TT showcased at autosport show

Monday, 21 January 2019 08:40

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

The spirit of the TT was an attraction to plenty of visitors at the Autosport International Show in the UK this month.

Dean Harrison's race-winning bike and John Holden's sidecar were on display at the NEC as Duke Marketing promoted travel and accommodation packages for the 2019 festival at the event.

Chief Executive, Peter Duke, says over 2000 people have booked with them already for this years TT, and hopes more sporting fans will follow suit.

He added this is a 'very exciting time' for the Duke group of companies.

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