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Motorsport events generate £28 million

The TT Races and the Festival of Motorcycling have generated £28 million for the economy this year.

A survey by Research Offshore shows growth in visitor numbers and financial contribution from both events.
 
Together they attracted 57,000 people - a rise of 42 per cent over the course of six years, benefitting the exchequer by 11 per cent year-on-year. 
 
MLC David Cretney has responsibility for motorsport - he gives us a full report: 
 

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