Vinyl Monster Energy banner from Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (TT) races
Date made: c.2013
Description: Vinyl banner reading 'Isle of Man TT fuelled by Monster Energy' and showing John McGuinness aboard the Padgetts Honda, alongside a can of Monster Energy drink.
The design of the motorcycle gives a date of c.2013 (this style of banner had certainly been replaced by one with McGuinness aboard a Norton by 2018/19). McGuinness has had a long term sponsorship deal with Monster, who are also headline sponsors for the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (TT) races as a whole. These banners are frequently seen on garage forecourts and at supermarkets during the TT fortnight, but are often taken by fans as souvenirs.
Measurements: 246cm x 91cm
Materials: plastic: other, PVC, polyvinylchloride
Object name: banner
Collection: Social History Collection
ID Number: 2020-0026
Subject tags : #TT&MOTORSPORT