2023 has been a big Isle of Man TT for Northern Irish road racer Michael Dunlop, and there are still two days left in Race Week at the time of writing on June 8, 2023. Why is it such a big deal, though? There’s a reason that the phrase “inside baseball” exists, and I’ve found that it’s easily applicable to most sports. Assumed knowledge of certain key details about any sport can lead to the overwhelming impression that [Major Event] is important, and yet not give adequate context as to why it matters. Let’s demystify the Isle of Man TT for newbies here and now.
For those who are vaguely aware that the TT exists and that it’s important in the scheme of international motorcycle road racing, one thing to get your head around is the fact that the TT isn’t only one race. In fact, it’s not even just a series of single races in each of several categories.
