone on the third and final lap of Monday morning's event.

Morgan, 52, is the third competitor to to lose his life at this year's TT.

 

[SpacedX]

The riders are fully aware of the dangers of road racing - most of them know no fear. John McGuiness was recently quoted as saying, he's sooner go down Bray Hill in his underpants than go to the dentist. 

 

“The reason I do it is because if you do it wrong, it will kill you. If you think it’s too dangerous then go home and cut your lawn and leave us to it.”- Guy Martin

[Foxdiamond]

17 minutes ago, Line-X said:

The riders are fully aware of the dangers of road racing - most of them know no fear. John McGuiness was recently quoted as saying, he's sooner go down Bray Hill in his underpants than go to the dentist. 

 

“The reason I do it is because if you do it wrong, it will kill you. If you think it’s too dangerous then go home and cut your lawn and leave us to it.”- Guy Martin

Road racing is a wonderful spectacle. From the outside looking in the risks seem staggering. No criticism intended for the riders or their teams and supporters. They remind me of test pilots or even fighter pilots  

[Izzy]

Father and son Roger and Bradley Stockton have been killed in a crash during racing at the Isle of Man TT, organisers have confirmed.

 

Five riders have now died at this year's event.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/61760266

[FOXYTALK]

If 5 horses died at the grand national their would be uproar. 5 needless deaths imo. 

[Foxdiamond]

Just so awful and a worry for the event. 

[Jimothy]

7 hours ago, FOXYTALK said:

If 5 horses died at the grand national their would be uproar. 5 needless deaths imo. 

265 deaths in 101 race meetings. I'm amazed it's not been banned already.

[Lionator]

With the TT it is your own choice to be fair, but also you have to be insane to do it.

[leicsmac]

It reminds me of Formula 1 pre-mind-70's when it wasn't at all unusual to have at least a couple of drivers die per season.

 

I don't suppose there's a way of making the whole thing safer without removing something critical from the sport as a whole, though.

[FoyleFox]

On 05/06/2022 at 15:42, Nalis said:

I used to go to uni where they had the North West 200, absolute respect for these days for the speeds they do on working roads.

 

Unfortunately its highly addictive for the riders, there's an active rider who's uncle, dad and brother have all died in seperate racing incidents.

I used to live there. Driving the course roads at normal speed really made you wonder how & why they did the NW200

[Foxdiamond]

For people that know more about motorcycle racing please could I ask the following. Riding at high speed does the age of a competitor become a factor. I'm sure experience is a vital quality but do reactions slow to the extent it becomes more dangerous. For example I would think most fighter pilots are fairly young. Not trying to question anyone's ability but pressure will no doubt build on what is a wonderful sport for many

[Blarmy]

On 11/06/2022 at 05:57, FOXYTALK said:

If 5 horses died at the grand national their would be uproar. 5 needless deaths imo. 

Can you not see the difference?