Dunlop have announced that they are to be the “Official Tyre Partner” of the Isle of Man TT in 2014 after they signed a new multi year deal with the championship. Dunlop have completed in all but two Tourist Trophy series since the the first one back in 1907, with famous riders like John McGuinness and Joey Dunlop choosing the shod their bikes with the manufacturers tyres. in fact, Dunlop can claim more TT wins that any other tyre brand.
This year will see 11 former winners with a collective 57 TT successes between them take on the Isle of Man Mountain course between the first practice on 24th May and the iconic Senior race on 6th June.
Dunlop Brand Manager Andy Marfleet commented:
“Last year, riders shod with Dunlop KR106 and KR108 slicks as well as road-legal D212 GP Pro tyres took 14 out of 15 podium places and Dunlop’s winning streak was reinforced by shattering three lap records in the Superbike, Supersport and Superstock classes.
“The status as the Isle of Man TT’s Official Tyre Partner is not only a great opportunity for brand exposure but racing in the TT allows us to take our learnings from the road race and cascade the technology directly in to our road going products. What we love about the TT is that it is an open championship – meaning that those who ride on Dunlop choose to do so and our unrivalled success is testament to the consistent development that goes in to all of our products.”
Speaking about his decision to use Dunlop, 20 time Isle of Man TT champion and road race legend John McGuinness said:
“When racing around an island at an average of 130 mph, it’s really important that I have complete confidence in my bike and the tyres that are gripping me to the road. I’ve worked with Dunlop for many years now and trust that I can push those tyres to the limits that are required to win at the TT – where every second counts.”
It’s just over two weeks to go until the start of the 2014 TT, we can’t wait to see all the action!
