Superb Isle of Man TT 2018 draws to an end with spectacular results

The last races of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (TT) 2018 were completed today. Results of the races can be viewed on the Isle of Man TT website.  From the date the qualifying rounds commenced on 26th May until the races ended on 8th June, the island has enjoyed brilliant dry and sunny conditions. This has allowed for some of the fastest times ever recorded in one of the world's greatest motorsport events. The International Isle of Man TT Race was first held on the Island in 1907. The Snaefell  Mountain Course was first used in 1911. At its highest point the course rises to 1,385ft (422 metres) above sea level. Described as the world's ultimate road race, no other motorcycle race is held on such a challenging track as the Isle of Man Mountain Course. 

The crowds that flock to the Isle of Man from all over the world for this festival, not only come to experience the racing and the atmosphere of the festival. They also come to enjoy everything that this beautiful island has to offer. Spectacular scenery, with coastal, hill and glen walks that give breathtaking views. This makes the Isle of Man not only a place to come for the TT, but to bask in the splendour of the island. It is steeped in history with castles and ancient prehistoric monuments. The Isle of Man also has a unique transport heritage with several historic railways and tramways still in operation. It is home to the oldest continuous parliament in the world, Tynwald, which is of Norse origin and over 1,000 years old, and is thus the oldest parliament in the world with an unbroken existence.

However, it is the Isle of Man TT that has drawn most visitors to the island over the last two weeks. I decided to walk over the hills from the village of Glen Mona on the east of the island on one of the race days. Eventually, I climbed Clagh Ouyr, a hill to the north of the mountain of Snaefell. From this sunny vantage point I was able to look down on the TT course and watched the motorbikes race towards and around The Verandah section of the TT course. It was a spectacular vantage point to look down at these talented, brave and skillful racers. There are, of course, many places around the TT course to view the event. So as another successful Isle of Man TT draws to an end, we can only look forward to next year - long may the TT continue.