Race charity appeals for public support

Friday, 25 August 2017 07:36

By Jason Roberts @ChpsChsGrvy

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:

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