21st Century international road racing legend Michael Rutter, is due to grace this year’s Southern 100, taking in laps of the much-loved Colas Billown Course astride the Bathams Racing RC213V-S Honda.
This will be the first time that ‘Blade’ has sampled the ‘Friendly Races’ host venue.
Seven times a TT winner, Macau GP wins record holder, 14 times a North West 200 victor, his first-class real road racing CV also features wins at Frohburger Dreieck and Imatranajo.
S100 racing fans I’m sure will relish the chance to see up close the exotic, Moto GP derived RC213V-S steed, piloted by an ex Grand Prix rider.
Today’s update only adds to the excitement, anticipation for Southern 100 races 2023 style.
Reminder practice, qualifying, race action gets underway next week, keep an eye on Road Racing News for in-depth event coverage.
Photo credit: Mark Corlett
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou