Orange army still need volunteers for MGP

Race organisers are urging people to volunteer as marshals for the Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT- or risk the events not going ahead.

The hunt is on to the boost the number of volunteers at this year's event which starts this weekend.

The 'Orange army' is responsible for dealing with any incidents which happen on the course, looking after riders and relaying vital information to race control and the Clerk of the Course.

Laura Sawyer, who’s marshalled for more than three years and serves as a board member of TT Marshals Limited, says the message is simple: without marshals, there is no racing.

Anyone with questions about volunteering can visit www.iomttmarshals.com or speak to the team in person at their marquee behind the Grandstand in Douglas, open daily from 9am to 4pm.