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- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Signs For Moto – 1 Suzuki For Remaining Rounds.
“Hurricane” Hudson Kennaugh, current South African Superbike Champion, had his talents as a rider recognised by the Moto -1 Suzuki World Supersport team, who have offered him a ride at the two remaining rounds of the Alstare Corona Extra World Supersport
- Kennaugh Learns Imola
Coming to a new circuit for the first time is difficult, but coming to a new circuit with a new team and a new bike, that is a whole different league of difficult, and that is exactly what Hudson Kennaugh is having to deal with this weekend at his World S
- Bike Show to Play Host to Prestigious British Superbike Awards
The cream of British motorcycling talent will gather at the 2005 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show in association with The Sun, when the Birmingham NEC plays host to the prestigious British Superbike Awards at 1pm on Tuesday 1st November.
- Busy Weekend For Kennaugh at Magny Cours
There is nothing like a challenge and that is what Hudson Kennaugh has on his hands this weekend at Magny Cours in France.
- Pole And Seventeenth For Kennaugh at Magny Cours
Hudson Kennaugh blew away the competition in the GSX-R European Cup qualifying to take pole position, with a superb lap time of 1min 46.590secs - his closest rival was David Salon with a 1min 47.010secs.
- Kennaugh to Test For Alstare
Hudson Kennaugh the new GSX-R European Cup title holder and current South African Superbike Champion has secured a test with the Alstare Superstock and Supersport teams, at Valencia in November.
- Kennaugh to Test For Alstare
Hudson Kennaugh the new GSX-R European Cup title holder and current South African Superbike Champion has secured a test with the Alstare Superstock and Supersport teams, at Valencia in November.
- All-New International Motorcycle and Scooter Show Kicks Off With World Launches
The all-new interactive International Motorcycle & Scooter Show in Association with The Sun hosted an array of UK and International motorcycle launches today, the highlight being those of BMW. Ducati and British manufacturers CCM and Royal Enfield.
- Hudson Ready For Alstare Test
Hudson Kennaugh is preparing for his test with the Alstare Suzuki Supersport and Superstock teams early next week at Valencia in Spain.
- Successful Alstare Test For Kennaugh
After lifting the GSX-R European Cup title and having an impressive Supersport debut at Imola and Magny Cours, Alstare gave Hudson Kennaugh the chance to test for their Supersport and Superstock team at Valencia in Spain.
- Successful Alstare Test For Kennaugh
After lifting the GSX-R European Cup title and having an impressive Supersport debut at Imola and Magny Cours, Alstare gave Hudson Kennaugh the chance to test for their Supersport and Superstock team at Valencia in Spain.
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- New Superbike News Merchandise Out Today
- International MX No Fear in Pernes Les Fontaines
On February 25th and 26th the Moto Club Pernois will celebrate his 80th birthday, and a lot of GP riders will be there to contest one of the biggest MX pre-season event.
- Hudson Yet to Put Pen to Paper
Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh is yet to put pen to paper with a team for the up and coming 2006 race season.
- Hudson Yet to Put Pen to Paper
Hudson “Hurricane” Kennaugh is yet to put pen to paper with a team for the up and coming 2006 race season.
- Tunstall Heads to World Supersport in 2006
Tom Tunstall is delighted to confirm that he will be racing in the World Supersport Championship in 2006 onboard the Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport Honda.
- Tunstall Heads to World Supersport in 2006
Tom Tunstall is delighted to confirm that he will be racing in the World Supersport Championship in 2006 onboard the Hardinge - Ice Valley Motorsport Honda.
- Gobert to Make World Championship Comeback
In a surprise announcement, Australian Anthony Gobert has confirmed that he will compete in the opening two rounds of the 2006 Supersport World Championship in Qatar (February 25) and Australia (March 5).
- Gobert to Make World Championship Comeback
In a surprise announcement, Australian Anthony Gobert has confirmed that he will compete in the opening two rounds of the 2006 Supersport World Championship in Qatar (February 25) and Australia (March 5).
- Team SUZUKI MotoGP Returns to Europe For Official Tests And Team Launch
Team SUZUKI MotoGP will be in Spain for the next two weekends to take part in the traditional season-opening Official MotoGP Tests, as well as announcing its 2006 ‘XRE4’ GSV-R990 – an all-new machine for the final season of the 990cc regulations.
