Amor confirms he will contest TT Zero in 2010
Keith Amor, who took two podiums in one day during the 2009 Isle of Man TT, will compete in the clean emissions TT Zero race it has been confirmed.
The Scot is without a ride for the solo classes at the 2010 TT having recently split with the JMF/Millsport team. However, speaking at the Media Launch Day for the 2010 TT, Amor said he is determined to find competitive equipment to race – and will definitely take part in the TT Zero race.
He will be riding for 666 Road Racing Limited, the company founded by two motorcycle racers and now one of the UK’s leading carbon component suppliers to the motorsport industry.
The team is aiming to be the first zero-carbon emissions team to break the 100mph average lap for the 37 and 3/4 mile circuit and claim the £10,000 prize awarded by the Isle of Man Government.
The 666 Road Racing Ltd client list includes the factory Yamaha outfit, Hydrex Honda, Relentless by TAS Suzuki, Raceways Yamaha and Parkalgar Honda. Now Team 666 is looking to apply the knowledge gained as engineers to competing on the race course in its own right.
Amor brings the team a wealth of race experience having first competed at the TT in 2007 and recording three podium finishes to date.
Nick Potts, founder 666 Road Racing Ltd, said:
“It has been a fantastic coup to be able to bring someone with such a high profile as Keith to our team. We are all very excited to see what he can do around the course on the new bike.”
“As suppliers we have consistently recorded podium finishes. We produce components for all of the biggest teams that run in Europe which is no surprise when we are confident that we build the lightest, strongest and sexiest race fairings, components and accessories.”
He added:
“We want to be part of this historic event. We are out to win and to make our mark not just in our industry but also in racing. We are totally committed to making this thrilling and exciting race.”
The newly-built bike the team will run in the 2010 TT Zero is based on a KTM RC-8 chassis. The team is planning the first trials on a private circuit and will be testing with Amor before the end of March.
Mr Potts said:
“The bike is having its first shakedown next week on a private test circuit. Once we are happy with the electronics, we’ll be getting Keith out on the bike to see what he thinks of it. Dyno results are showing good power, with an estimated top speed of around 130mph.”
Tourism and Leisure Minister Martyn Quayle added:
“We are delighted that Team 666 has signed up to compete on the Isle of Man and look forward to welcoming them into the paddock this year. They have an excellent pedigree and one that I’m sure will transfer well to the TT course.”