Sunday, May 20, 2007

Centenary Meeting of the Isle of Man TT - Mouth of Mersey


The unique motorcycling event celebrates 100 years of life, and death, with practice beginning on 26 May and racing on 2 June 2007.
Here's a selection of photographs - add your own smells and noise.
Two legends, both dead and barely known beyond their communities, but much loved and much missed - Mike Hailwood leads Joey Dunlop through a corner in 1978.



The Island's Greatest Racer, Joey Dunlop, looks out over his course, forever.


It is the unique 37.5 Mile road circuit which seduces the riders and spectators.



On the Mountain in 1911 and 2000



The Guest Houses haven't changed much since 1956 and nor have the riders - but the fashions and bikes have moved on.


The TT is nothing without its worldwide fan base who turn up year after year.


Read MotM's fascinating article in full