BMW Wins Isle of Man Tourist Trophy 70 Years Ago

The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy motorcycle race is held annually on the Isle of Man and was for many years the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world. Since it was first held in 1907, the race was dominated by British motorcycles and riders. That ended on this day in 1939 when BMW and its factory team rider Georg “Schorsch” Meier won the prestigious “Senior Tourist Trophy” road race.

“Asking me about the most impressive experience in my racing career, you will make my mind wander back to the year 1939 on that classic island in the Irish Sea, where the world-famous Tourist Trophy has been held for almost a century against the toughest competition you can imagine in international motorsport.”