Government rules blamed for motorsport firm's closure

A company running trackday events at Jurby says it’ll close immediately because of new government rules.

RPM Events made the announcement on Facebook, saying it was being forced to shut after five years on the site.

In March, it said the government’s motorsports team had introduced new regulations – including requiring all those taking part to have full driving licences – which would make it difficult to continue.

Earlier this month, it said it had been forced to call off events which were due to take place over Easter.

Company owner Kyle Trowell says the company will contact anyone holding season or event tickets to arrange refunds.