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Telegraph
08-06-2025
- Climate
- Telegraph
Majority rule as Isle of Man TT feature race cancelled for only second time in 118-year history
It was the anticlimax that thousands had feared all week, but 10 minutes before the start of Saturday night's rain-delayed Senior TT on the Isle of Man, the fact that not a single bike had made its way onto Glencrutchery Road gave the game away. Several riders, including Honda Racing's Dean Harrison and 8Ten Racing BMW's Davey Todd, who had both already won races this week and were hotly fancied to battle it out for Senior TT honours, had made their feelings known to clerk of the course Gary Thompson that conditions were still the wrong side of dangerous to go racing. Many expressed their frustrations with the decision after what had been a heavily disrupted fortnight because of the weather. Frequent rain showers and gale-force winds of up to 60mph had battered the island earlier in the week. Long delays before sessions could get under way had left fans patiently waiting in the fields and pavements that line the 37.73-mile course. But there were several clues throughout the week that point to why Thompson had no choice but to listen. Some riders wanted to go racing. But many more did not. 'It was clear, after speaking with a number of competitors from across the field following the Course Inspection Lap, that conditions were not where they needed to be,' Thompson said. 'A couple of competitors said they'd be happy to ride to the conditions, but the overwhelming majority felt that the wind speeds – the way they were gusting, and the fact they were coming from the opposite direction to what they had experienced over the past two weeks – made the conditions too unpredictable and not fit for racing.' We had already witnessed what the wind could do. Earlier in qualifying week, the sidecar outfit of Pete Founds and Jevan Walmsley had suffered a terrifying crash at the Rhencullen jump when wind got under their DDM Honda. The pair were lucky to survive a frightening and fiery crash with just arm injuries for Founds. There had been several scares for the solo riders, too. Michael Rutter, the 30-year veteran of the TT, is still being treated for spinal injuries after suffering a crash in the second Supertwin TT, having been transferred to the Walton Centre in Liverpool. Jonathan Goetschy, the French rider of several years' experience at the TT who finished 19th in this year's Superbike TT, remains in a serious condition after suffering head, chest and spinal injuries. Veronika Hankocyova also remains in hospital after a crash in the first Supertwin race. The dangers were not just restricted to competitive sessions either. James Hind, the rapidly improving Lincolnshire rider who was knocking on the door of his maiden TT podium this week, suffered a huge scare during a Course Inspection Lap when he hit a hidden damp patch. This is the James Hind moment on the inspection lap that the TT+ coverage is talking about. The mother and father of all moments!!! 😲 @ttracesofficial #IOMTT #TT2025 — Steven Gaitt (@gaittman) June 6, 2025 Tom Weeden was not so lucky earlier in the week. The Maidstone racer clipped the wall on entry to Glen Helen during qualifying last week and the impact did enough damage to his handlebars to jam the throttle open, sending him off the back of the bike at high speed and flying feet-first into the barrier. 'Somehow only 'walked away' with left leg tib/fib, dislocated and smashed up ankle on right leg, broken T12 vertebra, broken hand and a messed-up little finger. I feel extremely lucky to be here at all,' Weeden said from his hospital bed. At the TT there are accidents that cannot be avoided. Mechanical failures can strike anyone at any time, as Peter Hickman learned the hard way. The 14-time TT winner was unable to add to his collection this week after suffering injuries in a qualifying accident at Kerrowmoar understood to have been caused by a mechanical failure on his 8Ten Racing BMW that sent him hurtling into a wall at 140mph. Well this isn't quite how I'd planned my TT to go!! 🤕😂 Had a bit of a get off on Friday night… Nothing quite like a 140mph slap against the Manx countryside 🙈 Battered and bruised, but we'll be back 💪🏼 @bmwmotorraduk @bmwmotorradmotorsport @phrperformance — Peter Hickman (@peterhickman60) June 1, 2025 The six serious accidents that occurred over the course of the week will have been at the forefront of Thompson's mind when riders came to see him on Saturday evening, fully in the knowledge that those crashes happened in significantly better conditions than they were experiencing ahead of the Senior TT. 'You've got damp patches, it's just difficult,' said Harrison, winner of both Superstock races earlier in the week. 'It's half-past seven at night, it's cold. It is disappointing but upwards and onwards from here.' Todd, who claimed victory in the Superbike TT, added: 'I've rode in much stronger winds mile-per-hour-wise, but I've never experienced riding a bike like that. The conditions are crazy out there.' And so, at 6.54pm on Saturday, just six minutes before the big finale of the week was due to get under way, Thompson's klaxon rang out over the paddock to deliver the news no one was surprised to hear. 'Delaying or cancelling any qualifying session or race is never an easy decision,' Thompson explained. 'Of course, in situations like this, the prestige and profile of the Senior TT naturally come to mind, but there are far more important matters at stake. Ultimately, we're here to deliver the event in the safest possible manner – and unfortunately, that simply wasn't achievable this evening.' Given the challenges faced this week, it was impressive that nine of the 10 scheduled races were completed, albeit the majority at reduced length. But when weather forced the Senior TT to be cancelled for only the second time in the event's 118-year history, and several high-speed crashes had already been recorded throughout the week, perhaps the most impressive thing is no one lost their life at the TT this year. For that, the riders have Thompson to thank.
