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Appeal for more marshals to help racing run smoothly

Fri, 09 Aug 2013

More than 500 marshals are needed to ensure this month’s Festival of Motorcycling can run smoothly.

An appeal has gone out to people on and off the Island to volunteer to help out during the road racing festival.

Yesterday it was revealed that the TT Marshals’ Association will target residents and visitors onboard sailings of the Manannan next week in an effort to gain more support.

Potential marshals must be over 16 but no previous experience is required.

Chairman of the association Terry Holmes says the first weekend of racing is always a struggle:

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