# 1911 Isle of Man TT

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. 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.
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.

## Junior TT final standings

Friday 30 June 1911 – 4 laps (150 miles) Four Inch Course/Isle of Man TT Mountain Course
The 5th International Auto-cycle Tourist Trophy :
| Pos | # | Rider | Bike | Cyl. | Junior TT race classification | Junior TT race classification | Junior TT race classification | Junior TT race classification |
| Pos | # | Rider | Bike | Cyl. | Laps | Time | Speed | Prizes & remarks |
| 1 | 17 | Percy Evans | 2¾ hp Humber 339cc | 2 | 4 | 3:37.07 | 41.45 mph | 1st Prize - Winner of Junior Trophy and £40 |
| 2 | 15 | Harry Collier | 2hp Matchless-JAP 295cc | 1 | 4 | 3:46.20 | 39.74 mph | 2nd Prize - £20. First single-cylinder |
| 3 | 26 | 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 | Douglas Brown | 2¾ hp Humber 339cc | 1 | 4 | 3:56.24 | 38.07 mph | Gold Medal. |
| 5 | 36 | H. Greaves | 2¾ hp Enfield 340cc | 2 | 4 | 3:56.34 | 38.04 mph | Gold medal. |
| 6 | 5 | Karl Kassert | 2½ hp NSU 338cc | 2 | 4 | 3:57.23 | 37.91 mph | Gold medal. |
| 7 | 18 | Willie Douglas | 2¾ hp Douglas 340cc | 2 | 4 | 4:00.11 | 37.47 mph | Gold medal. |
| 8 | 24 | Arthur Fenn | 2¾ hp Humber 339cc | 2 | 4 | 4:01.19 | 37.29 mph | Gold medal. |
| 9 | 10 | 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 | Jack Haslam | 2¾ hp Zenith-Gradua 297cc | 1 | 4 | 4:04.11 | 35.85 mph | Gold medal. |
| 11 | 21 | Peter Weatherilt | 2¾ hp Zenith-Gradua 297cc | 1 | 4 | 4:05.37 | 36.64 mph | Gold medal. |
| 12 | 31 | Gordon L Fletcher | 2¾ hp Douglas 340cc | 2 | 4 | 4:10.33 | 35.92 mph | Gold medal. |
| 13 | 14 | Graham Dixon | 2¾ hp New Hudson 297cc | 1 | 4 | 4:14.09 | 35.92 mph | Gold medal. |
| 14 | 12 | Sam Wright | 2¾ hp Humber 339cc | 2 | 4 | 4:19.27 | 34.68 mph | Gold medal. |
| 15 | 28 | J.D. Corke | 2½ hp AJS 298cc | 1 | 4 | 4:23.14 | 34.19 mph | |
| 16 | 33 | Albert J Stevens | 2½ hp AJS 298cc | 1 | 4 | 4:26.37 | 33.75 mph | |
| 17 | 20 | Norman Slatter | 2 hp Alcyon 299cc | 1 | 4 | 4:29.18 | 33.41 mph | First single geared machine. |
| 18 | 34 | W.E. Grange | 2¾ hp Humber 339cc | 2 | 4 | 4:44.30 | 31.63 mph | |
| 19 | 29 | Alwin Boldt | 2½ hp NSU 338cc | 2 | 4 | 4:53.21 | 30.68 mph | |
| 20 | 9 | Rem Fowler | 2¾ hp New Hudson 297cc | 1 | 4 | 4:53.22 | 30.67 mph | |
| 21 | 16 | Alfie Alexander | 2¾ hp Rex 339cc | 2 | 4 | 5:00.27 | 29.95 mph | |
| DNF | 25 | Eddie Kickham | 2¾ hp Douglas 340cc | 2 | 3 | Retired on last lap at Ballaugh due to magneto trouble. | Retired on last lap at Ballaugh due to magneto trouble. | Retired on last lap at Ballaugh due to magneto trouble. |
| DNF | 27 | R. Dreschler | 2½ hp NSU 299cc | 1 | 3 | Retired on last lap due punctures. | Retired on last lap due punctures. | Retired on last lap due punctures. |
| DNF | 30 | Victor Wilberforce | 2¾ hp Douglas 340cc | 2 | 3 | Retired on last lap due to seized gear at Snaefell. | Retired on last lap due to seized gear at Snaefell. | Retired on last lap due to seized gear at Snaefell. |
