News Archive - May 2008

• 1 May

  • TT2008 Social Calendar launched

• 6 May

  • Official Tyre Partner confirmed
  • Tributes paid to TT star
  • Yamaha supply Travelling Marshals' machines

• 9 May

  • Airline EuroManx ceases operations
  • Assistance for EuroManx customers
  • Get closer to the action with TT Live!

• 12 May

  • One-way system in operation for TT
  • TT road safety campaign launched

• 13 May

  • Details of restricted and prohibited areas released

• 14 May

  • Stars join Ducati celebration

• 15 May

  • Miller confirms TT deal

• 16 May

  • Marshal pack collections cancelled
  • TT winner Robert Dunlop dies

• 20 May

  • Joey Dunlop fundraiser announced

• 21 May

  • Farquhar splits with McAdoo

• 22 May

  • TT photo exhibition opens

• 23 May

  • Sure Mobile backs TT stars

• 24 May

  • Competitors get underway at Isle of Man TT Races 2008
  • TT 2008 is here!

• 25 May

  • Busy day for World Champion

• 26 May

  • Blustery first timed practice session on Monday
  • Sure thing for top racers

• 27 May

  • Damp conditions for Tuesday's practice session
  • Martin sets the pace in first timed practice at 2008 Isle of Man TT
  • Poor conditions lead to limited practice
  • Problems with TT Live! service

• 28 May

  • Wednesday practice cancelled

• 29 May

  • Dunlop to replace McBride at Phase One
  • Martin and Moly top Thursday's times
  • Perfect practice conditions see leading contenders post fast times
  • Practice at the 2008 TT set to resume
  • Sure support for charity

• 30 May

  • Action packed finale to Practice Week expected
  • Foggy to ride Desmosedici RR
  • Leading contenders state their case
  • McGuinness tops Practice Week times

• 31 May

  • Australian Donald wins first TT in Dainese Superbike thriller
  • Crowe and Cox take control
  • Crowe takes Sure Mobile Sidecar Race One
  • Donald races to first TT win
  • Let battle commence