Mike Hailwood Foundation funding helps racers 'achieve their TT dream'

Eight riders and three sidecar competitors given financial help

TT riders and sidecar competitors say funding from a local organisation has helped 'massively'.

The Mike Hailwood Foundation recognised up and coming riders during an award ceremony yesterday (30 May). 

Eight riders and three sidecar competitors have been awarded funding.

The winners are:

Solo Riders

• Marcus Simpson
• Paul Cassidy
• Ryan Cringle
• David Datzer
• Dave Rigby
• Gareth Arnold
• Erno Kostamo
• Joe Yeardsley

Sidecar Competitors

• Bob Dawson and Matthew Sims
• Rhys Gibbons
• Todd Ellis and Emmanuelle Clement

Manx Radio's Chanelle Sukhoo spoke to some of the winners: