1912 Isle of Man TT
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The 1912 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy
races again took place over the "Snaefell Mountain Course
". Several manufacturers complained that the new mountain course was too arduous and threatened to boycott
the 1912 races. The riders' safety was uppermost in their minds and the state of the roads was also of concern especially after the first death on the course. Victor Surridge was killed during practice.
With an Indian
sweep the previous year the British manufacturers' pride was dented but even with a smaller entry the Junior race took place on Friday, 28 June, in the rain that challenged the belt-driven machines giving the advantage to the chain-driven ones. Douglas
took the first two places. Monday, 1 July, was the Senior race and a two-stroke
Scott
was driven into first place. This was the first two-stroke TT win.
Isle of Man TT
The International Isle of Man TT Race is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man and was for many years the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world...
races again took place over the "Snaefell Mountain Course
Snaefell mountain course
Snaefell Mountain Course or Mountain Course is a road-racing circuit used for the Isle of Man TT and Manx Grand Prix Races held in the Isle of Man from 1911 and 1923 respectively. The racing is held on public roads closed for racing by an Act of Tynwald...
". Several manufacturers complained that the new mountain course was too arduous and threatened to boycott
Boycott
A boycott is an act of voluntarily abstaining from using, buying, or dealing with a person, organization, or country as an expression of protest, usually for political reasons...
the 1912 races. The riders' safety was uppermost in their minds and the state of the roads was also of concern especially after the first death on the course. Victor Surridge was killed during practice.
With an Indian
Indian (motorcycle)
Indian is an American brand of motorcycles. Indian motorcycles were manufactured from 1901 to 1953 by a company in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, initially known as the Hendee Manufacturing Company but which was renamed the Indian Manufacturing Company in 1928. The Indian factory team took the...
sweep the previous year the British manufacturers' pride was dented but even with a smaller entry the Junior race took place on Friday, 28 June, in the rain that challenged the belt-driven machines giving the advantage to the chain-driven ones. Douglas
Douglas (motorcycles)
Douglas was a British motorcycle manufacturer from 1907–1957 based in Kingswood, Bristol, owned by the Douglas family, and especially known for its horizontally opposed twin cylinder engined bikes and as manufacturers of speedway machines...
took the first two places. Monday, 1 July, was the Senior race and a two-stroke
Two-stroke cycle
A two-stroke engine is an internal combustion engine that completes the process cycle in one revolution of the crankshaft...
Scott
The Scott Motorcycle Company
The Scott Motorcycle Company was owned by Scott Motors Limited, Shipley, West Yorkshire, England and was a well known producer of motorcycles and light engines for industry...
was driven into first place. This was the first two-stroke TT win.
Junior 350cc Race
| Pos | Rider | Machine | Speed | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W H Bashall | Douglas Douglas (motorcycles) Douglas was a British motorcycle manufacturer from 1907–1957 based in Kingswood, Bristol, owned by the Douglas family, and especially known for its horizontally opposed twin cylinder engined bikes and as manufacturers of speedway machines... |
39.65 mph | 4 |
| 3 | H J Cox | Forward | 36.51 mph | 4 |
Senior 500cc Race
| Pos | Rider | Machine | Speed | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F A Applebee | Scott The Scott Motorcycle Company The Scott Motorcycle Company was owned by Scott Motors Limited, Shipley, West Yorkshire, England and was a well known producer of motorcycles and light engines for industry... |
48.69 mph | 5 |