Gear up for cover - Motorcycle racing

The 2011 Isle of Man TT Race has once again passed at full speed. As usual, questions were asked about the safety of the course and whether motorcycle racing should be allowed to continue on the island. Since the first death in June 1911, more than 230 riders have died during the races. At least 14 more accidents have taken the lives of racers on practice days and during parade rides around the tracks, affecting bystanders, officials and spectators. Motor racing began on the Isle of Man in 1904 and was originally restricted to touring automobiles. The Motor Car Act of 1903 pl...