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Isle of Man Senior TT Race 2015

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Name: Bill Callister (No. 80)

Position: 35th (PokerStars Senior TT)

Speed: 119.030 miles/h

Time: 01:16:04.486 (4x60 km TT course)

Machine: Honda

 

The green and peaceful Isle of Man is the spectacular setting for the high-octane TT (Tourist Trophy) motorcycle race, unquestionably the most thrilling, most demanding and just plain terrifying motorcycle racing in the world, held from late May to early June (30 May-12 June 2015). It is the world's most dangerous motorcycle race, inspiring passion and controversy in equal measure. By the start of this race in 1907, around 250 riders had died on the 60 km (37¾ miles) TT course.

 

The TT Circuit

The TT inspires more passion and loyalty than any other motorcycling event. Compared to the short, sanitised circuits of MotoGP, this is tough racing on the real public roads, with dozens of sequences to remember. The blind corners and the steep mountain climbs of Snaefell require years of experience to ride well; handling a 200 kg superbike of 1,000 cc and above around them at average speeds (lap record) up to 131.850 mph is gruelling, not to mention nerve-shredding. Should your concentration slip, there are no gravel traps to break your fall. There are only trees, telegraph poles and jagged stone walls......... More

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