Association says he ws disputing new safety management system

A chief sector marshal has been removed from his role as an official at the TT following 'critical comments' he made on social media.

Race organisers say the unnamed individual's position was 'untenable' when he declined to withdraw a statement which he'd made online.

The TT Marshals Association held an emergency board meeting where the unanimous decision - to support the original recommendation by ACU Events Ltd - to have him removed was reached.

In a statement released today the group said he'd already been in dispute with the race organisation about a new safety management system which comes into effect at this year's event.

This, the group said, was 'considered unacceptable' for any individual to undermine such a 'critical initiative'.

The TTMA and ACUE, along with the Isle of Man Government, have thanked the thousands of volunteers who give up their time to ensure motorsport events take place on the Island.

However they add:

"Any official, particularly one who accepts a senior position within the race organisation, is required to operate in line with protocols commensurate with the role and prestige of the event and to adhere to the ACU National Sporting Code with regard to officiating on the TT Mountain Course."