Ryan and Callum Crowe achieved back-to-back victories at TT 2024 by winning the restarted Sidecar TT Race 2. The Jurby brothers led from start to finish, securing a commanding 20.4-second lead over Ben Birchall and Kevin Rousseau. Dave Molyneux, the most successful sidecar competitor in TT history, claimed his first podium in seven years with passenger Jake Roberts.
- Historic Lap: The Crowe brothers became the third sidecar crew in TT history to lap over 120 mph, achieving a final pace of 120.335 mph.
- Red Flag Incident: The race initially began at 10:30 am but was red-flagged following an incident at Waterworks involving Todd Ellis and Emmanuelle Clement, who were confirmed to be okay. The race restarted at 2 pm.
- Early Lead: The Crowe brothers set a strong pace from the start, leading by 4.7 seconds at Glen Helen and extending their lead to 18 seconds by the final lap.
- Podium Battle: Molyneux and Roberts moved into third, securing their first podium in seven years. Meanwhile, a fierce battle for the podium positions saw Lewis Blackstock and Patrick Rosney in contention but ultimately overtaken by Molyneux and Roberts.
- Final Push: As the Crowe brothers approached the finish, they leapfrogged Birchall and Rousseau on the road, crossing the line first and securing their place in TT history with a remarkable final lap.
Detailed Race Progression:
- Lap 1: The race began with Ryan and Callum Crowe setting the benchmark at Glen Helen, leading Birchall and Rousseau by 4.7 seconds. Lewis Blackstock and Patrick Rosney moved into third, closely followed by Alan Founds and Rhys Gibbons, as well as Molyneux and Roberts.
- Lap 2: After the first run over the mountain, the Crowe brothers built a nine-second lead at the grandstand from Birchall and Rousseau. Molyneux and Roberts moved into third, solidifying their position as Blackstock and Rosney continued to battle.
- Final Lap: With an 18-second lead over Birchall and Rousseau, the Crowe brothers maintained their pace. At Ramsey, Founds and Gibbons overtook Blackstock and Rosney for fourth. The Crowe brothers completed their final pass over the mountain section with a lap time that will be remembered in the annals of TT history.
Podium Results:
- Ryan and Callum Crowe: Dominated the race and set a historic lap record.
- Ben Birchall and Kevin Rousseau: Finished 20.4 seconds behind the winners.
- Dave Molyneux and Jake Roberts: Secured their first podium in seven years.
The Crowe brothers’ performance marks a significant milestone in their careers and underscores their dominance in the sidecar category. Their achievement of a 120 mph lap cements their legacy in the Isle of Man TT history.
