Avon Tyres celebrates diamond anniversary of first 100 mph TT lap

Avon Tyres celebrates diamond anniversary of first 100 mph TT lap

At this year’s Isle of Man TT, 27 May – 9 June, Avon’s motorsport team will be marking the 60th anniversary of the first ever 100 mph lap of the TT, set on Avon tyres.

The record-breaking lap was ridden by legendary Scottish rider, Bob McIntyre, on a four-cylinder Gilera, running Avon's Speedmaster GP race tyres. McIntyre set off in the 1957 Senior 500cc race and managed a 99.99 mph lap from a standing start, with a full fuel load, before breaking the 100 mph milestone on his second lap reaching 101.03 mph.

Four-cylinder Gilera, running Avon's Speedmaster GP race tyres

 Visitors to the 2017 Isle of Man TT can see a replica of the 100 mph lap Gilera, complete with accurate, period Speedmaster and GP racing tyres fitted.

Away from the 60th anniversary celebrations, the Isle of Man's Mountain Course will once again ring to the sound of full-bore superbikes and sidecars over the amazing two-week festival of road-racing.

Bob McIntyre rode this for the 100mph lap

 Avon will be offering a full support service to its solo and sidecar riders. The three-wheeled classes in particular look to be on a knife edge, with no less than seven top rider/passenger teams in possible contention for a win. The 2016 Race 1 winner, John Holden, is running his Silicone Engineering outfit with a new passenger, Lee Cain. Conrad Harrison and Andy Winkle, five times World Champion Tim Reeves with rookie passenger Mark Wilkes, and Peter Founds/Jevan Walmsley are amongst the top teams to look out for in the sidecar races.

Last year’s sidecar Race 2 winners, and current lap record holders, Ben and Tom Birchall will be the favourites for victory again this year. However, Manxmen Dave Molyneux and Dan Sayle will be trying everything to add to their considerable tally of TT victories.

On the solo front, flamboyant French rider Timothee Monot will be racing on Avon's Xtreme racing rubber in the Supertwin, Supersport 600 and TT Zero classes.

For further information on Avon Tyres, visit www.avon-tyres.co.uk.

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Vulcanet sponsors Will White 47

Will White 47 & Vulcanet - 2017 Race Season Sponsorship

Will White 47 & a tub of Vulcanet! 

We’re proud to announce that Will White 47, UK Thundersport 600 Elite Racer, has secured a unique sponsor for the remainder of the 2017 Racing Season. 

Vulcanet - the cleaning expert is sponsoring Will, to help keep his Daytona 675R clean and looking fresh for the multiple practice sessions and races. 

Racers, track day and road riders are aware of the challenge faced when trying to clean a motorcycle without a water source. At the track; cleaning chains, the back wheel, pieces of rubber and general dirt is hard work unless you are have lots of products and cloths at the ready. 

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With 53 points ahead in the Championship, Will is putting his all into this season and we look forward to helping secure further sponsorship for 2017.

More sponsorship packages are available with  Will White 47. Get in touch if you believe there might be an opportunity to sponsor Will!

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