Isle of Man TT

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RIP Mark
RIP Cesar
RIP Davy

Pull through and in one piece if you can Olivier.

I've no issue with a misidentification whilst a survivor was rushed to hopefully lifesaving treatment. We can correct a name after the fact, its the medical response and the speed of thought and action that determines life and death outcomes. Well done to all involved in providing such a response. Admin is a second thought.

[263 TT fatalities since its inception in 1907 - some cost that!]
 

Rita_Poon said:
RIP Mark
RIP Cesar
RIP Davy

Pull through and in one piece if you can Olivier.

I've no issue with a misidentification whilst a survivor was rushed to hopefully lifesaving treatment. We can correct a name after the fact, its the medical response and the speed of thought and action that determines life and death outcomes. Well done to all involved in providing such a response. Admin is a second thought.

[263 TT fatalities since its inception in 1907 - some cost that!]
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Misidentification is probably understandable given that the thing erupted in a fireball. Why they felt the need to rush to press before having the facts is beyond me, though.
 

Baines' left foot said:
I know people understand the risks and and all they but even one death a year is far too much. 5 is just sick.

It’s a great spectacle and the skill level is incredible, but come on ffs.
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The mad thing is that it’s the extra level of risk that seems to attract people. They think they’re invincible until they’re not.

Bad enough that you lose your own life seeking the thrill, but to take your young lad with you is awful. As last seconds go, that has to be a particularly bad one.
 
This is allowed but terminally ill people can't die peacefully and in dignity. Give me a break.
 
Brett Angell Delight said:
The mad thing is that it’s the extra level of risk that seems to attract people. They think they’re invincible until they’re not.
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Is right, just look at Michael Dunlop. His father died, his brother and his uncle. All legends and therefore all brilliant on a bike yet he keeps running year after year, by doing that you just keep getting closer and closer to the ticking time bomb. One mistake at the wrong place and it's through the pearly gates you go.

I think I would like to see a cap on the amount of years they can run at the TT and perhaps limited bikes for the seniors as a way of trying to keep the spectacle but limit the carnage.
 

….i get that riders know the risks but it’s the same every year and yet the lobby against cruelty to horses at the Grand National is louder.

Crazy that people are allowed to race at high speed on public roads with brick walls surrounding them.
 
Eggs said:
….i get that riders know the risks but it’s the same every year and yet the lobby against cruelty to horses at the Grand National is louder.

Crazy that people are allowed to race at high speed on public roads with brick walls surrounding them.
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TT riders have a choice; Grand National horses don’t.

I’m pro-horse racing by the way, just pointing out the fundamental difference in your argument.
 
The binman chronicles said:
Is right, just look at Michael Dunlop. His father died, his brother and his uncle. All legends and therefore all brilliant on a bike yet he keeps running year after year, by doing that you just keep getting closer and closer to the ticking time bomb. One mistake at the wrong place and it's through the pearly gates you go.

I think I would like to see a cap on the amount of years they can run at the TT and perhaps limited bikes for the seniors as a way of trying to keep the spectacle but limit the carnage.
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I think limiting the numbers may be a way to improve it, that would remove some of the overtakes that occurs, some do go on to crash in those overtakes as the opportunities aren't as clear cut as a short circuit. One of my mates was killed in the ManxGP as he was overtaken.
 
I've been watching all the videos about the TT races. Very exhilarating and addictive.
The drivers must be borderline crazy doing it. Some of the spectators look a bit crazy too sitting so close to the action.

There's no point expending too much sympathy on casualties. They know what the score is.
 
evilwebby said:
IMO this cannot continue in its current form. F1 used to have high casualty rates but it simply wouldn't be tolerated today. Everything evolves.
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I think it will continue as it is personally, it’s not a global sport like F1… it’s a niche once a year event and there is very little opposition to it. The common theme from the families of those who die is that they still fully support the race and don’t think it should be changed. The local public are very supportive of it as well. I imagine it will be around for many years to come.

Maybe if there was a big accident involving spectators things might change.
 
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