The 2008 world famous Tourist Trophy (TT) motorcycle races returned to the Isle of Man for two weeks at the end of May, where the world’s finest motorcycle road racers pitted their skills against 37 miles of public roads.
For the first time in the history of the event the organisers of the TT fittingly chose the new 272PS Audi TTS as the ‘Official Car’. An accolade that former triple British Super Bike Champion John Reynolds heralded “an ideal choice”.
The TTS is the most powerful production Audi TT coupe to date and made its spectacular debut on British tarmac on the opening day. Building on Audi’s British Super Bike associations Peter Duffy, Audi UK's Head of Marketing, commented: “we're now delighted to be associated with the Isle of Man TT races and to be able to play an active part in this world famous event”.
Such is the kudos associated with the TT Races, Audi UK was proud to supply a total of eight cars from its impressive product range to help manage the running of the event, including vital course inspection and road opening duties.
Adrian Earnshaw, Minister for Tourism and Leisure, Isle of Man Government, commented “It is a great opportunity to have Audi as our Official Car Partner especially considering the Audi TT sports car is named after the TT motor sport event dating back over 100 years”.
Audi will be looking forward to writing the next chapter in the company’s history, having been associated with the very first Tourist Trophy event in Britain as NSU in 1905. The 2008 TT provided the perfect platform to showcase the forefront of our latest automotive technology. In fact, the victory this year saw Audi raise the trophy for the eighth time.
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