Telegraph
07-06-2025
- Climate
- Telegraph
Isle of Man TT 2025: Latest updates and times from the Milwaukee Senior TT
For only the second time in history, the Isle of Man TT will conclude without seeing the highlight of the week, the Senior TT going ahead, after organisers were forced to call it off due to high winds all the way around the 37.73 mile course. Last occurring in 2012 in similar circumstances, organisers made the call after talking extensively with riders who had completed a course inspection lap one hour before the race was set to get underway - and made their call based on their comments regarding the safety of the course. One of the fundamental changes we've seen at the TT in recent years has been a move towards a more proactive approach to the inherent risks of the public roads circuit, and the decision to call off this year's event feels very much like the correct call by clerk of course Gary Thompson to conclude what has been up until this point one of the safest TT races on record. It also comes at the conclusion of a weather-disrupted race week that has nonetheless seen history made as Michael Dunlop extended his record as the TT's all time most successful rider with four more victories to take his record to four.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bike fans share excitement ahead of Senior TT
Bike fans on the Isle of Man have been sharing their excitement ahead of the Senior TT Race at the 2025 festival. The event, which started on 26 May, is scheduled to culminate with the blue ribbon six-lap event on Saturday. Advertisement Gerrard Fox from County Caven, who will be watching at Kirk Michael while rooting for Michael Dunlop, said he would never miss the final race of the competition. Visiting for his fifth festival, he said: "If you live for bikes, all your Christmases come at once when you get on the ferry to the island. "It's so different to when you're watching it on the telly, it makes you feel alive." On the island with his partner Martina Kavanagh, she said: "People don't understand it, they say it's such a dangerous sport. "But it's amazing to think about what they're doing, and the love and passion they have for for it. Advertisement "The biking community here is just brilliant." Ali and Rob Graham want to see a six-lap Senior TT race [BBC] Rob and Ali Graham, from Colby, are hoping the changeable weather forecast, which has caused delays and postponements at the 2025 meeting, will not see a reduction in the number of laps at the Senior TT. Ms Graham said the couple, who have been involved in rallies and the Southern 100 on the island for many years, "like to see a six-lap race because it really tests them, but if it has to be four it's better than nothing at at all". Mr Graham said: "It is a spectacular event and the weather makes it – it's just been disappointing for them for this year, but has to be safe for the riders and enjoyable for the spectators." Ann Campbell from Onchan takes newcomers to the TT to the Creg-ny-Baa to spectate [BBC] Ann Campbell, from Onchan, said she enjoyed all that the festival brought to the island each year, including the annual visit from the Red Arrows and the live entertainment. Advertisement "Some of the locals prefer to go on holiday but the majority of us like to stay here, because there's nowhere in the world that has a bike race like this. "Next week this will all be gone, at the moment you get to hear the bikes roar past and it gives you a little tickle in your tummy." She said she would be heading to the Creg-ny-Baa to watch the Senior TT, which is her favourite spot to take first-timers to because "we sit in the field and it feels as though they're about a yard away from your feet". Derek Adams has been visiting the Isle of Man TT since 1990 [BBC] But for Derek Adams, from Stoke on Trent, the climax of the week of racing on the 37.7-mile (61km) course "isn't the highlight" of his holiday. Advertisement "Yes, it's the big race but also as long as we get to see some racing - we're happy." Visiting since 1990, he said "we've been coming here that long, we aren't just here for the racing". "The whole atmosphere of being at the TT is just brilliant, it isn't just the bikes, it's the people too." Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. More on this story Related internet links
BBC News
07-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Isle of Man TT: Bike fans share excitement ahead of Senior race
Bike fans on the Isle of Man have been sharing their excitement ahead of the Senior TT Race at the 2025 festival. The event, which started on 26 May, is scheduled to culminate with the blue ribbon six-lap event on Fox from County Caven, who will be watching at Kirk Michael while rooting for Michael Dunlop, said he would never miss the final race of the for his fifth festival, he said: "If you live for bikes, all your Christmases come at once when you get on the ferry to the island. "It's so different to when you're watching it on the telly, it makes you feel alive."On the island with his partner Martina Kavanagh, she said: "People don't understand it, they say it's such a dangerous sport."But it's amazing to think about what they're doing, and the love and passion they have for for it."The biking community here is just brilliant." Rob and Ali Graham, from Colby, are hoping the changeable weather forecast, which has caused delays and postponements at the 2025 meeting, will not see a reduction in the number of laps at the Senior Graham said the couple, who have been involved in rallies and the Southern 100 on the island for many years, "like to see a six-lap race because it really tests them, but if it has to be four it's better than nothing at at all".Mr Graham said: "It is a spectacular event and the weather makes it – it's just been disappointing for them for this year, but has to be safe for the riders and enjoyable for the spectators." Ann Campbell, from Onchan, said she enjoyed all that the festival brought to the island each year, including the annual visit from the Red Arrows and the live entertainment. "Some of the locals prefer to go on holiday but the majority of us like to stay here, because there's nowhere in the world that has a bike race like this."Next week this will all be gone, at the moment you get to hear the bikes roar past and it gives you a little tickle in your tummy."She said she would be heading to the Creg-ny-Baa to watch the Senior TT, which is her favourite spot to take first-timers to because "we sit in the field and it feels as though they're about a yard away from your feet". But for Derek Adams, from Stoke on Trent, the climax of the week of racing on the 37.7-mile (61km) course "isn't the highlight" of his holiday."Yes, it's the big race but also as long as we get to see some racing - we're happy."Visiting since 1990, he said "we've been coming here that long, we aren't just here for the racing"."The whole atmosphere of being at the TT is just brilliant, it isn't just the bikes, it's the people too." Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
Scottish Sun
04-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Isle of Man TT prize money 2025: How much can be won during time trial races?
