Michael Rutter (motorcyclist)
Michael Karl Rutter nicknamed "The Blade", is a British motorcycle racer. He currently races in the National Superstock 1000 Championship aboard a BMW S1000RR. He has a reputation for being at his best in wet conditions and his favourite circuit is Oulton Park. He won 29 British Superbike Championship races with the most recent being at Silverstone in 2010, and finished as series runner-up twice. He has also contested MotoGP and World Superbike Championship events.
Michael Rutter riding a Crescent Suzuki during the 2009 BSB at Snetterton
Rutter on the electric MotoCzysz exiting Ramsey during 2012 TT Zero race
The Isle of Man TT or Tourist Trophy races are an annual motorcycle racing event run on the Isle of Man in May and June of most years since its inaugural race in 1907. The event begins on the UK Spring Bank Holiday at the end of May and runs for thirteen days. It is often called one of the most dangerous racing events in the world as many competitors have died.
Isle of Man TT
Michael Dunlop in front of Bruce Anstey during the 2013 Supersport TT
Competitors line up at the start of the 2010 Senior TT race
Sidecar TT race competitors line up to start the race