3rd man to lose life at Isle of Man TT

[GazzaGarratt 10,878]

http://Irish racer Alan Bonner third to die at Isle of Man TT http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/40190759 Sent via @updayUK

 

Alan Bonner died in qualifying, the other died in the earlier Superbike race. 4 died last year and 32 in the past decade.

 

It's high risk, high reward sport I believe. I think if it had more exposure it certainly wouldn't be able to last with the current safety regulations though.

 

Wondering what your thoughts are, as we know safety can only go so far, however that's a pretty shitty record for the past 10 years if you ask me.

[phil bottle 9,583]

http://Irish racer Alan Bonner third to die at Isle of Man TT http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/40190759 Sent via @updayUK
 
Alan Bonner died in qualifying, the other died in the earlier Superbike race. 4 died last year and 32 in the past decade.
 
It's high risk, high reward sport I believe. I think if it had more exposure it certainly wouldn't be able to last with the current safety regulations though.
 
Wondering what your thoughts are, as we know safety can only go so far, however that's a pretty shitty record for the past 10 years if you ask me.

I love the TT and they should keep it as is.
The danger is part and parcel and it keeps that motorcyclists community very tight knit.


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The TT is still one of the most hardcore, pure races on the planet. It was the 75th year this year and the entrants know the risks. It actually had recognised world championship status at one point but was stripped of it due to the danger and amount of fatalities. It was one of the best things to happen to the race as all the glitzy sponsorship died with it, leaving behind only the hardcore. The dedicated, mental, insane, most balls-to-the-walls motherfuckers the human race can muster. It's an amazing spectacle and must be experienced. I'm hoping to go next year. 

 

For any fans of the sport, watch this:

 

 

 

 

An amazing film and an amazing tribute to some of the craziest people ever to have lived.