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Follow on Google News | Strong performance by Graham English & FIX Auto–TIVA Engineering Racing Team at '13 Isle of Man TTBy: NCC Media The Hertfordshire- The notorious Isle of Man weather played havoc during week one, with a resulting delay of the first Superbike race from Saturday to Sunday to allow for additional practice on the ‘big’ Fortunately, the weather turned for the better, and race week saw some of the best TT race conditions in years. The The Fix Auto - Tiva Engineering team took advantage of the conditions, and their well- sorted machines turned in a string of stellar performances. English took 41st in the Dainese Superbike TT on the BMW. ‘My team did a marvelous job of preparing and managing me and the bike’, said English, ‘and we are happy with our results in that demanding race.’ Two days later, Graham went back out and placed 45th in the four-lap Royal London 360 Superstock TT on the the very same FIX Auto – Tiva Engineering S1000RR, completing the 151 mile race at an average speed of 114.48mph. Friday race day brought back to back races for the team, over 370 miles of road racing in tarmac -melting heat. First up, the BikeSocial.co.uk Lightweight TT, where English trotted out the newly- built Suzuki SV650 and finished the maiden race for this swift and reliable machine at an average speed of 102.7mph, with a fastest lap of 105.4 mph. Friday’ This lap time now puts Graham at 192nd in the all time list of fastest riders around the Isle of Man – Mountain Course “I am really proud of our effort in the Senior TT,” said English. “My personal lap record actually came on a pit-stop lap, so I know I could have added another MPH or two. And I had a minor mistake on the last lap which cost approximately 40 seconds with only 3 corners to go,“ he added. Plans are already afoot for the team to return to the Isle of man to compete in both this August’ Graham added, “In the racing fraternity, when asked if you’ve had a good TT, it is acknowledged that as long as you get on the ferry to come home you have had a good TT!” Well, I’ve knocked 5 minutes of my 6 lap race time and increased my average speed for a lap by 4.5mph, so this makes it an excellent TT! He also noted ‘ I’ve set goals for next year… For more information and sponsorship opportunities for Graham English and The Fix Auto - Tiva Engineering race team, please contact: Graham English @ 07973 817773 / graham.english@ Thanks also go out to SDC Performance Stevenage for supporting the build and preparation of the Lightweight machine, Twist and Go Motorcyles - Hatfield for their continued support of the team now into 15 year and Mike Smith for building excellent engines. End
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