What motorsports are your favourite to watch? Right off the bat I'll say NASCAR will not be taken as a serious answer. More than likely
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#1 The Isle of Man TT, amazing.
The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (or TT) began in 1907 – the island being an escape from laws which forbid road racing on the British mainland (which also had a 20mph speed limit – something that the present government seems determined to repeat!). At this point in time, motorcycles were so underpowered by today’s standards that most were actually unable to make it up the steep hills of the famous Mountain Course, and so an alternate route was used at first. It wasn’t until 1911 that the motorcycle race began to go over Snaefell.
As far as danger goes, the Manx TT is one of very few events which can challenge the Dakar Rally for the top spot. Achieving speeds in excess of 200mph on a narrow 37.75 mile long road course with tight bends and potentially lethal walls sometimes just feet away, these riders risk everything for the chance of glory – and the race has claimed many lives over the years. Even if bikes aren’t your thing, you can appreciate the sheer bravery involved in taking part in such an event – and it’s well worth seeing.
#2 The Dakar Rally
The Dakar Rally (formerly known as the Paris-Dakar Rally) is an annual Rally Raid event, which takes place (confusingly) in a number of different locations – most recently running from Lima (Peru) to Santiago (Chile) in 2013. The Dakar was the brainchild of Thierry Sabine – a French motorcycle racer who became lost in the Libyan desert whilst partaking in the Abidjan-Nice Rally in 1977. Over the years the rally has passed through some of the world’s most inhospitable locations – which are often made even more dangerous by human threat. This was the reason for the event’s relocation to South America in 2009 – after the cancellation of the 2008 edition due to a high risk of terrorist attack.
Many types of vehicles partake in the Dakar Rally – from motorcycles to quads, dune buggies, 4×4 cars and even large trucks – some of which have over 700 bhp! Competitors read the route from a map, and are responsible for finding their own way to the finish line for each stage. The varied terrain and number of potential problems that can be encountered mean that Dakar is filled with thrills and spills – and technical know-how is as important as racing skill. This is possibly the world’s most dangerous motorsport event – but it’s also certainly one of its most entertaining.
@Leigh will edit, pink and or ban for this type of nonsense. #1 The Isle of Man TT, amazing.
The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (or TT) began in 1907 – the island being an escape from laws which forbid road racing on the British mainland (which also had a 20mph speed limit – something that the present government seems determined to repeat!). At this point in time, motorcycles were so underpowered by today’s standards that most were actually unable to make it up the steep hills of the famous Mountain Course, and so an alternate route was used at first. It wasn’t until 1911 that the motorcycle race began to go over Snaefell.
As far as danger goes, the Manx TT is one of very few events which can challenge the Dakar Rally for the top spot. Achieving speeds in excess of 200mph on a narrow 37.75 mile long road course with tight bends and potentially lethal walls sometimes just feet away, these riders risk everything for the chance of glory – and the race has claimed many lives over the years. Even if bikes aren’t your thing, you can appreciate the sheer bravery involved in taking part in such an event – and it’s well worth seeing.
#2 The Dakar Rally
The Dakar Rally (formerly known as the Paris-Dakar Rally) is an annual Rally Raid event, which takes place (confusingly) in a number of different locations – most recently running from Lima (Peru) to Santiago (Chile) in 2013. The Dakar was the brainchild of Thierry Sabine – a French motorcycle racer who became lost in the Libyan desert whilst partaking in the Abidjan-Nice Rally in 1977. Over the years the rally has passed through some of the world’s most inhospitable locations – which are often made even more dangerous by human threat. This was the reason for the event’s relocation to South America in 2009 – after the cancellation of the 2008 edition due to a high risk of terrorist attack.
Many types of vehicles partake in the Dakar Rally – from motorcycles to quads, dune buggies, 4×4 cars and even large trucks – some of which have over 700 bhp! Competitors read the route from a map, and are responsible for finding their own way to the finish line for each stage. The varied terrain and number of potential problems that can be encountered mean that Dakar is filled with thrills and spills – and technical know-how is as important as racing skill. This is possibly the world’s most dangerous motorsport event – but it’s also certainly one of its most entertaining.
