A BUSY fortnight beckons for TT Supporters’ Club officials, who are looking forward to meeting old friends and making new ones at the Club Shop, at the rear of the TT Grandstand.
The club shop is scheduled to open at 9am every day throughout the fortnight, staying open until the end of practising during Practice Week – which starts on May 30 – and until ‘late’ during Race Week, depending on what time the races finish.
The club will be supporting competitors who are members of the club with a ‘gift package’, the main items of which will be a TT Supporters’ Club fleece and a set of fire retardant overalls, suitable for use in the pit lane, and both emblazoned with the club’s logo. Several other items, such as cable ties and duct tape, will also be included.
Once again the club is co-ordinating the Sports’ Injuries Clinic for competitors, scheduled to operate from May 31 to June 8 inclusive, from 9am to the conclusion of the days track programme. Competitors requiring assistance should contact Liz on 07624 378 001 or via the TTSC Shop or ACU Race Office.
The club will also be involved in the provision of SIS Electrolyte Sport Drinks, a substantial donation having been made towards the cost of these products to be handed out to competitors giving them an added energy boost before setting out on the circuit.
The Annual Riders’ Draw will take place live on the Charlie Williams’ Manx Radio TT Show, with £1,000 up for grabs. The first name drawn out of the hat receives £400, the second £200 and four other winners receiving £100 each.
The TT Supporters’ Club Trophy will be presented to the rider with the fastest aggregate speed across the two Supersport TT races. Ian Hutchinson, with double victories last year, is the current holder of the silver tray on a plinth.
Female competitors will be vying for the Susan Jenness Trophy, currently held by Jenny Tinmouth after her near-120mph lap last year. Awarded in recognition of the most meritorious performance, in the eyes of club officials, by a female competitor, the trophy is presented in memory of club member Susan, who tragically lost her life whilst marshalling an off-road event.
Club members will be able to renew their membership at the shop. All TT fans are welcome to join and in so doing assist competitors fulfill their dream of racing on the TT mountain course.
Annual subscription is £15 (accompanying Juniors £7.50) and members receive two glossy 52-page magazines per year, the Summer 2011 issue including articles written in conjunction with Davy Morgan, Klaus Klaffenbock, Kenny Howles, Ivan Lintin, Paul Phillips and Conor Cummins’ mum Carole.
As part of the centenary anniversary of racing on the Mountain course, the TT Supporters’ Club is looking to consolidate and expand. Current members and those interested in becoming involved are invited to meet club officials at the Conference Centre at rear of the TT Grandstand on June 7 at 11am. In particular, the club is looking to develop regional social and fund raising meetings in the UK and Isle of Man throughout the year.
The meeting will be re-scheduled if races are delayed, with an announcement being made on Manx Radio TT.
For further information about the TT Supporters’ Club visit the website www.ttsupportersclub.com
