After TT3D: Closer to the Edge documentary on the IOM Tourist Trophy, hard core road racing fans will now be able to add another movie to their DVD collection, with the new documentary ‘Grand Prix Racer,’ which is based on the 2012 Manx Grand Prix event.
‘Grand Prix Racer’, will be holding its world premiere on the Isle of Man on Monday 4th February – and it will broadcasted on ITV4 on Tuesday 5th February at 20:00 – and then be made available on DVD on March 4th – and was produced by Isle of Man-based Greenlight TV and was shot before and during the 2012 Manx Grand Prix on the Isle of Man, getting behind the scenes of the event and also features some of the leading characters and race officials that are involved with the meeting.
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 and in their 90th year the races have received ‘FIM International’ status, replacing the event’s previous ‘European Open’ status.
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: “I am 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 program, 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 organizers look forward to welcoming competitors and spectators to the 2013 Manx Grand Prix to help us celebrate our 90th anniversary.
“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.
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