TT Racing - The Isle of Man

I read

For two weeks of every year the eyes of the world focus on the Isle of Man – the jewel of the Irish Sea – as the finest road racers on the planet pit their skills against the 37¾ miles of public roads that form the legendary TT circuit.

The current strength of the festival is testament to the efforts of all those involved in the 100 years of excitement, glory, exhilaration, triumph and tragedy which have made the TT what it is today.

... therefore, I think!

The 2 weeks of the TT Racing are just over (May 31- June 10, 2011)
I made it to the TT in 2002 !

It seems like yesterday. What a great week, on great island, with great people.

There is so much to do during the 2 weeks that the racing lasts. 

In 2002, I have marshaled 2 or 3 races, that was a great experience and really you have first row seats.

But the Island is much more too. 

The highlight of my trip except the race? Visiting where they had filmed the movie "Waking Ned Devine". Remember this 1998 movie? It was SO hilarious !

Just look at this:

Needless to add anything! LOL.

The culture of the Isle of Man is influenced by its Celtic, and to a lesser extent its Norse, origins. However, its close proximity to the UK, popularity as a UK tourist destination, and recent mass immigration by British migrant workers has meant that British influence has been dominant since the Revestment period. Recent revival campaigns have attempted to preserve the surviving vestiges of Manx culture after a long period of Anglicisation, and significant interest in the Manx language, history and musical tradition has been the result.

I wish I had more photos of that trip, but at the time ... no digital cameras!

But here are some if them ...