The Central

                          Fancy a pint


One of best places in Ramsey to watch or photograph the TT races from is this corner on Parliament Square and Leazayre Road,The Central pub,  Undoubtedly the busiest pub in town during the two week race period due to it's prime location (and great staff ) with an outside seating area out rear entrance and the front pictured right on course side. Get in early for that pint though or you'll have a long wait.

Ramsey Sprint, Isle of Man TT

                     Balancing act

Races day off, why not head North of the island to Ramsey, for Ramsey Day.  The stunt display team showing how it's done along Mooragh Promenade.

Isle of Man TT 2008

The Central

                     Beer and Bikes


If you find yourself in Ramsey for the races, try The Central pub, Parliament Square. Get in early though as this place gets packed out. Small, but a perfect vantage point. If you like karaoke then you're in the right place. If not, then take earplugs, or try sitting out the back with a beer and just enjoy the racing view. 

John McGuinness and his happiest fan

                        This guy


Photo shoot at the TT Grandstand, John McGuinness book signing. This guy, first in the queue. Possibly the happiest fan of any rider I've ever seen and photographed. John McGuinness, one the all  nicest riders, celebrities, people all round nice guy you will ever meet. The super fan, one of many waiting patiently for a snap with the motorbike race legend, and purchase his hand signed book. It's all part of the Isle of Man TT Races. As I left, I could still hear the guy laughing. Whatever part of the world he'd traveled from, he'll always be remembered as the happiest fan to me. If anyone knows who he is, pass on this post. I'd love him to have the original large file of the image.  2014 Isle of Man TT Races, TT Grandstand

The Girls at the Grandstand

                                             Neo Girls, 2014, TT Grandstand



  
As much as a part of the TT, the promotion girls you'll find around the Grandstand, pits, start line.  The sponsors may change, the girls may change with each passing year, but the photographer can always find the ubiquitous Girls at the Grandstand shot.