Isle of Man TT Review 2008

Introduction

The Tourist Trophy held on the Isle of Man for two weeks every year, during which roads are closed to create a 37.75 mile circuit, is one of the greatest motorsport events in the World - Murray Walker says it is THE greatest.

The Isle of Man TT Review 2008 DVD, produced by IoM based company Duke Video, contains the highlights of the action from Superbikes, Superstock and Sidecar races over Snaefell Mountain and through the winding streets.

This two-disc package contains over four hours of racing, interviews and extra features.

Video

Absolutely stunning - the use of onboard cameras, kerb-cameras, aerial shots mixed in with the race footage gives a real sense of the speed, conditions, bumps, jumps and skill involved. The quality is superb.

Audio

The commentary by Keith Huewen, Dave Moore and Richard Nichols is informative and interesting. The soundtrack does a good job with the engine sounds.

Extra Features

2008 saw the re-introduction of the Lightweight and Ultra-Lightweight classes on the brand new 4.25-mile Billown course, shown on disc 1.

From the rear cover of the DVD:
Bonus features include an interview with three-times World Sidecar Champion Tim Reeves ahead of his maiden TT, newcomer Jamie Robinson taking his bike test, a trip with the Blades aerobatic display team - joined by three TT stars - and a visit to the Getty Images TT exhibition in London, with contributions from legendary motorsport commentator Murray Walker.
Plus, complete on-board laps with Guy Martin, including commentary in his own inimitable style, and sidecar stars Nick Crowe and Mark Cox, a look at the star-studded Ducati Parade Lap, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ducati's TT debut, rider profiles, highlights of Mad Sunday, the Purple Helmets and more.

Conclusion

I found the Isle of Man TT Review 2008 absolutely brilliant. Never having been into two-wheeled motorsports, I didn't know any of the riders, but by the end of the nine races, I began to put names to bikes and was familiar with the format and the circuit. All I knew of the TT was that it is inherently dangerous - I shared a hospital ward with the late Dave Saville, a nine times winner and World Champion sidecar pilot - and having watched this DVD, it's easy to see why.

The enthusiasm is evident from the commentators to the spectators to the racers, who all want to be King of the Mountain. It's a fantastic event on a fantastic DVD which is highly recommended to anyone with even the slightest interest in motorsport.