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Honda Gears Up for BladeDay2
3 Days ago
Honda and motorcycle fans across the UK are gearing up for Bladeday2, a unique motorcycling event at Donington Park on Friday 23rd May, to celebrate sixteen years of the Fireblade – the bike universally known to capture the very essence of sports motorcycling. The anticipated 5,000 ’Blade and motorcycling enthusiast visitors to the event can expect an action packed day of entertainment for just £10 entry fee on the day (under 16s free), but remember to bring cash as no card payment facilities will be available at the event. Gates at the Melbourne Entrance open at 9.00am with the event, located on the Launch Pad site, ending at 5.00pm.
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New & Improved TT Live service Launched for IOM '08
5 Days ago
The incredible TT Live! service provided by the Official website of the Isle of Man TT is back for 2008, and it’s better than ever. Launched last year, TT Live! allowed even more people to follow the action from the world-famous Mountain Circuit with ‘as it happened’ updates, results, news and more. For a subscription of just £10 fans will be able to enjoy the Radio TT coverage, provided by Manx Radio, from every single race and practice session.
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Arai Race Service Supports North West 200
08 May 2008
For the third year in succession, the Arai Race Service will be at the North West 200. Operated by UK Arai importer Phoenix Distribution the Service, started in 1984 and now in its 24th year of supporting Arai racers, will play a crucial role in helping its riders as they compete at Northern Irelands’ premier event. Every technician working on the Arai Race Service has undergone an extensive training programme and knows every Arai helmet inside and out. In tough road race events like the North West, fit and a clear view are crucial. These essential requirements are fully taken care of by the technicians allowing the riders to focus their full concentration on the race.
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Team Blackhorse Yamaha Ready for Oulton
30 April 2008
The twenty year old Team Blackhorse Yamaha rider Olie Linsdell was well on the pace at Thruxton and was hugely disappointed after his crash on the last lap of qualifying, which left him with an injured left shoulder and unable to start the race. Thankfully the injury has healed well and Olie and the team are determined to get their season underway at the picturesque and challenging Cheshire circuit which has hosted some of the great races of yesteryear and where sections such as Lodge, OldHall, Knickerbrook and Druids are familiar to the riders and dedicated race fan alike.
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Dainese To Sponsor 2008 Tourist Trophy as Official Safety Partner
23 April 2008
The company from Vicenza has been appointed Official Safety Partner of the legendary race that has been run since 1907 on the Isle of Man in England. In order to close the important sponsorship deal, the two most important superbike races of the Tourist Trophy (TT) to be held on May 31st and June 7th will be renamed The Isle of Man Dainese Superbike Race and The Isle of Man Dainese Senior TT Race. The TT will be the first “Italian Legendary Protection” event: a project that Dainese has been developing together with AGV with the objective of communicating and celebrating the long tradition that both Italian companies share in motorcycle racing history in terms of protection and safety.
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Dainese Announces 2008 TT Involvement
09 April 2008
Dainese has today announced that the company has been appointed the ‘Official Safety Partner’ to the Isle of Man TT Races for 2008. As part of the significant deal, the TT’s two key Superbike races will be known as The Isle of Man Dainese Superbike Race and The Isle of Man Dainese Senior TT Race. The Italian company, which specialises in safety products for active sports enthusiasts was founded in 1972 by the current managing director, Mr Lino Dainese, who will be visiting the Isle of Man over the TT fortnight.
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Phoenix Launches Major Arai Sponsorship Campaign For 2008
01 April 2008
The 2008 British Superbike series fires into action this weekend and Phoenix, the official UK importers of Arai, are pleased to announce that the world's leading helmet brand will be supporting some of the top competitors in UK motorcycle road racing.
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Don't Miss The TT 2008 Launch Party!
17 February 2008
TT stars including 13-times winners John McGuinness and Dave Molyneux will be among the guests at the TT 2008 launch party on Monday.
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TT Legend Chooses Suzuki
18 January 2008
Sidecar racing legend and 13-times TT winner Dave Molyneux, has caused a stir in the road race community by announcing his move to Suzuki for the 2008 season, under the team's new banner – Team Molyneux Suzuki.
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Martin Finnegan to Ride Yamaha
27 December 2007
Martin Finnegan has signed a deal to ride for the Ballymoney-based JMF Millsport Yamaha team next season, London Bikers has learned.
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Isle of Man TT Races Co-ordinating Committee Confirms Key Position
04 December 2007
ACU Events Ltd, recently appointed by the Isle of Man TT Races Co-ordinating committee to run the competitive racing side of the TT, are delighted to announce that Roger Hurst will be the Chief Marshal for the 2008 TT races.
