Metzeler, Anstey Isle of Man TT Report

June 10^th, 2009, Isle of Man, UK – Metzeler shod Bruce Anstey finished his first race of the TT, taking second place to runaway leader Michael Dunlop during mixed conditions, at the Isle of Man today.

The Kiwi, aboard his Relentless Suzuki by TAS GSXR600, used his head, racing skills and consistent Metzeler tyres to overcome the extremely wet conditions, found on a quarter of the TT course, to finish his first race of the TT Festival in a commendable second place.

Relentless Suzuki by TAS rider, Bruce Anstey, commented; “It was soaking wet at Glen Helen on the first lap but it did get dryer. I was so glad when I crossed the line. The bike ran really well today and the tyres worked perfectly to the end. Michael had pulled a gap at the start and it wasn’t possible to pull it back. I’m happy with second and now we’ve finally got some luck on our side I’ll be looking to go one better on Friday.”

Third place went to another Metzeler rider, Conor Cummins, who achieved his first ever TT podium on his McAdoo Kawasaki Supersport machine. The Manxman wasn’t expecting to do so well in the Supersport race as it’s such a fiercely contested class but was over the moon with his maiden TT podium.

McAdoo Kawasaki rider, Conor Cummins; “Conditions were tricky, it was hit and miss all over the place. The tyres worked brilliantly. I’ve been trying to get on the podium for four years and to achieve it is a dream come true.”

In the early stages of the race Metzeler rider Guy Martin (Hydrex Honda) was also in the running but he retired his Supersport mount in the pits at the end of lap three with mechanical problems.

Gianmarco Spigolon, Metzeler’s UK General Manager , commented, “Relentless Suzuki by TAS has finally shaken off their demons and Metzeler have two riders on the podium in the Supersport race. It’s great to see Anstey where he belongs and to give Conor his maiden TT podium is great for Metzeler. We look forward to him achieving more in the future. The Metzeler tyres provide excellent consistency in difficult conditions and have definitely helped today, the proof is on the podium.”

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Relentless Supersport TT 2 result

1 Michael Dunlop (Street Sweep/Marlow Construction Yamaha)

2 Bruce Anstey (Relentless Suzuki by TAS)

3 Conor Cummins (McAdoo Kawasaki Racing)