Steve Plater Will Not Be Competing In TT, Keith Amor Takes His Place

Thursday, 20 May 2010 01:00

Plater Out of TT With Broken

The news racing fans did not want to hear was confirmed today, Steve Plater will not be fit in time to compete in the TT.

He’s been side lined after breaking his arm following a crash at last week’s North West 200.

Honda have announced that Scottish race ace Keith Amor has taken his place.

Steve recorded victories in both 2008 and 2009 and was a strong favourite for victory again this year.

The TT gets underway with the practice races in 9 days time.

You can view a specially recorded message from Steve from his hospital bed, here.

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