At TT 2010, Suzuki will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of its arrival at the world-famous races, and Manx National Heritage are planning to honour the occasion with a a temporary exhibition.

The exhibition will be hosted at the Manx Museum in Douglas, in partnership with Suzuki GB.

Curator of Social History Matthew Richardson, who is co-ordinating the exhibition, says, "Suzuki machines have been a mainstay of the TT races since 1960 and Manx National Heritage is delighted that Suzuki GB have chosen to join us in marking this historic anniversary. 

"The exhibition promises to be a feast for anyone interested in motorcycle racing, with historic machinery, leathers and memorabilia marking the highlights of Suzuki’s involvement with the TT races.

"Among the Suzuki names which we will feature are Mitsui Ito, Ernst Degner, Mick Grant, David Jefferies, Adrian Archibald and Bruce Anstey."

Visitors and fans from across the UK, Europe and further afield will have the chance to see this major exhibition and now have an opportunity to contribute to its success. 

Manx National Heritage is now seeking memories and memorabilia connected with Suzuki from any of the five decades in which the firm has participated in the TT races. 

Anyone who feels they may have something which is relevant and which they might be willing to loan, or who has memories or photographs of Suzuki riders, is invited to contact the Manx Museum, telephone 648000 or email: matthew.richardson@gov.im.

Pictured: Frank Whiteway, winner of the 1970 Production TT, aboard the 500cc Crooks Suzuki at Quarterbridge.  This and other historic Suzuki machines will form part of next summer’s exhibition.