The prize pot has seen a significant increase this year TREAURE ISLAND Isle of Man TT prize money 2025: How much can be won during time trial races? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Isle of Man TT is BACK and riders will be able to enjoy the biggest prize pot ever! Race organisers have increased the winnings on offer in the six main events of the meet. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Davey Todd won £25k by winning the Senior TT last year - but the prize money for the Isle of Man TT has increased in 2025 After a dramatic week of qualifying, which included a big crash from 14-time race winner Peter Hickman, the racing is back on. Hundreds of riders and thousands of fans have arrived on the island in the Irish Sea to battle for top money as they race around country lanes at speeds of 130mph. What is the prize money for the Isle of Man TT 2025? The Isle of Man TT prize pot has seen a large increase from 2024 when it stood at around £240,000. Its overall pot is now sitting at a whopping £353,115. The Senior TT - which has been held almost continuously since 1911 - is the most lucrative race. The overall pot for that race is £88,725, with £26,250 going to the winner, an increase from the £25k on offer last year. The breakdown for all the races is below: Senior TT Race - total prize fund: £88,725 1st - £26,250 2nd - £15,750 3rd - £10,500 4th - £7,350 5th - £5,250 6th - £4,200 7th - £3,150 8th - £2,625 9th - £2,100 10th - £1,575 11th - £1,470 12th - £1,365 13th - £1,260 14th - £1,155 15th - £1,050 16th - £945 17th - £840 18th - £735 19th - £630 20th - £525 Superbike TT Race - total prize fund: £65,100 1st - £21,000 2nd - £12,600 3rd - £7,875 4th - £5,250 5th - £4,200 6th - £3,150 7th - £2,625 8th - £2,100 9th - £1,575 10th - £1,050 11th - £945 12th - £840 13th - £735 14th - £630 15th - £525 Supersport TT Races - total prize fund per race (2): £29,820 1st - £10,500 2nd - £6,300 3rd - £3,150 4th - £2,625 5th - £2,100 6th - £1,575 7th - £1,050 8th - £945 9th - £840 10th - £735 Superstock TT Races - total prize fund per race (2): £24,675 1st - £8,400 2nd - £6,300 3rd - £3,150 4th - £2,100 5th - £1,050 6th - £945 7th - £840 8th - £735 9th - £630 10th - £525 Sidecar TT Races - total prize fund per race (2): £24,675 1st - £8,400 2nd - £6,300 3rd - £3,150 4th - £2,100 5th - £1,050 6th - £945 7th - £840 8th - £735 9th - £630 10th - £525 Supertwin TT Races - total prize fund per race (2): £20,475 1st - £6,300 2nd - £4,200 3rd - £3,150 4th - £2,100 5th - £1,050 6th - £945 7th - £840 8th - £735 9th - £630 10th - £525 When is the Isle of Man TT 2025? Qualifying took place from May 26, with racing to start from Monday, June 2. Racing takes place every day - apart from Thursday, June 5, which is a contingency - until Saturday, June 7. The showpiece Senior TT takes place on that day. Roads close on the island daily from 9am to 5pm. Read our full schedule and results for more information on the 2025 Isle of Man TT. How can I watch the Isle of Man TT 2025? The Isle of Man TT will not be broadcast live anywhere. Instead, every race, qualifying event and practice session - plus behind-the-scenes access - can be watched live on TT+. Fans will need to purchase a subscription for £23.99. Alternatively, ITV4 have race highlights every night at 9pm.
