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PRESS PACK2013
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Michael Dunlop
although only a very
young rider has
already won three TTs
and we see him as the
future of the
Isle of Man TT.
Neil Tuxworth
If ifs and buts were
pots and pans wed
all be scrap metal
merchants!
Guy Martin
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TEAM HONDA TT LEGENDS / HM PLANT HONDA BY PADGETTS
John McGuinness, 41
From: Morecambe, England
TT Record: Debut in 1996 - 19 wins, 36 podiums
Fastest TT Lap: 131.578mph (1st)
Wins at the TT just keep on coming for the living legend that is John McGuinness, and two morevictories came his way 12 months ago when he again topped the Joey Dunlop TT Championship. The
second most successful rider in the history of the TT, the Morecambe man has the skill, experience
and machinery to enable him to have more of the same this time around although two extremely
strong team-mates, amongst others, will push him harder than ever. Back with Padgetts Honda for the
Superstock and Supersport races, the now 41-year old will also be challenging for a debut victory in
the TT Zero race with the improved Mugen Honda.
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TEAM HONDA TT LEGENDS / SMT RACING / KMR KAWASAKI
Michael Rutter, 41
From: Brierley Hill, England
TT Record: Debut in 1994 - 3 wins, 12 podiums
Fastest TT Lap: 128.717mph (14th)
After a long absence, Rutter is now back amongst the regulars at the TT and whilst hes been knocking
on the door of the top six, and getting close to his best, hes thus far had to settle for the lower
leaderboard places. However, thats all set to change in 2013 now hes back with Honda and few would
bet against him cracking the 130mph barrier and being back on the podium in the 1000cc races. The
Midlands rider will again ride for KMR Kawasaki in the Lightweight, where hell be amongst the race
favourites, whilst SMT Racing will supply him with a Superstock machine.
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TEAM HONDA TT LEGENDS / HUNTS MOTORCYCLES / McADOO
Michael Dunlop, 24
From: Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
TT Record: Debut in 2007 - 3 wins, 8 podiums
Fastest TT Lap: 130.213mph (9th)
With three TT wins now to his name , Dunlop arrives at this years event as a fully-fledged, and
deserving, factory Honda rider in the Superbike races. Still only 24, hell have every chance of reaching
even greater heights and gaining his rst win in either the Superbike or Senior races so its fair to say
his threat in 2013 will be greater than ever before. Retaining the support of Hunts Motorcycles and
McAdoo Racing, Dunlop will also go into the Supersport and Superstock races as a potential race
winner so this year could be his best ever year on the Island.
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Last years Isle of Man TT Races, powered by Monster Energy, saw some of
the best racing ever seen on the legendary Mountain Course. Whilst thats an
ongoing trend weve all now become accustomed to, its clear that no stone is
being left unturned to ensure that the 2013 event is better still. Make no mistake,
these are exciting times for the Isle of Man TT as it continues to reinforce
its status as, quite simply, the greatest motorcycle road race in the world.
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GUNNING FOR
McGUINNESS
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Im going there to try
and win the job but
to stand anywhere on
the podium at the TT
nowadays is a massive
achievement.
Gary Johnson
Lots of teams have
been chasing Conors
signature for the 2013
season which is a
testament to how hard
he has worked to get
back to full tness.
Paul Phillips
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TEAM HM PLANT HONDA BY PADGETTS RACING
Bruce Anstey
From: Wellington, New Zealand
TT Record: Debut in 1996 - 9 wins, 24 podiums
Fastest TT Lap: 131.378mph (4th)
A move to the Padgetts Racing team in 2011 revitalised Anstey and last year saw him chalk upyet another TT win, his ninth in total, after getting the better of Cameron Donald in the opening
Supersport race by just 0.77s, the second closest nish ever. Now 44, Anstey is as rapid as ever but
Superbike success continues to elude him and whilst he knows, on his day, he has the pace to run at
the front, he also knows time is running out to do so as the newer, younger breed look to relegate the
older guard to the minor placings. Laid back as always, Anstey can never be written off and he ll come
into TT2013 capable of winning any of the races he starts.
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TEAM RAF RESERVES RACING HONDA / ICE VALLEY
Simon Andrews, 29
From: Evesham, England
TT Record: Debut in 2011 - best nish of 11th
Fastest TT Lap: 125.174mph (29th)
Andrews impressed greatly in his debut in 2011 when he took a brace of 11ths and ended the week
as the second fastest newcomer ever but the pitfalls of the TT were brought home all too much last
year when he got caught out in the Superbike race on the Honda TT Legends machine and suffered
a nasty crash at the Les Graham Memorial. The injuries kept him out for ve months but hes back in
2013 and whilst he retains the support of Honda, he does so in the less-pressurised environment of
the RAF Reserves Racing team. Has all the potential to be a TT star but needs to rebuild again this
year and get some solid results under his belt.
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TEAM MILWAUKEE YAMAHA SUPERBIKE TEAM
Conor Cummins, 26
From: Ramsey, Isle of Man
TT Record: Debut in 2006 - 0 wins, 3 podiums
Fastest TT Lap: 131.511mph (2nd)
Its all change at Shaun Muirs Yamaha team with new sponsors, new colours and new riders withCummins having left Suzuki and looking for his debut TT win with the Milwaukee Yamaha team. The
26-year old was forced to watch from the sidelines last year, legacy of hand injuries sustained at the
North West 200 but the second half of 2012 showed hes back to his best with podiums at the Ulster
GP and Southern 100. The last few years havent been the kindest to the Ramsey man so hell be hungry
for success in 2013 and keen to get back amongst the podium places. Hell also be gunning for glory
in the Lightweight race on board one of Ryan Farquhars rapid KMR Kawasakis.
