1911 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy
Oliver Godfrey on winning Indian racer.
Oliver Godfrey on winning Indian racer.
Date June 30, July 3, 1911
Location Douglas, Isle of Man
Course Mountain Course,(Four Inch Course)
37.5 mi (60.39 km)
Organiser Auto-Cycle Union
Clerk J.R. Nisbet
Junior TT
First Percy Evans, Humber
Second Harry Collier, Matchless
Third Harold Cox, Forward
Fastest lap
Percy Evans
53min. 24sec. 42.13 mph (New record)
Senior TT
First Oliver Godfrey, Indian
Second Charles Franklin, Indian
Third Arthur Moorhouse, Indian
Fastest lap
Frank Philipp, Scott
44min. 52sec. 50.11 mph (New record)
2¾ hp Zenith-Gradua 297cc.

The 1911 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy races took place for the first time over the Isle of Man TT Mountain Course. The whole organisation of the races was given over to the Auto-Cycle Union (ACU), which announced the use of the longer mountain course with a four lap (150 mile) Junior race on Friday 30 June, and five laps (189 mile) for the Senior race on Monday 3 July.[1] In only five years the TT races had matured and commercialism had set-in. Grandstands were built by the Douglas Corporation in what had been popular and free vantage points in Douglas, to the displeasure of the public.

Preparations for this new, challenging course that meant an eight-mile (13 km) uphill climb from Ramsey to Brandywell prompted the manufacturers to devise methods of modifying their mainly single-gear machines to cope with the Snaefell mountain road not once, but several times. Harry Collier, on the single-cylinder Matchless, and Percy J. Evans fought for first place in the Junior event. In the Senior event, British pride and prestige was dented when the Indians took the first three places. Charlie Collier crossed the finish line second on his Matchless, but was disqualified for refuelling outside of the designated area.[2]

On Friday, June 27, 1911, the first fatal accident in connection with the Tourist Trophy races happened. While practicing for the forthcoming race, Victor Surridge was taking a difficult corner on Cregwilly’s Hill near Glen Helen section of the course, dashing into a hedge and breaking his neck. He was nineteen years of age.[3]

Junior TT final standings

Friday 30 June 1911 – 4 laps (150 miles) Four Inch Course/Isle of Man TT Mountain Course[4]

