RUNNIT Recap: 2025 Isle of Man TT – Legends Rise, Records Fall
"Dream it. Build it. RUNNIT." That’s exactly what went down at the legendary 2025 Isle of Man TT. Even the unpredictable weather couldn’t stop motorsport’s wildest warriors from writing history on the iconic Mountain Course.
Let’s dive into what went down and who made waves.
Davey Todd & the BMW Blitz
Kicking it off, Davey Todd didn’t just show up—he dominated. Riding a BMW superbike with the swagger of someone who knows they're unstoppable, Todd edged out TT legend Michael Dunlop by a mere 1.3 seconds. Imagine going flat-out at 132.495 mph knowing a split second could separate glory from regret. Todd made that gamble look effortless.
Dunlop and Ducati: The Reunion Tour
If anyone deserves a crown this year, it's Michael Dunlop. Making history never looked so smooth. Dunlop took two victories on a Ducati—the first time the iconic Italian marque tasted TT victory since 1995. That’s 30 years in the making, folks. Dunlop clinched Supersport TT victories back-to-back and, just for good measure, added two more Supertwin TT wins riding a Paton, including smashing the class record at 123.056 mph. Now at 33 career TT wins, Dunlop didn’t just rewrite records, he dropped the mic.
Dean Harrison’s Power Play
Honda found their hero in Dean Harrison. Not satisfied with mere podium finishes, Harrison annihilated the competition in the Superstock TT with an average speed of 134.667 mph—insanity wrapped neatly in racing leather. If racing’s about pushing limits, Harrison didn’t just push—he ripped them apart.
Crowe Brothers Take Flight
Sidecar racing isn’t for the faint-hearted, and brothers Ryan and Callum Crowe showed exactly why. They flew through both Sidecar TT races, laying down over 120 mph averages. Family bonds run deep—but at those speeds, it’s another level of trust altogether.
Drama on the Mountain
It wouldn’t be TT week without drama, and 2025 brought plenty:
The Senior TT—the iconic finale everyone waits for—got axed due to gale-force winds. Safety always comes first, but let's face it: fans left hungrier than ever.
Peter Hickman’s hopes ended in a painful qualifying crash, reminding us all of the razor-thin line between triumph and tragedy.
Michael Rutter ate asphalt during the Supertwin event, shaking everyone watching, though thankfully, he's made of tougher stuff.
Mark Parrett collided with a massive seagull at nearly 150 mph. Somehow he finished—beaten, bruised, but standing tall. True RUNNIT mentality right there.
Snapshot of Speed
Check the numbers—these riders didn’t just compete, they pushed machines and minds to the max:
RaceChampion(s)Avg Speed (mph)Superbike TTDavey Todd (BMW)132.495Superstock TTDean Harrison (Honda)134.667Supersport TT 1Michael Dunlop (Ducati)~127.5Supersport TT 2Michael Dunlop (Ducati)~126.7Supertwin TT 1Michael Dunlop (Paton)122.3Supertwin TT 2Michael Dunlop (Paton)123.056 (Record)Sidecar TT 1–2Ryan & Callum Crowe (Honda LCR)~120
Looking Forward: Who’s Got Next?
After a week packed with record-setting runs, breathtaking crashes, and heroics against all odds, the questions now rise: Can Davey Todd and Dean Harrison keep the momentum rolling? Will Dunlop stack even more records? And with the Senior TT sidelined, will next year’s race be the redemption round everyone’s hoping for?
RUNNIT knows motorsport isn’t just racing - it's about pushing the limits of man and machine, testing boundaries, and looking damn good doing it. There are very few races on this earth that allow riders to do just that, and the Isle of Man TT is among the top of that small list. 2026 is just around the corner, and the TT’s next chapter promises even greater glory.