What does it take to race the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy? Courage? A cool head? How about a few loose marbles? We don’t want to cast aspersions of some of the fastest and most experienced riders on the Isle, but after seeing this video it’s clear that you need to be just a little crazy to tackle the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy.

In this video we see Guy Martin, Cameron Donald, John McGuinness, Michael Dunlop and others discussing the ride of June 8th under torrential conditions. The race was eventually red flagged because of the terrible conditions and this video is the debrief among the guys after. It opens with Cameron Donald saying: “I thought well…. that’s my get out of jail free card - that’s it used.”

Source | Motor Pasionmoto via A&R

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Sleepy seaside towns are hardly the stuff of crazy and silly-fast motorcycle races, but that’s exactly what we love about the Isle of Man TT. After seeing this video, you’ll want to sign up for next year’s race if not for the adrenalin, for the sheer beauty of the island and its views. If you’re not wanting to ride, you’ll think there’s nothing more beautiful in the world than standing in the picturesque long grass in a wind breaker, watching others blast their way around the island. This video on the locals from the isle, Guy Martin and the “relentless” Suzuki team for the Isle of Man TT is all about that.

Source | HFL

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If you’re a fan of the Isle of Man’s Mountain course, then this upcoming movie documentary on the Tourist Trophy called TT3D: Closer To The Edge is going to be a must see.

The movie that will be released April 22nd is in 3D and directed by Richard de Aragues, with Jared Leto narrating and music from 30 Seconds To Mars and to quote the synopsis “a story about freedom of choice, the strength of human spirit and the will to win,” with a close look at the competitors who still have the ballsy courage and part craziness to compete in this iconic road race.

Hit the jump to see the movie trailer starring Guy Martin, who is currently on BBC with engineering show ‘The boat that Guy built.’

Continue reading: TT3D : Closer To The Edge - video trailer

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Guy Martin’s incident during this year’s Isle of Man Senior Tourist Trophy made headlines, when he crashed out at over 170mph at the high-speed Ballygary turn, on his Craig Wilson Honda CBR1000RR, sending the whole thing up in a blazing fireball.

Martin picked up broken ribs, bruised lungs, twisted ankles and fractured vertebrae, but his living to tell about the accident is what TT legends are made of, so the 29-year-old road racer gets this fantastic pub version of Johnny Cash’s Ring of Fire dedicated to him.

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Last year it was Valentino Rossi and Giacomo Agostini, and this year Dainese ambassadors for TT Races Safety Partner Dainese, race were Jorge Lorenzo and Angel Nieto. Lorenzo, who currently leads the Moto GP championship, did a lap on a special liveried Yamaha R1 of the famed Mountain Course together with Nieto and Marc Potter of MCN, before watching the watching the Dainese Senior TT from a private garden on Bray Hill.

What an amazing experience. Now i understand why people enjoy the experience of riding at the TT. I only did one lap and I would definitely like some more practice.. I was able to make a few wheelies and wave a lot to the crowd - there seem to be so many people here. It was a very very good experience," said Lorenzo. “I have read all about the TT in magazine and have seen TV programmes - but nothing can prepare you for the real experience.”

Thirteen time World Champion Angel Nieto, who competed in the TT in 1968 (it was part of the GP calendar) but did not complete a lap, commented: “It was a great honour to come back to such a great and historic place as a guest of Dainese. I have gh speed strong memories from my time here a long time ago and it is great to come back and see the TT so healthy."