- Isle of Man Government responds to TT Zero speculation
08 Feb 2010
Following what is described as ‘speculation and unsubstantiated claims’ regarding the Isle of Man Government’s decision to run its own clean emissions event as part of the 2010 TT races, the Isle of Man’s Department of Tourism and Leisure has issued a statement ‘to put on record the facts regarding their decision’.
The statement reads:
“The Department began formal negotiations ...
- Isle of Man TT stars delight fans in London
08 Feb 2010
A chance to see stars of the Isle of Man TT – including 15-times winner John McGuinness – was among the highlights of the MCN London Bike Show.McGuinness was joined by three-times TT winner Ian Hutchinson and Manxman Conor Cummins during the event at the Excel Centre.The trio were helping to promote the 2010 TT. They were interviewed about the upcoming festival and faced a Motor Cycle News team ...
- Leading stand-up comedian confirmed for 2010 Isle of Man TT
05 Feb 2010
Bike fan and leading stand-up comedian Ross Noble will be part of the entertainment programme during the 2010 Isle of Man TT, it has been confirmed.
Noble – recently voted one of the top 10 greatest stand-ups in a poll by Channel 4 – will appear at the Villa Marina, Douglas, on June 3. It is a return trip for the comedian, who first performed in the Isle of Man in 2009.
During his last ...
- Isle of Man TT Riders head to London
03 Feb 2010
Leading Isle of Man TT riders are heading to London to promote the event at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show, being held at the Excel Exhibition Centre.The world’s fastest road racer Conor Cummins, 15-time TT winner John McGuinness, double 2010 TT race-winner Ian Hutchinson and fans’ favourite Guy Martin are all be at the show on Saturday, February 6.They will be taking part in a chat show as ...
- TT Zero regulations available to download
02 Feb 2010
Regulations and entry forms for the newly-announced TT Zero race have been published.The documents are available to download now from our Competitors’ page, and the closing date for entries is March 26, 2010.DOWNLOAD THE TT ZERO REGULATIONS AND ENTRY FORM NOWAs previously announced, TT Zero is a one-lap clean emissions race which will run as part of the 2010 Isle of Man TT programme. It is sched ...
- Manx Radio to continue as Official TT Broadcast Partner
01 Feb 2010
Isle of Man national broadcaster Manx Radio will continue to broadcast the Official TT coverage it has been confirmed
The Island’s Department of Tourism and Leisure has re-appointed the station to the role of Official Broadcast Partner.
Manx Radio has broadcast TT commentary for 46 years, since its launch in 1964. The new, multi-year deal will see the broadcaster continue to provide liv ...
- Clean emissions racing to return to the Isle of Man TT
28 Jan 2010
Following the success of the inaugural clean emissions motorcycle race on the Isle of Man in 2009, the Isle of Man Department of Tourism and Leisure has confirmed that a clean emissions race will be part of the 2010 TT.The clean emissions race in 2009 has been widely credited with accelerating the development of clean emissions transport and many of the technical innovations that were introduced ...
- Racing legend elected new president of TTRA
28 Jan 2010
Multiple Isle of Man TT winner Phillip McCallen has been elected as the new president of the TT Riders Association.Speaking in the latest TT Newsletter, the 11-times TT winner said he will be doing everything he can to help the organisation continue its important work.Now retired from an illustrious racing career – which included becoming the only person to win four TT races in a week – McCallen ...
- Costello out to regain Isle of Man TT title
27 Jan 2010
Maria Costello is determined to once again become the fastest woman around the Isle of Man TT course.The Northamptonshire racer lost the title to Jenny Tinmouth last year, but, speaking in the latest TT Newsletter, Costello says she is looking to regain the honour in 2010.Tinmouth, from Cheshire, took the top spot on lap four of the 2009 Senior TT when she completed the circuit at an average spe ...
- Manxman ready for 'damn good go' at winning first TT
26 Jan 2010
The world’s fastest road racer is set for a ‘damn good go’ at winning his first Isle of Man TT.Conor Cummins said it would very special to become only the fourth Manxman to win a TT.Speaking in the latest edition of the TT Newsletter, the Ramsey man – who took second place in the 2009 Senior TT - said he is ready to move up to the top step.“I think I can win TT races - only time will tell.”“For ...