Isle of Man TT chiefs are actively seeking an independent promoter for the TT, Classic TT and a proposed new globally-branded TT road racing series.
Building on the TT’s global and diverse growth, an independent promoter will now have the unique opportunity to develop and implement new TT road race events around the world as part of a ‘TT Series’.
Ultimately, the Promoter will develop a global series that will see the stars of the TT competing in locations across the globe, culminating in the series champion being crowned at the Isle of Man TT itself.
Under the proposed scope of services, the Isle of Man Government will license all commercialvaspects of the TT events to an independent promoter, including: domestic and international television and broadcast rights, sponsorship, licensing, hospitality, event ticketing, merchandising and retail sales.
“The Isle of Man TT Races is one of the world’s truly great sports properties combining iconic heritage with state of the art machinery and strong brand values,” said Matt Wilson, of The Sports Consultancy who are managing the process on behalf of the Isle of Man Government.
“We believe that it has huge untapped global commercial potential and on behalf of the Isle of Man Government are looking to identify a Promoter who shares the Government’s vision, will develop the event to the next level and deliver enhanced commercial value to the Island.”
It is not known what other events might be incorporated into s world series, but they would be branded TT, so that would more than likely rule out races like the North West 200, Ulster Grnd Prix and Macau. The series will look to utilise existing roads venues - such as the Valencia street circuit used in F1 and Porto used in World Touring cars - as new venues for bikes.
