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MV Augusta to make historic return to T.T.

by isleofman.com 24th January 2007
Iconic Italian motorcycle marque MV Augusta will compete at the centenary T.T..

Double Irish Senior Road Race Champion Martin Finnegan will ride the F4 1000cc machine in the Superstock race.

The Italian manufacturer has won 34 times around the Mountain Course, the last two coming 35 years ago when Giacomo Agostini clinched a Senior/Junior double.

Mike Hailwood and John Surtees also rode MV Augusta machines.

Finnegan says he's in good company:

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Tourism Minister Adrian Earnshaw says he's delighted the manufacturer is back, as he's a big fan:

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Posted by isleofman.com
Wednesday 24th, January 2007 12:32pm.

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