With 100 days to go before the 2015 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy, the seat swapping madness and behind the scenes deals of the close season are well and truly behind us.
All of the leading riders having confirmed their machines for this year's TT Races and the debate is whether the new factory supported Yamaha ride for 11 time champion Michael Dunlop and new BMW machinery for TAS Racing's Guy Martin and William Dunlop will help them in their head to head against Honda Racing's established duo of John McGuinness and Conor Cummins and Valvoline by Padgetts Racing's Bruce Anstey, the outright lap record holder, with the latter trio undoubtedly benefiting from the stability of riding the same machines again this year.
Road Racing fans can get up close and personal and see the drama of the races as it unfolds with official TT fanzone and VIP hospitality packages designed to put fans at the very heart of the action. Tickets are selling fast, with the Glencrutchery Road Grandstand seats all snapped up shortly after going on sale but there is still limited availability for the qualifying sessions.
The three course fanzones - Nobles Park, Ballacrye and the Creg Ny Baa - have been sited in these locations because of the spectacular racing that each offers, from the logic defying speed through the grandstand, to the stunning sight of airborne bikes at the jump at Ballacrye and the long view back up the mountain that spectators enjoy as the riders approach the right hander at the iconic Creg Ny Baa. Quaylifying and race tickets can be purchased from ?5 to ?30.
The ultimate TT experience is available at the TT's VIP Club with guests enjoying the chance to rub shoulders with some of the legends of motorsport as well as other celebrity visitors. You'll also get the chance to hear from the the first three riders from each race who'll share their thoughts in an exclusive interview with compere Charlie Williams, himself no stranger to standing on the top step at the TT.
The package comes complete with complimentary breakfast and lunch as well as all day access to the bar. This year a new grandstand is being installed as part of the hospitality complex itself, offering guests a convenient solution to enjoy the VIP club's facilities as well as the best of the race action. The VIP packages can also be upgraded to Platinum which includes your very own race guide in the shape of an ex TT legend who'll share his own experiences and insights. You'll also receive the unrivalled experience of a closed road lap of the course in one of the official course cars.
To reserve your tickets today visit www.iomtt.com or alternatively contact Regency Travel on 01624 694456 or Duke Marketing on 01624 640000.
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