Isle of Man The 5th International Auto-cycle Tourist Trophy[5]
Pos # Rider Bike Cyl. Junior TT race classification[6]
Laps Time Speed Prizes & Remarks
1 17 United Kingdom Percy Evans 2¾ hp Humber 339cc 2 4 3:37.07 41.45 mph 1st Prize - Winner of Junior Trophy and £40
2 15 United Kingdom Harry Collier 2hp Matchless-JAP 295cc 1 4 3:46.20 39.74 mph 2nd Prize - £20. First single-cylinder
3 26 United Kingdom Harold Cox 2¾ hp Forward 339cc 2 4 3:55.26 38.22 mph 3rd Prize - £10 and Silver cup for First private owner.
4 24 Isle of Man Douglas Brown 2¾ hp Humber 339cc 1 4 3:56.24 38.07 mph Gold Medal.
5 36 United Kingdom H. Greaves 2¾ hp Enfield 340cc 2 4 3:56.34 38.04 mph Gold medal.
6 5 German Empire Karl Kassert 2½ hp NSU 338cc 2 4 3:57.23 37.91 mph Gold medal.
7 18 United Kingdom Willie Douglas 2¾ hp Douglas 340cc 2 4 4:00.11 37.47 mph Gold medal.
8 24 Isle of Man Arthur Fenn 2¾ hp Humber 339cc 2 4 4:01.19 37.29 mph Gold medal.
9 10 United Kingdom Percy Johnson 2¾ hp Humber 339cc 2 4 4:04.10 36.86 mph Gold medal and Silver cup for Second private owner
10 2 United Kingdom Jack Haslam 2¾ hp Zenith-Gradua 297cc 1 4 4:04.11 35.85 mph Gold medal.
11 21 United Kingdom Peter Weatherilt 2¾ hp Zenith-Gradua 297cc 1 4 4:05.37 36.64 mph Gold medal.
12 31 United Kingdom Gordon L Fletcher 2¾ hp Douglas 340cc 2 4 4:10.33 35.92 mph Gold medal.
13 14 United Kingdom Graham Dixon 2¾ hp New Hudson 297cc 1 4 4:14.09 35.92 mph Gold medal.
14 12 United Kingdom Sam Wright 2¾ hp Humber 339cc 2 4 4:19.27 34.68 mph Gold medal.
15 28 United Kingdom J.D. Corke 2½ hp AJS 298cc 1 4 4:23.14 34.19 mph
16 33 United Kingdom Albert J Stevens 2½ hp AJS 298cc 1 4 4:26.37 33.75 mph
17 20 United Kingdom Norman Slatter 2 hp Alcyon 299cc 1 4 4:29.18 33.41 mph First single geared machine.
18 34 United Kingdom W.E. Grange 2¾ hp Humber 339cc 2 4 4:44.30 31.63 mph
19 29 German Empire Alwin Boldt 2½ hp NSU 338cc 2 4 4:53.21 30.68 mph
20 9 United Kingdom Rem Fowler 2¾ hp New Hudson 297cc 1 4 4:53.22 30.67 mph
21 16 Scotland Alfie Alexander 2¾ hp Rex 339cc 2 4 5:00.27 29.95 mph
DNF 25 United Kingdom Eddie Kickham 2¾ hp Douglas 340cc 2 3 Retired on last lap at Ballaugh due to magneto trouble.
DNF 27 German Empire R. Dreschler 2½ hp NSU 299cc 1 3 Retired on last lap due punctures.
DNF 30 United Kingdom Victor Wilberforce 2¾ hp Douglas 340cc 2 3 Retired on last lap due to seized gear at Snaefell.
DNF 32 United Kingdom Charlie Collier 2hp Matchless-JAP 295cc 1 3 Retired on last lap due to punctures, plug and belt problems.
DNF 1 United Kingdom Hugh Gibson 2¾ hp New Hudson 297cc 1 1 Retired on lap 2 at Glen Helen due to seized big end.
DNF 7 United Kingdom Bert Colver 2¾ hp Enfield 340cc 2 1 Retired on lap 2 at Keppel Gate due to sheared sprocket.
DNF 38 United Kingdom Jack Sirett 2½ hp NSU 338cc 1 1 Retired on lap 2 due multiple punctures.
DNF 6 France Francois Sain 2 hp Alcyon 299cc 1 0 Retired on first lap due to jammed chain shortening device.
DNF 8 France Michel Canale 2 hp Alcyon 299cc 1 0 Retired on first lap due to jammed chain shortening device.
DNF 11 United Kingdom David C. Bolton 2 hp Martin 297cc 1 0 Retired on first lap at Ginger Hall (Sulby) due to broken frame.
DNF 19 United Kingdom Harry Martin 2 hp Martin 297cc 1 0 Retired on first lap at Ballaugh due to broken valve lifter and throttle.
DNF 35 United Kingdom Bob Bell 2 hp Moto-Reve 299cc 1 0 Retired on first lap due blown engine.
DNF 37 United Kingdom Gordon Griffith 2¾ hp Moto-Reve 340cc 2 0 Retired on first lap at Ramsey due broken inlet pipe.
DNS 22 United Kingdom Sydney T. Tessier 2¾ hp BAT 297cc 1
DNS 3 United Kingdom Billy Heaton 2½ hp NSU 338cc 1 Smashed up his machine at the last moment.
DNS 4 United Kingdom George E. Stanley 2½ hp Singer 1 Arrived too late to practice.
DNS 20 France J. Garbero 2 hp Alcyon 299cc 1 Norman Slatter replaced him.
DNS 34 United Kingdom George Ware 2¾ hp Humber 339cc 2 W.E. Grange replaced him.
Fastest lap: Percy Evans, 53min. 24sec. 42.13 mph (New record)

Senior TT final standings

Monday 3 July 1911 – 5 laps (187 miles 4 furlongs) Four Inch Course/Isle of Man TT Mountain Course[7]

