{"id":1884592,"date":"2026-04-13T16:01:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1884592"},"modified":"2026-04-13T16:01:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:01:19","slug":"podcast-interview-with-phil-wain-about-his-new-isle-of-man-tt-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1884592","title":{"rendered":"Podcast: Interview with Phil Wain about his new Isle of Man TT book"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-06\/6-photo-06-06-2025-14-40-13-jpg.jpeg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Podcast: Interview with Phil Wain about his new Isle of Man TT book<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Journalist and author Phil Wain is the special guest on the Crash MotoGP Podcast<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Duncan <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-13T17:01:19+01:00\">13 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-06\/6-photo-06-06-2025-14-40-13-jpg.jpeg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-06\/6-photo-06-06-2025-14-40-13-jpg.jpeg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-06\/6-photo-06-06-2025-14-40-13-jpg.jpeg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-06\/6-photo-06-06-2025-14-40-13-jpg.jpeg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-06\/6-photo-06-06-2025-14-40-13-jpg.jpeg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-06\/6-photo-06-06-2025-14-40-13-jpg.jpeg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-06\/6-photo-06-06-2025-14-40-13-jpg.jpeg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-06\/6-photo-06-06-2025-14-40-13-jpg.jpeg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-06\/6-photo-06-06-2025-14-40-13-jpg.jpeg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Michael Dunlop, Isle of Man TT 2025<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Isle of Man TT<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Journalist and author Phil Wain joins the Crash MotoGP Podcast for a special episode to discuss his new book, <em>Isle of Man TT: The Illustrated History of the World\u2019s Greatest Motorcycle Road Race.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A lifelong motorcycle racing and Isle of Man TT fan, Phil Wain has covered the sport for various publications, including Bikesport News and MCN for over 20 years.<\/p>\n<p>Phil also has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Isle of Man TT, helping fellow journalists out for years with his statistics.<\/p>\n<p>He has now written a book about the Isle of Man TT, entitled <em>The Illustrated History of the World\u2019s Greatest Motorcycle Road Race.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Published by Collins and featuring a foreword by 23-time TT winner John McGuinness, this new book charts the event from its inception all the way to the present day.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed \">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The book features a fantastic range of images from across the decades, as well as deep insight into the TT as it has evolved over the years.<\/p>\n<p>The book also charts many of the famous names who have stamped their mark on TT history, as well as the machinery they raced.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>In a special episode of the <em>Crash MotoGP Podcast<\/em>, Lewis Duncan is joined by Phil Wain to discuss his new book and how it came together.<\/p>\n<p>They also take the opportunity to assess the current state of the event, as it continues to grow to new heights.<\/p>\n<p>With the TT beginning in just over a month\u2019s time with the first practice sessions, Phil and Lewis look at some of the big hitters coming into TT 2026 and what the pecking order might be.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed acast\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Road Racing<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Josh Brookes needs to ride in \u2018scary area\u2019 for Isle of Man TT wins<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/_3tk0497.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/_3tk0497.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/_3tk0497.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/_3tk0497.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/_3tk0497.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/_3tk0497.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/_3tk0497.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/_3tk0497.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/_3tk0497.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-9480092f9da0373f8633f15c4aa5dd54b718ec064553f10d4979ae410ddbcbbe\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/unnamed%20%2826%29.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/unnamed%20%2826%29.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/unnamed%20%2826%29.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Lewis Duncan<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">Head of Editorial<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<div>Lewis joined the Crash.net team in August of 2024 having been a journalist for five years covering MotoGP for the Motorsport Network. In February of 2026, he became Head of Editorial.\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Journalist and author Phil Wain is the special guest on the Crash MotoGP Podcast<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Journalist and author Phil Wain joins the Crash MotoGP Podcast for a special episode to discuss his new book, <em>Isle of Man TT: The Illustrated History of the World\u2019s Greatest Motorcycle Road Race.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A lifelong motorcycle racing and Isle of Man TT fan, Phil Wain has covered the sport for various publications, including Bikesport News and MCN for over 20 years.<\/p>\n<p>Phil also has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Isle of Man TT, helping fellow journalists out for years with his statistics.<\/p>\n<p>He has now written a book about the Isle of Man TT, entitled <em>The Illustrated History of the World\u2019s Greatest Motorcycle Road Race.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Published by Collins and featuring a foreword by 23-time TT winner John McGuinness, this new book charts the event from its inception all the way to the present day.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed \">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The book features a fantastic range of images from across the decades, as well as deep insight into the TT as it has evolved over the years.<\/p>\n<p>The book also charts many of the famous names who have stamped their mark on TT history, as well as the machinery they raced.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>In a special episode of the <em>Crash MotoGP Podcast<\/em>, Lewis Duncan is joined by Phil Wain to discuss his new book and how it came together.<\/p>\n<p>They also take the opportunity to assess the current state of the event, as it continues to grow to new heights.<\/p>\n<p>With the TT beginning in just over a month\u2019s time with the first practice sessions, Phil and Lewis look at some of the big hitters coming into TT 2026 and what the pecking order might be.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed acast\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Journalist and author Phil Wain joins the Crash MotoGP Podcast for a special episode to discuss his new book, <em>Isle of Man TT: The Illustrated History of the World\u2019s Greatest Motorcycle Road Race.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A lifelong motorcycle racing and Isle of Man TT fan, Phil Wain has covered the sport for various publications, including Bikesport News and MCN for over 20 years.<\/p>\n<p>Phil also has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Isle of Man TT, helping fellow journalists out for years with his statistics.<\/p>\n<p>He has now written a book about the Isle of Man TT, entitled <em>The Illustrated History of the World\u2019s Greatest Motorcycle Road Race.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Published by Collins and featuring a foreword by 23-time TT winner John McGuinness, this new book charts the event from its inception all the way to the present day.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed \">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The book features a fantastic range of images from across the decades, as well as deep insight into the TT as it has evolved over the 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