TT to take centre stage at Bike Show
Friday 07 November 2008
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The Isle of Man TT will, once again, have a strong presence at the annual Bike Show at the NEC in Birmingham.
Members of the Island’s Department of Tourism and Leisure are heading to the Carole Nash-sponsored event, which runs from November 28th to December 7th, to promote the Isle of Man to motorsport fans.
The DTL will be in the main hall, sharing a stand with Duke Marketing, which will be promoting its wide range of TT and other Road Racing DVD titles.
The TT Marshals Association will also be represented on the stand throughout the show as it promotes the chance to marshal at the TT and Manx Grand Prix.
The Bike Show will also see the appearance of the Getty Images Exhibition, curated by Murray Walker. This celebration of 100 years of road racing in the Isle of Man has already been exhibited in central London and the Isle of Man.
Show organisers MCI Exhibitions have provided the space for the exhibition free.
MCI Exhibitions managing director Finlay McAllan said:
‘We’re delighted to get the chance to host such a prestigious collection and I’m sure bike fans are going to be really interested in the pictures as there are some stunning shots.’
On November 27, the DTL will host a press event where the Minister, Martyn Quayle, will make major announcements about the TT, including some of the team and rider line-ups for 2009.
On December 6, the show will see the return of the hugely popular ‘TT Day’.
Riders including John McGuinness, Steve Plater, Bruce Anstey, Conor Cummins, Tim Reeves and Guy Martin will be appearing on the Blackhorse Main Stage for chat shows and the ‘A Question of TT races’ quiz event. The riders will also be available to meet fans and sign memorabilia.
TT Rider Liaison officers Richard ‘Milky’ Quayle and John Barton will also attend.
Mr Quayle said:
‘This is a really important show to promote all of the motorsport events that the Island has to offer, particularly the bike sport events.’
‘The team have put together a really targeted marketing campaign at the show that I’m sure will encourage visitors to come to the Isle of Man.’