Update on Michael Rutter

by Stephen Davison

The Honda TT Legends star has returned to Britain following a test crash at Mireval in France on Sunday in which he sustained a fracture to his lower leg.

The 40 year old Birmingham rider will visit a specialist in Ipswich on Wednesday for treatment having already consulted the BSB doctor.  Rutter has been informed that it is an‘uncomplicated’ fracture which will heal relatively quickly and allow him to be back in action by Easter.

He says he is certain that he will be fit in time for the Vauxhall North West 200 on May 18.

‘I spoke to Michael today and he was in good spirits even though he said it had been a bad toss and the leg was very sore.’ North West Event Director Mervyn Whyte, MBE, said. ‘Hopefully when he gets treatment all will be well for May 18 and he will be on the North West grid once again.’