ISLE OF MAN TT
Those hoping that their pilgramage to the Isle of Man for the annual TT races this year will be disapointed to read that the 2021 events has been cancelled .
Like the 2020 event , the TT is a growing list of events to be cancelled or postponed for the coming year due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic . The Isle of Man Governement confirmed that this years races will take place in 2022 .
" We do not underestimate the disappointment that this decision will cause ," said Laurence Skellyof the Isle of Man Government . " However , we are making an early and logical decision to provide certainty and clarity to race fans and everyone else involved in our event . The TT relies on thousands of volunteers and officials across a wide range of organisations and we could not move responsibly towards operating to that date and commit to welcoming tens of thousands of people to the Island in June , despite the progress towards a vaccination programme globally and on the
Island ."
Organisers and the Isle of Man Government looked at all options of holding the races later in the year but found that to not be viable option and postponement seemed the logical solution .
" Everyone involved with the TT is of course disappointed that the event has been cancelled in 2021 , but it ’ s a decision that has been made as early as possible so that everyone who is impacted can plan accordingly ," added Paul Phillips , TT Business Development Manager . " I am sorry for all the fans , riders , teams and volunteers who will miss another year on the Island , but we as a team will be working hard to make sure that we come back with an even better event in 2022 ."
Organisers say they are working tirelessly to ensure the Classic TT and the Manx Grand Prix will still go ahead later in the year . A final decission is yet to be made .
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