Isle of Man The 5th International Auto-cycle Tourist Trophy[8]
Pos # Rider Bike Cyl. Senior TT race classification[9]
Laps Time Speed Prizes & Remarks
1 26 United Kingdom Oliver Godfrey 3¾ hp Indian 584cc 2 5 3:56.10 47.63 mph 1st Prize - Winner of Senior Trophy and £40
2 17 Republic of Ireland Charles Franklin 3¾ hp Indian 584cc 2 5 3:59.52 46.90 mph 2nd Prize - £20.
3 31 United Kingdom Arthur Moorhouse 3¾ hp Indian 584cc 2 5 4:05.34 45.81 mph 3rd Prize - £10. First private owner
4 7 United Kingdom Harry Collier 4 hp Matchless-JAP 580cc 2 5 4:09.42 Gold Medal.
5 54 United Kingdom Hugh Mason 4 hp Matchless-JAP 580cc 2 5 4:15.35 45.05 mph Gold Medal.
6 21 Republic of Ireland Joe Carvill 3½ hp Triumph 499cc 1 5 4:16.49 43.80 mph First single-cylinder. Second private owner.
7 46 United Kingdom Harry Bashall 4 hp BAT-JAP 580cc 2 5 4:17.57 43.61 mph Gold medal.
8 3 Isle of Man Quentin Smith 3½ hp Triumph 499cc 1 5 4:18.40 43.49 mph Gold medal.
9 63 United Kingdom Howard Lister-Cooper 3½ hp Triumph 499cc 1 5 4:22.21 Gold medal.
10 49 United Kingdom John Bashall 4 hp BAT-JAP 580cc 2 5 4:24.56 42.88 mph Gold medal.
11 14 United Kingdom Harry Reed 4 hp DOT-JAP 580cc 2 5 4:32.45 41.24 mph Gold medal.
12 15 United Kingdom Billy Newsome 3½ hp Triumph 499cc 1 5 4:35.06 40.89 mph Gold medal.
13 45 United Kingdom Charlie North 3½ hp Ariel 498cc 1 5 4:43.45 39.64 mph
14 66 United Kingdom Percy Johnson 4 hp Matchless-JAP 580cc 2 5 4:44.37 39.52 mph
15 4 United Kingdom Basil V Jones 3½ hp Premier 499cc 1 5 4:46.09 39.31 mph
16 33 United Kingdom Peter Weatherilt 3½ hp Zenith-Gradua 499cc 1 5 4:46.37 39.21 mph
17 58 United Kingdom Jack Haswell 3½ hp Triumph 499cc 1 5 4:51.46 38.55 mph
18 55 Scotland Jimmy Alexander 3¾ hp Indian 584cc 2 5 4:58.01 37.74 mph
19 61 United Kingdom Fred Mackay 3½ hp Singer 499cc 1 5 5:05.00 36.88 mph
20 62 United Kingdom Norman F. Holder 4 hp Blumfield 583cc 2 5 5:05.26
21 52 United Kingdom W. Stanhope Spencer 3½ hp Rudge 499cc 1 5 5:12.47 36.83 mph
22 28 United Kingdom John Gibson 3½ hp Rudge 499cc 1 5 5:16.37
23 32 German Empire Alwin Boldt 3½ hp NSU 499cc 1 5 5:21.58 35.53 mph
24 11 United Kingdom Howard Smith 3½ hp Triumph 499cc 1 5 5:24.30
25 51 United Kingdom Albert Berlie 4 hp Moto-Reve 499cc 2 5 5:36.51 33.39 mph
26 12 United Kingdom Frank A Applebee jun. 4 hp Scott (2-stroke) 534cc 2 5 5:42.58 32.80 mph
DQ 1 United Kingdom Charlie Collier 4 hp Matchless-JAP 580cc 2 5 3:57.13 Finished 2nd. Disqualified for taking petrol outside of depot.[10]
DQ 43 Canada Jake DeRosier 3¾ hp Indian 584cc 2 5 4:29.41 Finished 11th. Disqualified for receiving assistance in repairing at Ramsey.[11]
Fastest lap: Frank Phillip, 44min. 52sec. 50.14 mph (New record)

References

  1. The Guardian page 14 Tuesday 4 July 1911
  2. Ward, James J. (November 2007). "The Flying "M" on the IOM: The Matchless Name and the Tourist Trophy Races". International Journal of Motorcycle Studies. International Journal of Motorcycle Studies. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
  3. Chelmsford Chronicle, Friday 30 June 1911
  4. Isle of Man Weekly Times page 2 Isle of Man Times and General Advertiser 1 July 1911
  5. The Motor Cycle page 586, 6 July 1911
  6. The Motor Cycle page 614, 22 June 1911
  7. Isle of Man Weekly Times page 2 Isle of Man Times and General Advertiser 8 July 1911
  8. The Motor Cycle page 586, 6 July 1911
  9. The Motor Cycle page 693, 6 July 1911
  10. Isle of Man Examiner page 6, 8 July 1911
  11. Isle of Man Examiner page 6, 8 July 1911
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