Isle of Man TT races

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo k
• Leerjaar 4

This is a story about a motorcycle race held on the Isle of Man.

Before we talk about racing, let us take a look at the past. 

The first Isle of Man TT race was held on Tuesday 28 May 1907 and was called the International Auto-Cycle Tourist Trophy.

The event was organised by the Auto-Cycle Club over 10 laps of the Isle of Man St John's Short Course of 15 miles 1,470 yards for road-legal 'touring' motorcycles with exhaust silencers, saddles, pedals and mudguards.

How many laps did they ride?

1. 10
2. 11

But, what is the TT? 

0

What was the TOP speed of a motorcycle/vehicle in 1903?

1. 30kmh
2. 32kmh

1. The Isle of Man TT was part of the FIM Motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship (now MotoGP) between 1949 and 1976.  (MOTOGP) 
2. During this period the Isle of Man TT Races counted as the United Kingdom round including the Sidecar TT, 50 cc Ultra-Lightweight TT, 125 cc Lightweight TT, 250 cc Lightweight TT, 350 cc Junior TT and 500 cc Senior TT races counted towards the FIM Motor-Cycle Grand Prix World Championship. 

 

How many classes are there in MOTOGP in 2023?

1. 3
2. 2
3. 4
4. 1

Which brand of motorcycle is your favourite

Race procedure

Start Preliminaries

First Signal – 45 minutes before the start with a warm-up of engines in the Race Paddock and assembly area.

Second Signal – 30 minutes before start.

Third Signal – 15 minutes before start, race competitors move to the start-line and form-up in qualification order.

Fourth Signal – 5 minutes before start, signal to clear the grid and race competitors move towards the exit-gate.

Race procedure

First Signal – 45 minutes before the start with a warm-up of engines in the Race Paddock and assembly area.

 Second Signal – 30 minutes before start.

 Third Signal – 15 minutes before the start, race competitors move to the start line and form up in qualification order.

 Fourth Signal – 5 minutes before the start, signal to clear the grid and race competitors to move towards the exit gate.

How many procedures are there?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

What is the best "top speed"

1. 300kmh
2. 310kmh
3. 340kmh
4. 320kmh

How many people do you think have had fatal crashes?

1. 175
2. 201
3. 226
4. 266

What is important with a sidecar?