As the Isle of Man TT Races enter a second centenary, the future looks bright for one of the greatest tests of motorcycles and riders in the world.
The current strength of the festival is testament to the efforts of all those involved in the 100 years of excitement, glory, exhilaration, triumph and tragedy which have made the TT what it is today.
For two weeks of every year the eyes of the world focus on the Isle of Man – the jewel of the Irish Sea – as the finest road racers on the planet pit their skills against the 37¾ miles of public roads that form the legendary TT circuit.
The greatest road race festival in the world will roar back into life on May 29th, 2010!
After the excitement of the 2009 Isle of Man TT celebrations, when fans were treated to some of the most competitive racing the event has ever seen, all eyes are now on TT 2010.
From the Isle of Man tourist board web site www.gov.im
Or visit the official Isle of Man TT web site at www.iomtt.com
Relentless International North West 200 in association with Black Horse - 15th May 2010
The International North West 200 is Ireland’s largest outdoor sporting event, attracting crowds in excess of 150,000 as well as the biggest names in the sport including Michael Rutter, Steve Plater and John McGuinness. Taking place annually in May, the International North West 200 circuit runs between the towns of Portrush, Portstewart and Coleraine – an area of outstanding natural beauty and home to the world famous Giant’s Causeway.
The triangle circuit is one of the fastest in the world. In 2005, Michael Rutter broke the record for the fastest speed in the history of the event with 201.1mph.....
The official web site is at www.northwest200.org/
SUPERMOTO HITS THE BIG TIME – ALL GO FOR THE BRITISH MOTO GP
The resurgent British Supermoto scene has just received a welcome boost with the announcement that a one off “Masters Cup” will take place at this years British Moto GP at Silverstone on the 18th 19th & 20th June.
The meeting will feature the top domestic riders and a sprinkling of foreign stars in three classes, Open Elite, Open National & Open Clubman. For many of the huge crowd that will be gathered at the historic Northamptonshire circuit this will be their first opportunity to witness live top class Supermoto racing first hand and they will be in for a real treat as the specialist single cylinder machines drift into corners leap over jumps and achieve lean angles that even the Moto GP stars will be amazed at.
ACU and Arai renew CTC training initiative
PHEONIX DISTRIBUTION, the UK importer of Arai Helmets, is continuing its support of entry-level...