Road racing fans can now have more of an idea about what the government's preferred TT and Classic TT promoter has in mind for the two.

A document outlining Vision Nine's plans is due to go before Tynwald later this month, for members to approve.

Vision Nine aims by 2026 (the tenth year of its proposed contract) to have 85,000 people coming to the TT and Classic TT annually.

It will take on over £2 million of the Department of Economic Development's costs to run them annually, with the net income being split 80/20 Vision Nine/DED.

The document also lists Vision Nine's proposed changes.

These include live television coverage by 2018, new fan zones across the Island, manufacturer showcases, local produce showcases and links to other on-Island attractions.

Also mentioned, on condition of the so-called 'home' events being 'improved', is the possibility of a TT Series, in the medium-to-long term.

The report also outlines what DED has seen as potential risks, and what it has done / will do to try and reduce these.

The document goes before this month's Tynwald sitting, which starts on Tuesday, April 19.

The document can be viewed by clicking here.

Listen to what has been said - HERE

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Concerns raised over new TT promoter

The Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce has questioned whether a local company could have been appointed over the newly selected TT promoter.

The commercial aspects of the TT have been handed over to UK based Vision Nine.

The chamber has met with the company to gain a better understanding of its expertise in event management and the future plans to develop the events.

Steven Bradley is a council member and chair of the Retail Committee - he tells us why they got involved:

Listen to what he has to say - HERE

(Extracted from the report)

An increase over present visitor numbers by year 10 of an additional 20,000 persons ??????

How are they going to get here and where the heck are they all going to stay ????????

DED will substantially reduce its budget and staffing. Eliminating related ongoing costs, so where are that staff going to be employed ?????

In addition to protect the core audience of motorsport fans, Vision Nine’s bid proposes to attract a wider audience and increase visitors’ expenditure while they are on the Island by offering them an improved experience and wider range of services.