PokerStars today announced that has renewed its sponsorship of Isle of Man TT Races local hero Conor Cummins, the 27-year old from Ramsey, who is the fastest Manx motorbike racer.

Cummins holds the lap speed record (131.511 mph) for the Superbike Race at the TT and the fastest “standing start” lap in the 106-year history of the TT.  He is among the elite motor bike racers who travel the global circuit competing in road races on finely tuned bikes that exceed 200 mph. This renewed deal is part of PokerStars’ continued support of community events on the Isle of Man and global athletes that includes such professional sports stars as Spanish Tennis Grand Slam Champion Rafa Nadal, Dutch Olympic Gold Medalist Fatima Moreira De Melo, and German Tennis Legend Boris Becker.

“Conor Cummins embodies the competitive spirit that drives so many successful people,” said Eric Hollreiser, Head of Corporate Communications for The Rational Group, which operates PokerStars. “Conor overcome adversity and continues to be one the best riders in the world in a sport that requires precision, strategy and guts.  At the same time, he’s modest, approachable and genuine.  These are all qualities that make him a great representative of PokerStars.”

He is currently competing in the 2013 TT Races which started on Saturday and culminates in the PokerStars Senior TT on Friday 7th June.  During the current TT competition and throughout in his future races, Cummins’ helmet, motorbike and protective gear will display the iconic red spade that is synonymous with the PokerStars brand.  Cummins races for the Milwaukee Yamaha team.

PokerStars also recently renewed it’s sponsorship of the Isle of Man TT Races, which includes the launch of a PokerStars-supported closing party for the first time that focuses on Manx entertainment.

Photo - Conor Cummins with Eric Hollreiser, Head of Corporate Communications for The Rational Group, which operates PokerStars.