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Didn't see this in the tvguide ITV4 Busy with bikes Tue is the ManxGp prog
ITV4 - Grand Prix Racer
05.02.2013 20:00-21:00
A look at the annual Isle of Man TT event, which features motorcycle riders
competing against each other in a time trial on the island's famous 37-mile
course....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6itL4LrPUk
GRAND PRIX RACER DOCUMENTARY GETS ITS 'WORLD PREMIERE' ON THE ISLE OF MAN
A new documentary on the Manx Grand Prix is to get its world premiere on the Isle of Man on Monday 4th February.
The
film, called 'Grand Prix Racer', has been produced by Isle of Man-based
Greenlight TV and was shot before and during the 2012 Manx Grand Prix
on the Isle of Man.
The documentary gets behind the scenes of the
event and also features some of the leading characters and race
officials that are involved with the meeting.
A 1-hour version of the
documentary will be shown on ITV4 on Tuesday 5th February at 8pm and
there are also plans to make the programme available to international
broadcasters.
It will also be available on DVD from Monday 4th March.
Rob Hurdman, Director, Greenlight TV and Producer of Grand Prix Racer, said:
“The
documentary will provide an interesting and exciting insight into the
Manx Grand Prix and the role it plays in real road racing.
It provides a close up study of the passion, the commitment and the drama that happens at grass roots racing.”
Manx Motor Cycle Club Chairman, Harvey Garton, said he was confident the documentary would enhance the profile of the event,
which
has been rebranded as the Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling in an
overhaul of the meeting by the Manx Government for 2013.
“The club is
very excited with the quality and content of the programme, produced by
Greenlight TV,” he said. “I feel sure that the documentary
will
enhance the reputation of the Manx Grand Prix and encourage competitors
to enter the 'Manx' and whet the appetite of enthusiasts to visit
and
experience the event. We as organisers look forward to welcoming
competitors and spectators to the 2013 Manx Grand Prix to help us
celebrate our 90th anniversary.”
He continued:
"Grand Prix Racer
gives a great insight for both Newcomers planning to participate in the
Manx Grand Prix and for the general public
to see how much commitment
riders give to the challenge of the Mountain Circuit. Greenlight
Television's excellent film successfully draws
in the viewer so they
feel part of an exclusive racing experience and we think the documentary
on ITV4 will reach a new audience interested
in competing in and
visiting the Manx Grand Prix. We are truly delighted that Greenlight has
assisted us in showcasing our impressive event."
The Manx Grand Prix
races will take place this year on Wednesday 28 and Friday 30th August
30. Practice and qualifying commences on
Saturday, August 17 and runs through to Friday, August 23.
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/498/15400/Motorcycle-Article/Isle-of-Man-Grand-Prix-Racer-World-Premiere.aspx
