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Isle of Man TT veteran calls time on staggering 42-year career
Ian Lougher, a ten-time Isle of Man TT winner with over 40 years of racing experience, has officially declared his retirement from active competition.
Starting his Isle of Man career in 1983 at the Manx Grand Prix and the TT debut the next year, Lougher’s first TT victory came in 1990 in the Junior race after a thrilling battle with Steve Hislop.
Known for his prowess with two-stroke machinery, he secured a total of 10 TT wins and 29 podium finishes in 136 TT starts.
Despite his retirement from racing, Lougher will stay engaged in the racing world by becoming a team owner/manager with ILR Racing on the Isle of Man.
In his heartfelt statement, the 62-year-old racer shared his gratitude for his long and successful career, acknowledging the support he received and the memorable experiences he had competing against top riders.
