History, Danger & Speed: Deep Dive into the Isle of Man TT | Highside/Lowside S10E02

Check out our sponsor Motul | https://rvz.la/4ieVNUe Thanks to Progressive for sponsoring this episode of Highside/Lowside. Learn more about America’s #1 motorcycle insurer at https://www.progressive.com/comoto What makes the Isle of Man TT the most legendary – and dangerous – motorcycle race in the world? In this episode of Highside/Lowside, Spurg and Zack sit down with veteran motojournalist and former racer Mat Oxley to dive deep into the thrill, history, and high stakes of the TT races. Subscribe to the podcast! Spotify - https://rvz.la/4hV6tY5 Apple - https://rvz.la/42o1QRG Learn more about the Rider Plus Membership and what it can do for you! | https://rvz.la/4274fA9 Don’t forget to check out the latest moto news on Common Tread | https://rvz.la/44rRwJI 0:00 - Opening 0:41 - Sponsors/Ads 1:49 - The Warm Up: Moto Icon Ideas? 6:00 - Welcome Max Oxley 11:19 - What is the Isle of Man TT and Why You Should Care 16:46 - Other Public Road Courses, Time Trial Style 33:53 - The Island Itself, How the Race Exists 37:23 - Spectating the Isle of Man TT 53:30 - Middle Break 53:30 - The Racers, Psychology 1:07:17 - The Racers, Physiology 1:21:25 - How Would One End Up Racing It? 1:33:57 - Engine Sound Guessing Game 1:45:19 - T-Shirt Winner + Listener Comment 2:02:12 - Final Thought