SES sponsor TT Zero and new photographic exhibition
Leading Satellite operator SES has confirmed it'll continue to sponsor the TT Zero Race in 2013.
The zero emissions competition takes place on Wednesday 5th June at the Isle of Man TT and 2013 marks the third year of involvement for the high-tech company.
Last year saw an American Motoczysz bike, ridden by Michael Rutter, complete the first 100mph lap of the course by an electric powered vehicle.
The race is again set to deliver record breaking speeds with the Americans once again facing a challenge from Japanese powerhouse Mugen and their star rider John McGuinness.
SES is also supporting an exhibition at the Sayle Gallery in Douglas throughout the TT Races period. Entitled 'Space Mountain' it's the latest creation of artist Rachael Clegg.
Space Mountain explores the parallel developments of satellites and the TT through a series of quirky, slick and thought-provoking prints.
Each image is accompanied by text explaining its historical significance and the images reference assassinations, smuggled secrets and dastardly crimes. Starting with the first telegraph in 1837, Space Mountain takes the viewer on a tour of the development of telecommunications via Morse code, Nazi Germany, Soviet spies interspersed with references to TT triumphs.
Rachael Clegg said:
“The stories behind the development of satellites are brilliant and the parallels between TT and satellite history are striking. The first satellite was Sputnik, launched in 1957, which was also the year in which Bob McIntyre broke the 100 mile-an-hour lap record. Both satellites and the TT were developing at a similar pace and - as the exhibition will reveal - with equal drama.”
SES Satellite Leasing Ltd’s MD, Mark Guthrie said:
“SES is really excited to once again be involved with the SES TT Zero at a time when the race is set to deliver some remarkable results. We are also pleased to extend our activity by supporting an exhibition like this. As sponsors of TT Zero we wanted to commission something striking that also drew parallels between the development of satellites, telecommunications and the TT.”
Space Mountain is on display at the Sayle Gallery, Douglas from May 25 to June 7 and is free to enter.