Far Shore Merchants, brand owners of Peggy Dark Rum, are proud to announce their sponsorship of a new sidecar pairing at Team Founds Racing at the Isle of Man TT Races in 2024.

Running alongside reigning British F2 Sidecar Champions Pete Founds and Jevan Walmsley will be two-time time podium finisher Alan Founds, who is joined this year by his nephew Rhys Gibbons.

It will be a TT debut for Rhys, who is grandson to Des Founds, father of Pete and Alan, and who himself completed in 29 Isle of Man TT Races in the 1980s and 1990s.

“We jumped at the opportunity when approached by Team Founds to consider sponsorship of this winning sidecar team,” said Terry van Rhyn, MD of Far Shore Merchants Ltd.

“Apart from having a support team of rum-lovers with great taste, Team Founds epitomises the dedication and passion that is needed to be successful at an event like the TT.

“It’s remarkable that Rhys will be the third generation to face the famous 37.73 mile course and continue the amazing Founds’ family tradition. They have set their sights high and are confident of getting into the top 10 with their Team Founds Racing LCR Yamaha. We wish them all the best and will be cheering them on from the sidelines.”

Hannah Cheyne from Team Founds Racing, added, “We are delighted to have Peggy Dark Rum on board as a sponsor for the Isle of Man TT Races in 2024.

“For our team, rum isn’t just a drink; it’s part of a long-standing tradition that fuels the spirit of the team’s most ardent supporters – the wives, girlfriends, mothers and sisters – who watch anxiously from the Grandstand year after year. It has become customary for us to share a tot of rum before the lads set off down Bray Hill. So, for us, pairing with Peggy Rum couldn’t be more appropriate.”

Keep an eye out for race times on the TT Schedule.

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