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Written by Jason Barlow
Soichiro Honda is one of the greatest dudes to have ever lived. Take his famous 1954 address, which became known as the Isle of Man Declaration". Honda-san had become obsessed with the legendary Isle of Man TT motorcycle races, and stated that Honda would enter a 250cc race bike in the following year"s event, despite having zero previous experience.He subsequently travelled to this rocky little outpost in the middle of the Irish Sea in June 1954 to witness what was, and remains today, one of the most lunatic endeavours mankind can indulge in. Unfortunately, having made this inspired pilgrimage the Isle of Man is a long way from Japan he was rather perplexed at what he found.
Date written: 2 Aug 2016
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Soichiro Honda is one of the greatest dudes to have ever lived. Take his famous 1954 address, which became known as the Isle of Man Declaration". Honda-san had become obsessed with the legendary Isle of Man TT motorcycle races, and stated that Honda would enter a 250cc race bike in the following year"s event, despite having zero previous experience.He subsequently travelled to this rocky little outpost in the middle of the Irish Sea in June 1954 to witness what was, and remains today, one of the most lunatic endeavours mankind can indulge in. Unfortunately, having made this inspired pilgrimage the Isle of Man is a long way from Japan he was rather perplexed at what he found.
Date written: 2 Aug 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 4499