I'll try to put up any new points made (Paul Phillips being interviewed about new races, ACU etc). Don't think he's going to get a word in edgeways for the music!
Here he goes: Changes been looked at for a long time. Various GOV depts. Precipitated by MMCC resignation. They said there were some things they said they couldn't do. Needed one org to do all.
Re: previous arrangement with ACU. Different control situation now. ACU Events Ltd simply provide a service. IOM retains control.
Suggestion from interviwer that liability for safety and accidents lie with ACU? Paul says we have to make sure everything is done to ensure safety, but then you are covered.
Q. If MMCC can't get enough marshals how will ACU, who are not popular?
PP agrees past was not good, but he says ACU have changed.
At MGP marshalling more difficult as 60% of TT marshals come from across and not here for MGP.
Q. How are you going to make sure enough marshals for TT.
Responsibilty will be ACU, but TTmarshals recruiting traing etc.
DTL helping by producing literature etc, to recruit more. Aiming at younger people as they are not coming forward as they used to.
Rewarding marshals? Got some ideas. These will be ready in the new year.
Marshals are volunteers and paying them would be difficult because it would mean they were employees. The marshals, due to difficulty to get enough, can be the Achilles heel.
Contracts for the TT have been signed for years to come. the future is assured.
Should there be a short circuit and BSB etc? Paul's opinion... can't see how that would work. We are remote, don't have the infrastructure... 20,000 visitors... they can go to a closer circuit, but there is only one TT Mountain Course. He thinks it has a long and vibrant future.
Paul's Dad raced, they lived on Sulby Straight... he thinks he may be a bit of an anorak.
JmcG... main prob is the orange jacket!! Hasn't got a contract yet for suitable bike. Paul hinted at something! Called him a veteran!! Hope he'll marshal at the Manx!
Apols for any typos... I was never cut out to be a typist... not at this speed anyway. Speak slowly, Paul and Dan.