Webb to cover for injured Johnston at Team Classic Suzuki
Danny Webb will extend his participation at the 2016 Isle of Man Classic TT Races presented by Bennetts, to three races with the news that the former 125cc/Moto3 Grand Prix ace will add the Motorsport Merchandise Superbike Classic TT Race to his rides in the Bennetts Senior Classic TT and Okells Junior Classic TT Races.
The 25-year old has been drafted in to Team Classic Suzuki as a replacement for the injured Lee Johnston and he will now contest the four-lap Superbike Classic alongside team-mates Michael Dunlop and Nick Jefferies on an XR69 Suzuki.
Webb had already confirmed rides for Dunnell Racing, riding 500cc and 350cc Manx Nortons in the Bennetts Senior Classic TT and Okells Junior Classic TT Races respectively.
The Tunbridge Wells rider made his debut around the Mountain Course in 2014 riding for KMR Kawasaki, with a best finish of 13th in the Lightweight Race to win a silver replica, to go with three bronze replicas in the three 1000cc races. He improved his Lightweight result to tenth in 2015 while he lapped in excess of 123mph at this year’s TT riding for TeamPenz13.Com.
His one appearance to date at the Classic TT came twelve months ago when he rode Andy Molnar’s Manx Norton’s and although he was forced to retire from both the 350cc and 500cc races, he was lying in a strong fifth place in the 500cc race after lapping at 106.69mph only to pull in on the fourth and final lap.
Although the first time he’ll sit on the Team Classic Suzuki will be for the opening night’s practice session around the 37 and ¾-mile Mountain Course, he has more than proved his credentials and is expected to figure prominently on the leader board.
Speaking about the ride with Team Classic Suzuki, Danny commented:
“I’m delighted to get the chance to ride for Team Classic Suzuki. I’ve had the pleasure of parading some of the team’s bikes in the past so I know how good they are put together. I’ll work hard and do my best to thank Steve Wheatman and his team with a good result.”