Iconic British Motorcycle brand Norton is set to be a key part of the 2015 Isle of Man Classic TT presented by Bennetts.

The marque's development has been inextricably linked to the Isle of Man TT Races from the races inception in 1907 through to its modern day appearance with Cameron Donald setting the manufacturer's fastest ever lap of the TT at the 2014 meeting.

Rem Fowler's inaugural TT winning bike from 1907 will be returning to the Isle of Man as part of a unique pop up museum in the paddock that will also feature the greatest collection of factory Rotary Norton's ever seen on the Isle of Man, courtesy of the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham.

Eighteen original factory Rotary Nortons, including Steve Hislop's 1992 TT Race winning ABUS sponsored machine, a large number of the iconic JPS liveried machines and the Duckham's sponsored bikes from the latter part of the Rotary era will all feature in the paddock display which will run from Friday 28th August to Tuesday 1st September 2015.

The Classic TT Parade lap - Norton the Rotary Years sponsored by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company - will run on Monday 31st August. It will tell the story of the Rotary Norton during the 1980's and 1990's and will, where possible, feature original bikes and riders including the likes of Trevor Nation, Ian Simpson and Steve Cull. John McGuinness, one of Steve Hislop's biggest fans, will ride the 1992 ABUS in the parade.

The cultural focus for this year's Classic TT meeting will be centred around the late 1950's and early 1960's rocker years with music, fashion and other activities the backdrop of an era when the Norton brand was achieving iconic status away from racing. A large scale Café Race Concourse D'elégance will add to the hive of activity in the paddock with Ace Cafe, a driving force of the period, bringing the evocative era back to live behind the grandstand in 2015.

The 2015 Classic TT includes two race days on Saturday 29th and Monday 31st August 2015 and the paddock carnival on Friday 28th August. It is part of the Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling, which runs from 22nd August to the 4th September and also includes the Manx Grand Prix, the Classic and Two Day Trials and the VMCC's rally and Festival of Jurby.

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Motorcycle Live 2014, the UK’s biggest bike show, kicked off this weekend with 39 manufacturers and over 150 other exhibitors showcasing the very best in motorcycling products and services, alongside 20 FREE live features, events and shows to keep two-wheel fans and their families and friends of all ages entertained.

The nine-day show was officially opened on Saturday morning by a line-up of eleven champions from the 2014 British Superbike Championship and its support classes, including British Supersport champion Billy McConnell and four-time BSB champion Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne.

From then on, the stars kept on coming, with over 20 racers from British and World Superbikes, the Isle of Man TT and Speedway doing live Q&As and signing sessions throughout the day. There was also a special guest appearance from Motorhead rock legend Phil Campbell, who was presented with a custom-made trike by Victory Motorcycles.

Motorcycle Live takes place at The NEC, Birmingham until 30 November 2014. Tickets are available to purchase on the door at just £20 per adult, £13 for Seniors and £9 for children aged 11-16 (kids ten and under accompanied by a paying adult go free).

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Tickets for the 2015 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy will go on sale from this Saturday.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting the TT stand at the Motorcycle Live show in Birmingham, on-line via the official iomtt.com website or by calling Duke Marketing on 00 44 (0) 1624 640000. Phone lines will be live from 10am (GMT) on Saturday 22nd November and fans are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.

Every fan experience for both events is catered for from the exclusive 'Platinum' tickets with course car lap and VIP hospitality packages through to the much in demand reserved grandstand and fanzone seats. This year's 'Platinum' and 'VIP' tickets will include a new grandstand overlooking Glencrutchery Road and the exit of pit lane.

The VIP Club package gives guests all day access to the hospitality suite with complimentary bar, breakfast and a gourmet hot and cold buffet as well as the opportunity to meet stars past and present behind the scenes. The Platinum package will also see a former TT legend host your guests throughout the day as they give a personal tour of the world's leading road races.

Tickets for all four TT Race days for the famous Glencrutchery Road grandstand as well as the final three qualifying sessions can be purchased from Saturday 22nd November through the official channels and at the NEC Motorcycle Live show, priced from £5 to £50, while the Fanzones at Ballacrye, Creg Ny Baa and Nobles Park, each offering unrivalled views, dedicated parking, public conveniences, catering, Wi-Fi and live Manx Radio TT commentary, will also be on sale at the same time.

As well as the race days, this year's calendar of special events during the two meetings also includes the TT preview night on Friday 7th June hosted by Charlie Williams during final qualifying, 'Lunch with the Stars' on Sunday 9th June which will include a Q&A with many of the leading TT riders, who will be sharing their thoughts after the first race.

Advance tickets still available!

Motorcycle Live 2014 opens this Saturday, but there’s still time to save money and avoid the box office queue by purchasing your tickets in advance before 5pm on Friday 21 November. Get yours now!

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