Race charity appeals for public support

A local racing charity is appealing for help from the public to continue giving riders financial support. 

The Mike Hailwood Foundation, which has a café behind the TT grandstand, has seen fewer customers becuase of a reorganisation at the paddock.

The foundation gives money to up-and-coming riders in the TT and Classic TT - but relies on income from the café during racing events.

Department of Economic Development member with responsibility for motorsport Rob Callister says he's planning a meeting to hear the body's concerns: