Key Racing will have an expanded presence at the reinstated Classic TT Races, with Cock O’The North feature race winner, Super Twins TT rostrum finisher Rob Hodson, joining 2024 Classic Superbike winner Michael Browne, in riding 916 Ducati exotica.
In the run up to August’s Formula 1, Senior Classic TT contests, the Nottingham based Key Racing outfit, are ensuring new team inductee, ‘130 Mph Club’ member Hodson, has suitable levels of testing time, aboard their reputable yesteryear machinery.
Wigan’s Hodson, will additionally before Mountain Course action, take in next month’s Barry Sheene Festival at Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough.
Steve Henshaw Gold Cup race endeavours in September are-also planned, as the Southern 100 Super Twins lap record holder, aims to maximise the opportunity with pleasant sounding Ducati equipment.
It has already been a memorable year on IOM shores for Ducati, with Michael Dunlop’s Supersport TT triumphs, giving the Bologna, Italy marque, their first TT wins in thirty years.
More success could well be happening in August, as Key Racing, five times Manx Grand Prix victors combined Hodson, Browne set sights on adding the latest roads scene milestone for Italian motorcycling royalty.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou