Tuesday February 1, 2011 at 6:37pm
Norton CEO, Stuart Garner, said: “We had a fantastic time at this year’s Thundersprint. The crowds were enormous and our 961 Commandos were extremely well received. “We also enjoyed the intimacy of the Thundersprint where existing, and prospective, customers could be closely involved with Norton factory staff rather than being on the other side of some “Keep Out” VIP fence.
“Best of all, Chris “Stalker” Walker - who just happens to be our British Sales Manager - won the first time out on the 961. It was the first win in a long time for Norton and it meant a lot to us. “For 2011, we will have an even bigger presence and Chris will be riding a race version of our new Commando Cafe Racer - the bike which really began life at this year’s Thundersprint.”
Thundersprint organiser, Frank Melling said: “Norton were hugely popular at this year’s Thundersprint and it is great to have such an iconic factory back with us - but with even more stand space and more bikes on show. “We’re also delighted to have Chris Walker return to our “Grand Prix in a Car Park”. The “Stalker” certainly lit up the track - quite literally - with his all action riding and I wouldn’t bet against him setting an outright track record in 2011.
“Works Racing Motorcycles will also be showing their all new Norton Manx - a faithful recreation of the world famous Norton GP racer of the 1960s.”
For more information contact Frank Melling on 01928 740 498 or e-mail: [email protected]