By * Prominent international road racing sponsor Mark Coverdale has bought Jim Hind’s TZ 250 Yamaha, under the condition the top five Supersport TT finisher, rides one of his Paton’s at TT 2026.
* Famous faces spotted amongst the paddock over the past two days have included 2013 TT Privateers Champion Dan Cooper, Sidecar TT Champions Ryan Crowe & Callum Crowe, possible, TT newcomers next year, Franco Bourne and Billy McConnell.
* Sixteen of this year’s Manx Grand Prix newcomers, surpassed yesterday the 100-mph lap-barrier.
* There was a growing number of people, spotted today outside Michael Dunlop MBE’s awning, watching the TT wins record holder fettle John McGuinness MBE’s Vimto Honda replica.
* Alongside Classic TT duties, Rob Hodson and Michael Browne both look set to race the Key Racing Ducati’s at Oliver’s Mount’s flagship meeting, the Steve Henshaw Gold Cup.
* Andy Farrell’s Supersport MGP bike (YZF-R6 Yamaha) is-supplied by Steadplan Racing.
* For this year’s Manx, the Billy Redmayne Memorial Fund is helping five IOM competitors, Grant Thomson, Wayne Avis, Sam Naughton, Luke Blevins, and Blake Kelly.
* Impressive in Sunday afternoon’s qualifying stints, debutant Eddy Wormald, Super Twins tackle, is provided-by Team ILR with Frog Vehicle Developments.
* In total yesterday, the 110-mph lap mark was-overhauled on 177 occasions.
* Newcomer Charlie Hopkins is riding for Robbie Silvester’s VRS Racing team.
Photo credit: Nick Wheeler
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
