This video (and Part 2 www.youtube.com is designed as a tribute and remembrance to the 225 people that have died on the Isle of Man TT Snaefell mountain course (1911 to 2008) during both the Tourist Trophy (TT) and the Manx Grand Prix (MGP) races/practices. The TT course is the most challenging road racing course in the world. The names and locations of fatal accidents appear on the video as we travel the course - in real time. The Snaefell mountain course will be 100 years old in 2011. These riders and passengers, along with thousands of others, have all thrilled millions of motorcycle racing fans over the last 100 years, though tragically died doing what they were free to do - race. Please consider donating to those charities mentioned in the video to support them, and please continue to support the TT and MGP. The riders are: Victor J.Surridge, Frank R Bateman, Fred Walker, JHH Veasey, Ned Brew, JTA Temple Archie Birkin, John Cooke, Cecil T Ashby, Doug Lamb, Freddie G.Hicks, Frank Longman, Arthur Pilling, Syd Crabtree, John Gilbert, JPWilliamson, JAMacDonald, Doug Pirie, Jack Moore, Percy Pritlove, Karl Gall, AWFJohns, Peter M Aitchinson, Benjy Russell, Johan Erik van Tilburg, Thomas Bryant, Neil ('Noel') Christmas, Ben Drinkwater, John Makaula-White, Thomas A. Westfield, Alfred Bent, Leonard C Bolshaw, John P. ODriscoll, John T Wenman, Doug L Parris, Chris Horn, JM Crowe, Frank WA Fry, Brian A. Jackson, Ivor K. Arber, Kenneth RV James, Michael Richardson, Harry L ...
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