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Last one - 21 across - possible reason attempt to secure TT is dashed (3,4)

I have
P?t ?t?p

Would appreciate if you could explain the answer as well as give it.
Thanks!

Pit Stop

Attempt POP
around TT IS [anagrammed]

Thanks very much, Mamya. I thought it might be but didn't understand the definition. Still don't!

See if an answer from a higher source explains it better

11a Possible reason attempt to secure TT is dashed? (3,4)
{ PIT STOP } – one of those semi all-in-one clues – a possible reason why a motor cycle race is lost is built up from POP (attempt, as in have a pop at) around (to secure) an anagram (dashed) of TT IS

Ignore 11a , this is a recycled clue from a while back.

Thanks very much. Guess it would help to know something about motorcycles.