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WalterBright11/07/20241 replyview on HN

I thought IoM vetted the contestants to keep out inept riders.


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whartung11/07/2024

That's the whole point. IoM is an equal opportunity killer.

The "novices" are those new to the course, not new to racing. They're skilled racers, proven, successful. But stuff happens, and the course can be unforgiving.

David Jefferies was a lap record holding, TT winning champion when he collided with a wall in 2003.