deserve great credit.”Paul Phillips, TT and Motorsport Development Manager, Isle of Man Government, commented: “This is a thoroughly deserved award and recognises the huge achievement that Norton has pulled off in building a bike in their British factory

or the circuit so I just want to come away with some positive data to hit the ground running at Silverstone for the home fans. Its all credit to Ducati Manchester for making this happen and all the sponsors who have supported. I can't wait!"

, he claimed a creditable seventh in the standings in his rookie year, but was only able to achieve ninth at the end of a difficult 2012 season.

of the original AMA sit up and beg hard chargers but due to injury had quite a short career. This bike also kick started Schwantz’s career as he won first time out as a young rookie. The 115 bhp motor has a wonderful bark and credit goes to the Japanese

it was for him. I think his whole approach to racing has been fantastic over the years – people don’t really give him credit for how fast he is, he is by far the fastest guy on the planet. Maybe just over the years he hasn’t put the Championships together