The all-new website of the Isle of Man TT Races has been launched.
The site has been completely overhauled to provide a one-stop shop for the TT's huge army of fans across the globe as the world's greatest road race marks its Centenary.
As well as providing visitors with all the latest news, including interviews with riders and features on the Centennial celebrations, the website offers an in-depth database of statistics on historic results, riders, machines, lap times and a wealth of further stats even going back to the inaugural race in 1907 to satisfy TT’s passionate race enthusiasts.
All of the information needed for this year’s event, to be held from 26th May to 8th June, is available at the touch of a button with a racing calendar providing a list of daily activities over the fortnight.
This year’s event will be the most popular for many years, with close to 20,000 motorbikes booked onto ferries and between 50,000 and 60,000 visitors expected to descend on the Island to enjoy the racing.
It will be possible to buy TT Grandstand tickets, car and bike parking and be a part of the official VIP hospitality for this year’s event on the site, which can be found at www.iomtt.com
The site attracts a very high number of viewers throughout the year and peaks during the build up to the races and the TT fortnight itself:
Total Sessions 1,000,000
Total page views 9,000,000
Ave daily sessions 4,830
Peak daily sessions 24,000
Ave session length 11 minutes
Ave daily page views 40,745
Ave page views p/ses. 8.44
The popular TT Forum has also been revamped, detailing general information, accommodation and camping news.
A number of further features will be made available online before the TT kicks off in May. Capitalising on the license agreements that have been established recently, an official TT Shop will allow official merchandise, including clothing and books, to be purchased for the first time.
For users who perhaps cannot make it to watch the races for themselves, a subscription service TT Live will also give members in-depth information over the duration of the TT and includes live timings and commentary from Manx Radio’s extensive coverage of the event, together with images from races and presentations.
There is also a plan to allow riders to include their own experiences of the Centenary event by posting their blogs on the site which will give users an insight in to this unique event.
Paul Phillips, TT and Motorsport Development Manager, said:
“We are delighted to be able to provide such a significant resource to fans, riders, teams and our sponsors. IOMTT.com has always been popular with fans but now the additional content together with the fresh, user friendly design will we hope, draw more people to the site. The new ‘TT Live’ section will appeal to those who aren’t able to make it to the Island this year.”
Recognising the importance and widespread interest in the races, a password protected Press Portal allows media access to up-to-the-minute event news, background information and images.
The TT race is run on public roads and is the oldest motor-cycle racing circuit still in use. Traditionally held in the last week of May and the first week of June, each lap measures 37 3/4 miles (60.7 km) and takes in over 200 bends while climbing from sea level to an altitude of over 1,300 ft (396 m).
For further editorial information contact Simon Crellin on 020 8871 9477/07976 568 222 or email tt.press@gov.im