Racing on an Island

Book review by Michael E .Ware: Many people only know of the motor sporting activities on the isle of Man because of the famous TT (Tourist Trophy) motorcycle races, but there was car racing on the Island before that. In 1904 trials took place there to choose a team of cars for the Gordon Bennett Cup. Post war there was racing from 1947 to 1953. In all seven different circuits were experimented with. The first TT's were over what is now basically the motorcycle TT course and after that took place on various "round the houses" circuits in Douglas. Illustrations of each course are included in the book. These different races were supported by finance from the Island's Government, but after the 1953 race the Government decided that they were not attracting enough visitors and withdrew their support. Since then there have been a number of motor sport events on the Island in the form of rallies, sprints and hill climbs (continue at Read More)

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