| DNF | 32 | Charlie Collier | 2hp Matchless-JAP 295cc | 1 | 3 | Retired on last lap due to punctures, plug and belt problems. | Retired on last lap due to punctures, plug and belt problems. | Retired on last lap due to punctures, plug and belt problems. |
| DNF | 1 | Hugh Gibson | 2¾ hp New Hudson 297cc | 1 | 1 | Retired on lap 2 at Glen Helen due to seized big end. | Retired on lap 2 at Glen Helen due to seized big end. | Retired on lap 2 at Glen Helen due to seized big end. |
| DNF | 7 | Bert Colver | 2¾ hp Enfield 340cc | 2 | 1 | Retired on lap 2 at Keppel Gate due to sheared sprocket. | Retired on lap 2 at Keppel Gate due to sheared sprocket. | Retired on lap 2 at Keppel Gate due to sheared sprocket. |
| DNF | 38 | Jack Sirett | 2½ hp NSU 338cc | 1 | 1 | Retired on lap 2 due multiple punctures. | Retired on lap 2 due multiple punctures. | Retired on lap 2 due multiple punctures. |
| DNF | 6 | Francois Sain | 2 hp Alcyon 299cc | 1 | 0 | Retired on first lap due to jammed chain shortening device. | Retired on first lap due to jammed chain shortening device. | Retired on first lap due to jammed chain shortening device. |
| DNF | 8 | Michel Canale | 2 hp Alcyon 299cc | 1 | 0 | Retired on first lap due to jammed chain shortening device. | Retired on first lap due to jammed chain shortening device. | Retired on first lap due to jammed chain shortening device. |
| DNF | 11 | David C. Bolton | 2 hp Martin 297cc | 1 | 0 | Retired on first lap at Ginger Hall (Sulby) due to broken frame. | Retired on first lap at Ginger Hall (Sulby) due to broken frame. | Retired on first lap at Ginger Hall (Sulby) due to broken frame. |
| DNF | 19 | Harry Martin | 2 hp Martin 297cc | 1 | 0 | Retired on first lap at Ballaugh due to broken valve lifter and throttle. | Retired on first lap at Ballaugh due to broken valve lifter and throttle. | Retired on first lap at Ballaugh due to broken valve lifter and throttle. |
| DNF | 35 | Bob Bell | 2 hp Moto-Reve 299cc | 1 | 0 | Retired on first lap due blown engine. | Retired on first lap due blown engine. | Retired on first lap due blown engine. |
| DNF | 37 | Gordon Griffith | 2¾ hp Moto-Reve 340cc | 2 | 0 | Retired on first lap at Ramsey due broken inlet pipe. | Retired on first lap at Ramsey due broken inlet pipe. | Retired on first lap at Ramsey due broken inlet pipe. |
| DNS | 22 | Sydney T. Tessier | 2¾ hp BAT 297cc | 1 | | | | |
| DNS | 3 | Billy Heaton | 2½ hp NSU 338cc | 1 | | Smashed up his machine at the last moment. | Smashed up his machine at the last moment. | Smashed up his machine at the last moment. |
| DNS | 4 | George E. Stanley | 2½ hp Singer | 1 | | Arrived too late to practice. | Arrived too late to practice. | Arrived too late to practice. |
| DNS | 20 | J. Garbero | 2 hp Alcyon 299cc | 1 | | Norman Slatter replaced him. | Norman Slatter replaced him. | Norman Slatter replaced him. |
| DNS | 34 | George Ware | 2¾ hp Humber 339cc | 2 | | W.E. Grange replaced him. | W.E. Grange replaced him. | 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
