The 2013 Isle Of Man TT is just around the corner. Our Chimerican pairing of American Mark Miller and Hong Kong's Wai On Cheung need to spend as much time as possible testing their bikes.

That means testing on mainland UK, and the best way to do this is to go club racing.

The Brands Hatch Thundersport meeting on the 13th and 14th of April 2013 saw Wai On throw his leg over the Aprilia RSV4 for the first time since arriving in the UK. Despite the foul weather Wai On showed true determination to finish strongly in a competitive field.

The following weekend it was off to Oulton Park to compete in one of co-owner Derek's specialties - a Hottrax 3 hr Endurance competition.

The Cheshire circuit proved a watershed for Wai On as he collected his first trophy - a win no-less - with partner James Hillier (a soon to be rival at the TT) much to the rapture of owners Derek Redmond and John Dimbylow:

"Despite a close race Splitlath Redmond prevailed and won our first British Endurance race in three years.”


Another weekend and another circuit – Norfolk’s Snetterton circuit saw Wai On joined by team-mate Mark "Thriller" Miller. Both riders impressed; Mark immediately stepping on the podium and Wai On, in his third race meeting in as many weeks, adapting well to the RSV4.

Success breeds success. Pembrey in Wales gave both riders had a very eventful weekend. Wai On recovered from a very difficult Saturday to dig deep on Sunday and standing on the podium was his reward.

'Thriller' Miller lived up his name on Sunday in a thrilling final race to take his second win of the day.

The Aprilia RSV4 took a beating at Pembrey and came out fighting. That’s Splitlath Redmond spirit.

Now it is show time. The TT. We're ready.

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