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‘Young Guns’ Feature In New TT Races Promotion
09 November 2007
The Isle of Man Department of Tourism and Leisure has created a new TT advertising campaign to promote the 2008 TT races. The campaign, which will appear in national, bike and lifestyle media, and online, features some of the younger TT riders in iconic spots around the course. It will run from November to May 2008. Riders featured include Guy Martin, Ian Hutchinson, James Hillier, Gary Johnson, William Dunlop, Martin Finnegan, Ollie Linsdell and Manx rider Conor Cummins. Locations chosen include Kate’s Cottage, Sulby Straight, Kirk Michael, Ballaugh Bridge and Joey’s.
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Centennial Classic Magic Out Now On DVD
04 September 2007
Get ready for a feast of classic motorcycles and legendary racers as the Isle of Man TT celebrates its Centenary! TT Centennial Classic Magic, the latest DVD release from Duke, is packed with the sights, sounds and people who helped create the TT legend, brought together in a unique tribute. Some 60,000 people travelled to the Isle of Man to help mark 100 years of this extraordinary road race, and for many it was the special events celebrating the TT’s history that proved the highlight.
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TT Scouts Draw a Yamaha R6
27 July 2007
2007 was not only the Centenary of the T.T. Races but it was also a very important year for young people on the Isle of Man, as it was in 1907 that Lord Baden-Powell started the Scout movement. Yamaha went to the Centenary TT in a big way this year. Alongside renaming Ramsey, ‘Yamsey’ and providing Yamaha overalls and caps to the Manx Scouts who operate the TT Grandstand scoreboard, the company also presented a brand new Yamaha YZF-R6 to the Manx Scouts to be used as the first prize in their TT Centenary Tombola.
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Your TT experiences needed for Centenary film
09 July 2007
The man behind a unique film celebrating 100 years of the Isle of Man TT is looking for contributions from fans. Andrew Stickland would like to include footage shot by road racing enthusiasts during the two-week festival marking the Centenary of the TT in his upcoming film TT: Centenary Celebration. The film – the first High Definition title from Duke – promises to be an essential record of an extraordinary event in motorcycle racing history. It will document the atmosphere and passion that surrounded the Centenary celebrations, and meet some of the 60,000 fans who descended on the Isle of Man for the festival of speed.
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Two Bike Outing For Southern ‘100’ Road Races
08 July 2007
Maria Costello, the fastest woman to lap the Isle of Man TT course, will be competing at the renowned ‘friendly races’ Southern ‘100’ Road Races next week on board both her Bering Honda CBR600RR and Bering Honda RVF400. Last year Maria rode the RLR Motorsports 400i at the Billown Circuit event but bad weather forced the organisers to abandon the first evening’s races leaving her with only one race to compete in. Maria finished in a respectable 15th place in the combined 125/400 race and was the 7th 400 home.
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“The Greatest Show on Earth” TT 2007 Official
01 July 2007
Review out soon on DVD It was one of the biggest sporting events of the year, and now every thrilling moment of the Centenary Isle of Man TT is yours to own.
An estimated 60,000 fans travelled to the Isle of Man to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the very first Tourist Trophy, and were treated to some of the best racing seen anywhere – the sort of high-speed, record-breaking competition that has made the TT such an enduring success. The Official TT 2007 DVD Review features four hours of awesome action from the world-famous TT Mountain Circuit, as the best motorcycle road racers take on the daunting 37.73-miles of public highways.
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Maria Costello to Make Debut at Scarborough’s Cock o The North Road Races
26 June 2007
Maria Costello, the fastest woman to lap the Isle of Man TT course, will be competing at England’s only road race, the Cock o the North at Scarborough’s Oliver’s Mount circuit for the first time this weekend. The petite Costello will be competing on her Bering and Black Horse motorcycle finance sponsored Honda RVF400 for the first time this year.
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Join Hizzy For The Ride of Your Life On DVD
16 June 2007
Experience the unbelievable thrill of lapping the legendary Isle of Man TT course at speeds topping 180mph with Steve Hislop in this extraordinary, breathtaking film. As the TT marks its 100th year, Duke – the leading bikesport DVD publisher – is delighted to be able to offer TT Flyer on DVD for the first time. Twice British Superbike champion and 11-times TT winner ‘Hizzy’ remains a fans’ favourite four years after his tragic death in a helicopter crash. TT Flyer offers a unique opportunity to join this racing great on an awe-inspiring lap of the world-famous TT course.
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Honda’s Sports Machines Savour All-Round Success
15 June 2007
Honda’s class-leading sportsbikes, the CBR1000RR Fireblade and the CBR600RR have once again proved themselves the best machines for the roads by dominating this year’s Isle of Man TT races, while continuing to feature among the most popular sportsbikes with the road-going public. Last week, in the capable hands of John McGuinness, Honda’s CBR1000RR took wins in the Superbike and Senior races at the Centenary TT. In the Senior race, John and the Fireblade also netted the new lap record, setting a new best of 130.354mph! The CBR1000RR also filled the top six placings in the Superbike race and the top three in the Senior race, proving that the Fireblade is still the machine to beat on the roads.
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