The 5th International Auto-cycle Tourist Trophy :
| Pos | # | Rider | Bike | Cyl. | Senior TT race classification | Senior TT race classification | Senior TT race classification | Senior TT race classification |
| Pos | # | Rider | Bike | Cyl. | Laps | Time | Speed | Prizes & remarks |
| 1 | 26 | Oliver Godfrey | 3¾ hp Indian 584cc | 2 | 5 | 3:56.10 | 47.63 mph | 1st Prize - Winner of Senior Trophy and £40 |
| 2 | 17 | Charles Franklin | 3¾ hp Indian 584cc | 2 | 5 | 3:59.52 | 46.90 mph | 2nd Prize - £20. |
| 3 | 31 | Arthur Moorhouse | 3¾ hp Indian 584cc | 2 | 5 | 4:05.34 | 45.81 mph | 3rd Prize - £10. First private owner |
| 4 | 7 | Harry Collier | 4 hp Matchless-JAP 580cc | 2 | 5 | 4:09.42 | | Gold Medal. |
| 5 | 54 | Hugh Mason | 4 hp Matchless-JAP 580cc | 2 | 5 | 4:15.35 | 45.05 mph | Gold Medal. |
| 6 | 21 | Joe Carvill | 3½ hp Triumph 499cc | 1 | 5 | 4:16.49 | 43.80 mph | First single-cylinder. Second private owner. |
| 7 | 46 | Harry Bashall | 4 hp BAT-JAP 580cc | 2 | 5 | 4:17.57 | 43.61 mph | Gold medal. |
| 8 | 3 | Quentin Smith | 3½ hp Triumph 499cc | 1 | 5 | 4:18.40 | 43.49 mph | Gold medal. |
| 9 | 63 | Howard Lister-Cooper | 3½ hp Triumph 499cc | 1 | 5 | 4:22.21 | | Gold medal. |
| 10 | 49 | John Bashall | 4 hp BAT-JAP 580cc | 2 | 5 | 4:24.56 | 42.88 mph | Gold medal. |
| 11 | 14 | Harry Reed | 4 hp DOT-JAP 580cc | 2 | 5 | 4:32.45 | 41.24 mph | Gold medal. |
| 12 | 15 | Billy Newsome | 3½ hp Triumph 499cc | 1 | 5 | 4:35.06 | 40.89 mph | Gold medal. |
| 13 | 45 | Charlie North | 3½ hp Ariel 498cc | 1 | 5 | 4:43.45 | 39.64 mph | |
| 14 | 66 | Percy Johnson | 4 hp Matchless-JAP 580cc | 2 | 5 | 4:44.37 | 39.52 mph | |
| 15 | 4 | Basil V Jones | 3½ hp Premier 499cc | 1 | 5 | 4:46.09 | 39.31 mph | |
| 16 | 33 | Peter Weatherilt | 3½ hp Zenith-Gradua 499cc | 1 | 5 | 4:46.37 | 39.21 mph | |
| 17 | 58 | Jack Haswell | 3½ hp Triumph 499cc | 1 | 5 | 4:51.46 | 38.55 mph | |
| 18 | 55 | Jimmy Alexander | 3¾ hp Indian 584cc | 2 | 5 | 4:58.01 | 37.74 mph | |
| 19 | 61 | Fred Mackay | 3½ hp Singer 499cc | 1 | 5 | 5:05.00 | 36.88 mph | |
| 20 | 62 | Norman F. Holder | 4 hp Blumfield 583cc | 2 | 5 | 5:05.26 | | |
| 21 | 52 | W. Stanhope Spencer | 3½ hp Rudge 499cc | 1 | 5 | 5:12.47 | 36.83 mph | |
| 22 | 28 | John Gibson | 3½ hp Rudge 499cc | 1 | 5 | 5:16.37 | | |
| 23 | 32 | Alwin Boldt | 3½ hp NSU 499cc | 1 | 5 | 5:21.58 | 35.53 mph | |
| 24 | 11 | Howard Smith | 3½ hp Triumph 499cc | 1 | 5 | 5:24.30 | | |
| 25 | 51 | Albert Berlie | 4 hp Moto-Reve 499cc | 2 | 5 | 5:36.51 | 33.39 mph | |
| 26 | 12 | Frank A Applebee jun. | 4 hp Scott (2-stroke) 534cc | 2 | 5 | 5:42.58 | 32.80 mph | |
| DQ | 1 | Charlie Collier | 4 hp Matchless-JAP 580cc | 2 | 5 | 3:57.13 | | Finished 2nd. Disqualified for taking petrol outside of depot. |
| DQ | 43 | Jake DeRosier | 3¾ hp Indian 584cc | 2 | 5 | 4:29.41 | | Finished 11th. Disqualified for receiving assistance in repairing at Ramsey. |
| Fastest lap: Frank Phillip, 44min. 52sec. 50.14 mph (New record) |||||||||