Manx Telecom is to sponsor the Manx National Rally in a three-year deal which will secure the Rally’s future and boost the event’s prominence as a major fixture in the Manx sporting calendar.

'We are delighted' said Voirrey Corkill, Manx Telecom, Marketing Communications Manager, 'to be supporting such a prestigious event, and look forward to working with Manx Auto Sport, the drivers, co-drivers, crews, marshals, organisers, and all those associated with the Rally.  Together, I know that we can build on the Rally’s heritage of sporting excellence, and make this year’s event the most successful yet.'

The Rally, which has been in existence for over 30 years, will take place on the 8th and 9th May, when over one hundred cars are expected to take part in a demanding test of skill and endurance for the cars, their drivers, and support crews.

'This is fantastic news for all involved' said Rally spokesman, John Skinner.  'In a difficult economic climate, it’s a massive vote of confidence to have Manx Telecom’s support for an event which brings so many people and so much publicity to the Island, and which plays a key role in making the Island the road race capital of the world.'

Pictured: (foreground) Manx Telecom’s Voirrey Corkill and Rally Chairman David Sayle. Background (l-r): Drivers Nigel Cannell, Matthew Bettridge, George Collister and Andrew Leece.