A NUMBER of long-term commercial contracts have been confirmed for the Manx Grand Prix Festival.
Allan Bell, MHK, Economic Development Minister, said: "We are really pleased to welcome all of the partners on board to help us to deliver the commercial objectives that we have set for the development of the Manx Grand Prix Festival.
"These partnerships are the first evidence of our long-term strategy to develop the Manx Grand Prix Festival to generate more commercial income and more visitors for the benefit of the Island's economy.
"It is particularly pleasing to see so many local companies playing such important roles."
Mannin Media have secured the contract for the official festival programme following a tender process. The company has produced the TT programme for the last four years.
Managing director Steve Brown said: "The Manx Grand Prix has a passionate group of followers and we are looking forward to the challenge of creating a high quality programme that engages and interests them. The programme will be a real source of information for fans that will encompass and bring together the whole festival fortnight."
Motorsport Merchandise, who already operates as the official supplier of TT merchandise, will be responsible for all official Manx Grand Prix merchandise.
A new range of clothing and memorabilia including jackets, fleeces and shirts and caps will be produced featuring the official logo that was created last year.
As an official event sponsor Motorsport Merchandise will also achieve a branding package across all areas of the event as well as the naming rights to the 350cc and 250cc Classic GP Races.
Roy Wilson, managing director, said: "We are really pleased to be on board and will use our extensive experience of producing great quality merchandise for the TT to offer Manx Grand Prix festival fans a range that they are happy to wear."
Morton's Media are the official event media partner of the festival and will run a series of editorial features and advertising promoting the event in its range of classic titles including Classic Racer, Classic Dirt Bike, Classic Bike Guide and The Classic Motorcycle.
The Manx Grand Prix Supporters Club will also receive official sponsor status and a package of benefits around the event in recognition of the financial contribution that it makes.
Other agreements secured include Mylchreest Motors, who have a multi-year deal to be the official car partner, and Yamaha who have been signed up as the official motorcycle partner. Yamaha will provide bikes for travelling marshals.
All of the sponsors receive a package of benefits including trackside advertising, on-line advertising on the official website, race title sponsorship, programme adverts and the right to use the official Manx Grand Prix Festival logo in their marketing.
The contracts will run for three years.
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