ARAI HELMET TO CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY
First worn on the world’s oldest and most well-known street race by Joey Dunlop and Brian Reid in 1984, Arai is extraordinarily pleased with its 40-year presence on the Isle of Man TT. Its passionate dedication in providing safety to contributors in essentially the most demanding street race on the globe is as robust now because it was 4 many years in the past, with each protecting element of its helmets frequently improved upon.
The significance of the TT to Arai can’t be understated. Over their 40-year relationship the race has proved a useful R&D foundation to Arai, permitting the model to build up very important information that has helped create numerous small enhancements to its attribute spherical, clean and robust shell design that Arai is famend for.
Arai helmets have been worn by a number of the TT’s most iconic riders, together with BSB Champion Josh Brookes, Philip McCallen, Ian Hutchinson, in addition to Joey Dunlop’s brother Robert and nephew Michael, who will problem for his twenty sixth TT win in June that will see him match his uncle’s long-standing document.
The primary day of racing on Saturday 1st June will probably be adopted by a Parade Lap of the 37.73 mile course that includes TT riders previous and current, and can see Akihito Arai give the beginning sign to riders in celebration of Arai and the TT’s historic partnership.
As a part of a 15-year custom of distinctive particular TT designs, Arai Helmet has just lately launched the 2024 RX-7V EVO Restricted Version Isle of Man TT helmet, celebrating the race’s heritage and its new-look colourways and branding.
On Might thirty first Arai may also current its TT anniversary video ‘Behind the Visor’. That includes archive footage and interviews with a few of Arai’s most well-known TT ambassadors, Behind the Visor explores the Arai historical past and affinity with TT riders and will probably be accessible on the official Arai YouTube channel.
Michio Arai expressed his satisfaction of 4 many years of TT relationship, saying “The Isle of Man TT has been a particular place for Arai for the reason that Nineteen Eighties, and we’re extraordinarily proud to be a key accomplice 4 many years later. The distinctive challenges introduced by the TT are like no different race on the earth, and it’s an honour for us that so lots of the world’s finest street racers select Arai for his or her safety.” He added “We ship the easiest luck to all riders on the TT, and specifically to Arai athlete Michael Dunlop who will compete for an unimaginable twenty sixth win to equal his uncle, and authentic Arai TT rider, Joey Dunlop.”
Talking on behalf of the Isle of Man TT, Paul Phillips, Head of Motorsport mentioned, “The Isle of Man TT Races is dedicated to driving security efficiency as a part of our strategic plan. It’s nice to have Arai on board as Official Helmet Companion, as it’s important that our partnerships align with our imaginative and prescient for rider security. We recognise this in Arai’s proactive method to reaching the best requirements over the past 40 years.”
