Chief Minister raises concerns about TT World Series

Tuesday, 27 May 2014 00:00

The Chief Minister has admitted he has some reservations about the introduction of a TT World Series.

So far more than £21,000 has been spent on progressing the idea with the hope it could be implemented by 2017.

Allan Bell says he does feel in principle it is a good idea as it would help to raise awareness of road racing and the Isle of Man to a wider audience.

However he says caution must be applied:

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