Race Day

This year, the weather did not co-operate very well at all!  Rain, mist, fog and wet roads delayed racing on many days.  We did have a wonderfully sunny day for one of the races, so headed to our favourite viewing spot, Cronk y Voddy, 

which is one of the fastest places on the course.

Here is a little sample video of how fast the bikes are going!

(Please go to the blog to see it)

There isn't a lot to do while waiting for each race to start.....

So, some people take this opportunity to catch up on a few zzz's

Personally, I like to walk the fields and check out the scenery.

 We decided to go to one of our favourite restaurants

 on the south coast for dinner, The Shore

Chicken liver pate

Goat cheese 'en croute'

'Queenies' (small local scallops)

Meat pie

Finally, a sunny race day with a tasty meal to top it off!

First night of practice at the Classic TT

The main focus over the next 2 weeks is the motorcycle racing.  Even the most seasoned riders need to re-familiarize themselves with the 

37 3/4 mile course around the island.

We headed to our favourite viewing spot, 'Harold's Farm', near Greeba.  93 year old Harold lets any spectator who wishes, come to his farm and stand in his front garden or lean over the wall in his field to watch the racers whiz by.  Every year I look forward to seeing how large the sunflower is in his garden.

The most coveted viewing spot in the garden, is an elevated ledge against the garage which allows you to get a better angle as the riders come around the turn.  Harold reserves that spot for his friends, so I was honoured that he allowed me up there to take some snaps.

Michael Dunlop,a prohibitive favourite to be a winner - 1100 Suzuki

Masayuki Yamanaka on a 600 Honda has close company

Dean Harrison, a front runner, on a 750 Kawasaki

 

Andrew Dudgeon - 600 Suzuki, David Lumsden 600 Honda

 Safe ride guys.....