2023 Isle of Man TT

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The 2023 Isle of Man TT happened from May 29 to June 10 on the Isle of Man’s famous Mountain Course in Douglas. The 37.733-mile road race, run on public roads, produced a mix of record-breaking speeds, multiple winners, and tragedy.

Absences and notable events
- Several top contenders were out due to injuries or personal reasons, including Lee Johnston, Nathan Harrison, Ian Hutchinson (stroke), and Gary Johnson. Glenn Irwin did not race for personal reasons.
- A Spanish rider, Raul Torras Martinez, died on the final lap of the first Supertwin TT race.

Records and highlights
- Peter Hickman set a new outright lap record of 136.358 mph (219.447 km/h) in RL360 Superstock Race 2 aboard a BMW M1000RR.
- Michael Dunlop won four races, bringing his Isle of Man TT total to 25—one behind his uncle Joey Dunlop. He also set a Supersport speed record of 130.403 mph (209.863 km/h).
- Peter Hickman also posted a high Supersport speed (130.219 mph) in one race.
- The Birchall brothers, Ben and Tom, dominated the Sidecar TT, winning both races and setting a Sidecar lap record of 120.645 mph.

Winners by class (highlights)
- Supersport TT Race 1: Michael Dunlop (Yamaha)
- Supersport TT Race 2: Michael Dunlop (Yamaha)
- Superbike TT: Michael Dunlop (ride details noted in reports)
- Lightweight TT (carried by Dunlop’s wins in that class)
- Carole Nash Supertwin TT Race 1: Michael Dunlop (Paton)
- Carole Nash Supertwin TT Race 2: Peter Hickman (Yamaha)
- RL360 Superstock TT Race 1: Peter Hickman (BMW)
- RL360 Superstock TT Race 2: Peter Hickman (BMW)
- Milwaukee Senior TT: Peter Hickman (BMW)
- 3wheeling.media Sidecar TT Race 1: Ben Birchall / Tom Birchall (Honda LCR)
- 3wheeling.media Sidecar TT Race 2: Ben Birchall / Tom Birchall (Honda LCR)

Overall takeaway
The 2023 TT was a standout for speed and endurance, with Peter Hickman pushing the speed limits and Michael Dunlop collecting several wins. It also delivered dramatic moments, including the Sidecar duos’ continued dominance and the tragic death of Raul Torras Martinez.