In 1907 the first ever motor cycle road race was held in the Isle of Man. The Tourist Trophy, or Isle of Man TT races as they are usually called, took place on this British Isle to get around the laws which banned racing on the highways of mainland Britain and the 20mph speed limit which was in force at the time.
Apart from interruptions during the two World Wars, these races have continued ever since and are still reckoned to be the most exciting road races in the World.
