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| Injured Riders Fund Happy
with Joey Lap Decision
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A CHARITY has welcomed the news the lap of honour in
memory of Joey Dunlop is to go ahead on Mad Sunday. Tourism and Leisure
Minister David Cretney announced that the event, which could attract
12,000-18,000 bikers, will be on Sunday, June 3, provided the Saturday's racing
isn't postponed, it attracts enough volunteers and the necessary road closures
are obtained.
The Joey Dunlop Injured Riders' Fund is glad it will go
ahead as it will be a chance for it to raise funds to build a travel lodge for
the disabled. It aims to sell thousands of T-shirts.
Treasurer Kevin
Quirk said: 'This is brilliant news for us. It will be a golden opportunity to
raise the funds.' But not everyone was in favour of the lap going ahead.
Chairman of the TT Marshals' Association Roger Hurst said: 'The committee
opposed it because the marshals have enough to do for the whole fortnight.' But
he added marshals can go and help out 'on their own backs'. It is likely a
number will take part in the event.
Honda UK have arranged for up to 50
Hondamac marshals to take part and police will provide support to help control
speed and manage the event. The lap will honour all riders who have
participated in the TT races since 1907 and a special badge will be made
available with proceeds going to the injured riders fund.
Anyone who
wants to help out can contact Mr Cretney at the Sea Terminal, Douglas, or
e-mail him on:
Davidcretney@hotmail.com
Link: Joey Dunlop
Injured Riders Fund (IOM)
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