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TEAM MILWAUKEE YAMAHA SUPERBIKE TEAM
William Dunlop, 27
From: Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
TT Record: Debut in 2006 - 0 wins, 2 podiums
Fastest TT Lap: 128.180mph (16th)
After two years on Honda machinery, Dunlop makes the switch to Yamaha and the Milwaukee team
in a bid to secure his debut TT win. Twelve months ago he took his rst podium around the Mountain
Course in the opening Supersport race although he admitted nerves prevented him from challenging
for the win. With more experience under his belt, both on and off the track, Dunlop will again be a
pre-race favourite in the 600cc division but expect to see the 27-year old pushing hard in the 1000cc
races as well where hes eager to prove his full capabilities.
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TEAM VALMOTO MV AGUSTA / LINCS LIFTING LTD
Gary Johnson, 32
From: Brigg, England
TT Record: Debut in 2007 - 1 win, 3 podiums
Fastest TT Lap: 130.450mph (7th)
Johnson has gone back to running his own team in 2013, a formula that saw him reap the rewards two
years ago when he won the opening Superspor t race. Working in an environment that suits him best,
the amiable Lincolnshire rider has shrewdly chosen Honda and Kawasaki machinery for the Superbike
and Superstock races, arguably the best two bikes in each category, whilst the Supersport races will
see him line up on the all-new MV Agusta where hes sure to benet from the exper tise of proven race
winners ValMoto. Concentrating on the road races this year, Johnson also has an entry in the Lightweight
race and is sure to be amongst the front runners in a ll six of his races this year.
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Guy Martin, 31
From: Kirmington, England
TT Record: Debut in 2004 - 0 wins, 13 podiums
Fastest TT Lap: 131.038mph (5th)
Enigmatic as ever, 2012 was a disappointing year for Martin and a fter crashing out of the North West
200, the TT saw him only manage a best result of fourth, the rst time since 2006 hed failed to nish
on the podium. Keen to shake off the nearly man tag, the Lincolnshire has seen himself upstaged by
some of his younger rivals recently and having been once the man most likely to topple McGuinness
in the Superbike category, hes now one of many look ing to do tha t. Remaining with Tyco Suzuki for a
third successive year, Martin now has continuity in his r acing and will no doubt come back strong in
2013 as he aga in goes in search of that debut TT win.
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Dan Kneen is one of
the up-and-coming
riders at the TT and
its great to have
another high-prole
Manxman for the
locals to support.
Milky Quayle
The Isle of Man TT
is simply the greatest
test of man and
machine you could
imagine. Theres just
nothing like it on earth.
Cam Donald
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TEAM WILSON CRAIG HONDA
Jimmy Storrar, 26
From: Perth, Scotland
TT Record: Debut in 2012
Fastest TT Lap: 122.185mph
Scottish rider Storrar has been a front runner in the British Superstock 1000cc Championship forthe last four seasons, taking countless podiums and, after a number of top ten nishes at the Macau
Grand Prix, he made his TT debut last year. Despite a number of mechanical problems, the 26-year old
lapped impressively in excess of 122mph to indicate hes a TT star of the future and its that potential
that has seen him snapped up by Wilson Craig Honda. One to watch, Storrar has everything in place
to make a name for himself at TT2013.
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TEAM QUATTRO PLANT RACING KAWASAKI
James Hillier, 27
From: Ringwood, England
TT Record: Debut in 2008 - 0 wins, 1 podium
Fastest TT Lap: 127.828mph (17th)
One of the stars of road racing in 2012, Hillier has gone about his business in a quiet, unassuming
manner which has ultimately seen him reap the rewards and establish himself amongst the top
echelons of the spor t. Winner of the Newcomers Trophy in 2008, Hillier has now cemented his place
as one of the leading road racers currently on the entry list and his consistency has seen him become
an ever-present nisher in the top ten and regularly push for top six positions. Still only 27, his 2012
season was his best yet and he deservedly took his debut TT podium in last years Lightweight race
whilst 2013 should see him challenge for further rostrum nishes.
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TEAM MARKS BLOOM RACING SUZUKI
Daniel Kneen, 25
From: Braddan, Isle of ManTT Record: Debut in 2009 - best nish of 5th
Fastest TT Lap: 127.265mph (19th)
Along with Cummins, Manxman Kneen shoulders the hopes of the home nation and he continues to
produce some excellent performances against the better-nanced, factory teams. A switch to Suzuki
power looked like it would give him best ever result as he challenged for a podium in last years opening
Supersport race before he fell foul to a damp patch exiting Governors Bridge and the resulting injuries
kept him out of action for the fol lowing two months. With more experience with the Suzukis, expect
a fully t Kneen to again be pushing hard for top six results and to feature prominently in every race.
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Im delighted to be
part of Penz13.com.
Hopefully I can add
my experience and
between us we can get
the results we are all
looking for.
Steve Mercer
The place is awesome.
Youve got to treat
it with the respect it
deserves though.
Karl Harris
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TEAM ILR KAWASAKI
Ian Lougher, 49
From: Rhoose, Wales
TT Record: Debut in 1984 - 10 wins, 29 podiums
Fastest TT Lap: 128.221mph (15th)
Now in the twilight of his career, 2013 will amazingly be Loughers 29th year of TT competition andalthough the glory days may now be behind him, hes still more than capable of nishing inside the
top six as he proved in last years opening Supersport race. With more TT starts (currently 121)
than any other rider what the Welshman doesnt know isnt worth knowing and whilst a 30th TT
podium may be out of reach, he can again be expected to chalk up a whole host of top ten nishes.
A podium in last years Ulster Grand Prix shows that on his day hell be up front but the Lightweight
race will probably give him his best result this time around.
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TEAM PR RACING KAWASAKI
David Johnson, 29
From: Adelaide, Australia
TT Record: Debut in 2010 - best nish of 13th
Fastest TT Lap: 125.831mph (26th)
Australian rider Johnson was a revelation in his TT debut in 2010, winning ve bronze replicas from
his ve starts to deservedly win the prestigious Newcomers Trophy that year. He also became the
third fastest newcomer in the process and although he was forced to miss the 2011 event he was
back in 2012, putting in two excellent rides as he claimed a brace of top fteen nishes. Lapping at
close to 126mph, the Adelaide man has all the potential to crack the top ten this year and spring a
surprise or two so expect him to do exactly that.
