Avon’s motorsport team is set to mark the 60th anniversary of the first ever 100mph lap of the TT, set on Avon tyres.
The record-breaking lap was ridden by legendary Scottish rider Bob McIntyre on a four-cylinder Gilera, running Avon’s Speedmaster GP race tyres. McIntyre set off in the 1957 Senior 500cc race and managed a 99.99 mph lap from a standing start, with a full fuel load, before breaking the 100mph milestone on his second lap reaching 101.03 mph.
Visitors to the 2017 Isle of Man TT can see a replica of the 100mph lap Gilera, complete with accurate, period Speedmaster and GP racing tyres fitted.