The First Race Day!

Saturday August 26, was the first race day.  It started in the morning with the Senior Classic TT Race.

Here is what the course looks like:

We were watching at Cronk y Voddy (#11), which allows for a fabulous view of the racers speeding up the hill at full throttle, running at  about 160 miles per hour.

Take a look at #2 Jamie Coward and 15 time TT winner #3 Michael Dunlop charge up the hill!

One of my favourite competitors is Maria Costello, a 20 year veteran racer, who is a 'Member of the British Empire', and well-known racer...she was running in third place for most of this race, but, very close to the end, she was passed and came in 4th.  Great job Maria!

After 152 miles and 4 laps, the winner was
 Australian champion and past British Superbike champion, Josh Brookes

After a lunch break, (no, you really don't want to see my chicken sandwich), we watched the Lightweight Classic TT.

Here are the first 2 off the starting gate, #1 Ian Lougher and winner,
setting a new lap record of 120 mph for a 250cc motorcycle,  #2 'Kiwi' Bruce Anstey

Hot on Bruce's heels is 15 times TT winner Irishman superstar, Michael Dunlop

Here is the winner, Bruce Anstey, on his final victory lap!

At the end of our day enjoying the high speed chases down the road, we headed to Port Erin for supper at The Station

A very cheesy lasagne

Fish & Chips

Cheesecake

Sticky Toffee pudding

A visit with the animals tomorrow