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Karl Harris, 33
From: Shefeld, England
TT Record: Debut in 2012 - best nish of 21st
Fastest TT Lap: 121.213mph
Three times British Supersport Champion and a British Superbike Championship regular for almost
a decade, many were surprised when Harris expressed his desire to go road racing but he silenced all
the doubters with some solid, mature riding in 2012 when he picked up two bronze replicas and lapped
at over 121mph. The Shefeld rider approached the Mountain Course in the perfect manner and will
do so again in 2013, aiming to build on what he learned last year and progress fur ther still. Theres no
reason why he wont end the week inside the top fteen as he continues on his upward trajectory.
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Dan Stewart, 37
From: Barrow in Furness, England
TT Record: Debut in 2002 - best nish of 6th
Fastest TT Lap: 128.788mph (13th)
Consistently one of the leading privateers, Stewarts efforts were rewarded in TT2012 when he wonthe TT Privateers Trophy after dominating that particular category and another clutch of top ten
nishes came his way. The Cumbrian motorcycle dealer has been snapped up for this years event
by ex-British Superbike Championship team SMT Racing and the combination of their technical
support and team-set-up along with Stewarts skill and knowledge around the Mountain Course
should see him have his best ever week on the Island. Dont be surprised to see him better his
previous best result of sixth.
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Jamie Hamilton, 22
From: Ballyclare, Northern IrelandTT Record: Debut in 2012 - best nish of 10th
Fastest TT Lap: 120.828mph
Hamiltons debut in 2012 saw him experience mixed fortunes with two retirements in the 1000cc
races off set by a brilliant tenth and the Newcomers Trophy in the Lightweight race . The second half
of the season saw him get better and better and achieve some excellent results at all of the road race
meetings he contested so he comes back to the Island in 2013 with h igh hopes. Still only 22, Hamilton
has the all the makings of a future TT star so expect more progression in the 600cc and 1000cc races
and a surprise or two in the Lightweight race. Continues to enjoy the support of Ryan Farquhar and
the KMR Kawasaki team, something that can only benet his career.
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Steve Mercer, 31
From: Maidstone, England
TT Record: Debut in 2009 - best nish of 12th
Fastest TT Lap: 126.323mph (23rd)
Since making hi s debut in 2009, Mercer has become a smooth and consistent TT performer, building
on his results and speeds year on year, so much so hes now rmly knocking on the door of a top ten
position. Twelfth in the Superbike race for the la st two seasons, the chirpy Kent rider lapped in excess
of 126mph last year and has been rewarded for his efforts with a ride in the Penz13.Com BMW team
run by ex-racer Rico Penzkofer. If he can tame the BMW around the Mountain Course, expect his
performances to be better again and keep an eye on him in the Supersport races too where he rides
a T3 Racing Triumph.
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The TT has a very large
prole in Austria and
Germany and I have
already had lots of
interest from media
and fans in my debut.
Horst Saiger
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A year later, he switched to the inaugural Superstock 600cc Championship, claiming a win at Oulton
Park and three more podiums on his way to an excellent fourth place overall. Three seasons in theBritish Supersport Championship followed, nishing 13th overall in 2009 with six top ten nishes,
including a career best of fourth.
2010 and 2011 saw him nish in 11th place overall in the ercely competitive class, with a combined
total of fourteen top ten nishes, and although a lack of nance kept him out of action during 2012,
the exciting 24-year old arrives on the I sland with great pedigree. The exciting youngster will race for
Mick Charnocks TC Racing Honda/DP Coldplaning outt with 600cc and 1000cc Hondas for the
Superbike, Supersport, Superstock and Senior races.
Gavin Hunt
Manxman Hunt will make his much anticipated debut at the Isle of Man TT, after impressing in the
British Superstock 1000cc Championship where hes been a regular points scorer since 2009. However,
hes also contested the North West 200 road races where he made his debut in 2010, taking a best
nish of 15th in the Superstock race. He also took 16th in the opening Superbike race and recorded
another impressive top twenty nish in the second Supersport race.
Son of former TT star and Senior Manx Grand Prix winner and current travelling marshal Paul Hunt,
the Braddan rider will make his debut on the Mountain Course for the JAR Kawasaki team and will
campaign a ZX-10R Kawasaki in the Dainese Superbike, Royal London 360 Superstock and Pokerstars
Senior races. The 26-year old is sure to benet from the tutelage of his father who competed at the
TT between 1986 and 2008, taking a best nish of 4th in the 2005 Superstock race.
Branko Srdanov
At just 24 years of age, Srdanov is one of the sports brightest road racing talents and will arrive on the Island
as the reigning International Road Racing Champion having taken the 2012 Superbike title by two points
from previous holder Didier Grams. One of his most impressive performances came at the Terlicko circuit
in the Czech republic where he took a double in the IRRC Superbike class plus the win in the Supersport
event to pick up the Man of the Meeting award.
A further race win was taken at Chimay with podiums added at Schleiz, Hengelo and Frohburg; indeed, he
nished on the podium in all ten of the races held during the 2012 season. A regular in the German IDM
Superbike Championship, 2012 saw him contest the Macau Grand Prix where he had his rst ride on the
Ice Valley BMW going on to nish in a ne 13th place and he ll make his TT debut for the same team in the
Dainese Superbike, Royal London 360 Superstock and Pokerstars Senior races.
Jonathan Howarth
Having started his racing career in 2003, Howarth won club Championships at Darley Moor before
moving into the National Superstock Cup where he achieved a best result of 6th overall in 2007, which
included podium nishes at Thruxton and Cadwell Park. In 2008, he moved up to the feature British
Superstock 1000cc Championship where he has remained ever since, consistently moving himself up
the leaderboard and becoming a regular top 15 nisher.