- Klaffi Honda - Phillip Island Preview
Only a few hours after the last heat at Losail the members of Team Klaffi Honda were on their way to Phillip Island.
- Round Two Set to be Another Hard Battle
After an intense and entertaining first round at Losail, Qatar, on Saturday 25 February, the 2006 World Superbike championship continues its high speed round the world tour with the Australian round at Phillip Island, on Sunday 5 March.
- WSS Phillip Island Preview
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) performed another of his famous demolition jobs in the last few laps of an otherwise close Losail Supersport race, but in Australia few believe he will be able to repeat his five-second margin of victory.
- WSS Phillip Island Preview
Sebastien Charpentier (Winston Ten Kate Honda) performed another of his famous demolition jobs in the last few laps of an otherwise close Losail Supersport race, but in Australia few believe he will be able to repeat his five-second margin of victory.
- Yamaha WSB Phillip Island Preview
After a sensational weekend of racing in Qatar, round two of the Superbike World Championship takes place coming weekend at the Phillip Island circuit, located a little more than an hour's drive south of Melbourne.
- Big Teams Gather in Spain For Motogp Hors Doeuvre
The Catalunya Official MotoGP test session of March 3/4/5 is the first official engagement of the 2006 MotoGP World Championship, designed as a tantalising hors d'oeuvre to what is arguably the most keenly awaited season in bike racing history.
- Alstare Aim For Victory in Australia
World Superbike Champion Troy Corser and Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra team mates Yukio Kagayama and Fabien Foret head to Australia this weekend on a mission to win.
- Plater claims first TT win after Anstey exclusion
Steve Plater won the first Supersport TT after Bruce Anstey who had led from the start and had crossed the line first was disqualified because of a small technical irregularity.
- Plater claims first TT win after Anstey exclusion
Steve Plater won the first Supersport TT after Bruce Anstey who had led from the start and had crossed the line first was disqualified because of a small technical irregularity.
- Plater claims first TT win after Anstey exclusion
Steve Plater won the first Supersport TT after Bruce Anstey who had led from the start and had crossed the line first was disqualified because of a small technical irregularity.
- Nemesis - Anstey wins Supersport Race 2
Bruce Anstey gave a commanding performance to win the Relentless Supersport Race 2; two days after having his first race taken from him by the stewards. Ryan Farquhar won the trophy for the best aggregate performance.
- Nemesis - Anstey wins Supersport Race 2
Bruce Anstey gave a commanding performance to win the Relentless Supersport Race 2; two days after having his first race taken from him by the stewards. Ryan Farquhar won the trophy for the best aggregate performance.
- Nemesis - Anstey wins Supersport Race 2
Bruce Anstey gave a commanding performance to win the Relentless Supersport Race 2; two days after having his first race taken from him by the stewards. Ryan Farquhar won the trophy for the best aggregate performance.
- Crowe completes double in Sidecar best race for many years
Nick Crowe and Mark Cox completed a TT Sidecar double after a tremendous battle on the tack with 13 times winner Dave Molyneux and Daniel Sayle. World Champion Tim Reeves and Patrick Farrance took sixth place to complete a sparkling debut.
- Crowe completes double in Sidecar best race for many years
Nick Crowe and Mark Cox completed a TT Sidecar double after a tremendous battle on the tack with 13 times winner Dave Molyneux and Daniel Sayle. World Champion Tim Reeves and Patrick Farrance took sixth place to complete a sparkling debut.
- Crowe completes double in Sidecar best race for many years
Nick Crowe and Mark Cox completed a TT Sidecar double after a tremendous battle on the tack with 13 times winner Dave Molyneux and Daniel Sayle. World Champion Tim Reeves and Patrick Farrance took sixth place to complete a sparkling debut.
- McGuinness wins 14th TT to equal Mike Hailwood
John McGuinness was victorious in one of the greatest TT races in living memory. He won the Dainese Senior TT to claim his 14th victory to equal the late great Mike Hailwood. He is the first rider to win 4 consecutive Senior titles since Giacomo Agostini.
