Manx Telecom Post TT Races - 12th June 2010

After a successful debut in 2008, the TT races for 125cc and 250cc machines will once again be held on the famous Billown circuit in the south of the Island. However, 2009 seen the introduction of some eagerly anticipated changes to both the Lightweight and Ultra-Lightweight TT’s. Both races were held over two 8-lap legs, increasing the distance of each race by 25 miles.

Final positions after the 2 legs are determined by a points system. Therefore any rider who scores a D.N.F. in either race can still pick up points and gain a finish in the prize money positions of the top ten. TT Hangover? Make the most of it and head south for this spectacular 4-race finale to a fantastic fortnight. TT stars using up the last of the race fuel in fitting fashion.

THE BILLOWN COURSE

Based in the picturesque old Capital of the Island at Castletown, the Billown Course has played host to some of the most spectacular racing you can see anywhere. Billown conjures up thrilling wheel to wheel action and some of the closest racing anywhere with just fractions of a second often splitting today’s racers. In the past 51 years, many future British and World Champions have raced around the 4.25 mile course. Riders of the calibre of Bob McIntyre, Phil Read and Joey Dunlop have all taken to the circuit, as have many of our current TT stars.

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