Riding rstly for his own privately run team and more latterly for Team Green Kawasaki, his best results
came in 2011 when he claimed a superb 11th place overall with results including fth at Oulton Park
and top ten nishes at Thruxton, Snetterton and Donington Park. The 29-year old has previously
contested the North West 200 road races, acquitting himself well around the high-speed venue in
Northern Ireland, lapping in excess of 112mph on his way to achieving a bes t nish of 21st in the 2010
Superstock race. Hailing from Barnsley in Yorkshire, Howarth will ride a 1000cc Kawasaki for Sheff
Pack Kawasaki in all three 1000cc races.
PRESS 2013
BACK TO SCHOOL
Lots of people are
aware of the TT back
home in South Africa.
Im under no illusions
about the task, but I
cant wait to make my
TT debut.
AJ Venter
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Josh Brookes
Leading British Superbike Championship racer Brookes will make his debut at the Isle of Man TT for
the Tyco Suzuki team and is, without doubt, one of the most exciting newcomers to have graced the
Mountain Course in recent years.
Runner-up in last years BSB title race, the Australian burst onto the racing scene when he won a
World Supersport round at Phillip Island as a wildcard in 2004. He went on to win the Australian
Superbike and Supersport domestic titles in 2005 before spending two seasons in the World Superbike
Championship and then taking third in a ercely competitive World Supersport Championship in 2008.
A year later he moved to BSB, rstly with HM Plant Honda and then the Suzuki team, and has since
racked up 11 race wins and 50 podiums being a championship contender in each season.
The 29-year-old rst visited the TT in 2009, but after experiencing the atmosphere during the TT in
2011 and 2012, and participating in parade laps on the Mountain course , he now feels the time is right
to add his name to the entry list.
Michael Pearson
Another Irish rider to switch his allegiance from short circuits to the roads, Pearson won the 2004
Irish Superbike Championship but has since enjoyed great success on the public road courses across
the British Isles. One of only 17 riders to have lapped the Ulster Grand Prix course of Dundrod in
excess of 130mph, 35-year old Pearson has taken numerous top ten positions around the high-speedcircuit whilst hes also become a regular at Olivers Mount, Scarborough where he clinched the 2009
Cock o the North Trophy.
Further success has come in the Irish National Road Race Championships with a win at Killalane anda number of other podiums which has seen him nish in the top six overall of both the Superbike and
Supersport Championships. The Lisbrun rider, who has also competed at the Southern 100 and Macau
Grand Prix, nally gets to make his TT debut this year and will compete in all classes for Team Hotties.
Horst Saiger
Exciting Austrian rider Saiger will make his Mountain Circuit debut in June when he competes in all three
1000cc races. The 41-year old, who will run his own team with support from Kawasaki Switzerland, already
has considerable road racing experience under his belt having been a regular at the Macau Grand Prix over
the last few seasons, recording a superb fth place at last years event, a career best result.
In addition, he made a sensational debut at the 2012 North West 200 road races where he competed inthe two Superstock races taking a best nish of 10th in the second Superstock race whilst he also has a
formidable record in the in the Endurance World Championship where his results include second overall
in 2010, third in 2009 and fourth in 2004 and 2006 with podiums and numerous top ve nishes at the Le
Mans 24- Hour, Bol dOr, 8 Hours of Oschersleben, 8 Hours of Qatar and 8 Hours of Albacete. National
champion of Switzerland for the past two seasons, Saiger has also competed in the World Superbike
Championship and at the Daytona 200.
AJ Venter
South African star Venter has been racing in the British Championship since 2007 when he took seven
impressive points-scoring rides in the National Superstock 1000cc Championship.
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CHINAARGENTINA
AUSTRALIA JAPANUSA
AUSTRIA
HUNGARY
NEW ZEALAND
SPAIN
BRAZIL
FRANCE
ITALYFINLAND
SOUTH AFRICA
GERMANY
FINLAND
The Mountain
Course is everything
I expected and more.
Its a stunning course
with lots of different
challenges.
BrankoSrdanov
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Ive wanted to do the
TT since I rst went
there in 2009. I have
asked about it ever
since and now is the
rst opportunity Ive
had to actually do it.
Josh Brookes
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Steven Michels
Like Srdanov, German rider Michels is a product of the International Road Race Championship having
nished fth overall in 2012, his rst season of racing on the roads. Despite missing the nal round, the
22-year old scored well throughout the season and, after taking a win at the opening round a t Schleiz,
he went on to take further podium positions at Hengelo and Chimay and only nished outside of
the top ve once. Part of the ambitious TeamPenz13.Com squad, the young German initially starred
in the 125cc Red Bull Rookies Cup, before becoming a regular top ten nisher in the German IDM
Superbike and Supersport Championships. Like Srdanov, hell contest the Dainese Superbike, Royal
London 360 and Pokerstars Senior races.
Sam Wilson
More readily associated with the two-strokes, Northern Irelands Sam Wilson has starred in the 125cc
class in his home country, culminating in victory in the 2012 125cc Irish Road Race Championship
after taking two wins and eight podiums during the course of the season. However, the 21-year old
also had frequent outings in the Supersport class, impressing at the Ulster Grand Prix, in particular,
with a 120mph+ lap and the Cullybackey rider will make his TT debut in the two 600cc races this June.
Daley Mathison
Like Wilson, English rider Ma thison made his name in the 125cc and 250cc division, rstly at Olivers Mount,
Scarborough and then at the Irish National Road Races. The County Durham rider has enjoyed some
strong showings in the 250cc class at the Ulster Grand Prix, the highlight being fourth in 2010, but he has
since moved onto the four-strokes and it is here where he wi ll make his debut, riding a Honda Fireblade in
all three 1000cc races. Still only 21, Mathison has a lot of road racing experience under his belt and will no
doubt make good progress during the course of TT fortnight.
