[grybrd123]

I have been four times (twice to the TT, twice to the Manx GP on the same course), and am a certified TT race Marshal. The TT is the oldest road race in the world, having started in 1907. Over the years the roughly 37 mile course has been considerably improved, but it is still probably the most dangerous race in existence. Because it's on closed public roads, the roadsides are lined with curbs, poles, fences, stone walls, trees, houses, and other hard objects. Furthermore, because of the nature of the course, the weather can vary from rain and fog to bright sunshine on different parts of the course, all in the same lap. The guys who race there are specialists - it takes years to adequately learn the course. Top speeds approach 200, and the lap record now is over 130 mph and less than 18 minutes. And it is extremely dangerous.

Add to that spectator viewing that is in many places within 10 feet of the racers, and you can imagine what it is like to watch.

grybrd123