2012: Swan Yamaha Ian Hutchinson (motorcycle racer)



hutchinson @ tower bends in 2012 supersport tt


following off-season saw him undergo further operations part of recuperation, hutchinson injured when twisted leg awkwardly while riding off-road bike in rehearsals appearance @ carole nash mcn motorcycle show @ excel in london. led reports stating miss start of racing season, , importantly both north west 200 , isle of man tt. had external fixator fitted , began yet more recuperation in race against time fit commence racing campaign.


hutchinson passed fit participate @ north west 200 meeting, , opened account highly commendable 10th in supersport race one. hutchinson followed 13th place in first of superbike races, , concluded meeting respectable 7th in following superbike race, north west 200.


buoyed exploits @ north west 200, hutchinson arrived @ tt welcomed return.


his team boss, shaun muir, eager stress both hutchinson , swan yamaha squad looking @ meeting work in progress, despite statement hutchinson recorded competitive times during practice week.


hutchinson made excellent start week s racing taking 8th place in opening superbike race, @ average speed of 123.827 mph.


hutchinson recorded 9th-place finish in first of 2 supersport 600cc races astride r6 yamaha, race speed of 119.283.


further solid performances followed, saw hutchinson secure 11th place in superstock race , highly praised 6th place in second supersport race, improved average race speed of 120.549 mph


already highly popular fans of motorcycle racing, ian hutchinson s participation @ 2012 tt regarded 1 of spirited , determined campaigns in event s history.


unfortunately, senior tt postponed traditional friday slot following day due adverse weather. following further appraisal of conditions, decided cancel 2012 senior - time in 105-year history when cancellation has occurred consequence of weather.








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