Tag: Isle of Man TT
Citywing on countdown for TT 2013
With TT fortnight almost here Citywing has enhanced its timetable of flights for this world famous motor-racing festival. In addition to extra flights from Belfast and Blackpool operating up to six times a day there’s also flights available from Gloucester, Newcastle, Oxford, Jersey, Leeds and Anglesey. In addition, day trip options are available for those [...]
Local business teams up with MGP winner for this year’s TT
Local winner of the 2011 Manx Grand Prix Lightweight, Billy Smith, has teamed up with letscrowdit.com to help fund his 2013 TT entry. This year the TT sees its first rider competing in the event supported by a crowd funding campaign, Billy Smith has posted the first project on letscrowdit.com and hopes to raise sponsorship [...]
Mugen and MotoCzysz set to go head to head for honours in 2013 SES TT Zero Race
Leading clean emissions bike teams MotoCzysz and Mugen are again set to go head to head in the 2013 SES TT Zero Race on the Isle of Man. Both teams broke the 100mph average speed barrier around the TT Mountain Course in 2012 with the Japanese outfit Mugen splitting the MotoCzysz pair, with all three [...]
Special collectables honour TT legends Geoff Duke OBE & Joey Dunlop OBE MBE
Two Isle of Man TT legends are to be recognised in a new range of collectable stamp products being produced in time for this year’s TT Races. 2013 sees Geoff Duke OBE celebrate his 90th birthday and to help mark this significant milestone a special label sheet and folder are being produced. The folder contains [...]
SES continues TT Zero Race sponsorship and supports ‘Space Mountain’ exhibition in Douglas
Leading Satellite operator SES has confirmed that it will continue to be the headline sponsor of the groundbreaking SES TT Zero Race in 2013, which takes place on Wednesday 5th June at the Isle of Man TT. The company has been involved in the event since 2011, which last year saw the historic first 100mph [...]
Conor Cummins to meet fans at Manx Telecom shop
TT fans have a chance to meet Milwaukee Yamaha rider Conor Cummins when he makes a personal appearance at the Manx Telecom shop on Saturday May 11. The Ramsey Rocket will be at the store in Strand Street from 10am until noon to sign autographs and have his photo taken with fans. Signed posters will [...]
Big Brill Breakfasts back for TT 2013
Bikers, local businesses and breakfast eaters can enjoy breakfast and the feel good factor that the price of their breakfast goes to charity this TT fortnight. From Monday 27th May until Friday 7th June staff and volunteers from Crossroads Care will be donning their aprons and hairnets to serve full English breakfasts and breakfast baps [...]
BikeSocial.co.uk sponsors Lightweight TT Race
BikeSocial.co.uk, the dedicated online home for Britain’s biking community, has today announced a landmark sponsorship agreement with the Isle of Man TT fuelled by Monster Energy. The partnership will see this year’s Lightweight TT Race renamed the BikeSocial.co.uk Lightweight TT, which will take place on Friday 7 June over 3 laps of the famous 37-mile [...]
Isle of Man Government Department of Economic Development appoints Manx Radio in new broadcast deal for major motorcycle events
The Isle of Man Government Department of Economic Development, commercial rights holder of the Isle of Man TT and Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling, has appointed Manx Radio in a new broadcast deal for both events. This new agreement will see Manx Radio broadcast two full event radio stations for the first time ever [...]
John McGuinness and Conor Cummins enter the fray as interest builds in lightweight TT
There will be a new name on the trophy following defending champion Ryan Farquhar’s decision to retire from the sport but lap record holder Michael Rutter and James Hillier, who finished runner-up, will both start the race. Hillier, as with the other TT race classes, will again be going off at number 1 followed by [...]
