New grandstands and 'Fan Zones' announced for 2012 Isle of Man TT
Monday 21 November 2011
TT
Five spectacular spectator areas have been designated as ‘Fan Zones’ for the 2012 Isle of Man TT, fuelled by Monster Energy, and each will have a temporary grandstand.
The grandstands will have capacity of between 200 and 300 seats each, supplementing the main TT Grandstand on Glencrutchery Road.
The areas have been selected for the stunning views of the on-track action and represent some of the fastest points on the course. As well as a temporary grandstand, they will also feature catering and toilet facilities, free WiFi, free parking and enhanced PA systems relaying the Manx Radio TT live race commentary.
The five – Crosby Jump, Rhencullen, Ballacrye, Ginger Hall and Creg-ny-Baa – are all iconic spots with clear views of the action. Crosby Jump sees riders routinely clocking 180mph as they tackle the crest in the road; Rhencullen, situated north of Kirk Michael, is one of the most spectacular sections of the course, while Ballacrye – a double apex taken in sixth gear - is widely recognised as one of the most demanding points on the course.
The final two ‘fan zones’, both next to famous pubs, are two of the most recognisable landmarks on the course – Ginger Hall at the edge of Sulby village and the Creg-ny-Baa at the end of the Mountain section of the course.
The Grandstand at Ginger Hall offers a clear view of the riders tackling the late apex lefthander on the way into Ramsey, while spectators at the Creg will see the riders as they approach from Kate’s Cottage and the sweeping run downhill into Brandish.
Isle of Man Tourism Political Member Geoff Corkish said:
“Fans will always have their favourite spots, but as the TT audience grows we want to make sure that spectators have a wide choice of options for watching the races.”
“Demand for tickets for the Glencrutchery Road Grandstand increases every year and it is likely to have sold out by Christmas so we were keen to offer fans an alternative. We have conducted research that indicates fans are looking for these kind of facilities, and I am delighted we are able to bring them on line in time for TT 2012.”
Visit the Fan Zones section for more details.