Sponsors clamour for TT action!
Monday 01 January 0001
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Sponsors are the lifeblood of any event and the Isle of Man Government and Signature sponsorship are delighted to have secured the backing of some well known companies on the racing circuit.
BENNETTS BIKE INSURANCE
Bennetts, the insurance company, will be the official insurance partner to the Isle of Man TT Races. In addition, Bennetts will be title sponsor of the TT Superbike race on Saturday 2nd June. Bennetts are a fixture on the UK racing circuit and they are the title Sponsor of the British Superbike championship.
Bennetts was established in Coventry by the Bennetts family in 1930 to provide insurance services to people throughout the West Midlands. Bennetts became personal sponsor of World Superbike Champion Neil Hodgson in May 2003.In January 2005 Bennetts signed their biggest sponsorship deal by becoming title sponsor of the 2005 Bennetts British Superbike Championship. Bennetts continued its sponsorship of the British Superbike Championship in 2006.
ARAI
Japanese helmet maker Arai has produced a limited edition Isle of Man Centenary model developed by celebrated Italian designer Aldo Drudi who has designed for Kevin Schwantz and Kenny Roberts. The helmet, in the red and yellow colours of the Manx national flag, will also feature the words “Isle of Man TT’ in gaelic, as well as having the famous Drudi performance logo.
The 1000 limited edition, hand made Arai RX-7 helmets represent the very best in helmet technology. With features like the new SNC® construction outer shell, organic shell shape and the innovative Dry-Cool® lining material and choice of many designs and replica’s, the RX-7 Corsair is the finest full face helmet in its class
Arai was founded in 1937 by Hirotake Arai. His son Michio ‘mitch’ Arai took over the family business and is today’ company president. They were launched in Europe in 1983. Today Arai Helmet Europe exports helmets to more than 40 countries.
No fewer than twelve world titles in road racing, motorsports and powerboat racing were won in 1985 by competitors wearing Arai helmets. In the 1986/87 F1 season, 26 out of the 28 drivers used an Arai helmet.
SUZUKI
Suzuki has a long established history with the Isle of Man TT races and this year the Japanese motoring giant will build and sell the official limited edition TT Centenary machines. There will be three Suzuki Special Edition TT centenary models launched in 2007, all of which will be centred round the iconic GSX-R range with a unique specification and new colour schemes for the UK market. Each special edition model will be available in limited quantities and equipped with a unique numbered plaque.