Appeal for more local marshals ahead of Festival of Motorcycling

Monday, 15 August 2016 00:00

Island residents are being urged to support this year's Festival of Motorcycling by signing up to marshal.

More people are needed to ensure the smooth running of the event which starts on Saturday with the Manx Grand Prix.

The volunteers are responsible for dealing with any incidents which happen on the course - looking after the bikes and riders and feeding information back to the control tower.

Chairman of the TT Marshals' Association Robert Craine is urging people to consider giving it a go:

You can find more information about signing up here.

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