- McGuinness wins 14th TT to equal Mike Hailwood
John McGuinness was victorious in one of the greatest TT races in living memory. He won the Dainese Senior TT to claim his 14th victory to equal the late great Mike Hailwood. He is the first rider to win 4 consecutive Senior titles since Giacomo Agostini.
- McGuinness wins 14th TT to equal Mike Hailwood
John McGuinness was victorious in one of the greatest TT races in living memory. He won the Dainese Senior TT to claim his 14th victory to equal the late great Mike Hailwood. He is the first rider to win 4 consecutive Senior titles since Giacomo Agostini.
- TT wins for Lougher and Palmer
Chris Palmer won his third TT in the 125cc race held at the Billown Circuit. Ian Lougher won his 8th in the 250cc event. Billown became the 4th circuit to stage TT racing.
- TT wins for Lougher and Palmer
Chris Palmer won his third TT in the 125cc race held at the Billown Circuit. Ian Lougher won his 8th in the 250cc event. Billown became the 4th circuit to stage TT racing.
- TT wins for Lougher and Palmer
Chris Palmer won his third TT in the 125cc race held at the Billown Circuit. Ian Lougher won his 8th in the 250cc event. Billown became the 4th circuit to stage TT racing.
- Treble for Lougher; double for William Dunlop at S100
Ian Lougher scored three wins at the Southern 100 meeting; including the Solo Championship, to surpass Joey Dunlop as the most successful rider on the Billown Circuit. William Dunlop scored a brace of 250cc wins; Guy Martin won the opening Superbike race.
- Treble for Lougher; double for William Dunlop at S100
Ian Lougher scored three wins at the Southern 100 meeting; including the Solo Championship, to surpass Joey Dunlop as the most successful rider on the Billown Circuit. William Dunlop scored a brace of 250cc wins; Guy Martin won the opening Superbike race.
- Treble for Lougher; double for William Dunlop at S100
Ian Lougher scored three wins at the Southern 100 meeting; including the Solo Championship, to surpass Joey Dunlop as the most successful rider on the Billown Circuit. William Dunlop scored a brace of 250cc wins; Guy Martin won the opening Superbike race.
- Death of John Goodall casts a pall over MGP
The tragic death of MGP stalwart John Goodall marred the first day's racing at MGP 2008. Brothers Ryan and Daniel kneen won the Newcomers' Races; Ryan Farquhar won his second consecutive Senior Classic Race.
- Death of John Goodall casts a pall over MGP
The tragic death of MGP stalwart John Goodall marred the first day's racing at MGP 2008. Brothers Ryan and Daniel kneen won the Newcomers' Races; Ryan Farquhar won his second consecutive Senior Classic Race.
- Death of John Goodall casts a pall over MGP
The tragic death of MGP stalwart John Goodall marred the first day's racing at MGP 2008. Brothers Ryan and Daniel kneen won the Newcomers' Races; Ryan Farquhar won his second consecutive Senior Classic Race.
- Wins for Richardson and Hamilton in Classic MGP Races
Roy Richardson competed a hat-trick of wins in the Classic Junior MGP; whilst Ewan Hamilton did the double in the Lightweight Classic.
- Wins for Richardson and Hamilton in Classic MGP Races
Roy Richardson competed a hat-trick of wins in the Classic Junior MGP; whilst Ewan Hamilton did the double in the Lightweight Classic.
- Wins for Richardson and Hamilton in Classic MGP Races
Roy Richardson competed a hat-trick of wins in the Classic Junior MGP; whilst Ewan Hamilton did the double in the Lightweight Classic.
- Daniel Kneen completes history making MGP double
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win a Newcomers' race and the Junior in the same year at the MGP. He won the Junior after an epic battle with Michael Weldon who slid off less than 5 miles from the finish.
- Daniel Kneen completes history making MGP double
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win a Newcomers' race and the Junior in the same year at the MGP. He won the Junior after an epic battle with Michael Weldon who slid off less than 5 miles from the finish.
- Daniel Kneen completes history making MGP double
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win a Newcomers' race and the Junior in the same year at the MGP. He won the Junior after an epic battle with Michael Weldon who slid off less than 5 miles from the finish.
- Barclay banks Senior MGP win.
