Jun 2010

Our Service Manager Ian Mackman got his TT 2010

Our Service Manager Ian Mackman got his TT 2010 off to a blistering start in Monday’s first timed practice session. Considering that the newly built, just last week, Suzuki GSXR 1000 was still in pieces a few days ago it was an astonishing performance as Ian turned in a average lap speed of 119.94 mph for his first look at the Mountain Circuit this year.

The second circuit saw Ian go even quicker as he broke the 120mph barrier but the best was to come as he completed his third lap in 18mins 45.6 secs at a speed of 120.672 mph

About Ian Mackman

I race most weekends through the season and juggle my race passion with my young family and my work as Service Manager at Bill Smith Motors in Chester.

Majorly into motorbikes (especially 2 strokes) RD350LC rebuild project underway, completion date……….soon!

All change for Ian Mackman

After return from a serious injury at the end of the 2009 season I started 2010 enjoying several succesful meetings in preparation for the Isle of Man TT. I felt better than ever back on the bike and improved on several personal best lap times. I started the season with PRF Racing but following the Oulton Park BSB round I decided that it was in my best interests to part company with the team.

My TT really looked in jeopardy but after finishing 10th in last years Senior race, missing out on my 4th year at the TT just wasn’t an outcome that I could accept.  I feel that I have so much improvement in me and I desperately wanted show to the TT supporters and fans just what I can do. This left me with no alternative but to run my own bikes at this years TT races.