Petre Pop
Pop will make history at the 2013 Isle of Man TT Races when he becomes the rst Romanian to compete
on the Island and will compete in both of the Supersport races. The 24-year old has steadily been building
on his results in his homeland af ter switching from motocross and having nished thi rd in 2011, he won the
2012 Romanian Superbike Championship in ne style. Petre will no doubt wish to follow in the footsteps and
emulate the achievements of fellow Eastern European rider Piotr Betlej, who lapped at over 120mph in 2011.
Cheung Wai On
Further history will be created this year when China, like Romania, has its rst entrant at the TT with
Cheung Wai On making his debut on an ER6 Kawasaki in the Lig htweight race. The 31-year old had a
successful spell in the 125cc class in the UK and Australia, also contesting a number of 125cc Grands Prix
as a wildcard, before returning to his homeland and enjoying success in the Supersport category. The 31-
year old has also been a regular at the Macau Grand Prix since 2004.
Juha Kallio
Its been almost 20 years since a Finnish rider took part in the TT (Timo Paavilinen in the 1994 Supersport
600cc race) but the Scandanavian country will be back at the TT in 2013 with Juha Kallio set to make
his debut in the Supersport and Lightweight races. Kallio recently competed in the British Supersport
Championship and will be part of the JHS Racing team where hes sure to benet from the advice of team-
mate and former Manx Grand Prix winner Dave Moftt.
Rafael Paschaolin
Having already competed at the North West 200 and Macau Grand Prix, Rafael Paschaolins road racing
schooling will reach i ts peak in June when he contests the TT for the very rst time. One of South Americas
leading Superbike riders, the 29-year old will compete in all three 1000cc races.
The legendary Isle of Man TT has attracted teams, riders and fans
from around the world for more than 100 years and 2013 will be no
exception with a truly International line up assembled once more.
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Success for competitors from overseas was again in abundance 12 months ago with Kiwi Bruce Anstey
claiming his 9th, and New Zealands 16th, TT victory whilst Cameron Donald added three more
podiums to Australias already impressive haul. Italian, French and Spanish competitors also turned in
impressive performances.
2013 will see the Antipodean due back for more and whilst riders from the British Isles, naturally,
dominate the entry list theres a healthy blend of overseas talent added to the mix, some now
established as quality TT competitors, some embarking on the journey for the very rst time.
Riders from all four corners of the globe will again be tackling the 37 and -mile Mountain Course
in June with entries received from all bar one of the seven continents in the World, with some of thecountries having representation at the TT for the very rst time in its 106-year history.
Indeed, the two weeks in June this year will see no less than 25 solo participants from Europe, North
America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australasia involved with a further 15 European competitors
in the F2 Sidecar class.
China, Romania and Brazil are represented for the rst time whilst Holland and Finland have their
name on the entry list for the rst time in 16 and 19 years respectively, all of them striving to obtain
their own personal goals.
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Italy
Theres increased Italian presence at this years TT on the manufacturing front with MV Agusta returning to
the Supersport class and although theres only one rider on the entry list, Stefano Bonetti is edging ever close
to a debut top ten nish.
Austria
The Alpine country has increased representation at TT2013 with exciting newcomer Horst Saiger competing
for the rst time in the 1000cc races. Having excelled at Macau and the North West 200, much is expected of
Saiger and hes joined on the entry list by Michael Grabmuller and Manfred Weschelberger who will take part
in the two F2 Sidecar races for the third time.
South Africa
Runner-up in the British Supersport and Superstock Championships, South African Hudson Kennaugh had a
strong debut in 2010 with a near 122mph lap and so will be hoping to get back to that form this time around.
Hes joined this year by AJ Venter who makes his debut for Mick Charnocks TC Racing/DP Coldp laning outt.
Japan
Despite suffering a nasty spill on his debut at in 2009, Japans Yoshinari Matsushita has since become a TT
regular and this year will be his fourth time at the event. Continuing with BMW power and Rico Penzkofers
TeamPenz13.Com squad, the ever-smiling Matsu will be hoping to make further progress in the 1000cc races
and better both his previous results and speeds. Hell again be on the start line for the TT Zero race too.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Clockwise from far left:
Best newcomer 2010, Australian
Dave Johnson returns in 2013.
Photo: Stephen Davison
Bruce Anstey has climbed onto
the top of the podium 8 times.
Photo: Stephen Davison
Kiwi Anstey has enjoyed great
success but still chases that
elusive TT Superbike win.
Photo: Tony Goldsmith
The Wizard of Oz, Cameron
Donald is a popular gure at the
TT and one of the best overseas
riders to race on the Isle of Man.
Photo: Stephen Davison
Cheung Wai On makes history as
Chinas rst TT entrant.
Photo: Kevin Clague
South Africas AJ Venter will be
looking to make an impact on his
TT debut.
Photo: TT Press Ofce
I love everything
about racing on the
Isle of Man - the
Course, the people, the
atmosphere - theres
nowhere else like it!
Bruce Anstey
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New Zealand
One of the most successful overseas nations to have competed at the TT, with riders including Hugh Anderson,
Graeme Crosby, Dennis Ireland and Robert Holden all having graced the top step of the podium, the most
successful of all is Bruce Anstey and the Wellington rider will again come into TT2013 as one of the pre-event
favourites. With nine wins and 24 podiums already to his name, Anstey continues with the Padgetts Honda
team whilst fellow countryman Daniel Jansen again joins him on the entry list.
Australia
Like their fellow Antipodean nation, Australia has a rich vein of success around the Mountain Course and
Cameron Donald became the latest to win a race when he took two victories at the 2008 event. Since then,
Donald has taken numerous podiums, including three runners up spots 12 months ago, and hell be determinedto take his third win this time around. David Johnson could well make it two Australians in the top ten after
two superb rides in 2012 and whilst the third Australian is a newcomer he could well grab all the headlines as
hes one of the most exciting debutantes ever to have graced the Island Josh Brookes.
