Partners

Sure, the exciting and innovative brand from Cable & Wireless, will be the official telecommunication sponsor for the TT years, reinforcing the company’s stated commitment to the Manx community. Sure Mobile are also sponsoring the Sidecar races, marking the start of a new chapter in this world famous road race which is set to be better than ever.

Paul Phillips, Motorsport Manager for the Isle of Man TT races, commented: We are delighted to have such a prestigious company associated with the TT and it is a reflection of the event’s growing stature that we are able to attract such strong brands and companies to support the races.

Simon Last-Sutton, Commercial Director of Cable & Wireless said: ‘The TT is always a prestigious event on the Island, but to become the Official Telecom sponsor is a great honour.’

Arai is different. Arai designs the best helmets for comfort, fit and much more - and passes safety standards with plenty of room to spare!

All Arai helmets are handmade and top quality, offering the ultimate in helmet technology and innovation - the result of more than 50 years of experience devoted solely to the art of helmet-building. Arai has an unparalleled history of innovation and state-of-the-art advances in helmet comfort, fit, aerodynamics and design. In fact, many of the features now found in other helmets began as Arai innovations. For more information visit www.araihelmet-europe.com.

“Providing people with head-to-toe protection in dynamic sports” has been the corporate mission since it was founded in 1972 by its current CEO Lino Dainese, "in this way making Dainese itself a company in continuous movement in every new application.”

For the 102nd running of Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Festival, Dainese will be the Safety Partner and is also the title sponsor of the Superbike TT and Senior TT races. For Dainese and all motorcycle fans, the Isle of Man is a mythical place because it is here where one of the last real road races takes place in the world: as captivating and exciting a spectacle as ever for anyone with a passion for motorcycles. For more information visit www.dainese.com.

Following the success of Maxxis TT tyre partnership in 2008, we are pleased to announce a multi-year commitment to road-racings premier event. Maxxis continue to invest in British racing events at all levels, from Motocross to BSB, it’s all part of Maxxis’ ongoing commitment to support motorcycle sport and develop tyres to industry leading standards.

Maxxis tyres are developed in the worlds most hostile sporting environments: the IOM TT offers 37.5 miles of unrestricted twists, crests and straights - what better place to real world test the Supermaxx Sport.

Chief Travelling Marshall, Dick Cassidy’s Yamaha R1 covered over 1200 miles on a pair of Supermaxx Sport at last years IOM TT – This is what he had to say: Maxxis tyres performed very well, with no noticeable lack of performance compared to the well known brands; I couldn’t fault them in wet or dry conditions, no matter how much I tried to push them, the Supermaxx Sport didn’t move or slide, even on Sulby straight at 187 mph the Maxxis tyres were rock steady.

‘This is a tremendous opportunity for us to raise the profile of the Maxxis brand and our high performing Supermaxx Sport tyre among arguably the most knowledgeable and enthusiastic motorcycle sports fans.’ said Maxxis International UK managing director Derek McMartin.

The Maxxis babes will be on the Isle of Man throughout Race Week, handing out promotional gifts and encouraging fans to enter numerous competitions. Maxxis caps, Polo-shirts, Paddock jackets and Supermaxx Sport tyres are up for grabs, along with the top prize of a VIP day out with Team Maxxis and the Maxxis Babes at the final round of the 2009 British Superbike Championship.

Founded in 1967, Maxxis grew to become the largest and most respected manufacturer of bicycle tyres in the world. Maxxis is now a world-class tyre manufacturer operating from state of the art R&D and production facilities, producing 800,000 tyres and tubes a day, with a turnover exceeding $1.4 billion. Maxxis employs more than 15,000 people all over the world.

Contact Maxxis – 08704 282728 www.maxxis.co.uk

Royal London 360° was established in 2008 through the coming together of two highly successful offshore life companies – Scottish Life International Insurance Company Limited and Scottish Provident International Life Assurance Limited. With combined industry experience of 30 years, and funds under management in excess of US$3 billion*, the Company offers a broad range of offshore investment, savings and tax planning products to investors based around the world.

360° represents a number of significant advantages; the international nature of its business; the way its employees think and take personal responsibility; and the Company’s adaptable approach to meeting tailored requirements.

* Source: Royal London. All figures as at 30 September 2008.

For more information visit www.royallondon360.com

Graham Chronographs are proudly looking forward to competing in the forthcoming Isle of Man TT Races.

You will be in time with our remarkably precise and racing designed timepieces:

Originally created in 1695 by one of the peers of watch making, George Graham, Graham-London timepieces are contemporary watches dedicated to enthusiasts of the mechanical arts.

Beware! Our watches are quite unnerving with their stunning technique and eccentric design.

We are proud to team up with the Isle of Man to make this incredible event a talking point around our watches. What better partner than a great timing brand Graham-London to go with the TT Races?

The Minister of Tourism and Leisure of the Isle of Man, Martyn Quayle, MHK also agreed:

"It is highly appropriate that a sports event that relies so much on timing down to thousandths of a second should partner with Graham Chronographs, a prestigious brand whose watch design reflects the rugged nature and endurance of the TT."

Visit www.graham-london.com
For more information, please contact George : George@graham-london.com

Unisys is a worldwide technology services and solutions company. Unisys applies its expertise in consulting, systems integration, outsourcing, infrastructure, and server technology to help our clients achieve secure business operations.

Unisys is proud to support the Centenary Isle of Man TT races by sponsoring the Sulby Straight speed trap information service.

Since 1985 we have provided scoring and results information for major sports events such as golf’s The Open Championship, the US Open and the Ryder Cup, the London Marathon, the Rugby World Cup and in motor sports the British Superbike Championship, the Macau Grand Prix and the British Touring Car Championship.

We have worked closely with the Isle of Man Government as a computer supplier since the 1970’s even providing a TT results service in the days of punched cards.

Now in the C21st we have helped the Government streamline their IT infrastructure, and are currently helping them to deliver e-government services which support initiatives that help maintain and grow the economy.

The Isle of Man Government is committed to ensuring that the island remains an attractive and profitable place to do business. It also aims to enhance the services it offers to citizens and use technology innovatively to gain a reputation as the e-island and Unisys is helping them every step—and every lap-of the way.

For more information, visit www.unisys.com.

Yamaha Motor (UK) Limited are the official supplier of traveling marshalls bikes for the Isle of Man TT races. The travelling marshals are a vital part of the TT races safety programme where speed of response is vital.

The role of travelling marshal is by invitation only and all the marshals have previous race experience of the mountain circuit, having competed in either the TT or the Manx Grand Prix.

Simon Belton Manager, Marketing, Press & PR, Yamaha commented: “We are delighted to be involved in the TT races in an official capacity as Yamaha has a long history at the event, stretching back to 1961 when we first competed.”