Adam Barclay won a much delayed and shortened Senior MGP after the first attempt to run the race was red flagged due to an oil spill.
- Barclay banks Senior MGP win.
Adam Barclay won a much delayed and shortened Senior MGP after the first attempt to run the race was red flagged due to an oil spill.
- Barclay banks Senior MGP win.
Adam Barclay won a much delayed and shortened Senior MGP after the first attempt to run the race was red flagged due to an oil spill.
- Historic treble for Kneen; Sayle completes local double at MGP
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win 3 MGP races in one week with a start to finish win in the Ultra Lightweight. Daniel Sayle won the Lightweight after a close duel with Nigel Moore.
- Historic treble for Kneen; Sayle completes local double at MGP
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win 3 MGP races in one week with a start to finish win in the Ultra Lightweight. Daniel Sayle won the Lightweight after a close duel with Nigel Moore.
- Historic treble for Kneen; Sayle completes local double at MGP
Daniel Kneen became the first man to win 3 MGP races in one week with a start to finish win in the Ultra Lightweight. Daniel Sayle won the Lightweight after a close duel with Nigel Moore.
- TT rider recruitment in top gear.
BSB and World Sidecar stars visited the Isle of Man with a view to participating in the TT races.
- TT rider recruitment in top gear.
BSB and World Sidecar stars visited the Isle of Man with a view to participating in the TT races.
- TT rider recruitment in top gear.
BSB and World Sidecar stars visited the Isle of Man with a view to participating in the TT races.
- TT riders head for Japan
Outright TT lap record holder John McGuinness; 8 times winner Ian lougher and Riders Liaison Officer Milky Quayle, a TT winner himself; are going to Japan shortly to offer advice on the establishing of a road racing event on Miyakejima Island.
- TT riders head for Japan
Outright TT lap record holder John McGuinness; 8 times winner Ian lougher and Riders Liaison Officer Milky Quayle, a TT winner himself; are going to Japan shortly to offer advice on the establishing of a road racing event on Miyakejima Island.
- TT riders head for Japan
Outright TT lap record holder John McGuinness; 8 times winner Ian lougher and Riders Liaison Officer Milky Quayle, a TT winner himself; are going to Japan shortly to offer advice on the establishing of a road racing event on Miyakejima Island.
- Linfoot Crashes out of Contention at Macau
Dan Linfoot saw his dream of a podium finish in his first ever Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix end after crashing out on the opening lap of the 15-lap race, breaking his left collarbone in the process.
- Linfoot Crashes out of Contention at Macau
Dan Linfoot saw his dream of a podium finish in his first ever Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix end after crashing out on the opening lap of the 15-lap race, breaking his left collarbone in the process.
- Linfoot Crashes out of Contention at Macau
Dan Linfoot saw his dream of a podium finish in his first ever Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix end after crashing out on the opening lap of the 15-lap race, breaking his left collarbone in the process.
- Linfoot Crashes out of Contention at Macau
Dan Linfoot saw his dream of a podium finish in his first ever Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix end after crashing out on the opening lap of the 15-lap race, breaking his left collarbone in the process.
- Ducati Streetfighter, 1198 And 1100 Monster To Be Unleashed at The Bike Show
Ducati is set to unleash several showstopping new models at the forthcoming Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, including an awesome Streetfighter,
- Ducati Streetfighter, 1198 And 1100 Monster To Be Unleashed at The Bike Show
Ducati is set to unleash several showstopping new models at the forthcoming Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, including an awesome Streetfighter,
- Ducati Streetfighter, 1198 And 1100 Monster To Be Unleashed at The Bike Show
Ducati is set to unleash several showstopping new models at the forthcoming Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, including an awesome Streetfighter,
- Superbike Race Winner Instructs at Ron Haslam Race School
This year’s Bennetts British Superbike championship runner-up Leon Haslam is the only BSB race winner to regularly instruct at a UK race school.
- Superbike Race Winner Instructs at Ron Haslam Race School
This year’s Bennetts British Superbike championship runner-up Leon Haslam is the only BSB race winner to regularly instruct at a UK race school.
- KTM Are Ready to Race at The Bike Show
KTM are set to unleash two exciting new models at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show and will launch the all new KTM RC8 Super Cup race series, which will run in the British Superbike Championship.
