Preview of the 2017 Isle Of Man TT – One of the Dangerous Motorsports

Isle of Man TT is a motorcycle event that takes place annually at the Isle of Man. The race was inaugurated in 1907. Barring only a few years, the event has been held each year on public roads, which are closed specifically for this event. The use of public roads means that the race is often on narrow roads with tight turns, which are negotiated at extremely high speeds. This makes this event as one of the most dangerous motorsports in the world.

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Format

Competitors in the 2017 Isle of Man TT event will start at 10-second intervals. The preliminaries begin with the first signal 45 minutes before the start of the race. The second signal is given at 30 minutes before the start.

The third signal requires competitors to line up on the start line 15 minutes before the beginning of the event. The fourth signal sees the competitors moving towards the exit gate just five minutes before the start. All entrants must possess an FIM Sponsors Licence for Road Racing.

There are various classes of the race including Superbike TT, Supersport TT, Superstock TT, Lightweight TT, Sidecar TT, Senior TT, and TT Zero.

History

Joey Dunlop is the most successful racer at this event after having won the title an incredible 26 times. He is closely followed by John McGuinness with 23 wins. The event is widely known for its fatalities with a huge 246 fatalities reported between 1907 and 2015. Even as recently as in 2016, five riders lost their lives during practice or the actual races. The deadliest event in the history of the Isle of Man TT is the 1970 edition when six riders lost their lives.

Even then, Isle of Man TT continues to be a hugely popular motorsport event that draws some of the finest riders in the world.

Recent News: Josh Brookes to Ride for Ryan Farquhar team

Latest news on the 2017 Isle of Man TT shows that Josh Brookes will compete for IEG/KMR Kawasaki team in the Lightweight class for Supertwins machines this week.

It's essential to note that the Australian will make his first appearance in this class and will ride the bike earmarked for Hudson Kennaugh as he has withdrawn from the meeting.

Brookies is fourth in the incredible British Superbike series and the 33-year-old will be competing here for the 3rd time. The 2015 British Superbike champion is already seen as a favourite.