By Phil Crowe’s Crowe Performance outfit, go into TT 2025 with an expanded team, increased motivation following a resilient, beneficial Briggs Equipment Northwest 200 exploration.
As previously reported, European Hill Climb Championship doyen Maurizio Bottalico, joins Market Rasen’s Phil Crowe for Superbike/Superstock/Senior races tilts.
Bottalico crowned on Saturday evening, the top NW200 newcomer of 2025, like suitor/team-mate Crowe has M1000RR BMW metal at his disposal for his maiden TT venture.
San Marino based Bottalico, a twice Junior Manx Grand Prix podium finisher, stated about May/June TT competition:
“I’m very excited about my debut at the TT in the 1000 class, and I’m very happy to be able to do it with Team Crowe Performance because they have a lot of experience and I’m sure I can learn a lot from them. I can’t wait to get started.”
Phil Crowe, seeded again for 1000cc race voyages, oozed positivity, when discussing his new team-mate.
“We’ve been looking to run a two-rider team for some time, but it’s all been about finding the right rider and Maurizio ticks all the boxes.
He’s got good experience now around the Mountain Course with some good performances at the Manx Grand Prix as well as in the European Hill Climb Championships so will be able to hit the ground running.
He’s not only taken to the 1000cc bike quickly, but he’s also fitted into the team seamlessly. He showed his capabilities at the Northwest 200 and we’ve both had good preparation.”
Crowe, the 28th quickest racer in TT Races history, added:
“With regards to my own TT, I’m hoping for luck to be on my side for a change! I’ve had three bad years now, for various reasons, with last year being the worst.
We had an engine problem throughout which meant I couldn’t get a flying lap and barely completed any laps at all.
I know what I can do in each sector though, and I want to be doing 130’s solidly throughout the fortnight. If I do that, the results will take care of themselves.”
Quotes courtesy of TT Races press team.
Photo courtesy of TT Races press team.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
