TT World Series On Hold.

kestrel · Nearly there... Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Karma :

Plans for a TT World Series have been put on hold by the Manx Government.
From Manx Radio:

Friday, October 23rd 2015 14:35

Promoter for T.T. to be appointed ahead of 2016 event

Plans to launch a T.T. World Series have been put on hold.

In January, the Isle of Man Government said the idea was viable after paying the London-based Sports Consultancy nearly £190,000 to explore its feasibility.

But the Department of Economic Development has decided to shelve those plans and concentrate on growing the T.T. and Classic T.T..

A partner to promote the home events will be appointed ahead of T.T. 2016.

DED Minister Laurence Skelly says further development of the T.T. and Classic T.T. will boost the Manx economy.

And he says there is a risk that a World Series at this time could take the focus away from the Isle of Man meetings:-

DED Minister Laurence Skelly says it's time to move commercial aspects such as licensing, broadcast rights and retail away from the Isle of Man Government:-
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Surely they should do the American thing - and just hold a 'world series' on the IoM Razz

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robertw95 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 22 Nov 2014 Karma :

What a waste of money, they should concentrate on getting a proper ferry service set up that isn't extortionate. Losing so many return fans because of the price
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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

Not really a surprise is it?
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robertw95 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 22 Nov 2014 Karma :

The ferry prices are a joke no two ways about it, could have many more visitors over for the tt and Manx if they were reasonable
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UncleFester · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jun 2013 Karma :

You can't get a B&B pretty much unless you've had the same room for years. We did homestay and it worked out really well but as said above, the place is full and whilst the ferry prices are a tad steep ( we took a bike and a car ) there is literally no other place like it, I don't begrudge them the profit.

I would reccomend everyone who likes racing or bikes goes at least once.
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robertw95 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 22 Nov 2014 Karma :

You can get a ferry to Ireland for at least 1/3rd of the price to watch racing which even the Manx people I e spoke to have said is better than the tt.. Don't get me wrong the tt has more appeal for its heritage that I understand but for out and out racing can't beat the Irish rounds (except the nw200)
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