USA
Comfortably the most successful TT rider to have come from the United States, Californian Mark Miller will
again be going for glory in the TT Zero race aboard one of the Moto Czysz machines. Hes more than proved
himself on the conventional bikes though as well, remaining the fastest American to have lapped the Mountain
Course along with winning 17 replicas and will again campaign the Splitlath Aprilias in the 1000cc races. Hes again
joined by Brandon Cretu, who continues to make good progress year on year, as well as Chris Sarbora who makes
a welcome return to the Supersport and Lightweight races having crashed out of last years opening 600cc race.
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Holland
Branko Srdanov makes his Mountain Course debut this year and the 24-year old arrives with a good reputa tion
having won the 2012 International Road Race Championship and will contest all three 1000cc races.
Romania
For the rst time ever, Romania will have representation at the TT with Petre Pop making his debut. The 24-year
old is one his countrys best riders having won the Romanian Superbike Championship in 2012.
China
Further history will be created this year when Chinas Cheung Wai On becomes the countrys rst TT entrant.
The 31-year old had a successful spell in the 125cc class, contesting a number of 125cc Grands Prix as a wildcard.
Hungary
After being forced to miss TT2012 due to injury, Sandor Bitter returns for his fth TT.
Finland
The Scandanavian country will be back at the TT in 2013 after a 20 year break with Juha Kallio.
Brazil
One of South Americas leading Superbike riders, the 29-year old Rafael Paschaolin makes his TT debut.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Clockwise from far left:
Californias Mark Miller, winner
of the TT Zero race in 2010.
Photo: Stephen Davison
Japanese rider Yoshinari
Matsushita leaps Ballaugh Bridge.
Photo: Stephen Davison
Swiss ace Herve Gantner will
hook up with Rico Penzkofers
Penz13.com team.
Photo: TT Press Ofce
Frances Fabrice Miguet is now
something of a TT stalwart.
Photo: Stephen Davison
Australian Josh Brookes is the TTs
highest prole newcomer since
Steve Platers debut in 2007.
Photo: Dave Kneen
Japanese ace Yoshinari Matsushita
will ride for Rico Penzkofers
Penz13.com team at TT2013.
Photo: TT Press Ofce
The global pull of the
TT is as strong as ever
and the event boasts
a truly international
entry list with quality
riders travelling from
all over the world.
Paul Phillips
France
France lead the way in terms of quantity for mainland Europe with no less than 13 entries, 12 of which come in
the Sidecar class. Fabrice Miguet ies the ag in the solo class as he continues to edge closer to a 120mph+ lap.
Germany
Germany has a presence at this years TT in the shape of newcomer Stephen Michels who nished fth overall in
the International Road Race Championship. Hes joined by World Sidecar Championship regular Mike Roscher.
Switzerland
After a practice spill last year, former World Endurance and European Superstock Championship competitor
Herve Gantner will be looking to get back to top form with Rico Penzkofers highly professional BMW team.
Spain
Spains Antonio Maeso made a successful return to the TT in 2012, collecting four more bronze replicas.
Argentina
Argentinian David Paredes returns after one year out, aiming to add to his haul of nine bronze replicas.
Portugal
Nuno Caetano enjoyed a solid TT debut in 2012 and he returns, contesting all six solo races on Kawasakis.
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Ive nothing to prove at
World Championship
level. My ambition now
is to win at the famous
Isle of Man TT Races
and Ill keep coming
back until I do.
Tim Reeves
The sidecar class
remains an integral
part of the TT Race
Programme and it
is pleasing to see an
increase in entries for
this year.
Paul Phillips
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TEAM DMR KAWASAKI
Dave Molyneux, 49
From: Regaby, Isle of Man
TT Record: Debut in 1985 - 16 wins, 25 podiums (Best lap 116.044mph)
Passenger: Patrick Farrance
Despite having missed the 2011 event, TT legend Dave Molyneux looked like hed never been away lastyear and he was immediately back to his imperious best, taking another double victory and extending
his record to 16 wins and 25 podiums. Its been a phenomenal career for the local hero and, as he
approaches his half century, its showing no signs of slowing down with him coming into this years
races very much the driver to beat once more. Continuing with Kawasaki power and Patrick Farrance
in the chair, its a formidable combination and one that could well take all before them at TT2013.
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TEAM HOLDEN RACING KAWASAKI
John Holden, 56
From: Clitheroe, England
TT Record: Debut in 1988 - 1 win, 9 podiums (Best lap 114.861mph)
Passenger: Andy Winkle
2013 will be 25 years since John Holden made his TT debut and hell be looking to get back onto
podium, at least, this time around af ter a year to forget last year. With regular crewman Andy Winkle,
the Lancastrian took a dream win in 2011 but it all went wrong 12 months ago with a heavy practice
crash at the Waterworks. It kept the pairing out of action for a couple of months but they return in
2013, fully t and raring to go once more. The third fastest pairing in the history of the event, Holden
and Winkle will again be challenging for the race wins in June.
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TEAM SMT RACING
Tim Reeves, 37
From: Kent, EnglandTT Record: Debut in 2008 - 3 podiums (Best lap 113.276mph)
Passenger: Dan Sayle
Quadruple World Sidecar Champion Tim Reeves took his best ever TT nish twelve months ago,
when he took a strong second place in the second 3- lap encounter, having led Dave Molyneux for the
rst two laps. A gear lever problem held him back on the nal 37 and miles so hell come into this
years meeting intent on adding a f airy-tale TT win to his glittering CV. Dan Sayle, the most successful
passenger ever (with 7 TT wins to his name) only joined Reeves mid-way through practice week but,
with more experience as a partnership, 2013 could well be the year Reeves dream becomes reality.
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Since the turn of the decade, the quality of the Formula Two sidecar class at
the TT has been on the up and what we now have is a solid group of drivers
and passengers who are capable of performing at the very highest level.
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The Birchall brothers
are denitely one of
the strongest teams at
this years event and
with Klauss support
are likely to be even
more competitive.
