Jim Medding’s Blog

Even though it’s one of the most famous motorcycle races in the world, the Isle of Man TT get’s very little attention here in the States. Well, perhaps outside of the motorcycle racing world here in the states. Then again, motorcycle racing just doesn’t get any attention here in the States.

I’m not quite sure why. Whenever I happen upon a televised race on some obscure cable channel, I’m always amazed at how riveting it is. Man perched on top of raw horsepower with nothing between his fragile flesh and hard unyielding objects but a thin piece of leather.

It kind of looks like this.