- KTM Are Ready to Race at The Bike Show
KTM are set to unleash two exciting new models at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show and will launch the all new KTM RC8 Super Cup race series, which will run in the British Superbike Championship.
- KTM Are Ready to Race at The Bike Show
KTM are set to unleash two exciting new models at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show and will launch the all new KTM RC8 Super Cup race series, which will run in the British Superbike Championship.
- BMW S 1000 RR - UK Premiere at the International Motorcycle Show, NEC
November is a key month for BMW Motorrad (UK) – a time when the public get their first opportunity to see the latest models in the BMW range first hand as they are unveiled at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
- BMW S 1000 RR - UK Premiere at the International Motorcycle Show, NEC
November is a key month for BMW Motorrad (UK) – a time when the public get their first opportunity to see the latest models in the BMW range first hand as they are unveiled at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
- BMW S 1000 RR - UK Premiere at the International Motorcycle Show, NEC
November is a key month for BMW Motorrad (UK) – a time when the public get their first opportunity to see the latest models in the BMW range first hand as they are unveiled at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
- All The MX Action You Can Handle – And More
Reviews of the 2008 Motocross of Nations, World and British Motocross Championships released on DVD
- All The MX Action You Can Handle – And More
Reviews of the 2008 Motocross of Nations, World and British Motocross Championships released on DVD
- All The MX Action You Can Handle – And More
Reviews of the 2008 Motocross of Nations, World and British Motocross Championships released on DVD
- The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
- The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
- The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
The Official Review of the 2008 GBXC Championship released on DVD
- On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
- On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
- On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
- On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
On Bike TT Experience 1&2 and The Complete Purple Helmets released in great value 2-disc sets
- Arai Riders For Health Auction at Bike Show
As the UK Importers and Distributors of Arai helmets, Phoenix Distribution (NW) Limited will be present at the NEC Motorcycle and Scooter Show from 27th November to 7th December, Hall 2 stand 2G60-The Arai Entertainment Zone.
- Arai Riders For Health Auction at Bike Show
As the UK Importers and Distributors of Arai helmets, Phoenix Distribution (NW) Limited will be present at the NEC Motorcycle and Scooter Show from 27th November to 7th December, Hall 2 stand 2G60-The Arai Entertainment Zone.
- Arai Riders For Health Auction at Bike Show
As the UK Importers and Distributors of Arai helmets, Phoenix Distribution (NW) Limited will be present at the NEC Motorcycle and Scooter Show from 27th November to 7th December, Hall 2 stand 2G60-The Arai Entertainment Zone.
- Tristan Palmer to Join Hawk Racing For 2009
We are very pleased to announce that Tristan Palmer will join the Hawk Racing squad for the 2009 British Superbike Championship.
- Tristan Palmer to Join Hawk Racing For 2009
We are very pleased to announce that Tristan Palmer will join the Hawk Racing squad for the 2009 British Superbike Championship.
- Tristan Palmer to Join Hawk Racing For 2009
We are very pleased to announce that Tristan Palmer will join the Hawk Racing squad for the 2009 British Superbike Championship.
- Laconi Moves to DFX and Ducati
The DFX Corse team, run by Daniele Carli, has snapped up Frenchman Régis Laconi for the 2009 World Superbike season, with an option for 2010.
- Laconi Moves to DFX and Ducati
The DFX Corse team, run by Daniele Carli, has snapped up Frenchman Régis Laconi for the 2009 World Superbike season, with an option for 2010.
- Laconi Moves to DFX and Ducati
The DFX Corse team, run by Daniele Carli, has snapped up Frenchman Régis Laconi for the 2009 World Superbike season, with an option for 2010.
- Steve & Rick Fund auctions live on EBay
An auction of sidecar and TT memorabilia from the best in the sport is ongoing on Ebay to raise funds for the Steve & Rick Fund.
- Steve & Rick Fund auctions live on EBay
An auction of sidecar and TT memorabilia from the best in the sport is ongoing on Ebay to raise funds for the Steve & Rick Fund.
- Steve & Rick Fund auctions live on EBay
An auction of sidecar and TT memorabilia from the best in the sport is ongoing on Ebay to raise funds for the Steve & Rick Fund.