Paul Phillips
Ever since Tom and I
decided to compete
at the TT in 2009 it
has been our desire to
be successful and our
ultimate aim is to win
an Isle of Ma n TT.
Ben Birchall
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TEAM EDDYS MOTO
Dougie Wright, 29
From: Saxton, England
TT Record: Debut in 2007 - best result of 5th (Best lap 110.499mph)
Passenger: Martin Hull
Wright made an instant impression at the TT in 2007 when he lapped at over 106mph to take twobronze replicas and the coveted Newcomers Trophy. That promise was fullled the year later when
he went on to take two top ten nishes, which included a best result of 6th and a 110mph+ lap and
although he missed the following two years, since his return in 2011 hes been right up there. Last year
saw him take a career best nish of fth and, one of the few drivers still competing to have lapped at
over 110mph, more of the same can be expected in 2013.
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TEAM GREG LAMBERT RACING
Greg Lambert, 44
From: Catterick Garrison, England
TT Record: Debut in 1992 - 0 wins, 2 podiums (Best lap 109.771mph)
Passenger: Dickie Gale
Since making his TT debut in 1992, Greg Lambert hasnt missed a year since and hes notched up his
fair share of impressive results. The Yorkshire driver can count two third place nishes as his best
results around the Mountain Course and although they came back in 1999 and 2003, the last three
years have seen him record four top ten nishes including a strong sixth last year. With 15 replicas
to his name, Lambert has also lapped at close to 110mph and can be relied upon to put on another
impressive show this time around.
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TEAM PRINTER ROLLING SERVICES HONDA
Conrad Harrison, 48
From: Bradford, England
TT Record: Debut in 1993 - 4 podiums (Best lap 112.874mph)
Passenger: Mike Aylott
A podium nisher for the third successive year in 2012, Yorkshires Harrison has been an ever-present
at the TT since 1993 and whilst his initial results were steady, hes more than made up for that in recent
years. Now rmly established as one of the ve leading F2 crews competing at the TT, the Bradford
driver keeps on getting quicker and this year will again see him challenging for podium positions. Father
of solo star Dean , a win may be out of reach but, with Mike Aylott again in the chair, hell certainly be
there or thereabouts.
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TEAM COFAIN RACING HONDA
Ben Birchall, 35
From: Manseld, England
TT Record: Debut in 2009 - 0 wins, 2 podiums (Best lap 112.979mph)
Passenger: Tom Birchall
Since making their debut in 20 09, the Birchall brothers have, like Reeves and Klaus Klaffenbock,transferred their World Championship pedigree to the Mountain Course with aplomb and they were
rewarded last year with two excellent rostrum nishes. They overcame a heavy practice crash to lap
at close to 113mph and as they come into the ir fourth year on the Island, theyre all set to push for a
race win. The 2009 World Champions will again have the support of Klaffenbock so will have some of
the best equipment on the grid.
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TEAM DRURY ENGINEERING HONDA
Gary Bryan, 48
From: North Kelsey, EnglandTT Record: Debut in 1998 - best nish of 4th (Best lap 111. 378mph)
Passenger: Jamie Winn
Since making his debut in 1998, Lincolnshires Bryan has improved his performances year on year so
much so that he hasnt nished outside of the top seven in the last three years; indeed, the only thing
missing from his list of results is a podium nish. Winner of the Newcomers Trophy in that rst year,
Bryan has taken no less than three fourth places in the last ve races and with the highly experienced
Jamie Winn in the chair, hell be looking for more of the same this time around. If the likes of Molyneux,
Holden and co suffer a breakdown, hell be there to pick up the pieces.
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Racing on the
Mountain Course is
both terrifying and
exhilarating and Im on
a mega high for weeks
after racing at the TT.
Keith Amor
11 THE COURSE THE COURSE
Ballacraine to Kirk Michael (7 - 14 miles)
The only section of the course to remain from the very rst races of 1907, this is an area where experience
pays dividends and with no margin for error, riders need to be ultra precise. Passing through Balli g Bridge
(attened in 1935) and Dorans Bends (named after works AJS rider Bill Doran crashed and broke a leg
during practice for the 1952 meeting) riders then approach Laurel Bank and the infamous Black Dub. This
whole section is lined with trees, high banks and low walls. From the relative open spaces of the rst 7
miles, the geography of the course couldnt be more different and riders are constantly changing direction
with concentration, uency and smoothness the key.
Moving through the infamous Black Dub, the two left-handers into Glen Helen follow and once the steepCreg Willys Hill is negotiated, the course opens up once more on to the Cronk y Voddy straight. However,
its not long before the riders are faced with more demanding corners with the likes of the 11th Milestone,
Handleys Corner (named after 4-times TT-winner Wal Handley), the top and bottom of Barregarrow and
the 13th Milestone all presenting major challenges.
Kirk Michael to Ramsey (14 - 24 miles)
The Kirk Michael to Sulby Bridge section is without doubt one of the quickest on the course with speeds
well in excess of 180mph through Bishopscourt and along the Sulby Straight. The village of Kirk Michael
gives both riders and spectators a terric sensation of speed with the sound of the bikes echoing off the
walls of the houses and the narrow road seeing the riders hit 160mph as they buck and weave their way
through the village.
Upon leaving Kirk Michael, riders negotiate the high-speed kinks of Bishopscourt and Alpine before slowing
down to approximately 45mph for one of the circuits most famous landmarks Ballaugh Bridge where
they leap through the air. Back on the gas as quickly as possible, more air is taken at Ballacrye before goingthrough the right-left-right-left-right combination of Quarry Bends. This used to be a bumpy series of
second and third gear corners but was re-modelled in 1987 and is now super fast and smooth. Getting
through this section is crucial in order to carry the speed along the high-speed Sulby Straight, which again
has been resurfaced over the years.
