TT fans not deterred as weather delays racing

Despite recent weather-related delays, fans of the Isle of Man TT are undeterred by the setbacks at the world-famous motorcycling festival. The start of the 2025 event was postponed by two days, and wet road conditions necessitated rescheduling the Supertwin and Superstock races to the evening.

Regular attendee Ciaran Donaghy noted that he has seen worse weather in previous years, expressing optimism about the good racing he has witnessed so far and already planning to return next year. Other fans, like Sabine Wellbrock, shared similar sentiments, appreciating the unique experience despite the less-than-ideal weather. Mark Jones, a nostalgic visitor who grew up on the island, acknowledged the frustrations of delays but highlighted the opportunity to explore the island further while waiting. Overall, the passion for the event remains strong among attendees, regardless of the challenges posed by the weather.

Isle of Man TT fans have not been put off the world famous motorcycling festival, despite action on the course facing several delays. It comes after the start of racing at the 2025 event was pushed back by two days to Monday. Wet roads on part of the 37.7-mile (61km) course have also been to blame for Tuesday's Supertwin and Superstock races being moved to the evening . Ciaran Donaghy from near Ballymoney in Northern Ireland has been coming since 2015 and said he has seen worse weather. He said when he came in 2019 the bad weather meant he saw "just two laps of a race". "The weather is OK, it is what it is... you don't know until you come here," he said. Despite the delays, he said he been able to watch "good racing" on Monday and had already booked his ticket for next year. Sabine Wellbrock from northern Germany travelled to the island for the races for the third time this year. She said the weather was "not so fun" but was hopeful it would improve as she loved watching the event. "You can't see anything like it in Germany," she said. Having grown up in Port Erin 40 years ago, Mark Jones returns to the island each year for the TT. Now living in Goostrey in Cheshire, he said the island was "still in my heart" and he enjoyed coming home for the festival. He said while weather delays were "a little frustrating", people understood that things "shift and change" in road racing. However, he said hold-ups in racing offered "a chance to have a look round the rest of the island" and he had even "hopped on a steam train down to Port Erin". Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X . More like this Related internet links

Fans keep their enthusiasm for the Isle of Man TT despite weather disruption to racing action.

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