Tag: IOM TT
MCGUINNESS REIGNS SUPREME WITH 18TH ISLE OF MAN TT RACE WIN
John McGuinness won his 18th TT today when he took victory in the Dainese Superbike race at the Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy. The Honda TT Legends rider overcame an early challenge from Australian Cameron Donald. He was helped by two incredibly slick pit stops and extended his lead of six [...]
Manx Grand Prix Costs Clarified by Isle of Man Government
The Isle of Man Government Department of Economic Development has issued a clarification on the costs, visitor numbers and economic benefits generated by the Manx Grand Prix and the TT Races. Isle of Man Treasury carried out a detailed study of the economic contribution of the Manx Grand Prix (‘MGP Survey 2009’), which revealed that [...]
Multiple British Champion Karl Harris to make Isle of Man TT debut
Triple British Supersport Champion and British Superbike podium finisher Karl Harris will make his road-racing debut at the 2012 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy. The Sheffield rider will contest all three 1000cc solo races for the Lancashire-based SMT Honda squad which has been one of the leading British Superbike Championship teams [...]
Isle of Man TT’s longest existing sponsor reaffirms its commitment
The Isle of Man TT’s longest existing sponsor has confirmed its commitment to the event for the next three years. Royal London 360° will sponsor the ‘Royal London 360° Superstock TT race’ again in 2012, 2013 and 2014. The offshore life company began its support of the greatest road race on earth back in 2002. [...]
MV AGUSTA TO MAKE HISTORIC RETURN TO THE ISLE OF MAN TT
Iconic Italian brand MV Agusta will be making a notable return to compete in the Isle of Man TT Races, campaigned by the World Performance Racing team. WPR is a family run business based in Chesterfield who, in association with Chorley-based Moto GB, will be taking the new MV Agusta F3 and F4 machines to [...]
Isle of Man TT Debut for Jamie Hamilton
The 2012 Isle of Man TT races fuelled by Monster Energy has been given a major boost with the news that former National Superstock 600cc Champion Jamie Hamilton will make his Mountain Course debut next year. The Ballymena ace originally had aspirations to be a footballer, having been on the books of Leicester City and [...]
IOM TT ‘Taster Offers’ from Isle of Man Steam Packet
With the number of motorcycles booked for TT2012 currently running 10% ahead of the same period last year, the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is looking to boost visitor numbers even more by again introducing its popular ‘TT Taster Offer’. The offer allows visiting fans to attend the TT Festival during the quieter Practice [...]
Return of Helicopter Pleasure Flights for TT 2012
Regency Travel the official Isle of Man TT Travel Partner and Elite Helicopters the UK’s biggest event pleasure flight specialists are pleased to announce that Helicopter Pleasure Flights will return for Isle of Man TT 2012. Flights will be available throughout the whole TT period with an optional choice of 3 flights starting with a [...]
Regency Travel Italian partnership for Isle of Man TT 2012
Regency Travel the official Isle of Man TT Travel Partner has agreed a co-operative partnership to offer a shared charter flight bringing 148 Italian TT fans to TT 2012 which is seen as a major boost to the festival. The deal will see Regency Travel look after the on island arrangements for the Italian visitors [...]
Lieutenant Governor Gives Honda Fireblade Some Throttle On Visit to Manx Gas
Lieutenant Governor Adam Wood made sure that his fact-finding visit to the Douglas offices of Manx Gas should also include getting to grips with the Honda Fireblade 1000cc last used in the Centenary TT in 2007 and owned by three times TT winner Klaus Klaffenbock. “Who knows, the TT next year could have a very [...]