After the right-hander of Sulby Bridge, the riders are then faced with arguably the bumpiest and most
physical section as they head towards Ramsey. Although only four miles in leng th the bumps are endless
and for most its simply a case of gritting their teeth and hang ing on, a section where the smaller and lighter
riders denitely suffer. Riders pass the Ginger Hall Hotel, which dates back to at least the mid-1800s and
sweep through the ups and downs of places like Kerromoar, Glentramman and Milntown before arriving
into the town of Ramsey.
Ramsey to Finish (24 - 37.73 miles)
After all the bumps and trees of the previous section, the Mountain Course encounters yet another
geographical change as riders head towards the vast open spaces of the Mountain itself. For some, this isthe easiest section to learn as the views into the corners are clear and un-obstructed but for others its
the opposite as the layout means that many of the corners appear to look the same.
Once through Dukes, the re-modelled Windy Corner and Keppel Gate, the riders start the rapid descent
back into Douglas via the three at out sections that link Kates Cottage, Creg-Ny-Baa, Brandish and
Hillberry.
Only the tight section through the Governors Dip now lies between the riders and the nish line. The
notorious Dip is a place where you can easily throw it all away but gain little. Once clear, its back on the gas
along Glen Crutchery Road and back through St Ninians for lap two!
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NOT FOR WIMPSWords:Phil Wain | Photos:Kevin Clague, Stephen Davison and Tony Goldsmith
With a course that has remained largely untouched since 1911, the 37 plus miles of public
roads captures the imagination like no other motorcycling venue can. Whether its the tight
and twisty roads through tree-lined glens, the narrow villages with their pubs, telegraph polesand phone boxes, or the open spaces of the Mountain tops, the TT Course never ceases to
amaze and astound. It remains the ultimate test of man and machine. These are real roads.
These are real heroes. This is real racing.
Start to Ballacraine (0 - 7 miles)
No sooner has a TT race started then riders are faced with the terrifying plunge down Bray Hill. After
leaping over St Ninians Crossroads, riders drop down the incredibly steep hill at 150mph, hit the dip at
the bottom and then y over Agos Leap on the other side welcome to the TT!
Once Quarter Bridge, Braddan Bridge and Un ion Mills have been taken, riders barely drop be low 140mph
with speeds through Crosby village approaching 190mph. One of the most daunting corners is the right-
hander of Ballagarey as the riders enter Glen Vine. It was here that Guy Martin lost control of his bike
during la st years Senior TT.
After passing through Crosby, riders drop down past the Highlan der, another near 200 mph section,
then its back down to third gear for Greeba Castl e - another corner that has caught out many. Through
Appledene, Greeba Bridge and past the Hawthorn pub, speeds are soon back up to 180mph and the huge
sweep round Gorse Lea is not for the faint hearted.
After 7 miles of at out racing, its hard on the brakes for the sharp right of Ballacraine where the course
takes a dramatic change.
Jenny Tinmouth
A real fast lady on real fast roads!
Its the most
unbelievable race
circuit in the world and
once youve ridden at
the TT nothing else
comes anywhere close
Milky Quayle
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PRESS PACK2013Lap Records
CATEGORY RIDERS(S) BIKE YEAR TIME AVERAGE SPEED
OUTRIGHT John McGuinness Honda CBR1000RR 2009 1712.30 131.578mph
SUPERBIKE Conor Cummins Kawasaki ZX-10R 2010 1712.83 131.511mph
SUPERSPORT Michael Dunlop Yamaha YZF-R6 2010 1742.52 127.836mph
SENIOR John McGuinness Honda CBR1000RR 2009 1712.30 131.578mphSUPERSTOCK Ian Hutchinson Honda CBR1000RR 2010 1718.91 130.741mph
LIGHTWEIGHT Michael Rutter Kawasaki ER6 650cc 2012 1935.45 115.554mph
SIDECAR Nick Crowe & Dan Sayle LCR Honda 600 sidecar 2007 1924.24 116.667 mph
TT ZERO Michael Rutter Motoczysz E1PC 2012 2145.33 104.056mph
FASTEST FEMALE Jenny Tinmouth Honda CBR1000RR 2010 1852.42 119.945mph
Race Records
CATEGORY RIDERS(S) BIKE YEAR TIME AVERAGE SPEED
SUPERBIKE John McGuinness 1000 HM Plant Honda 2012 1:46.03.06 128.078 mph
SUPERSPORT Ian Hutchinson 600 Padgetts Honda 2010 1:12.20.89 125.161 mph
SENIOR Steve Plater 1000 HM Plant Honda 2009 1:45.53.15 128.278 mph
SUPERSTOCK Ian Hutchinson 1000 Padgetts Honda 2010 1:10.41.31 128.100 mph
LIGHTWEIGHT Ryan Farquhar 650cc Kawasaki 2012 59.29.57 114.155 mph
SIDECAR Dave Molyneux/ Dan Sayle 600 DMR Suzuki 2009 58.59.28 115.132 mph
Fastest Newcomers
RIDER SPEED BIKE YEAR
1. Steve Plater 1000 Yamaha 125.808 2007
2. Simon Andrews 1000 BMW 125.134 20113. Keith Amor 1000 Honda 124.856 2007
4. David Johnson 1000 Honda 123.838 2010
5. Gary Johnson 1000 Yamaha 122.859 2007
6. Jimmy Storrar 1000 Honda 122.185 2012
7. Guy Martin 1000 Suzuki 122.100 2004
8. Luis Carreira 1000 Suzuki 122.062 2009
9. Hudson Kennaugh 1000 BMW 121.759 2010
10. Jimmy Moore 600 Honda 121.381 2007
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PRACTICE
Saturday 25th May
QUALIFYING
Monday 27th May - Friday 31st May
PROGRAMME OF RACES
Saturday 1st June
TT Superbike Race, TT Sidecar Race 1
Monday 3rd June
TT Supersport Race 1, TT Superstock Race
Wednesday 5th June
TT Zero Race,
TT Supersport Race 2, TT Sidecar Race 2
Friday 7th June
Lightweight TT (Supertwins), Senior TT Race
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