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Take an inside look at one of the most dangerous races known to man_ by [Laurent Laughlin](https://time.com/author/laurent-laughlin/) ## Laurent Laughlin Aug 1, 2014 8:09 PM UTC by [Laurent Laughlin](https://time.com/author/laurent-laughlin/) ## Laurent Laughlin Aug 1, 2014 8:09 PM UTC Once a year, for six days, the population of a small island in the Irish Sea doubles as motorcycle enthusiasts from around the globe flock to the racing mecca. The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is perhaps the most dangerous race on earth, with 242 deaths in its 107 years of existence. The TT, as it is commonly known, is the oldest race in motorcycle history, uniting high-octane adrenaline junkies with fun loving drunken bikers. With six different events to boast of, the Manx TT races paralyze the island, as the event closes down these country roads so bikers can zoom, curve and dip through a 37.5 mile long loop at a frightening 130 mph average speed—that’s one lap in less than 18 minutes. All the kids on the island are given time off and the local economy thrives, making a large part of its earnings for the year. For those few days in spring, the incessant roar of motorcycle engines spewing high-pitched noise can be heard across the island as racers rev up for the main event. In addition to traditional motorcycle racing, the event includes categories for electric motorcycles, sidecar racing, and various engine-sized motorbikes that see racers compete for top rank, risking life and limb in the process. Over the course of this year’s races, two men tragically lost their lives in crashes, as did one tourist riding his bike and a field marshal hired to clear the track before racing begins. Conor Cummins, a seasoned rider describes the event as “the best race on the planet”—this despite a devastating crash in 2010 that shattered his arm, broke his back, dislocated his knee, bruised his lung and fractured his pelvis. Cummins, a native to the Isle of Man, was back on his bike 8 months later and somehow managed to compete in the following year’s Senior TT. “That was then and this is now,” says Cummins on the eve of the 2014 race “and it’s taken a lot to get back from to be honest, it took a lot of strength… And hopefully I’ll start seeing the fruits of my labors.” On race day, Cummins, the soft spoken Manx rider tore through six laps and 226.38 miles as he competed with the heir to the Dunlop family name, Michael Dunlop. Despite a neck-and-neck race, Cummins came in second and was cheered as a victor by the local population, proving his worth to his Honda-sponsored team in the process. As the list of deceased racers continues to grow, some wonder how much longer this race can go on. “No one is forcing anyone to do this race… there’s not one man in that paddock that signed up because they have to” says Cummins. “iI’s because they want to.” Die hard fans stand in the way of anyone who objects to the danger of the event, as one fan gleefully explained. When asked what he would do if they tried to cancel the Isle of Man TT, he responded simply: “Over my dead body.” A little over a month after the TT ended, Conor crashed again at the Southern 100 on the Isle of Man, suffering a broken left forearm .“Had a bit of a shunt yesterday and got ran into by another bike,” he said. “I will be back better and stronger in no time all being well. Game on!” ## Transcript [ NOISE ] My name's Conor Collins. I'm 28, just and I race motorbikes. For a living. The Olive Man TT Race is the oldest race in motorcycle history. It is considered to be the hardest and most daring racing still allowed. In 107 of racing, there have been 242 deaths. Four deaths occurred this year. [ MUSIC ] [ NOISE ] It's a street race. It's totally different to anything. We race on public roads. On. Super bikes with more than 200 brake horse power. Big sticky fat tires on them. [ NOISE ] And it's, it's the best race on the planet. And it should, holds a big strong place in my heart. [ NOISE ] Riders complete six laps throughout the race with each lap measuring 37. 5 miles in length. With over 300 turns, competitors race at break neck speeds averaging 130 miles per hour. Just no. I suppose that you can say there's a little bit of fear. But like that's, to me, I think I see that as a good thing. It settles you when your riding. You know, you're riding hard and you, there's a line you sort of, you don't cross, you know. And, I mean fear sort of controls that a little bit. I mean, don't get me wrong. You didn't have to, you know, obviously with the dangerous side of it, you can hurt. And we're supposed to be realistic here. You know it, you know, there's been some severe that happened you know, and sometimes it's enough to be the individual's fault, you know? [ MUSIC ] well I, yeah, 2010 I had a big smash, at the round, on the mountain road, on the T T course. I lost a front end at 150 plus miles per hour. I ended up going up, you know, over a hill side and cartwheeling down a hill. And yeah. Next thing I knew, I was in the hospital with a broken back a dislocated knee, and a busted arm. You know, it was pretty horrendous, but. That was that, and this is now. You know, it's all sort of behind me, and something I've forgotten about really, and, you know just took a lot of getting back from to be honest. Took a lot of strength, physically and mentally to get through it and, hopefully, I'll start seeing the fruits of me labors. Now we'll see I'm the best bike on the grid. I feel alright. I don't get carried away with predictions or anything like that or any of that old nonsense, it's just whatever I'm feeling on the day. If I feel good. You know, I'll push cuz me bike's good. The Honda Fireball 8 is, is a brilliant bike kit. And you know, I'd like to do meself and the team justice by getting a good result tomorrow, you know. And there'll be no one trying as hard as I am. Needs to build up from me. Here we go. The Poker Star Senior [ INAUDIBLE ]. Be the big, big race of the week. One minute less than 55 seconds to go, as the top boys are now paddling these magnificent machines. [ MUSIC ] Towards the start line on [ UNKNOWN ] road. [ MUSIC ] Next away, number 10. Ten is Connor Cummins, the Ramsay rocket has launched. Down towards Spray hill on the Honda. Six laps of the main ten course, 226. 38 miles ahead And Conor Cummings is on Glencrutchery Road now. So we'll just see if Conor slots into second place and see. The BMW boys are back to greet their charge. There is Connor Cummins slowing up. Connor is second, 14 seconds down. Throughout a grueling race,, Connor Cummins is in a battle for first place against Michael Dunlop. Despite a neck and neck race, Connor comes in second. No one's forcing. Anyone to do this race at all. No one's forcing me to do it. I wanna do it. I'm fully aware of what goes on. It's down to me. Everyone else is the same. There's not one man in that paddock who's signed up because they have to. It's because they want to. Just as simple as that. Now at the end of the day, I'd only stop if I, if I stopped enjoying it. If I, if I wasn't enjoying me race, then this place is not the place to be riding a motorbike, you know. All I could probably say is you know, they're doing something that they, they loved riding a motorbike. And enjoying themselves. You know, and it's very easy for me to sit here and say that. I, I wouldn't like to be in anyone's position who's grieving right now, but hopefully they would take some kind of comfort in the fact that they were enjoying themselves and you know, doing, doing something they wanted to do. 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