BRITISH motorcycle racer Cal Crutchlow is the latest MotoGP rider to confirm that he will be doing a parade lap during this year's Isle of Man TT Races.
The Isle of Man resident will appear in the Arai parade lap alongside Mick Doohan, Ian Hutchinson and Nicky Hayden on Wednesday, June 8.
Cal, 25, said: "As a resident of the Isle of Man I'm obviously aware of the importance of the TT Races.
"I've been round the course many times but I've never had the chance to lap on a closed road. I'm really looking forward to experiencing the mountain course close up."
Cal, 25, has enjoyed a rapid rise through the ranks, winning the 2006 British Supersport Championship and making his British Superbike debut in 2007.
He scored his maiden win at Thruxton in 2008 and finished third overall before winning the 2009 World Supersport Championship and finishing fifth in the 2010 World Superbike championship.
Paul Phillips, TT and Motorsport manager, said: "Cal approached us when he heard that we were scheduling a parade lap for Mick Doohan and asked if we could accommodate him at the same time.
"We were delighted to help as he is one of the world's leading racers and his endorsement will boost the profile of the event in the mountain course's centenary year."
The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider has already enjoyed a successful start to his MotoGP career, finishing in 11th in Qatar and eighth in Jerez and Estoril. He currently stands 11th overall in the Championship standings with 21 points after yesterday’s race at Le Mans.
