YAMAHA TAKE OVER RAMSEY!
Yamaha (Motor) UK will mark the TT Centenary by holding a major event in Ramsey in the north of the Island, in conjunction with the Straightliners Company, who promote the Ramsey Sprint.
Yamsey Festival will kick off on Sunday the 3rd of June with the main body of activity running until Tuesday 5th of June encompassing the Ramsey Sprint, Streetfighters Challenge, displays by the Yamaha backed Flying Gunners Motorcycle Display Team and a performance from rock group the Po Boys featuring former British Champion and World Supersport star Jamie Whitham.
Many other events are planned and the Yamaha promotional truck will be in situ for the period of the festival whilst celebrity visits and big name Yamaha racing personalities will feature throughout. In addition, Yamaha will also be holding arrive and ride days for members of the public to ride Yamaha bikes in a controlled environment, with expert tuition.
Commenting on Yamaha’s involvement in the 2007 Isle of Man TT Centenary, Managing Director of Yamaha UK Andrew Smith said:
“Yamaha has enjoyed a long tradition with the Isle of Man from our first visit in 1961, to our first win with Phil Read in 1965 right up to our last win in the 2005 Senior TT with John McGuinness. We are delighted to have such a significant presence at the Centenary TT both on and off the track, and I am sure that it will be an event to remember for a long time to come for Yamaha and all fans of the TT the world over.”
SCHWANTZ AND ITOH LEAD SUZUKI CELEBRATIONS
Suzuki GB has confirmed the attendance of 19993 World 500cc Grand Prix Champion – Kevin Schwantz, at TT 2007. Kevin will join in many Suzuki themed activities across the Island as well as the TT Centenary Dinner hosted by Murray Walker.
Joining Kevin will be Mitsuo Itoh – the only Japanese rider to win at the TT. Mr Itoh won the 50cc class in 1963, setting an impressive average speed of 78.81 MPH! In a class that ran for seven years, Suzuki was victorious on four occasions.
Suzuki plan a week to remember for all their customers, dealers and guests, and their celebrations include a ‘Suzuki Sunday’ event on the 3rd of June at the Golf Links Hotel in Castletown.
HONDA DAY JUST THE START FOR FAMOUS NAME
Honda have supported the Isle of Man TT Races for almost half a century, scoring 130 TT wins and bringing an astounding array of motorcycling greats to the Island. As befitting the 100th anniversary of the event, Honda will again have a strong presence on the Island and are hosting a number of very special events to celebrate their contribution to the illustrious history of the TT races. A firm favourite with the fans, Honda Day in Peel has become a permanent fixture on the TT calendar and is set to excite even more this year with a number of fantastic additions. This year, however, expect Honda’s activities to spread Island wide as the Japanese motoring giants celebrate in style!