Isle of Man TT: The Illustrated History of the World’s Greatest Motorcycle Road Race

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Phil Wain John McGuinness MBE

Isle of Man TT

Name: Isle of Man TT
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ISBN: 9780008783839

The Illustrated History of the World’s Greatest Motorcycle Road Race

Phil Wain, John McGuinness MBE, Collins Books

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English

Collins
23 April 2026

Biography: sport; Manufacturing industries; Automotive (motor mechanic) skills; Motorcycles: general interest; Motorcycle racing

""…excellently documents the history of the Isle of Man TT"", John McGuinness MBEDiscover the history, behind-the-scenes stories and thrills of the world's greatest motorcycle road race.

A visually-stunning book with amazing photography from this annual event.

From 1907 to the present day, learn about the course and how it has changed, and how the corners got their names. Discover more about the TT greats and the international stars. Gain an insight into the main manufacturers and technical innovation over the years, including the anatomy of a sidecar. Check out the record-breaking milestones and statistics about the race and the history of the tourist trophy.

What does it take to run the TT? Phil Wain's unique insider view offers a fascinating account of the organization behind the annual race.

How dangerous is the race and what steps have been taken to make it safer?

Go on a lap of the TT Course with Peter Hickman, multiple TT winner and current outright lap record holder, – every turn in point, gear change, speed and opportunity. Find out for yourself what skill and concentration it takes to tackle the race as speeds nudge an incredible 200mph.

By: Phil Wain
Foreword by: John McGuinness MBE, Collins Books
Imprint: Collins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 282mm, Width: 219mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 270g
ISBN: 9780008783839
ISBN 10: 0008783837
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 23 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Phil Wain has been a freelance motorcycle journalist for 20 years and is features writer for a number of publications including BikeSport News, Classic Racer and Road Racing Ireland, as well as being a regular contributor to Motor Cycle News (MCN), MCN Sport and official British Superbike Championship race programmes. He also writes monthly blogs for Devitt Insurance website covering the MotoGP and World Superbike Championships, the British Superbike Championship and the Isle of Man TT Races. He is currently PR officer for a number of teams and riders at both the British Superbike Championship and International road races, including 8TEN Racing (multiple International road race winners Peter Hickman and Davey Todd), PBM Ducati, 23-time Isle of Man TT race winner John McGuinness MBE, KTS Racing and Jackson Racing. Previous clients include Guy Martin, Smiths Racing, Michael Rutter, 8-time World Champion Tim Reeves, Ryan Farquhar and Hydrex Honda.