Sure Mobile backs TT stars
Sure Mobile will sponsor nine of the biggest names at this year’s Isle of Man TT, which starts on Saturday.
The company, which is the official sponsor of both Sidecar races as well as official telecommunications partner of the TT, is providing phones for Triple World Sidecar Champion Tim Reeves, his passenger Patrick Farrance, three-time TT winner Nick Crowe and his passenger Mark Cox.
Sure Mobile is also providing phones for 13-time TT winner and outright lap record holder John McGuinness, Guy Martin, Ian Hutchinson, Steve Plater and Conor Cummins.
The company is really getting behind the TT as it enters its second century. It has already launched the Sure Live! portal in association with Duke Marketing, to provide the most up to date race information for fans on the move and it is providing Chief Sector Marshals with Blackberry handsets so they can stay in constant touch while at work on the Mountain Course.
Reeves, who is making his TT debut this year, said:
‘Without this support, my phone bills would be through the roof.’
‘I’m really grateful to Sure Mobile for their support, especially with their backing of the Sidecar races, and making us so welcome here.’
‘I’m very much looking forward to the TT. It’s a shame we have to go back to Donington over the first practice weekend to race there, but overall preparations are going well and I’m really pleased.’
‘I can’t wait to get out on the bike now and have a go for real!’
Sure Mobile’s Marketing Manager Julie Heselton added:
‘We are really pleased that we have been able to support the marshals with BlackBerry handsets this year, and hopefully will play a part in making their job that little bit easier over the TT period.’
‘Co-ordinating so many hundreds of marshals to run the TT is a formidable task and we are more than happy to help.’
‘It has been great working with some of the top riders as well and getting to know them before the TT races start.’
‘We have tried to immerse ourselves more in the TT this year with the launch of the limited-edition commemorative SIM packs and the TT portal.'
‘We’re delighted to be able to support some of the individuals that make the TT such a spectacular event to watch.’
The 2008 TT starts on Saturday with the first practice session. The Sure Mobile Sidecar races take place on Saturday May 31 and Wednesday June 4.
For more information about the limited edition Sure Mobile commemorative SIM packs visit the iomtt shop.