[2] Returning to the Isle of Man in 1975 he again campaigned a Ducati in the Lightweight Manx Grand Prix, improving on his maiden appearance taking his machine home in 37th place.

[2] Hardman teamed up with highly experienced driver Dennis Keen for the 1983 Isle of Man TT which saw them become an established partnership.

For the 1989 Sidecar Race 'A' the duo took their place on the starting grid at the TT Grandstand alongside pre-race favourites Mick Boddice and Chas Birks and experienced crews such as Kenny Howles and Steve Pointer; Lars Schwartz and Leif Gustavsson; and Dave Saville and Richard Crossley.

This partnership produced a somewhat poor return for Hardman, 13th place being the highlight in the Sidecar 'B' race at the 1996 Isle of Man TT.

[2][3][1] Hardman joined up with the former Swedish Sidecar Champion Lars Schwartz for the 1997 season with the pair continuing their partnership until 2000.

The opening race of the 2006 TT saw Bryan and Hardman bring their outfit home in 5th position, however another retirement concluded their meeting.

[4] As a result of the tragedy the sidecar race at the meeting was cancelled, with the crews undertaking a parade lap in honour of the memory of Hardman.

[2][3][1][5] Hardman's funeral took place at St German's Cathedral, Isle of Man following which there was a private cremation at Douglas Borough Crematorium.

Having lived for the early part of his life in St Helens, the family moved to the Isle of Man in 1977, where they made their home in Onchan.