The History of the TT - 1907-2010 [2 DVDs] - Michl Technik

First released more than a decade ago to critical acclaim and commercial success, The History of the TT has been fully updated so it now covers the event from its beginnings in 1907 through to last year’s racing

Using classic and modern racing footage, specially-filmed interviews and carefully-selected archive film, The History of the TT traces the event from its humble beginnings as a motorcycle reliability test to its position today as a global sporting phenomenon

We witness the great races and history making moments, and this updated 2-disc set now includes the amazing centenary celebrations of 2007, the day the 130mph average lap speed was smashed and the amazing feat of 2010 when Ian Hutchinson became the first man ever to win all five solo TT races in one week

All the famous names of motorcycle racing and the TT are featured, including Agostini, Duke, Hailwood, Dunlop, Hislop, Fogarty, Jefferies and McGuinness, plus the heroes of tomorrow, including Guy Martin, Michael Dunlop, Keith Amor and, of course, History Man Hutchy

The History of the TT has been updated and released to mark the 100th anniversary of racing around the iconic 37.7-mile Mountain course in 2011 - the 2-disc DVD set now includes the full story of racing on the Mountain so far The TT has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, with tens of thousands travelling to the Isle of Man each year, worldwide media interest, hundreds of thousands following the action through global TV coverage and major names racing and visiting the event.

The release will be accompanied by a marketing campaign, with PR and advertising targeting leading specialist publications, including Motorcycle News and Motorcycle Racer, plus more than 100 other proven media contacts