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Birmingham Motorcycle Show NEC: 14 November 2003

During the first week of November we had a surprise telephone call from Planet Knox in Cumbria - would we like to join them at the NEC Preview Day as guests of Planet Knox?  It wasn't too difficult to come to a decision!  It would be a great day out and a chance to thank the staff at Knox personally for all of their support over the 2003 season.  Planet Knox have supported TFR racing by providing their superb KC2000 back-protectors and body armour.  We have, unfortunately(!), tested their products too many times on the track but the worst we have ever suffered is bruising - even at speeds of 100mph+.  We know it's corny to say but we really wouldn't use anything else on track.  

So, on a dark, windy morning at 5am we left Cornwall with our new sponsors Stevenson Conveyor Products for the 3 hour drive to the NEC...

Stu with other riders who have benefitted from Planet Knox protection

Photo courtesy of British Dealer News (Jan 2004)

A selection of other photos from our Preview Day courtesy of Planet Knox follows:

TFR size up the competition...!

Do you think they'll miss this one?

Hodgson, Capirossi & Shane "Shakey" Byrne

Graham tries out the new duke...

...and then tries for new brolly dollies!

Stu, John Reynolds & Graham

the bike from the film: Matrix Re-loaded

Spanners tries out the new £££ MV Augusta

Graham gives Shakey a few tips on sponsorship

Paula and Shane "Shakey" Byrne

caption competition anyone? :)

We'd like to thank all of the Planet Knox team especially Geoff (the MD), Pat for lunch and her superb skills behind the bar (we really didn't expect a complementary beer!) and Mike for the product demonstrations.  An excellent day - you guys are stars!