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Department of Tourism and Leisure confirm 2009 TT Programme
- Entertainment programme set for an overhaul
- Meetings held with Honda to discuss 50th anniversary celebrations
- Billown TT Race re-vamped for 09
- World’s first clean emissions Grand Prix set for Senior Race Day
After what was described by MCN as the ‘best TT ever’ and comparisons being made with the epic Senior Race between Steve Hislop and Carl Fogarty in 1992, the Department of Tourism and Leisure has confirmed that the 2009 TT Programme will run to the same format as in 2008.
Fans at the 2008 TT were treated to some of the closest racing in history culminating in the sensational Dainese Senior TT where the lead swapped eight times between Bruce Anstey, Cameron Donald and eventual race winner John McGuinness. Meanwhile, Sidecar aficionados are still talking about the wheel to wheel duel between three wheel legends Dave Molyneux and Nick Crowe. The sidecar class will be much the poorer following the tragic death of Steve Norbury in an accident at Hockenheim.
The Billown circuit in the South of the Island will host a revamped day for two stroke TT racing, with two, two leg 125cc Ultra Lightweight and 250cc Lightweight races over 8 laps. The rider with the best aggregate points score over the 16 laps of the two legs will be declared the winner of each class. The organisers will look to build on last year’s inaugural event with a more competitive field and concentrated rider recruitment for those races has already begun.
The rider recruitment programme continues to go from strength to strength with recent newcomers Cameron Donald and Steve Plater both registering maiden wins and sidecar driver Tim Reeves scoring the first podium for a newcomer since Jock Taylor in 1978. The solos also saw an incredible nine different individuals standing on the podium out of a possible fifteen places. Gary Johnson, a newcomer in 2007, will be looking to improve on his sensational performances at the TT including a standout fourth place in the Superbike race.
Recruitment has already started for the 2009 TT and Rider Liaison Officers Richard ‘Milky’ Quayle and John Barton have been visiting a number of events in the UK, Ireland and Europe. The team is also watching international events closely for new talent and new teams from around the world are already expressing an interest in taking part with swelled grids of quality riders expected for TT 2009.
Martyn Quayle, MHK, Minister for Tourism and Leisure, commented:
“The 2008 TT races demonstrated the success of the rider recruitment programme with some of the closest races ever seen on the Mountain Circuit. 2009 will be more of the same but we are already in negotiation with an exciting list of riders keen to test themselves on the course and there will also be some new team announcements and hopefully some new manufacturers joining the event, which can only improve the line up. We are also looking to attract a larger grid for 2009 although we won’t compromise on the quality of rider taking part.”
Double TT winner in 2008 Cameron Donald commented:
”The 2008 TT was one of the greatest experiences of my life and I’m already looking forward to adding to my wins. Roll on 2009!”
Cameron and Bruce Anstey have been confirmed as the riders for the TAS Suzuki team for 2009. Their form in 2008 suggests that they will be tough to beat in 2009; although outright lap record holder and 14 times winner John McGuinness will be keen to add to his and Honda’s tally in that company’s 50th anniversary year.
The entertainment programme is also set for a complete overhaul in time for the 2009 TT. The existing activities will be reviewed and a new programme put in place
Martyn Quayle commented:
“I believe we need to improve the entertainment experience for fans in 2009. We’ve focused our attention and concentrated our resources up to now on the racing side of the TT but we’re now ready to look at massively improving the fans experience. We are currently in talks with a view to announcing a programme shortly which will include music, events and experiences. We also want to improve facilities for spectators during the races and are looking into ways that we can create better viewing spots for fans.”
“The 2009 TT also marks the 50th anniversary of Honda Racing’s debut on the Isle of Man and we are in talks with Honda, and all of the other major manufacturers, about creating a number of events and activities Island wide. The Parade Lap in 2009 will be focused on celebrating Honda’s anniversary and will reflect the heritage and success of the company at the TT.”
The 2009 TT also sees a world first scheduled for the Isle of Man with the ground-breaking clean emissions Grand Prix race run by TTXGP. The race will showcase a diverse range of vehicles and racing teams all eager to prove their credentials in the brave new world of clean emission transportation. Practice for this new event will take place on Monday 8th June and Wednesday 10th June.
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