John McGuinness MBE: The Story Continues
Classic TT
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From arriving on the Island in 1996 with a Honda RS250R and a dream, to becoming one of the most successful riders in Isle of Man TT history, John McGuinness MBE has built a career spanning more than three decades.
Filmed at his exhibition during the 2026 Classic TT, John takes us through some of the most significant bikes and defining moments of his career so far, revisiting the stories behind his breakthrough 1999 victory on the Vimto-liveried Honda, his first big-bike success with Yamaha in 2004 and the unforgettable 2015 Senior TT.
Still demonstrating the speed and precision that have defined his career, McGuinness is preparing to return to the Isle of Man TT Races in 2027 with Honda Racing, ready to add another chapter to his remarkable story.
The John McGuinness story continues.
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